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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. Speaking to fans and boosters at the Houston Touchdown Club, coach Joey McGuire acknowledged the rage surrounding the situation, with athletic directors across college football saying that the NCAA ban on players who gamble should remain sacrosanct and a court order won this week by Sorsby to restore his eligibility crossed a line that should never be crossed.For some reason, as a society, weve been OK with other things that happen and allowing players to play, and this has been the one thing that has united people, that they were against, McGuire said. Its crazy because its not murder, its not beating somebody -- so theres a lot of things that were working through. None of this is OK.Texas Tech officials canceled a news conference that was scheduled for before the luncheon. After his speech, McGuire said he'd only take questions from Red Raider fans and answered them for about 10 minutes.According to court filingss earlier this year, Sorsby made thousands of impermissible bets on college and pro sports that were worth at least $90,000 while at Indiana, Cincinnati and Texas Tech. Those bets include the ones he made while a freshman with the Hoosiers in 2022, though none were on games in which he played. Sorsby sought the injunction against the NCAA in a lawsuit filed May 18, the same day Texas Tech ruled him ineligible, a necessary step before the school could pursue his reinstatement an effort twice denied by the NCAA.Three top Texas Tech leaders go on the offensiveCody Campbell, the billionaire Texas Tech booster and chairman of its board of regents, issued a statement and so did athletic director Kirby Hocutt, who said he wanted to offer a few facts that seem to be getting lost in the noise" and noting the school is not part of Sorsby's lawsuit against the NCAA.A young man in treatment for a clinically diagnosed addiction exercised his legal right to seek a remedy in court and a judge agreed with him, Hocutt said. Our role has been to support his recovery, not to engineer his eligibility.Under the court order, Sorsby will be suspended for the first two games of the season. The NCAA plans to appeal the ruling, with President Charlie Baker telling reporters in Las Vegas that the case illustrated a new low in college sports.McGuire likened Sorsby recovering from his addiction to fellow Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammonds recovery from knee surgery. Both he and Hocutt said Sorsby would be evaluated his recovery, compliance and readiness," the athletic director said before he would be cleared to play in Week 3 against Houston on Sept. 18 in the team's Big 12 opener.Ive sat down with this young man multiple times and the things that he is going through and what hes been through, its serious," McGuire said. And I have a number of people in my family that were addicted to different stuff and so Ive seen what addiction does to people.Billionaire booster says boycotting Texas Tech could lead to legal actionCampbell, a key figure in helping Texas Tech land top players over the past two years, took a far more aggressive and defiant stance on a podcast appearance with Dan Dakich.As it stands right now, the kid is eligible, so we dont have a whole lot of choice but to play him," he said. "Not only on a legal grounds, but ethically and morally. We told him we were going to back him up and support him, and Texas Tech does what it says its going to do and keeps the promises it makes.He also addressed reports that schools have been talking about boycotting Texas Tech in light of the ruling, suggesting that could lead to legal action. I love when the Big Ten or the K-State AD comes out and says weve all gotten together and weve talked about how were not going to play Tech, because guess what? Thats collusion, he said. "Thats an antitrust violation. So have fun with that one, guys. You cant do that.Hocutt also struck back at those who questioned what this does to the integrity of college football. The integrity of sport matters, he said, So does the integrity of how we treat a 22-year-old who sought help, entered residential treatment, and is working every day toward recovery. Those two things dont have to be in conflict.McGuire was adamant that the most important thing in this story is supporting Sorsby in his darkest times.Hes the first person to tell you it was his fault, McGuire said. He chose to do this, but when you know anything about addiction, theres a point that you choose it and then all of a sudden you dont choose it anymore. Theres not something that you can do by yourself to get past where youre at. So I wasnt going to turn my back on him. McGuire added that Sorsby was back in the building after spending some time away from the facilities while he was dealing with his issues.Do I see a different person? I know it sounds crazy, but I do, McGuire said. I see a kid that feels like hes got 1,000 pounds of weight lifted off of him. Hes made the statement that he feels like this is a moment that can actually change his life. Sorsby may soon explain himself to fans, criticsThe coach also said that Sorsby wants to address fans of his new school. At some point soon, I would expect Red Raiders will hear from Brendan Sorsby because I think its really important, McGuire said. And I will tell you, he thinks its really important for him to get everybody to understand exactly where hes at.The injunction comes with conditions that Sorsby must continue counseling for his gambling and to participate in peer support through Gamblers Anonymous or a similar group. He also must continue treatment to address the underlying anxiety that served as the primary driver of (his) gambling behavior.McGuire said Sorsby is working through many things right now and provided more details on restrictions that will be put in place for the quarterback in his return. He said that there will be technology on any device he has for us to know everything thats going on. Sorsby, who reportedly signed a multimillion-dollar deal to join the Red Raiders after two years at Cincinnati and two years at Indiana, will have a person that will account for every single penny that he has.The proper steps are in place to get for him to get to the point where we can get him playing, McGuire said. Theres a lot of stuff to go through.___AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

Roy Keane left football fans absolutely stunned with his outfit choice during ITV's pre-match coverage ahead of England's friendly against Costa Rica.The former Manchester United captain appeared on screen from Brooklyn sporting a decidedly relaxed look that nobody saw coming.With temperatures sitting comfortably in the mid-20s, Keane opted for a navy shirt decorated with white flowers and wavy lines, paired with shorts.The divisive Irishman was also showing off a fresh buzz-cut hairstyle as he joined the broadcast from a riverside location.It was roughly 1,000 miles from where the Three Lions were set to take on Costa Rica in their pre-World Cup warm-up match.Viewers watching at home couldn't quite believe their eyes, and social media quickly erupted with reactions."Forget the World Cup What is Roy Keane wearing???" one fan posted online.Another joked: "Was there a mix up at the airport and Roy Keane end up with someone else's suitcase !?!?"The holiday vibes were strong enough that one supporter suggested: "can someone get Roy Keane a sangria to finish his look off.."Others were less than thrilled about what the casual attire might signal for coverage ahead."FFS. Roy Keane in shorts? The World Cup is going to be horrendous," wrote one particularly concerned viewer.The outfit clearly struck a nerve with the football community.Keane's relaxed ensemble stood in stark contrast to presenter Mark Pougatch, who kept things smart in a pink button-up shirt and trousers.Ian Wright, known for his more adventurous fashion choices on camera, went with a shirt featuring a circular pattern. "[Madueke] has given Arsenal and Saka the kind of rest to help us actually get over the line" Ian Wright and Roy Keane discuss Noni Madueke's inclusion in England's World Cup squad pic.twitter.com/Gyoj9F09Ae ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 10, 2026 Wright didn't escape the online mockery either, with one viewer commenting: "Nice pyjamas on Roy Keane and Ian Wright. Appropriate for the kick off time."ITV have stationed a full crew in America for the tournament, unlike their BBC rivals.The broadcaster is hosting shows from one of the main countries involved in the competition.Gary Neville, Emma Hayes and Karen Carney are also part of ITV's punditry lineup for the coverage.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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At long last, the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway. All eyes will be on Thursday's opening slate as tournament co-host Mexico faces a lot of pressure after an unsuccessful 2022 campaign in Qatar that saw it get knocked out in the group stage. "El Tri" will open against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium, which will become the first venue to host games at three different men's World Cup tournaments. The nightcap will be at Guadalajara Stadium, where South Korea will take on a Czechia team making its first World Cup appearance since 2006. Here's what you need to know about Thursday's matches: How to Watch Following Mexicos embarrassing suspension from the 1990 World Cup, "El Tri" advanced out of the group stages in the next seven World Cups. That run was snapped in Qatar four years ago when the team finished with four points but finished behind runners-up Poland on goal differential in Group C. Mexico playing at home is a different story. The furthest that Mexico has ever gone in the World Cup was to the quarterfinals in 1970 and 1986, which coincidentally are the two times it has hosted the tournament. The center of it all is the newly renovated Mexico City Stadium, which is one of the sports all-time great venues. It is not just where Mexico has been its most successful, but it's also where Pele and Diego Maradona were crowned World Cup champions. The pressure facing Mexico, currently 14th in the FIFA World Rankings, to win at least one game in the knockout rounds is immense. Javier Aguirre will coach Mexico for this third time in the World Cup after leading the team in 2002 and 2010 where they lost to the United States and Argentina, respectively, in the Round of 16. He currently has the Mexican team playing great soccer as "El Tri" has not lost in eight games in 2026. That run includes impressive draws against Belgium and Portugal in March, and a 1-0 win over Australia and a 5-1 win over Serbia in its two recent tune-up friendlies. In 2025, Mexico swept through the CONCACAF competitions, winning the Nations League and the Gold Cup. Awaiting Mexico on Thursday will be South Africa, in a game that mirrors the opening game of the 2010 World Cup when Bafana Bafan hosted "El Tri" in a 1-1 draw inJohannesburg. South Africa enters this game as the underdog. Currently 60th in the FIFA World Rankings, South Africa has never advanced to the knockout stages of the World Cup. Bafana Bafanas only three appearances in the tournament ended in the group stage in 1998, 2002, and 2010 as hosts. South Africa qualified for the World Cup by winning Group C of the CAF qualifying tournament. This achievement was even more impressive given that South Africa was penalized for fielding an ineligible player in a 2-0 win over Lesotho. As a result, Lesotho were awarded a 3-0 win. But South Africa still finished one point above Nigeria to top the group for automatic qualification. Coached by Belgian Hugo Broos, South Africa enters this game playing poorly. Earlier in the year, its African Cup of Nations run ended unconvincingly in the Round of 16. In the March friendlies, the team drew and lost in two games against Panama. The tune-up friendlies saw the team play only marginally better with a 0-0 draw against Nicaragua followed by a 1-0 win over Jamaica. Player to Watch The Chicago native and former U.S. youth international has been a great pickup for Mexico since wooing him away from its northern rivals at the end of 2025. The Chivas midfielder has appeared in seven games for "El Tri" in 2026 and has immediately made himself important to Aguirres plans. In those seven games, Mexico has not lost and Gutierrez has two goals along with an assist. In the final tune-up last week, Mexico defeated Serbia 5-1 and Gutierrez was arguably the best player in the field, assisting on Mexicos first goal. Now, Gutierrez will likely be tasked with helping to control the midfield in the World Cup opener. How to Watch South Korea will open its 11th consecutive World Cup appearance on Tuesday night at Guadalajara Stadium when the Taegeuk Warriors take on Czechia, who will be making its first appearance at the World Cup since 2006. Ranked No. 25 in the FIFA Rankings, South Korea has every reason to feel confident heading into this tournament as the team went undefeated in World Cup qualifying, winning 11 and drawing five out of the 16 games. Hong Myung-bowill coach South Korea for the second time at a World Cup after previously leading the 2014 campaign where the team failed to get out of the group stage. Hong took the job in 2024 after Jrgen Klinsmann was fired amid great publicity. As a player, Hong is considered the greatest defender in South Koreas history and he finished with 136 appearances, including a run to the semifinals of the 2002 World Cup. As a manager, he led South Korea to the bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics. The expectations are high for South Korea at this World Cup given the strength of its World Cup qualifying record. But a hungry Czechia team awaits. Currently ranked 41st in the FIFA World Rankings, Czechia qualified for the World Cup in thrilling fashion through the UEFA playoffs in March, where they defeated the Republic of Ireland and Denmark, both via a shootout after each game ended 2-2. But Czechia also had a rough patch in qualifying that included a 5-1 loss to Croatia and a stunning 2-1 loss to the Faroe Islands. That loss saw head coach Ivan Hasek fired and eventually replaced by 74-year-old Miroslav Koubek at the end of 2025. Throughout its qualifying run, the Czechs thrived on set pieces with 50% of all goals coming from set pieces, including all four of their goals in the March playoffs. Czechia has been very inconsistent and very difficult to predict but its success in this tournament and in this opening game against South Korea will come down to set-pieces and whether South Korea can neutralize Czechias biggest strength. Player to Watch "Sonny" is the most decorated and most successful player in the history of Asian soccer. The 33-year-old forward has 144 appearances with South Korea where he has scored 56 goals and is now the teams captain. Now playing for Los Angeles FC in MLS, Son achieved fame playing for major European clubs including German clubs Hamburg and Bayer Leverkusen before moving to Tottenham Hotspur, where he became a club legend. It was in North London where he won the Premier League Golden Boot for the 2021-22 season along with Mohamed Salah with 23 goals. The following season he scored his 100th Premier League goal and in 2023 he was named Tottenhams captain. Son has been incredibly successful for South Koreas national team, but he has never won a World Cup knockout game. For a player of his stature, that is the ultimate goal this summer and a win over Czechia would go a long way towards giving him the platform to do so.