Lawsuit filed against Messi after failing to play friendly in Miami
(Corrects date of match to October 14 in paragraph nine)
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Court rules against SMU's Theodore Knox in $2.8M judgment - ESPN
A Texas court on Wednesday issued a default judgment of more than $2.8 million against Theodore Knox, the co-defendant in one of the lawsuits against Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice stemming from a 2024 street racing crash in Dallas.
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones expected to become 1st person to plead guilty in gambling sweep
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.
Spoelstra: No need to penalize Hornets' Ball any further - ESPN
MIAMI — In Miami, the NBA's decision that LaMelo Ball grabbing Bam Adebayo was an ejection-worthy flagrant foul didn't register much of a reaction.
Report: Penix, Njoku, McKinney used by ex-Bama DE for fraud - ESPN
A former Alabama football player faces charges of wire fraud and identity theft after he allegedly used wigs and fake driver's licenses to impersonate NFL players for the purpose of securing nearly $20 million in loans, according to federal court records.
Damon Jones requests change-of-plea hearing in NBA gambling case - ESPN
Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones has requested a change-of-plea hearing for charges he provided sports bettors with nonpublic information about injuries to stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, ABC News reported Thursday, citing a court filing.
Tiger Woods fights subpoena for prescription drug records - ESPN
Tiger Woods' attorney is fighting prosecutors' attempts to subpoena the 15-time major champion's prescription drug records from a pharmacy, according to court records filed Wednesday.
Brits who bought car finance may be owed £1,400** as £8.2bn* payout scheme nears
Brits who believe they were mis-sold car finance between 2007 and 2024 could be entitled to compensation averaging up to £1,400 per customer**.