A suspended LSU football player files a federal lawsuit accusing the university he was unjustly suspended on an accusation he had non-consensual sex with a female student. Attorney Susan Stone says their client was not given access to evidence until after his guilt was already determined by the school.
Cut 30 (11) “…that includes cross-examination.”
The player is remaining anonymous and LSU is not commenting.

The NCAA announced today that it’s banning championship events in states where the Confederate flag has a prominent presence. That means the state of Mississippi. The SEC has also told the Magnolia State that it will not have any league championship events unless Mississippi changes its state flag.

The LSU Board of Supervisors has approved new contracts for two members of the men’s basketball staff. Bill Armstrong, who has served as an assistant coach for the last three years has been promoted to associate head coach to replace Greg Heiar who left the program. Kevin Nickelberry has been promoted from support staff to an on-floor coaching assistant.

SWAC Commissioner Charles McClelland told ESPN the league plans to start the football season on Labor Day weekend and also has a contingency plan to begin as late as October 17th or cancel fall sports entirely if they can’t start the season before the third week of October.

The Philadelphia Phillies have shutdown their training facility in Clearwater, Florida after players and three staffers tested positive for the coronavirus. The Blue Jays training facility is nearby and they’ve made the decision to shut down as well. A pitcher for Toronto is reportedly feeling coronavirus symptoms.