TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 20: SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks at the SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Parker S. Freedman/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesHappy Thursday, everyone. Senators are still working on the Protect College Sports Act. The SEC and Big Ten continue to push for higher caps, which would make it even more difficult for schools in other leagues to compete. A pair of documents outlining concessions the lawmakers have made in the negotiations were headlined by a $20 million-plus retention pool that schools could use to keep players from leaving. It would amount to a doubling of the revenue-sharing salary cap, which is currently set at $21.3 million for this school year.The conferences are seeking answers on whether the increase in revenue share would impact rules governing third-party payments to players, the likes of which are largely blamed for spiraling roster costs.Theres also the question of whether such an increase would comport with the House settlement the $2.8 billion lawsuit settlement that dictates rules around revenue sharing. Jeffrey Kessler, the plaintiffs attorney, has said he would need to see the language before weighing in on whether it impacts the settlement.Absent from the documents was any mention of rewrites regarding antitrust protection or preemption of state laws. Those have been core requests surrounding legislation from virtually all the conferences and NCAA since Congress began this process.Earlier this month, theSEC and Big Ten put out a paperoutlining 10 Common Sense Improvements for the PCSA. The first two and three of the 10 entries on their list dealt with those two issues.An additional pool for retention only is an interesting concept. The problem is, as Stewart Mandel notes, any cap that is agreed to will immediately be ignored by some. And who is going to do anything about it when it happens?The next day, while talking with Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork, I asked him if anyone had explained to him what would happen if, under this bill, Ohio State went over the revenue-sharing cap by $2 million? Would the university get fined by the federal government?We havent gotten any clarity on that, he said. Does it go to some local federal prosecutor? We dont know.Fantastic.You may be familiar with the number $20.5 million. Thats the max schools could pay their athletes directly during the first year post-House settlement. (It goes up to $21.3 million in 2026-27.) A lot of smart administrators with good intentions somehow convinced themselves a year ago the dawn of rev-share would rein in roster cuts. Everyone agreed to follow the rules. No more name, image and likeness deals disguised as pay-for-play.You can guess how that went. The same people who spent years begging for guardrails blew right through them. Top-end rosters went from $20 million to $30 million last year to $40 million to $50 million this year. The schools devised ways to funnel third-party sponsorship and media dollars from their corporate partners into thousands of above-the-cap NIL deals, then got mad when thedoomed-from-the-start College Sports Commissioneither denied them or never got to them.Do I think the cap should be higher? Ohio State coach Ryan Day said Wednesday. Absolutely.Rich Eisen probably had it right. The super league is coming. Jeremiah Smith made waves yesterday when he said that he wanted to come to Alabama but Saban didnt recruit him. Growing up, my dream school was Alabama when Nick Saban was there. They wasnt recruiting me, though, Smith said. It is what it is, but I always wanted to go to Alabama.Alabama had become a destination for several South Florida stars before Smith. He pointed to Amari Cooper (2012 four-star), Calvin Ridley (2015 five-star) and Jerry Jeudy (2017 five-star) as examples of elite wide receivers from the area who played in Tuscaloosa.But it wasnt in the cards for Smith. He said his early commitment to Ohio State caused Alabama to bow out of his recruitment long before signing day.I think I committed to Ohio State too early, he said. Thats why they stopped. They thought there was no chance.We also dont know what kind of NIL deal Smith had agreed to with Ohio State. That may well have been a reason for Saban to back off. Damien Harris thinks Alabamas running backs need an attitude adjustment. For the backs, this is a mentality thing, Harris said. All of these guys are talented. We saw spurts of Daniel Hill last year. We know EJ Crowell, a phenomenal running back recruit coming out of high school. These guys need to run the ball with a mentality we havent really seen in a few years from that position. Theres a toughness, theres a physicality, theres a purpose that you have to run with thats outside of just your talent. Thats what needs to be brought out of these guys.Reps and experience will help developing running backs. Especially to help slow the game down. But This is an attitude-having position, Harris said. Its similar to offensive line, its similar to defensive line, linebacker. You have to play, you have to be nasty to play this position.Ken Roberts wrote about why each Alabama home game is interesting. Sept. 19 brings Alabamas biggest nonconference opponent of the season: Florida State.The game is a rare matchup in Tuscaloosa. It will mark the Seminoles first visit to Bryant-Denny Stadiumsince1974. It also offers a chance for revenge after Florida State defeated Alabama 31-17 in the 2025 season opener in Tallahassee, Florida.While Alabama fans hope the Seminoles wont have much to celebrate, theres a good chance Florida States trademark War Chant and accompanying tomahawk chop will make an appearance inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.Last, Hunter De Siver wrote about the edge rushers. Pierre and Latham are still at Alabama for the 2026 season, but the same cannot be said about Russaw, who is at Ohio State. While Latham was above Pierre on the depth chart to start last season, that isnt the case anymore, as Pierre was named to the Preseason All-SEC Third Team and has expectations to lead UAs pass-rush.Justin Hill will be the primary backup for Pierre following an impressive freshman campaign. He saw time on defense and special teams while playing in all 15 games, totaling 10 tackles, including 2.5 for loss, plus a pass breakup. His role seemed to increase with each contest, and onA-Day, he logged four tackles, including two for loss.Thats about it for now. Have a great day. Roll Tide.

NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane never sought the spotlight. In an era dominated by classy stroke-makers and larger-than-life personalities, he quietly built a reputation as one of India's most dependable overseas batters and one of the country's most respected leaders. On Thursday, the 38-year-old brought the curtain down on his international career, ending a journey that spanned more than a decade and produced some of Indian cricket's most memorable moments.Having played 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is, Rahane finished with 8,414 international runs, 15 centuries and 51 half-centuries. Yet, numbers only tell part of his story."The reality of life is that everything has a beginning, and everything has an end. When that time comes, you simply have to respect it and move forward. I always relied on timing in my batting, and I've always understood its important," Rahane said in his retirement video.The captain who conquered AustraliaIf there is one chapter that defines Rahane's legacy, it is India's remarkable 2020-21 Test series win in Australia.After India were bowled out for 36 in Adelaide and Virat Kohli returned home on paternity leave, few believed the injury-hit side could compete, let alone win. Rahane stepped in as captain and led a depleted Indian team to a stunning 2-1 series victory, one of the greatest triumphs in Indian cricket history. ians_india (@ians_india) His century in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne not only rescued India's campaign but also made him the only Indian to score a Boxing Day Test hundred against Australia both as a player and as captain. Under his leadership, India never lost a Test match, making his captaincy record (6 matches with 4 wins and 2 draws) one of the finest in Indian cricket.The overseas specialistRahane earned a reputation for producing his best performances away from home. He became the first Indian batter to score both his maiden Test and ODI centuries in SENA countries, proving his ability to thrive in the toughest conditions.His 12 Test hundreds often came in pressure situations, and remarkably, India never lost a Test whenever Rahane scored a century. He was also the first Indian to score a century in the World Test Championship, adding another milestone to an already impressive career.One of his finest individual performances came against South Africa when he became the only Indian batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test while batting at No. 5 or lower.More than just a batterRahane's contributions extended beyond the bat. He remains the only Indian fielder to take eight catches in a Test match, highlighting his exceptional reflexes in the slips. Earlier in his career, he also announced himself in T20Is by scoring 61 on debut, the highest score by an Indian on T20I debut at the time.Despite falling out of the national team, Rahane continued to contribute in domestic cricket. He led Mumbai to their record-extending 42nd Ranji Trophy title in the 2023-24 season, showing that his leadership qualities remained intact.A farewell true to his personalityRahane's retirement message reflected the humility that defined his career."From those early days, travelling from Dombivali as a young boy, just to practice, I gave this game everything I had. Every single day, every innings, every opportunity I got to bat, the dream was always to wear the India cap."He also underlined the values that shaped him as a cricketer."I lived by one single rule, only support my country and my team ahead of myself. I played this game with complete honesty, and I always believe that if your intent is right, the game will always take care of you."Looking ahead, Rahane made it clear his association with cricket is far from over."While my chapter, as an Indian cricketer, comes to an end, my journey with the game doesn't. I look forward to helping the next generation, sharing the values, the sport has taught me, and giving back to the game that has given me everything."Perhaps the most emotional part of his farewell came when he reflected on failure and resilience. He said, "Ajinkya means unbeatable. But cricket has shown me defeat many times. As cricketers, we fail more often, then we succeed."He signed off with a message that perfectly summed up his relationship with Indian fans."My team has lost matches. I have made mistakes, but there is one place where I was never defeated, and that was in your heart. You always treated me like your own. Thank you for your love. Your faith, and your support. Cap number 278, signing off."

Mainz boss opens door to Kaishu Sano sale amid Liverpool and Arsenal linksKaishu Sano has been linked with a move away from Mainz 05, with Liverpool and Arsenal among the clubs reportedly monitoring the 25-year-old defensive midfielder.Speaking to Bild, Mainz sporting director Christian Heidel gave his thoughts on the growing interest in the Japanese international.We dont have to sell Kaishu and can afford to keep him. If he stays, there will be a lot of happy people in the team, at the club, and around it, Heidel said.However, he admitted that Mainz would have to consider a sale if an offer that was too good to refuse arrived.Its always the same at Mainz 05. If an offer comes in that leaves us gasping for air, we have to think about it," Heidel said.A transfer fee of around 60 million has been touted for Sano, who has attracted interest from a number of high-profile clubs across Europe.

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