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The NCAA sued the governor of Ohio on Friday, three days after he signed an executive order giving state universities the option of allowing athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 to play a fifth year in college in defiance of the NCAA's new eligibility rule.
NCAA President Charlie Baker called the lawsuit, filed in federal court in Ohio, an "extraordinary step" designed to prevent Gov. Mike DeWine from making it "impossible for all schools to compete on a level playing field."
The lawsuit itself claimed DeWine, a two-term Republican former state attorney general who cannot seek re-election this fall because of term limits, was trying to give players in his state "a hall pass" from following the rules.
Under DeWine's order, public and private universities in Ohio would be able to allow the Class of 2022 athletes to play, even though the NCAA's new guidance excludes those who have already played four seasons. The rule, passed in June, is the subject of multiple court fights.
New betting rules from NBA
The NBA told sportsbooks on Friday that they will not be permitted to offer certain types of wagering this season, including which players record the first stat of a game, the outcome of the opening tip and taking the "under" involving players not expected to play more than a few minutes.
Additionally, the league told its teams that all players, coaches and training staffs will be required to attend "live, in-person training on the league's sports betting rules" starting this season. Copies of the memos sent to sportsbooks and teams were obtained by The Associated Press.
The league cited examples of now-banned "first-of" markets such as those related to players "scoring the first basket, 3-pointer, rebound, assist, steal, or block, as well as wagers on if a player will miss "their first shot attempt, next shot attempt, or any attempt within a specified amount or period of game time."
The new rules will be applied to WNBA games starting in 2027.
History made in Shanghai
SHANGHAI -- Rafael Jodar has become the youngest semifinalist in Shanghai Masters history after advancing with victory against Casper Ruud.
He next meets Daniil Medvedev who overcame American Tommy Paul 6-3, 1-6, 6-3. The 20-year-old Spaniard Jodar was a set down and rallied to a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 win. It is the fourth straight match at the ATP Masters 1000 event in which he has mounted a comeback from losing the first set.
Jodar powered to victory in 2 hours 20 minutes by breaking Ruud's serve five times in the second and third sets.
Soccer fans get arrested
ZAGREB, Croatia -- Police in Split, Croatia, have arrested at least a dozen Hajduk Split soccer fans after an antisemitic rally and clashes with officers disrupted a match against Ajax Amsterdam.
On Thursday, fans shouted insults against Jews and praised Adolf Hitler, gathering around a car with a mock coffin marked with Ajax's name. The incident drew widespread condemnation, including from President Zoran Milanovic and the government. Authorities charged the fans with inciting violence and hatred.
The Croatian Football Association criticized the behavior, and the Hajduk team apologized, stating it reflected only some fans. The Israeli Embassy also condemned the events.