The Texas attorney general's office warned the Big 12 on Thursday of potential legal action from Texas Tech as the conference considers what to do after quarterback Brendan Sorsby won a court order restoring his eligibility and setting aside his ban by the NCAA for gambling on pro and college sports. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said the notice came shortly before the start of the league's executive board meeting to discuss its options in the Sorsby situation. The temporary injunction issued Monday by a Texas district court prevents the NCAA from enforcing its permanent ban of Sorsby, a decision that sent shock waves across college sports. The transfer QB had been ruled ineligible after he acknowledged years of gambling that included at least 40 bets on his own team while he was a freshman at Indiana. Texas Tech said he has completed a month-long inpatient treatment program and will continue to receive treatment and support while being monitored.The letter from the Texas AG's office was addressed to Yormark and Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod, the chairman of the Big 12 board of directors. It specifically references a conference bylaw that, with a supermajority vote, could result in sanctioning a school that has "engaged in any action or a course of conduct materially adverse to the best interests of the conference taken as a whole.The AG's office said any sanctions against Texas Tech for acting consistent" with the district court injunction would be a per se violation of federal and state antitrust laws a naked horizontal agreement among competitors to disadvantage Texas Tech by cutting off access to the resources it needs to compete.Beyond any antitrust exposure, the letter said, the Big 12 would also face liability for breach of contract and tortious interference" for any sanction that results in the alteration of Texas Tech's scheduled games. The letterwas signed by Thomas York, chief of the antitrust division, and Kimberly Gdula, chief of the litigation division. The attorney general, Ken Paxton, is the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate race in Texas this fall.Yormark said the conference is taking time with its legal counsel to understand the concerns of the state.Since NCAA rules call for a permanent loss of eligibility for any player who wagered on his own team, the judges decision sent shockwaves through college sports, including in Texas Techs own league. The executive board met as planned Thursday in preparation for a meeting Monday of the Big 12's full board of directors, which is made up of presidents and chancellors from the league's 16 schools. We had a good and informative discussion. Sentiment among the executive board was no different from what we heard from the ADs earlier this week, Yormark said. "Our discussion with the full board will determine our course of action, and all options remain on the table.The board meeting came two days after a conference call among Big 12 athletic directors, who expressed strong opposition to Sorsby playing for the Red Raiders for what will be his final college season. Some of those ADs even suggested maybe not playing Texas Tech if he does.Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech in January for a reported multimillion-dollar deal after playing the past two seasons at Cincinnati, another Big 12 school. The Texas native first spent two seasons at Indiana. ___AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

The Texas attorney general's office warned the Big 12 on Thursday of potential legal action from Texas Tech as the conference considers what to do after quarterback Brendan Sorsby won a court order restoring his eligibility and setting aside his ban by the NCAA for gambling on pro and college sports. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said the notice came shortly before the start of the league's executive board meeting to discuss its options in the Sorsby situation. The temporary injunction issued Monday by a Texas district court prevents the NCAA from enforcing its permanent ban of Sorsby, a decision that sent shock waves across college sports. The transfer QB had been ruled ineligible after he acknowledged years of gambling that included at least 40 bets on his own team while he was a freshman at Indiana. Texas Tech said he has completed a month-long inpatient treatment program and will continue to receive treatment and support while being monitored.The letter from the Texas AG's office was addressed to Yormark and Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod, the chairman of the Big 12 board of directors. It specifically references a conference bylaw that, with a supermajority vote, could result in sanctioning a school that has "engaged in any action or a course of conduct materially adverse to the best interests of the conference taken as a whole.The AG's office said any sanctions against Texas Tech for acting consistent" with the district court injunction would be a per se violation of federal and state antitrust laws a naked horizontal agreement among competitors to disadvantage Texas Tech by cutting off access to the resources it needs to compete.Beyond any antitrust exposure, the letter said, the Big 12 would also face liability for breach of contract and tortious interference" for any sanction that results in the alteration of Texas Tech's scheduled games. The letterwas signed by Thomas York, chief of the antitrust division, and Kimberly Gdula, chief of the litigation division. The attorney general, Ken Paxton, is the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate race in Texas this fall.Yormark said the conference is taking time with its legal counsel to understand the concerns of the state.Since NCAA rules call for a permanent loss of eligibility for any player who wagered on his own team, the judges decision sent shockwaves through college sports, including in Texas Techs own league. The executive board met as planned Thursday in preparation for a meeting Monday of the Big 12's full board of directors, which is made up of presidents and chancellors from the league's 16 schools. We had a good and informative discussion. Sentiment among the executive board was no different from what we heard from the ADs earlier this week, Yormark said. "Our discussion with the full board will determine our course of action, and all options remain on the table.The board meeting came two days after a conference call among Big 12 athletic directors, who expressed strong opposition to Sorsby playing for the Red Raiders for what will be his final college season. Some of those ADs even suggested maybe not playing Texas Tech if he does.Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech in January for a reported multimillion-dollar deal after playing the past two seasons at Cincinnati, another Big 12 school. The Texas native first spent two seasons at Indiana. ___AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

ITV viewers were left unimpressed by the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with many taking to social media to complain about the spectacle before the tournament had even got underway.The curtain-raiser took place at Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca ahead of the opening match between hosts Mexico and South Africa.Global music stars Shakira and Burna Boy headlined the event, performing the tournament's official song Dai Dai as dancers, fireworks and a giant replica World Cup trophy filled the stadium.Despite the star-studded line-up, many viewers watching from home were far from impressed.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SaySeveral football fans complained that the ceremony dragged on too long and admitted they had little interest in watching the entertainment before kick-off.One viewer wrote on X: "As with every World Cup and Olympic opening/closing ceremony ever, about as entertaining as a f****** Eurovision Song Contest."Another posted: "Switching over for the Channel 4 News, what time does the football actually kick-off at?"A third said: "The World Cup opening ceremony is incredibly underwhelming. Lovely stuff."Meanwhile, another viewer bluntly declared: "Opening ceremony of World Cup is a bit sh** innit.""Is it me or was that the lamest opening ceremony of any world cup?" another critic asked.Someone else penned: "Just switched it on, already switching it off."Others directed their frustration at ITV's coverage rather than the ceremony itself.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSBig Bang Theory favourite Kaley Cuoco announces second pregnancy as couple reveal baby's genderHelen Mirren breaks silence after being called Zionist b**** by pro-Palestine activist on streetITV Love Island star speaks out on Channel 4 MAFS controversy as Kaz Kamwi reveals own experienceViewers complained that the broadcaster failed to provide sufficient information about the performers appearing on stage.One social media user wrote: "Great opening ceremony in Mexico for the World Cup but in typical style ITV have totally messed up the coverage. No commentary of the acts we are seeing. Hopeless."Another asked: "So @itv not having any commentary to accompany the World Cup opening ceremony? Which is odd..."A third added: "Are @itv not offering any commentary or explanation of what's going on at the opening ceremony?"Some viewers also questioned why the names of performers were not displayed during the broadcast.However, not everyone was critical of the event.One X user described the opening ceremony as "spectacular".Another wrote: "The world needs more of such get togethers and zero wars!"A third added: "So many negative comments... this is an exceptional performance."A number of viewers praised ITV's decision to allow the ceremony to unfold without presenters talking over the performances.One social media user wrote: "Fair play to ITV just letting the opening ceremony play out as is, without any kind of sarky commentary over the top."Inside the stadium, the atmosphere was considerably more upbeat.Shakira and Burna Boy received a warm reception from supporters packed into the 80,000-capacity Azteca Stadium, which has been renovated for the tournament and previously hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals.The ceremony also featured dancers, fireworks and performances from Mexican artists before the tournament officially got underway.The 2026 World Cup is being hosted jointly by Mexico, the United States and Canada and will feature 48 teams competing across 104 matches before the final takes place in New Jersey on July 19.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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