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Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin has described that recruits have cited parental concerns about moving to Mississippi, sparking backlash as he moves to LSU. He has apologized for any offense and says comments were not calculated.
Mahmoud Khalil has filed a federal lawsuit in New York alleging a conspiracy between senior Trump administration officials and pro‑Israel groups to jail and silence pro‑Palestinian activists. The suit cites the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 and targets figures in the White House, Heritage Foundation, Canary Mission, and Betar USA. Khalil, a former Columbia student, is challenging deportation while continuing broader court battles.
The New York Post reports that Chris “Mad Dog” Russo has no immediate plans to retire, saying he will continue with ESPN and his radio show for the next few years as he weighs steps back. He notes he still feels able to contribute and is not planning to take on numerous jobs. The piece also mentions that a separate interview covers his ongoing influence on sports talk.