General Sports 3h Briefing

Last updated: June 8, 2026, 8:49 PM ET

College Sports

Kentucky defensive lineman Nic Smith died at age 20, the school announced Monday, with authorities reporting no foul play suspected. Meanwhile, a judge's ruling that Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby is eligible has sparked widespread outrage among college coaches and athletic directors, with reactions ranging from doomsday predictions to informal discussions about potential rule changes across the NCAA.