Sources: Big Ten won't allow players to return from NFL - ESPN
The Big Ten is set to pass a rule Tuesday that doesn't allow players to return from the NFL and play for one of its schools, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
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Wetzel: Mad about CFB eligibility chaos? The NCAA should have seen it coming - ESPN
The Cleveland Browns (of the NFL) are cutting rookie tight end Dae'Quan Wright who, upon clearing waivers, plans on signing with LSU (of the NCAA).
NFL-Kaepernick to receive Muhammad Ali humanitarian award
Aug 25 : Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, whose protests against racial injustice a decade ago made him one of the most prominent athlete activists in the U.S., will receive the Muhammad Ali Center's Humanitarian of the Year award at a ceremony in Louisville on November 7, the organization said on Tuesday.
NFL-At least one in four former players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study shows
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Kerr and Ingebrigtsen to renew 1,500 rivalry next month
Aug 25 : Tokyo Olympics champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen will renew his fierce 1,500m rivalry with Briton Josh Kerr at World Athletics' inaugural Ultimate Championship next month after both athletes received exceptional invitations for the meet.
12,000 athletes expected for 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
ABU DHABI: Over 12,000 international athletes are expected to take part in the 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship from Nov. 9 to 21.
SEC: Pro athletes should not 'return to college competition' - ESPN
The SEC on Monday issued a statement emphasizing its belief that athletes who choose to leave college athletics and sign professional contracts «should not then be permitted to return to college competition.»
Sources: Kanter Freedom not WNBA-eligible; arena ban TBD - ESPN
The WNBA has not announced any plans to prevent Enes Kanter Freedom from attending future games after he was ejected from Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Sunday, but multiple sources told ESPN that the former NBA player will not be eligible to play in the women's league.