Ex players sue NFL Films over image rights in court clash
Ten former players including five Hall of Famers led by John Riggins filed a New Jersey suit seeking pay for use of their names and likenesses in NFL Network promos and related material. They cite ongoing licensing deals and note 1993 contracts allowed use of images to promote the league.
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Commentary on NCAA irrelevance and a walking-on case at MTSU
The NCAA faces criticism for tone deaf rules and selective enforcement as Steven Rhodes, a Marine veteran, seeks to walk onto Middle Tennessee State University football. An NCAA ruling labeled his rec league games as organized competition costing two years of eligibility, then reversed, highlighting the body’s outmoded authority and growing irrelevance.
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Sharapova withdraws from U S Open due to shoulder injury
Maria Sharapova pulled out of the U S Open with a right shoulder injury after limited play since Wimbledon. The USTA reshuffled seedings with Agnieszka Radwanska moving to No 3 and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova becoming No 32, as the draw for the Grand Slam opened.
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Texans Antonio Smith suspended for season opener
Texans defensive end Antonio Smith was suspended by the NFL for Week 1 and the final two preseason games after striking Miami guard Richie Incognito with a helmet during a Saturday game. Smith previously kicked Incognito in last season’s opener, for an $11,000 fine, and claimed Incognito tried to twist his ankle.
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Paul elected union president in NBA players group
Chris Paul was elected president of the NBA players association on Wednesday replacing Derek Fisher. The vote followed six months after the union fired Billy Hunter and Hunter sued Fisher alleging conspiracy with NBA officials during the 2011 lockout.
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Cheaney to Join Saint Louis as Assistant Coach
Former Indiana standout Calbert Cheaney departs IU after serving as director of basketball operations since June 2011 to join Saint Louis University as a full time assistant under ex Hoosier Jim Crews. Cheaney will join Saint Louis in Bloomington Maryland.
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A-Rod to Cut Back on Talk Amid Week of Accusations
New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez says he will end non baseball chatter after a turbulent weekend filled with accusations and counter moves. He aims to keep focus on baseball as New York pushes toward a playoff berth.
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Sagan wins USA Pro stage in Breckenridge to Steamboat
Slovakia's Peter Sagan edged to his second stage victory of the USA Pro Challenge with a 4 hour 4 minute 18 second ride over 106.1 miles from Breckenridge to Steamboat Springs. Lachlan Morton of Australia held the overall lead after the stage.
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Cards Broadcaster Mike Shannon Recovers From Valve Surgery
St. Louis broadcaster Mike Shannon, a Cardinals former third baseman and longtime commentator for over 40 years, is resting comfortably after heart surgery to replace his aorta valve. He underwent the procedure Monday and is reported in stable condition by the team on Wednesday.
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Kansas Sports Calendar Features University Soccer at Arkansas
Friday schedule shows Kansas University at Arkansas for a 7 p.m. kickoff. Royals host Chicago and Washington games at 7 10 p.m. Sporting KC travels to Chicago for a 7 30 p.m. matchup.
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