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College Football Legal Battles

Cincinnati is suing former quarterback Brendan Sorsby, alleging he breached his NIL contract by refusing to pay a $1 million exit fee after transferring to Texas Tech. Meanwhile, prosecutors rested their case against former Miami football player Rashaun Jones, who faces second-degree murder charges in the 2006 slaying of teammate Bryan Pata.

International Sports News

Hilary Knight called President Trump's comment about the women's team "distasteful" but emphasized celebrating the women's accomplishments. In boxing, Daniel Dubois says his upcoming fight against Fabio Wardley will be the biggest of his career, with the world title bout taking place at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena.

Cue Sports Action

Mark Williams and Neil Robertson, both two-time champions, earned 4-1 wins to advance to the third round of the Welsh Open in Llandudno. In darts, Beau Greaves made history by hitting the perfect nine-dart finish during her Players Championship 6 match against Mensur Suljovic in Leicester.

Cricket World Cup Updates

New Zealand eliminated co-hosts Sri Lanka from the T20 World Cup with a 61-run victory in Colombo. The Black Caps got off to a blistering start when Matt Henry dismissed Pathum Nissanka with the first delivery of Sri Lanka's innings.

Rugby Union News

England suffered a blow to their Six Nations campaign as first-choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell was ruled out for the remainder of the tournament with a hamstring injury. The setback leaves the national team searching for alternatives in the crucial position.

NASCAR Rule Changes

NASCAR scrapped the "Promoter's Caution" for this season's All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway. The race will now feature a three-segment, 350-lap competition format, marking a significant change from previous years' events.

Football Management Uncertainty

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner insists he isn't thinking about leaving his role, despite speculation about his future. The Austrian coach faces a crucial Europa Conference League second leg play-off against Zrinjski Mostar, with his position potentially on the line depending on the outcome.