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Big 12 could face legal action from Texas AG if league pursues some actions against Tech over Sorsby
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 1:22 p.m. | Save Story
The Texas Attorney General's office has notified the Big 12 of potential legal action from Texas Tech. This follows a court order allowing quarterback Brendan Sorsby to regain NCAA eligibility despite gambling on sports. The Big 12's executive board met Thursday to discuss options. A Texas court issued a temporary injunction Monday, preventing the NCAA from enforcing its ban on Sorsby. He had been ruled ineligible after betting on his own team while at Indiana. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said the board will meet Monday to decide on a course of action.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Texas Tech fights back against the world + Previewing Cincinnati
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted June 11 - 12:09 p.m. | Save Story
The Brendan Sorsby saga continues as it becomes Texas Tech against the world.
Texas Tech defends playing QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says 'it's not murder'
Kristie Rieken, Associated Press | Updated June 10 - 3:57 p.m. | Save Story
Top leadership at Texas Tech on Wednesday defended their plan to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby next season while he treats his gambling addiction, insisting they are not trying to "engineer his eligibility" through the courts and dismissing widespread criticism of the Red Raiders that includes school discussions of boycotting their teams.
What BYU AD Brian Santiago said about Texas Tech and the Brendan Sorsby situation
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted June 10 - 2:23 p.m. | Save Story
Speaking on BYUtv's "Sports Nation" in introducing new men's golf coach Todd Miller, Santiago said the league's athletic directors had a "healthy conversation" about Sorsby and Texas Tech.
Letter: NC State looking into potential legal claims against LSU tied to coach WIll Wade's exit
Aaron Beard, Associated Press | Posted June 10 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
N.C. State is investigating potential legal claims against LSU tied to men's basketball coach Will Wade leaving for a second stint coaching the Tigers. That includes whether LSU violated a North Carolina state law.
Why qualifying for NCAA Championships from Fayetteville was extra special for Utah steeplechaser
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted June 9 - 6:22 p.m. | Save Story
Rogers was one of two Utes to qualify for Eugene, along with teammate Chelsea Amoah, a sophomore from West Jordan, in the 200-meter dash.
Big 12 commish and ADs meet, discuss Texas Tech QB Sorsby's NCAA eligibility restored by court
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Posted June 9 - 5:25 p.m. | Save Story
Big 12 athletic directors have taken part in a conference call with Commissioner Brett Yormark to address the situation around Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. The call Tuesday came a day after a court issued a temporary injunction that prevents the NCAA from enforcing its ban of Sorsby. The transfer quarterback had been ruled permanently ineligible for what will be his final college season after he acknowledged making at least 40 bets on his own team while a freshman at Indiana. Yormark says there thoughtful and productive conversations with the ADs who continue to work through the broader implications of the situation.
Devon Dampier taking ownership of his development by bringing Utah receivers to Arizona to train
| Posted June 9 - 3:38 p.m. | Save Story
After a strong first season at Utah, this offseason is critical for quarterback Devon Dampier.
The Brendan Sorsby ruling, Big 12 outrage and the singular test of commissioner Brett Yormark's tenure
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted June 9 - 12:52 p.m. | Save Story
Brett Yormark's tenure as Big 12 commissioner was born into chaos.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Courts deliver major blow to Big 12, NCAA + Previewing Houston football
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted June 9 - 12:08 p.m. | Save Story
It's already been a busy week for college athletics, with the news about Brendan Sorsby's injunction dominating the news cycle — for good reason.
Judge clears QB Brendan Sorsby to play for Texas Tech despite NCAA ban for gambling
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Updated June 8 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA. The ruling could clear the way for him to play for Texas Tech this fall, even after the transfer quarterback was declared ineligible for wagering on college sports.
Could Big 12 teams refuse to play Texas Tech over Sorsby injunction?
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted June 8 - 6:23 p.m. | Save Story
Long the butt of college sports' fans jokes, there was mostly unanimity Monday when a Texas judge granted Brendan Sorsby's temporary injunction to clear the way for the Texas Tech quarterback final season of eligibility.
Utah AD Mark Harlan criticizes Sorsby injunction, warns of competitive integrity concerns
Steve Bartle, KSL | Posted June 8 - 3:32 p.m. | Save Story
Never afraid to speak his mind, Utah athletic director Mark Harlan shared thoughts Monday after Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby received a temporary injunction.
Texas Tech's appeal to NCAA for Sorsby reinstatement denied, according to AP source
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Posted June 5 - 10:19 p.m. | Save Story
Texas Tech's appeal to the NCAA to have Brendan Sorsby's eligibility reinstated has been denied, in a ruling that is separate from the transfer quarterback's lawsuit against that same governing body.
SEC's Sankey says superleague idea 'not consistent with the truth'
Eddie Pells, Associated Press | Posted June 5 - 4:37 p.m. | Save Story
as "not consistent with the truth."
Four former Alabama State men's basketball players were paid to fix a game in 2024, NCAA says
The Associated Press | Posted June 5 - 11:43 a.m. | Save Story
The hero of Alabama State's first NCAA Tournament win and three of his teammates on the 2024-25 team were ruled permanently ineligible for accepting payment from gamblers to fix the outcome of a game that season, the NCAA announced Friday.
Utah football: Previewing the 2026 schedule with a look at Kansas, Colorado
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted June 5 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Though many unknowns exist within each program, both teams have various wrinkles that could provide a challenge to Utah as it approaches the midway point of the season.
Big 12 business affairs: Estimating FY2026 campus distributions based on Yormark's reveal of gross revenue
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted June 4 - 11:10 p.m. | Save Story
The Big 12 will generate a conference record $710 million in gross revenue in the 2026 fiscal year.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Lance Holtzclaw takes on Congress; breaking down Colorado football
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted June 4 - 12:24 p.m. | Save Story
