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5 hours ago
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Miami Facing Groundbreaking NIL Lawsuit Over Alleged Player Tampering
Miami Facing Groundbreaking NIL Lawsuit Over Alleged Player Tampering originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The ever-evolving world of college athletics, particularly NIL, may have reached a legal tipping point. The University of Miami now finds itself at the center of a groundbreaking lawsuit filed by the University of Wisconsin and its NIL collective, focused on alleged tampering involving cornerback Xavier Lucas. Advertisement According to a report from Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger, the University of Wisconsin and its NIL collective filed a complaint in state circuit court, claiming 'tortious interference' by Miami. The complaint alleges that the Hurricanes made impermissible contact with Lucas while he was still under contract with Wisconsin. This is believed to be the first legal action of its kind directly tied to NIL-era tampering. Wisconsin cornerback Xavier Lucas (6) is shown during the first quarter of their game against South Dakota Saturday, September 7 , 2024 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel At the heart of the case is Lucas, a South Florida native who signed a new contract with Wisconsin in December before transferring to Miami in January, without formally entering the NCAA transfer portal. The Badgers allege that Miami knowingly engaged with Lucas despite his existing agreement, which resulted in him breaching that deal and transferring. 'Miami interfered with UW-Madison's relationship with Student-Athlete A by making impermissible contact with him and engaging in tampering,' the suit reads, with Wisconsin seeking 'unspecified damages, transparency, and accountability.' Advertisement Whether the courts agree remains to be seen. However, legal experts and college football insiders believe this case could set a precedent for how tampering is defined and enforced moving forward. For now, Lucas remains eligible to play for the Hurricanes this fall, where he's expected to make an immediate impact on a secondary that allowed the sixth-most passing touchdowns per game in the ACC last season. Lucas was 247Sports' 20th overall player and first-ranked cornerback in the transfer portal this offseason. His addition was viewed as a major win for new Hurricanes defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman's defense, and it now carries potentially significant off-field implications. As the NIL era continues to evolve, Miami's role in this case could shape how schools recruit, retain, and protect their athletes and navigate the legal lines surrounding NIL, player contracts, and tampering. The Hurricanes have not yet issued a public statement on the lawsuit. Related: Rookie QB Cam Ward's Surprising Trash Talk Highlights His Confidence at Titans OTAs This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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6 hours ago
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Brenton Doyle scores on the fielder's choice
Muskego native Trenni Casey will run 161 miles during six days from Platteville to Wauwatosa to raise funds for MS Muskego native Trenni Casey will be running 161 miles during six days as part of the MS Run the US cross-country relay, starting in Platteville and ending in Wauwatosa.
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6 hours ago
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Bucks Send Personal Message to Giannis Antetokounmpo After Big Announcement
Bucks Send Personal Message to Giannis Antetokounmpo After Big Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered another MVP-caliber season in 2024–25, dominating the NBA with averages of 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game, ranking him 2nd in scoring and 6th in both rebounds and field-goal percentage (60.1%). Advertisement In the postseason, he elevated his game further, averaging 33.0 points, 15.4 rebounds, and 6.6 assists across five games. Thursday bore the fruit of his hard work. Giannis earned a nomination for the 2025 ESPY Award – Best NBA Player, announced on June 26. Bucks management immediately celebrated the honor, posting a personal message on X, 'Congrats to Giannis on his ESPY nomination!'. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34).© Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Even more memorable is the date June 27, marking exactly 12 years since Giannis was drafted by Milwaukee as the 15th overall pick in 2013. To commemorate that pivotal moment, the Bucks shared another tribute on X, saying, 'The day that changed everything.' This succinct yet powerful message captured the profound impact of Giannis joining the franchise. Since his arrival, Antetokounmpo has reshaped Milwaukee's identity. He led the Bucks to their first NBA title in 50 years in 2021 and was named Finals MVP. Advertisement He has claimed two regular‑season MVPs, one Defensive Player of the Year award and Most Improved Player honors, and has been a First‑Team All‑NBA selection consistently since 2019. Along the way, he shattered franchise records, including the most points in a single game (64) and numerous rebounding milestones. Before Giannis arrived, Milwaukee had little postseason success or national visibility. His presence has strongly shifted that narrative. Related: 76ers Sign Former McDonald's All-American After NBA Draft This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
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7 hours ago
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Judge gives Racine man probation for shooting his mother's ex-boyfriend
RACINE — A Racine man who claimed he was defending his mother when he shot her then-boyfriend will serve the next five years on probation. Damian Mason's family members hugged one another and cried tears of joy moments after Racine County Circuit Court Judge Jon E. Fredrickson handed down his sentence on Friday, June 27. Seated in the gallery a few feet behind the defendant's table, Erika Mason buried her face in her other son's shoulder, relieved by word that Damian Mason would soon be released from jail. "God is good!" she told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel outside the Racine County Courthouse. "Damian saved my life that day. He was a hero .... and he didn't deserve any of this to happen to him. "I'm just so glad my son is coming home." Mason was 17 years old when prosecutors say he intervened with a gun during a violent confrontation on the 1100 block of Racine Street between his mother and her then-boyfriend on June 19, 2022. The man was shot five times as he tried to drive away. He survived, but suffered permanent damage to his one of his arms. Mason's family and defense team promoted the theory Mason, now 20, acted to defend his mother. A jury in May found Mason guilty of attempted second-degree intentional homicide with a dangerous weapon and of being in possession of a dangerous weapon while under 18. Mason faced up to 60 years behind bars as punishment for attempted second-degree intentional homicide alone. The gun charge carried a maximum penalty of nine months. More: Milwaukee woman recorded on jail tapes arranging hit on ex-boyfriend is headed to prison Mason's conviction sparked demonstrations in Racine from supporters, who claimed Mason should have been shielded by Wisconsin's self-defense law, which allows citizens to use deadly force to protect a third party. Defense attorney Carl Johnson pushed for probation, noting his client had no prior criminal history and acted in defense of another person, which is legally permitted. "He didn't set out to kill anyone ... He was trying to protect his mother," said Johnson, of Racine. "This was a chaotic, stressful situation that he didn't create." Mason had been in custody at the Racine County Jail since his conviction. Fredrickson ordered his immediate release. When calculating his sentence, Fredrickson had to weigh the victim's injuries and the threat to public safety, against Mason's character clear record and his willingness to improve himself. Evidence of that included his graduating from J.I. Case High School while on house arrest for 34 months after the shooting. In a packed courtroom, Mason told the judge he felt he was a good person, despite having been convicted, adding that he planned to "continue to work on myself," no matter the outcome of his 34-month legal odyssey. "What happened that day, I just felt I had no other choice," he said. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Racine man gets probation for shooting his mother's ex-boyfriend
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8 hours ago
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How a quiet Wisconsin high school senior used her art to connect with her classmates
Waunakee, Wisconsin — According to many of her senior classmates at Waunakee High School in Waunakee, Wisconsin, 18-year-old Molly Schafer was a loner. "I haven't talked to her in years," one student told CBS News. "Not a lot of kids did hang out with her," another said. That wasn't always the case. Back in elementary and middle school, before her social anxiety kicked in, Schafer said she was much more engaging. "There was a connection there, at some point," Schafer said. "...And, I don't know, I really wanted to just talk to them again, or be seen again." That longing for connection, is a common high school lament. But what is really interesting is that Schafer didn't blame her peers. She didn't sulk. Instead, she took it upon herself to reconnect in a most unusual way. Just about every day, for hours a day, Schafer would climb to a loft in her garage and try to paint her way out of her isolation by creating portraits of all those students she used to know. She made 44 such paintings. She put about 13 hours into each one, for 600 total hours of work. She then presented them to the students to keep. "The time and effort that she put into that is incredible," one student said of the painting she made for them. Although the reviews were rave, the paintings also evoked some of remorse. "All of us feel a little regret for not paying more attention," one student said. Said another: "I wish I would have made more relationships with some kids that I didn't talk with." Molly said the feeling is mutual, and hopes other students, and adults, learn from her experience and actions. "You can't go through life thinking that you don't have friends because they don't like you," Schafer said. 'Because that's not the case, people aren't thinking that hard about you. It's all in your head. You just have to try."
