LUBBOCK, Texas — Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA that 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. Some of the bets were made on his own team while at Indiana.
The ruling Monday by Judge Ken Curry immediately prevents the NCAA from being able to block Sorsby’s eligibility for what will be his final college season.
Sorsby will still miss the first two games, which was a penalty that had been proposed by his attorneys.
Curry’s ruling came a week after a two-hour hearing in the 99th District Court in Lubbock County, where Texas Tech is located.
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The NCAA can appeal to a higher court in Texas, though there was no immediate word on if or when that would happen, or the possible timeline for a different ruling. Texas Tech is nearly three months from its season opener Sept. 5 at home against Abilene Christian.
In a statement, the NCAA said it strongly disagrees with the court’s ruling and “is deeply concerned about the damaging, far-reaching and broadly destabilizing ramifications of this outcome, which undermines and corrupts the integrity of sports.”
Former world champion Antonio Margarito, who fought Manny Pacquiao in 2010, has offered his take on the Filipino’s expected rematch with Floyd Mayweather.
Since then, his fighting career has been almost entirely flung into disrepute, with many accusing Margarito of cheating against Miguel Cotto in 2009, too.
But despite being associated with controversy, the 48-year-old is perhaps better placed than most to discuss Pacquiao’s upcoming assignment with Mayweather.
If their rematch does go ahead, however, then it is expected to be a fully-sanctioned contest, with Mayweather putting his 50-0 record on the line.
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But while the American won their first encounter by unanimous decision, in 2015, Margarito has told Luis Parra that he would favour the 47-year-old Pacquiao.
“Honestly, I’ll tell you something: if they fight again, I’m with Pacquiao.
“Not because I fought him, or because he’s my friend, or because I know him. No, [it’s] because I think Pacquiao is better than Mayweather. That’s what I’ve always believed. If they face each other again, I’d say Pacquiao wins.”
Pacquiao’s latest outing saw him box to a competitive draw with Mario Barrios last July, while the 49-year-old Mayweather has not fought professionally since his 10th-round finish over Conor McGregor in 2017.
India A vs Sri Lanka A LIVE Score | Tri-Nation A Series 2026 IND A vs SL A 4th Match LIVE Updates: Match Down To Final Over; India A Need To Defend 4 vs SL A
India A vs Sri Lanka A LIVE Score, Tri-Nation A Series 2026 4th Match: The Tri-Nation A series match between India A and Sri Lanka A has gone down to the wire. Chasing a target of 266, Sri Lanka A have reached 261/7 after 49 overs. Experienced batter Sadeera Samarawickrama is anchoring the run chase, having slammed a half-century, but he is suffering from cramp. For India, Ayush Badoni has taken two wickets, while Nishant Sindhu, Vipraj Nigam, Suryansh Shedge and Anukul Roy have picked up a wicket each. Earlier, Suryansh Shedge played a brilliant knock as India A posted 265. Asked to bat first, India A suffered early setbacks, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again failing to convert his start and departing for 21. The team continued to lose wickets at regular intervals before Shedge and Vipraj Nigam turned the momentum in India A’s favour with a crucial partnership. Shedge scored 72, while Vipraj contributed 51. Apart from them, Ruturaj Gaikwad added 37 to the total. For Sri Lanka A, Mohamed Shiraz and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth picked up three wickets each. (LIVE SCORE)
India A vs Sri Lanka A Live score and updates from Dambulla:
On Sunday, Japan sealed a 2-2 draw against the higher-ranked Netherlands in their 2026 World Cup opener. Since qualifying for its first World Cup in 1998, Japan has reached every edition of the tournament and now sits 18th in the FIFA rankings. FRANCE 24’s Adam Hancock, Alexis Bregere and Ayana Nishikawa travelled across Japan to uncover the secrets behind the remarkable rise of Japanese football.
‘Big George’ would go on to compete for another 20 years after that encounter, becoming the oldest world heavyweight champion in history during the 1990s, and it is another fighter from that era that he deemed to be the best of all time.
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While Ali may have been a three-time world heavyweight champion, Foreman claimed that fellow three-time world champion Lennox Lewis is the greatest heavyweight ever.
“There was a time when we used to talk about Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali. and very seldom another name would come in there.
“There’s nobody in the world that can take that from Lennox Lewis now. There’s no doubt that he’s the best heavyweight of all time. What he’s done clearly puts him on top of the heap.
“He’s in there with the all-time heavyweight champions of the world. Recovered the title, did it in a devastating manner. He’s beat everybody, even Evander Holyfield. He became a three-time world champion and he beat a three-time champion along the way.”
Lewis defeated every man he ever came up against, beating the likes of Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson and Vitali Klitschko, whilst also avenging losses to Oliver McCall and Hasim Rahman.
Monday brings about four more 2026 World Cup openers as Groups G and H take to the pitch. Spain, one of the top favorites to win the entire event, faces off with Cabo Verde while Uruguay and Saudi Arabia square off in the other Group H match of the day. Group G’s two matchups are Belgium against and Egypt and Iran taking on New Zealand. The action starts at 12 p.m. ET and the final match of the day kicks off at 9 p.m. Those interested in soccer betting have no shortage of betting opportunities on Monday, including anytime goalscorers. We’ve identified four anytime goalscorer prop picks at FanDuel for Monday’s matches.
For more World Cup picks, including outright winners, spread picks and totals, be sure to check out the picks from SportsLine experts like Jon Eimer, Martin Green and Brad Thomas. Anyone following their World Cup betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
Best World Cup goalscorer picks for Monday
Lamine Yamal, Spain (-140, FanDuel)
Romelu Lukaku, Belgium (+135, FanDuel)
Federico Vinas, Uruguay (+145, FanDuel)
Mehdi Taremi, Iran (+200, FanDuel)
Lamine Yamal, Spain (-140, FanDuel)
Spain are the betting favorite in World Cup futures odds to win the 2026 event, and they begin that quest with a matchup against Cabo Verde. Spain are heavy favorites here, and goals shouldn’t be too hard to come by for a team loaded with dangerous attackers. As such, Yamal is worth a look here as he’s one of the team’s top players. He’s just 18 years old, but Yamal is plenty dangerous and should use this tournament — and Monday’s match — to really introduce himself on the worldwide stage. He had 16 goals in 28 matches for Barcelona in 2025-26.
Romelu Lukaku, Belgium (+135, FanDuel)
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Don’t overthink this one. Lukaku is one of the greatest European scorers of all time in international competition with 90 goals in 126 caps for Belgium, good for second all-time. This is his fourth World Cup appearance, and Belgium have a great team that’s ranked ninth in the World Cup rankings. Egypt have the second-shortest Group G odds behind Belgium, so this could be a chance for Belgium to really make a statement. Lukaku is dangerous and experienced and has five World Cup goals under his ledger. Monday is a great chance for him to make it six, which would put him first all-time in Belgium World Cup history.
Federico Vinas, Uruguay (+145, FanDuel)
Vinas is a top striker for Uruguay who was a bright spot for Real Oviedo in La Liga play this past season with nine goals. No. 17 Uruguay is a massive favorite against Saudi Arabia on Monday, making this an ideal spot for the 27-year-old Vinas. Saudi Arabia are just 60th in the rankings and shouldn’t pose too much of a threat towards and Uruguay side that’s very much expected to make it to the knockout round. Vinas is one of a handful of good options for Uruguay against a Saudi side that’s likely not going to be up to task on Monday.
Mehdi Taremi, Iran (+200, FanDuel)
While Belgium are heavily favored to win Group G and advance to the knockout round, it’s a bit of a tossup between Iran and Egypt as for who will clinch the No. 2 spot in the group. Egypt have the unenviable of opening the World Cup versus Belgium, while Iran gets New Zealand, who are just 85th in world rankings, on Monday. This is another match with a big favorite on one side, and Iran have a dangerous group of attackers in Mehdi Ghayedi, Mohammad Mohebi, Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh, and Dennis Eckert, but we’ll select Taremi as our pick to find the net on Monday against New Zealand. He’s a proven veteran with 44 career goals for the Iran National Team in 86 caps, and he scored a whopping 10 goals in qualifiers and twice in Iran’s three World Cup matches in 2022. Back the proven veteran here.
Ciryl Gane prevented Alex Pereira from making UFC history in the co-main event of UFC Freedom 250.
Gane knocked out Pereira in the second round to win the interim heavyweight title matchup and stop Pereira from becoming the first fighter to win UFC titles in three different weight classes.
Pereira was making his heavyweight debut on Sunday night and, if victorious, would’ve added that interim title to his collection that includes the UFC middleweight and light-heavyweight belts.
The soon-to-be 39-year-old from Brazil also had a legendary career as a two-weight kickboxing world champion before transitioning to mixed martial arts.
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“Poatan” began his UFC tenure 4.5 years ago as a 185-pounder and won the middleweight belt when he beat Israel Adesanya in 2022. He later moved up to the 205-pound division, where he became a two-time light-heavyweight champ with six knockout wins over an eight-fight stretch.
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Pereira decided to move up in weight yet again following an 80-second win over Magomed Ankalaev in October.
At Saturday’s UFC Freedom 250 weigh-in, Pereira weighed a career-high 251 pounds with Gane tipping the scale at 248 pounds.
Gane was competing in his fifth UFC heavyweight title fight in his past eight appearances. He is now 2-2 with one no-contest so far when UFC gold is on the line and is a two-time interim champion.
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The 36-year-old from France previously won an interim belt five years ago when he defeated Derrick Lewis before eventually losing a unification bout to Francis Ngannou. He also lost a separate title bout to Jon Jones.
Gane is coming off a fight against reigning heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall in October, during which Gane poked Aspinall in both eyes, resulting in a no-contest.
Aspinall has still not been cleared for contact as he recovers from the multiple eye surgeries required due to Gane’s fouls.
Gane knows an undisputed title matchup with Aspinall is next, and after beating Pereira, called for the rematch to take place in September when the UFC figures to hold its annual event in Paris.
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday Sunday night with a celebration on the South Lawn, where 14 fighters from around the world battered one another inside a wire-mesh cage during the UFC Freedom 250 spectacle.
Trump walked out of the Oval Office at around 8:30 p.m. ET alongside UFC CEO and president Dana White in what was best described as a fighter’s walkout.
President Donald Trump and Dana White, UFC president and CEO, arrive for UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on June 14, 2026.(Alex Brandon/AP)
The estimated 4,300 in attendance, which included about 1,200 active-duty service members, greeted the president with loud cheers as the occasional “Happy Birthday” was shouted from the crowd.
The event kicked off with the Marine Band’s performance of the national anthem, sung by Zac Brown, and was capped off with a flyover by the Navy’s Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds.
“It was beyond anything that anybody’s ever seen in sports,” the president briefly remarked to reporters as he departed the White House ahead of Monday’s G7 summit in France.
President Donald Trump watches at the conclusion of UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on June 15, 2026.(Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo)
As expected, the crowd often broke out into “U-S-A!” chants multiple times throughout the evening. It was most often heard during American Justin Gaethje’s thrilling main-card win over the previously undefeated Ilia Topuria.
Many of the fighters thanked Trump for having the “courage” to put on the spectacle, while the majority of victors jogged ringside to shake his hand or have a word after their respective bouts. The patriotic atmosphere set the tone for the remaining America 250 celebrations to come in Washington, D.C., later this summer.
The $60 million event was just the latest spectacle in Trump’s relationship with White.
President Donald Trump congratulates Ciryl Gane after his win in a heavyweight interim title bout against Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on June 15, 2026.(Mark Schiefelbein/AP)
White has a long-standing relationship with the president, dating back to the first UFC event under his control which was held in 2001 at Trump’s Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He has stumped on the campaign trail for Trump on two occasions while Trump has attended four UFC fights as a sitting president.
Sunday’s fight wrapped just after 1 a.m. and featured two championship bouts – Ciryl Gane of France earned the interim UFC heavyweight title after a win over Brazil’s Alex Pereira, and lightweight champion Ilia Topuria fell to interim champ Justin Gaethje in four rounds.
President Donald Trump stands on the ring with Justin Gaethje after he won the lightweight championship bout over Ilia Toupruia at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on June 15, 2026.(Alex Brandon/AP Photo)
Fit-again Indian javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra will return to competitive action at the Doha Diamond League on June 19. The 28-year-old has been recuperating from a back injury which has prevented him from competing so far in the season. “First throw of 2026 lands in Doha! Neeraj Chopra returns to competitive action on June 19,” his management firm Vel Sports announced on Instagram. Chopra is a late addition to the event as his name was not in the list announced by the organisers on June 12. In May last year, the two-time Olympic medallist India had breached the coveted 90m mark at the same venue. He had recorded 90.23m to finish second behind Julian Weber (91.06m) of Germany.
Chopra was on Sunday named in India’s athletics squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, subject to achieving the Athletics Federation of India’s (AFI) qualifying standard of 82.61m.
The Doha Diamond League was to be originally held on May 8 as the season-opening event but was postponed due to the ongoing West Asia conflict.
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A popular AEW star’s recent contract situation led fans to believe CM Punk might be rejoining the promotion, and a mix of excitement and other reactions surfaced online.
The aforementioned star, who is a former TNT Champion, is Jack Perry. The Jungle Boy has been a part of All Elite Wrestling since its inception and has been a regular fixture. Moreover, he has achieved significant accolades, such as becoming the TNT, National, and World Tag Team Champion, and has been part of memorable moments in AEW.
However, recent reports stated that Jack Perry’s contract is set to expire, and he is currently negotiating a deal with the Jacksonville-based promotion. On the other hand, a rumor mill ran regarding CM Punk’s return to All Elite Wrestling amid an extended absence from WWE since the RAW after WrestleMania 42. Interestingly, both men have a heated history, getting into a real-life backstage fight at All In 2023, which led to Punk’s firing from the company and eventual return to WWE.
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Upon Perry’s rumored contract situation becoming public, fans exploded with reactions on social media. One fan openly said that AEW was trading him with The Best in the World.
“We’re trading him for cm punk.”
@WrestlePurists @WONF4W We’re trading him for cm punk😭❤️
A major section of the fans either took shots at their heated past or speculated regarding a potential match between them down the line.
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@WrestlePurists @WONF4W Could he actually work with Punk ever again?
@WrestlePurists @WONF4W CM Punk vs Jack Perry Summerslam
@WrestlePurists @WONF4W CRY ME A RIVER JACK AND TAKE YOUR PAY CUT 🤣🤣
On the other hand, some fans acknowledged his place and contributions in AEW and believed he would remain with the company.
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@TheDrainmaker He’s not going anywhere He’s an integral part of the product & both his performance as well as his booking post his return from injury have been great imo
@TheDrainmaker New contract might mean a push up the card for JP I’m interested to see what happens
CM Punk’s take on AEW President Tony Khan
In an interview on The MMA Hour in 2024, CM Punk gave his take on AEW President and CEO Tony Khan. The Second Saint City said that while Khan was a good person, but lacked leadership skills.
“I don’t like the drama, but the truth is the truth. He’s not a boss, he’s a nice guy, and I think ultimately that is a detriment to the company but it’s not my company. I’m an outsider. I thought I was brought in to sell merchandise and tickets and draw numbers for pay-per-views and stuff, and I clearly did that, but that’s not what the place was about, and some people didn’t like that,” he said.
As the rumors continue to swirl, it remains to be seen where Punk and his former arch-rival, Jack Perry, will eventually end up.
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Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith lines up in the secondary during an NFC Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium. The longtime defensive leader took the field on Jan. 13, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona, bringing veteran experience and stability as Minnesota opened its postseason run against an NFC contender. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Will he or won’t he? That’s the question regarding longtime Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith that fans have asked since January: whether the veteran defender will return for Year No. 15. And according to Ben Leber, a former Vikings linebacker, Smith could slow-roll the decision and possibly return after the bye week in October.
It’s the latest in Smith’s return-or-retire saga that remains one of Minnesota’s top summer storylines.
Vikings’ Safety Room Has Enough Flexibility to Wait
Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith prepares on the sideline before a home matchup against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. The veteran defender went through warm-ups on Sep. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis as teammates stretched nearby and fans settled into their seats ahead of another regular-season test for Brian Flores’ defense. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Leber on Smith
Leber is quite connected to the Vikings, working as a media member for the club and crossing over into KFAN’s layer of Vikings coverage.
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He said on his YouTube channel this week about Smith, “I could see him coming back and saying, ‘Okay, I’ll use the bye week to sort of make sure that I’m in football shape. Maybe be on a snap count for the first game or two after that.’”
“And then after that, he’s playing full-time. But I get the sense that he’s not done. He’ll play for part of the season, but I think that’s a major factor because we saw what happens when he’s not in the lineup.”
If Leber is correct, it would be a first-of-its-kind arrangement for Smith, who has never waited this long to announce his decision.
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The Safety Situation
Depending on rookie Jakobe Thomas’s game-readiness — he’s a 3rd-Round rookie from Miami and fruit of the Jonathan Greenard trade to the Philadelphia Eagles in April — the safety room is well-stocked, though Smith would obviously provide a familiar veteran boost.
These are the safeties six weeks before training camp without Smith:
Josh Metellus
Jay Ward
Theo Jackson
Jakobe Thomas
Tavierre Thomas
Kahlef Hailassie
Metellus played through a torn labrum last year, leading some fans to question his effectiveness. Fully healed, Metellus should be in line for a bounceback year. Ward finished the 2025 campaign strong, even swiping Jackson’s starting job in December.
Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith participates in pregame drills before a matchup with the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The longtime defensive leader warmed up on Sep. 15, 2024, in Minneapolis as fans filled the venue and Minnesota prepared for an early-season showdown against one of the NFC’s top contenders. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
The Thomases will make the active roster, and Jakobe could be an x-factor if Smith remains retired.
Our Brevan Bane wrote this week, “While some Vikings fans may want Smith to stay off the roster to focus on younger players like Jay Ward and Jakobe Thomas, it feels like there would be a bit of a gaping hole in the Vikings’ secondary without Harrison Smith. Sure, names like Theo Jackson and Josh Metellus have proven they can provide solid play when called upon. The issue is that Metellus is more of a liability if he plays deep safety.”
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“If Harrison Smith, who can do everything, doesn’t come back, then we will have to hope that Jay Ward or Jakobe Thomas are ready to step into those shoes. We can take comfort in the fact that Brian Flores is the defensive coordinator. He will surely maximize all of the talent in the room, but he would also love to have Harrison Smith back.”
A Diplomatic Approach to Year No. 15
Minnesota’s bye week occurs after the October 11th game in New Orleans, when the Vikings will either have a 5-0, 4-1, 3-2, 2-3, 1-4, or 0-5 record.
If Smith follows the Leber theory, he can basically gauge whether a return to the only NFL employer he’s ever known is worth it. That is — if the Vikings have a 1-4 or 0-5 record, clearly trending in the wrong direction, would it be worth it to come back for one final ride?
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On the other hand, if Minnesota hangs tough and posts a winning record in September and October, Smith may not want to miss out on the fun. Leber’s idea enables Smith to “wait and see.”
The Quote from January 2024
Near the end of the 2023 campaign — the “Joshua Dobbs season,” when the Vikings lost Kirk Cousins to an Achilles tear — Smith told reporters, “Whenever I retire, I’m not going to tell you. You’ll figure it out. … I’ll say this, it’s hard to have the ability to play and not have the desire to play. I’m not trying to be ominous or anything. Right now, my shoulder hurts.”
Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith lines up on defense during a road contest against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The veteran playmaker took the field on Sep. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia as Minnesota battled the defending NFC champions in a nationally televised matchup early in the regular season. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Some have wondered recently if that quote is playing out in real time. Smith boldly told the world that when he retires, the event will transpire without fanfare. Perhaps that’s ongoing, and folks have misinterpreted his current status.
Of course, Leber’s theory this week disagrees. Still, at some point, Smith will fulfill his own prophecy. For 2026’s sake, it’s a matter of now or the 2027 offseason.
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Smith turned 37 in February.
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