>>Colorado Finalizes Move To Big 12
(Boulder, CO) — Colorado is officially part of the Big 12. The school announced on Thursday its board members approved the transition which will take place at the start of the 2024-25 season. Colorado also avoids paying an exit fee as the current Pac-12 television deal expires at the end of this season. School president Todd Saliman says, “We see this as a way to create more opportunity for the University of Colorado, for our students and our student-athletes and create a path forward for us in the future.” The Pac-12 is already losing USC and UCLA to the Big 10 next season. The Buffaloes were originally part of the Big 12 starting in 1996 before leaving for the Pac-12 in 2010. The school hired NFL legend Deion Sanders to coach its football team back in December.
>>3M Open Suspended With Hodges Leading
(Blaine, MN) — Lee Hodges is leading the 3M Open after play was suspended in the first round due to inclement weather. Hodges finished the day eight under par at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine. Several players are tied for second place. Hideki Matsuyama, Brandt Snedeker, Tyler Duncan and Kevin Streelman each finished the opening round seven under. Defending champion Tony Finau finished tied for ninth at five under par. The first round will resume at 8AM Central with round two beginning as scheduled.
>>Denny Hamlin Hopes To Climb NASCAR Cup Series Standings At Richmond
(Richmond, VA) — Denny Hamlin hopes to climb the NASCAR Cup Series standings when the racers clash at Richmond Raceway for the second time this season. The field will battle for the checkered flag in the Cook Out 400 on Sunday. Hamlin is coming off his 50th career Cup Series victory following a win in the HighPoint.com 400 at Pocono Raceway last week. The driver of the number-11 car is third in the standings while Martin Truex Jr. and William Byron make up the top three. Christopher Bell is fourth while Ross Chastain sits in fifth. Kyle Larson won the first race in Richmond after earning a victory in the Toyota Owners 400 back in April.
>>Larry Nassar Survivors Sue Michigan State University
(East Lansing, MI) — Survivors of sexual assault by former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University sports doctor Larry Nassar are suing MSU over what they call secret decisions regarding releasing documents in the case. They are not seeking money but rather accountability in the lawsuit. MSU says the over six-thousand documents are protected by attorney-client privilege. Nassar is serving 40 to 175 years in prison for the abuse done under the guise of medical treatment.
>>Unders Paying Out For World Cup Bettors
(Undated) — Betting experts say go with the ‘under’ Down Under. With the Women’s World Cup group stage well underway in Australia and New Zealand, low-scoring matches have made for solid returns for those betting on the under. As of this morning, 11 of the 26 matches played had one or fewer goals scored. Yahoo Sports says it could be a factor of early-tournament travel fatigue, and we could start seeing higher-scoring games as the bracket progresses. DraftKings’ over-under is set at two-and-a-half goals for the United States’ final group stage match against Portugal. Kickoff is Tuesday morning at 3 a.m. Eastern.