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Unprecedented lawsuit accuses Miami of poaching Wisconsin player under NIL contract

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell stands on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The University of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit Friday saying Miami’s football team tampered with a Badgers player […]

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Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell stands on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The University of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit Friday saying Miami’s football team tampered with a Badgers player under a name, image and likeness contract, ESPN reports.

The first-of-its-kind lawsuit mentions freshman defensive back Xavier Lucas, who left Wisconsin for Miami in January.

According to ESPN, the Badgers staff refused to enter Lucas’ name into the transfer portal because he had signed a two-year revenue sharing contract with the university.

In the lawsuit, Wisconsin claims that a Miami staff member and a prominent alumnus met with Lucas and his family at a relative’s home in Florida.

Miami offered Lucas money to transfer, which Wisconsin says is tortious interference by knowingly compelling a player to break the terms of his deal with the Badgers.

“While we reluctantly bring this case, we stand by our position that respecting and enforcing contractual obligations is essential to maintaining a level playing field,” the school said in a statement sent to ESPN.

According to the complaint, Wisconsin decided to file suit in hopes that “during this watershed time for college athletics, this case will advance the overall integrity of the game by holding programs legally accountable when they wrongfully interfere with contractual commitments.”

ESPN said the pending case will determine whether schools can use NIL deals to keep players from transferring, even though the players aren’t technically employees of the university.

Starting July 1, schools will start paying their athletes directly.

SEE ALSO: Federal judge approves $2.8B settlement, paving way for US colleges to pay athletes millions

But right now, according to ESPN, several contracts between Big Ten schools and their players state that athletes are not being paid to play football for the university.

Since the school is technically paying only to use the player’s NIL rights, it’s unclear if a judge will enforce a part of the contract that dictates where the player attends school.

The Big Ten said in a statement to ESPN that it supports Wisconsin’s decision to file the lawsuit and that Miami’s alleged actions “are irreconcilable with a sustainable college sports framework.”

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Mount Savage native gaining interest as college soccer prospect

MOUNT SAVAGE — Mount Savage native and Mountain Ridge rising senior Jesseca Kline is garnering interest from numerous college soccer programs after spending the last decade playing high-level travel and club soccer. Kline has a chance to become the first Division I women’s soccer recruit from Mountain Ridge since 2016. Advertisement Kline does not hold […]

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MOUNT SAVAGE — Mount Savage native and Mountain Ridge rising senior Jesseca Kline is garnering interest from numerous college soccer programs after spending the last decade playing high-level travel and club soccer.

Kline has a chance to become the first Division I women’s soccer recruit from Mountain Ridge since 2016.

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Kline does not hold any offers but has received interest from 15 Division I and 11 Division II programs, also holding interest from 31 Division III and several Juco and NAIA schools.

“It is an honor to represent the area at any division, especially D1,” Kline said. “I love playing soccer very much, but my academics are very important to me. I’m looking for the right fit for myself to balance both academics, athletics, and costs, which might be a D2 instead.”

Niven Hegeman was the Miners’ last Division 1 recruit, signing with the University of Maryland.

The stout defender was the Area Player of the Year in 2014 and 2015 and went 29-1 in the Appalachian Mountain Athletic Conference (AMAC) in her career, losing her first high school game to Hampshire.

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Hegeman spent the next four seasons at Maryland and played 35 games for the Terrapins with 26 starts.

Kline played five of her six years of club soccer in sanctioned leagues, earning two State Cup championships and three finalists.

In 2022 with BVBIA (BVB International Academy) of Morgantown, Kline’s team finished first in West Virginia.

The BVB Academy is the international academy for Bundesliga’s Borussia Dortmund with locations across the United States.

Kline’s team became one of two girl’s teams in BVBIA club history to reach the USYS (United States Youth Soccer) National League, competing in the Great Lakes Conference against teams from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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“I think Jesseca’s got a great personality, she’s a hard worker,” BVBIA head coach Kernell Borneo said. “Definitely understands the game as well as a level of commitment, being able to drive over an hour to practice in Morgantown.”

After Kline’s freshman year, she was offered to compete in the ECNL (Elite Clubs National League) midwest division as part of the Super Y.

The ECNL is considered the top level of youth soccer while the Super Y is one of the top tier summer leagues.

In Super Y play, Kline scored one goal and added a pair of assists, leading her team to a third-place finish and a berth in the national championship.

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Due to a lack of available players, her team was unable to compete at nationals.

In Kline’s sophomore year, she competed in the Olympic Development Program and reached the East Region ID event, one level shy of the interregional event that provides the selection pool for the national team.

As BVBIA was changing leagues, Kline joined the top ranked team in PA West, FC 814 Energy in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

“From a skill standpoint, I would say decision making,” Travis Delio, Kline’s trainer, said of where she’s improved the most in the two years he’s worked with her. “She’s always had a nice foundation of skill. Her decision making has improved, and her willingness to be more involved in the game because of her confidence in her skill level.”

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Kline played her second consecutive season in the USYS National League Great Lakes Conference, leading FC 814 to it’s highest national ranking in North America (12th).

FC 814 earned a spot in the 2023 USYS National Championship Playoffs, considered one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious youth soccer tournaments.

Kline earned the game-winning assist in the first game and went the length of the field for a goal denying tackle in the 75th minute, securing a 2-1 win and earning the top seed in the semifinals.

After dropping the first semifinal game in penalties, and the second 1-0, Kline’s play at defender prevented any scoring opportunities and allowed her team to complete a 3-2 comeback victory.

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“My biggest benefit from playing club soccer would be that it makes me a better all-around player,” Kline said. “They focus more on the smaller stuff and controlling the ball at your feet. They are also really big on confidence and believing that you can beat someone one-on-one with confidence and always hyping you up. The girls are fantastic and always supportive.”

Her father Dave Kline has been involved in travel soccer for 15 years and does not believe anyone else from the area has played in two national championships.

In Kline’s first season on varsity at Mountain Ridge last fall, she led the Miners in shots on goal (63%), goals per SOG (50%), tackles (74%), one-on-one duels/challenges (73%) with beating up to three defenders, pass completion (67%), and forward passes completed in the attacking third (66%).

Dave Kline said he acquired the stats from iSportsAnalysis in England, which calculates the stats based on minutes played.

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Kline was on all but one of the area statistical leaderboards for points and finished second on the Miners and 22nd locally with 14.

Notably, Kline did not start a game last season.

“I think the biggest difference is the level of play, and all the teams play possession soccer,” Jesseca Kline said of comparing club soccer to high school. “In the National League, everyone trains and practices year-round. Final decision making and passing are critical because the speed of play is fast.”

Kline spent the following winter playing in the YMCA U19 boy’s winter indoor league, scoring nine goals over eight games.

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Several Mountain Ridge boys players were on the team including Owen Cooper, Trey Idol and Austin Simpson.

Kline then rejoined her BVBIA team which won three games over college teams including Division II West Virginia Wesleyan and Hagerstown Community College, which was a quarterfinalist in Region 20.

“We really push our girls playing at our level to understand the level of competition, and what it takes to play at the college level,” Borneo said.

They also defeated Christendom College of the USCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association) who reached the national championship in 2024.

Kline’s team tied Division II Fairmont State which is also coached by Borneo.

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Kline competed at the Eastern Regional Championships last weekend in Aldie, Virginia, where her team defeated the third-ranked team in the country before falling to the fourth-ranked squad.

“One is speed, something she certainly has,” Delio said of what separates college prospects from high school players. “Some people can train it, some people have it naturally. I think she has a little bit of both, naturally fast but also improving in speed. It’s a major element, especially in women’s soccer. If you’re fast, a coach will find you.”



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How Ohio State Will Dominate with the House Settlement and SCORE Act Wins

The landscape of college football is shifting faster than TreVeyon Henderson on a screen pass through the Texas defense! Recent developments like the House settlement, the proposed SCORE Act, and the push for collective bargaining are reshaping the sport, and the Buckeyes are ready to capitalize. With Athletic Director Ross Bjork both steering the ship […]

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The landscape of college football is shifting faster than TreVeyon Henderson on a screen pass through the Texas defense!

Recent developments like the House settlement, the proposed SCORE Act, and the push for collective bargaining are reshaping the sport, and the Buckeyes are ready to capitalize. With Athletic Director Ross Bjork both steering the ship for Ohio State and deeply involved with the recent changes to College Football, Ohio State’s strategic moves and massive fan base make it a powerhouse in this new era of revenue sharing and regulated Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals.

The House settlement, a multi-billion-dollar agreement finalized in 2025, is a game-changer. It allows schools to share revenue directly with athletes, capped at $20 million annually, while cracking down on shady NIL deals orchestrated by booster-backed collectives.

The College Sports Commission (CSC), the settlement’s enforcement arm, is already rejecting deals that don’t meet a “valid business purpose,” particularly those from collectives trying to skirt the cap with pay-for-play schemes disguised as NIL.

Ohio State, under Bjork’s leadership, has been well out in front and prepared for this new reality. By bringing NIL operations in-house and partnering with firms like Learfield, the Buckeyes are playing by the rules and avoiding the pitfalls of third-party collectives.

Some programs have seemingly given in to temptation to try and game the system, as they have thrived in the wild west era of college athletics, where money has been flaunted and seemingly purchased players. Ohio State’s compliance-focused approach ensures it won’t face the CSC’s wrath of penalties that could range from fines to roster restrictions, depending on the violation’s severity.

The introduction of the SCORE Act in Congress is just one more piece of reassurance that Ohio State and Ross Bjork have been prepared. This bipartisan bill, moving at lightning speed, aims to codify the settlement’s rules into federal law, preempting state laws like those in Tennessee or Michigan that tried to dodge oversight. It also protects athletes from predatory agents by capping fees at 5%.

While other programs like those up north have banked on legal loopholes, Ohio State’s legal team—backed by the university’s formidable resources—knew Congress was likely to step in. The SCORE Act’s swift progress means the Buckeyes’ above-board approach will pay dividends, potentially limiting recruiting disruptions to just one cycle.

Ohio State’s edge doesn’t stop at compliance. The Buckeyes’ massive fan base and deep-pocketed alumni network are tailor-made for the new NIL landscape. With millions of supporters and Ohio State’s national brand, businesses across America are lining up to ink legitimate NIL deals with Buckeye players.

Jeremiah Smith’s recent deal with Adidas is a prime example. Ohio State is giving players real deals that pass the CSC’s scrutiny, not collectives funneling booster cash. Ohio State’s in-house Buckeye Sports Group can broker these deals, acting as a middleman to connect players with companies while staying within the rules. This setup maximizes opportunities for athletes to earn without risking penalties, and bolsters their names before they ever get to the NFL.

As the sport inches toward a model where athletes are treated more like employees, the Buckeyes’ infrastructure—legal expertise, financial resources, and brand power—positions them to negotiate favorable terms. Unlike smaller programs or those reliant on single billionaires, Ohio State’s broad support base and institutional stability make it a leader in shaping this future.

The Juck on Bucks podcast nailed it: the days of collectives are numbered, and Ohio State’s decision to internalize operations was a masterstroke. While collectives scramble to justify their existence, Ohio State is building a sustainable model that empowers athletes and engages fans without the chaos of “lawlessness.”

In this new era, Ohio State isn’t just keeping up—they’re setting the pace. The House settlement ensures fair compensation, the SCORE Act locks in a level playing field, and collective bargaining looms as a chance to cement their advantage.

With Bjork’s foresight, a compliance-first mindset, the national brand of Ohio State, and a fan base that bleeds scarlet and gray, the Buckeyes are poised to dominate recruiting, revenue, and, yes, the national championship race. As the CSC shuts down shady deals and Congress steps in, Ohio State’s rivals might be sweating, but Buckeye Nation can sit back and enjoy the view from the top.



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Angel Reese declares Chicago Sky ‘best young core in the league’ after upset of Minnesota Lynx

For the first time this year, the Chicago Sky defeated a team over .500. They did so by taking down the best team in the WNBA with an 87-81 victory over the Minnesota Lynx at Wintrust Arena. Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso helped lead the charge, each recording a double-double. In fact, Reese saw Saturday’s […]

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For the first time this year, the Chicago Sky defeated a team over .500. They did so by taking down the best team in the WNBA with an 87-81 victory over the Minnesota Lynx at Wintrust Arena.

Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso helped lead the charge, each recording a double-double. In fact, Reese saw Saturday’s performance as a statement.

The former LSU star declared the sky the WNBA’s “best young core,” likely alluding to an ESPN article released last month on that topic. The Sky came in as the No. 7-ranked core in the league, though the trio of Reese, Cardoso and Hailey Van Lith were listed as players to build around. To Reese, though, Chicago proved it should be at the top.

“Somebody said we wasn’t the best young core in the league. I think we’re the best young core in the league, for sure. Hands down,” Reese told Angel Gray on the ABC broadcast. “The Skyscrapers, we’re doing it every single night. I’m really proud of everybody, including [Elizabeth Williams]. E-Will comes in and does what she does. I’m just super happy for the team.”

Reese recorded her eighth straight double-double with Saturday’s victory as she totaled 19 points and 11 rebounds. Cardoso – in her second straight game back in Chicago following her stint with the Brazilian National Team – had 17 points and a game-high 15 boards.

But Ariel Atkins was the top scorer in the victory, dropping 27 points. She hit some big shots down the stretch, and Reese sees a player finding her stride with her new team. Of course, that includes on the defensive end of the floor.

“She’s tough,” Reese said. “And people slept on her, people kept saying she was washed. She shows up every single night and put on. Every bucket was tough. … I’m just really happy for her. She’s getting her groove. That’s just not offensively – that’s defensively, too.

“You’ve got to know, this is a two-way player. She’s been on defensive teams. I’m super happy to have her. Dubs in the chat.”

With the victory, the Sky improve to 7-13 overall this season while also handing the Lynx their fourth loss. The two teams will square off again on Monday, staying in Chicago at Wintrust Arena. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET.



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Paul Finebaum warns Ohio State football coach Ryan Day of ending up back on hot seat this season

Paul Finebaum doesn’t expect the honeymoon period in Columbus to last long. The SEC Network host made a bol prediction that Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day could struggle this season to return another high-priced roster back to the College Football Playoff. Finebaum also spoke about losing to the Texas Longhorns in Week 1 […]

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Paul Finebaum doesn’t expect the honeymoon period in Columbus to last long.

The SEC Network host made a bol prediction that Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day could struggle this season to return another high-priced roster back to the College Football Playoff. Finebaum also spoke about losing to the Texas Longhorns in Week 1 because of Arch Manning as a formality.

“I am as married to Arch Manning as an old geezer like me can be to a young, great college quarterback, but I like everything about him, and I think you said something,” Finebaum said on ESPN’s “Get Up.”

“The Manning name matters, but it isn’t going to matter on that field in a couple of weeks at Ohio State. The experience of being an understudy to Ewers and understanding Sark’s system is what’s going to get them over the top and probably — well, not probably — definitely beat Ohio State in the opener.

“I don’t like Ohio State. I think Ohio State is going to lose in the opener against Texas, and they are going to struggle to make the playoffs, let alone win it all.”

New NIL rules could change the game slightly for OSU. In August, the new house settlement will go into effect, and it’s unclear if the juggernauts of the country like Ohio State, Texas, Notre Dame, Alabama, and Georgia are playing by the rules — the other headline juggernaut, Michigan, has been confirmed not to play by the rules.

Were the numbers these schools threw around lies? Some recruits may get clarity on that popular college football conspiracy in a few weeks and hit the portal before the season starts, just ahead of the summer transfer window closing on August 5.

If Ohio State is one of those schools, Finebaum has a point. And if Jim Knowles was the glue that made everything fit in leading that legendary defense last year, then he really has a point.

Otherwise, Finebaum may have to adjust with the times and realize Day has something that could be sustainable beyond what the talking head is implying could’ve been a flash-in-the-pan year in 2024.



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John Calipari calls for college basketball to have summer exhibition games

Summertime has long been thought of as a long, grueling period in the college basketball offseason. Arkansas head coach John Calipari has a proposal to spice it up a little. Calipari has always been one to adapt to change in the college space. He believes a bit of extra competition, and maybe a bit of […]

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Summertime has long been thought of as a long, grueling period in the college basketball offseason. Arkansas head coach John Calipari has a proposal to spice it up a little.

Calipari has always been one to adapt to change in the college space. He believes a bit of extra competition, and maybe a bit of travel could go a long way in preparing his Razorbacks for the long season ahead.

“I think that college basketball has got to compete in the July area. There’s got to be games even the first weeks of August, there has got to be exhibition games in the summer,” Calipari told reporters. “We’re getting swallowed by everything else, and it can’t just be the tournament. In the summer, in July, it’s a space where we could take over. Right now, you have the NBA Summer League. Why don’t we have something?”

In January, the NCAA took a step forward in loosening its preseason exhibition restrictions. The Division I Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee voted to allow teams to play up to two exhibition games during their preseason against any four-year school.

That includes Division I teams. Previously, teams had to be approved through a waiver process. The proceeds from the games would have to be donated to a charity.

Arkansas played in two such preseason charity games before the 2025-25 season, infamously hosting and then beating Kansas, the preseason No. 1 team, before dropping the other to TCU on the road. It’s clear that Calipari is interested

“I’ve been saying that for a number of years. I also said there shouldn’t be a one every four years go on a foreign trip. If you want to go every year, go and then let those games be televised,” Calipari proposed. “If you don’t want to go, don’t go. Everybody should have 10 practice days in the summer, as though you’re making a foreign trip.

“And if you don’t want to, play some games against people you want to play against. They can be scrimmages or they can be open, but why wouldn’t we do that? Do you think our kids just like to do (practices in the summer), or would they like to play against somebody?”

With changes seemingly coming to the college athletics landscape on an annual basis, perhaps Calipari’s plea may finally be heard. Fans can get to see a preview of what their teams can do with the stakes as low as possible. January’s lightened restrictions on preseason exhibitions could be the first step in making this a reality.



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Jake Retzlaff's Next Stop? Big 12 School in the Mix

Jake Retzlaff’s next stop isn’t official yet, but the interest is already pouring in. After withdrawing from BYU earlier this week, the veteran quarterback is being looked at by several high-profile programs, including Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, Tulane, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Maryland, Nebraska, Stanford, and UNLV. Retzlaff made headlines by skipping the NCAA transfer portal […]

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Jake Retzlaff's Next Stop? Big 12 School in the Mix

Jake Retzlaff’s next stop isn’t official yet, but the interest is already pouring in.

After withdrawing from BYU earlier this week, the veteran quarterback is being looked at by several high-profile programs, including Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, Tulane, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Maryland, Nebraska, Stanford, and UNLV.

Retzlaff made headlines by skipping the NCAA transfer portal and instead opting to walk on at a new school. That workaround is connected to a seven-game suspension tied to BYU’s honor code, which Retzlaff broke in an incident on campus. It’s a calculated move that keeps him eligible for the 2025 season and opens up his transfer process without formal restrictions.

The former JUCO standout started games for BYU in both 2023 and 2024, and although his numbers were pretty modest, his 2024 campaign did draw interest from suitors, though. With nearly 3,000 passing yards and 20 touchdowns, Retzlaff helped guide his team to an 11-2 finish and re-established himself as a viable Power Four quarterback.

Now, schools across the country are weighing whether to bring him in as a veteran presence with starting potential. Some are dealing with depth issues, others are simply looking for insurance. And with fall camp approaching fast, Retzlaff’s situation could move quickly.

Oklahoma State is one of the more intriguing fits here, given their Big 12 ties and need for quarterback competition heading into August. But the list is vast, and the clock is ticking.

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