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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Nevada WR Catches Court Win as NCAA Eligibility Cases Split
In the latest twist on whether college athletes whose NCAA eligibility has expired have a legal right to keep playing for NIL deals and preparation for pro sports, a federal judge in Nevada last Friday blocked the NCAA from rendering University of Nevada wide receiver Cortez Braham Jr. ineligible for what will be his seventh season in college sports. U.S. District Judge Miranda M. Du's ruling, which the NCAA can appeal to the U.S. Court for the Ninth Circuit, sets the table for a potential circuit split that attracts the interest of the U.S. Supreme Court. Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed a ruling that would have allowed Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean to play a fifth season of college football in five years. Meanwhile, the NCAA and Vanderbilt quarterback and former JUCO transfer Diego Pavia, who last December received a court ruling to play another season this fall, wait for the Sixth Circuit to decide. More from Offsides: The Two House Dems Who Make GOP's SCORE Act 'Bipartisan' NCAA Defeats Terrelle Pryor's Lawsuit Over Lost NIL Opportunities Every Division I School's Revenue-Sharing Decision for 2025-26 As Sportico detailed when Braham sued in May, he played three seasons of JUCO football and then three seasons in D-I, including in 2024 when he started all 13 games for the Wolf Pack and was second in the team in receptions and receiving yards. Braham seeks to play another season so that he can sign NIL deals worth about $500,000 and develop his football skills in preparation for the NFL. He alleges that the loss of a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' to play D-I football would not only negate lucrative NIL opportunities but would, as Du explained, 'impair his prospects of playing professionally, deprive him of essential training and competition experiences, and adversely affect his personal well-being and mental health.' Through attorneys Brandon D. Wright and Gregg E. Clifton of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, Braham argues the five-year rule, which limits athletes to four seasons of intercollegiate competition—including JUCO competition—in any one sport within a five-year window, runs afoul of antitrust law. He insists the rule shouldn't apply to time spent at a junior college since such an educational institution is not governed by the NCAA and because the rule doesn't apply to athletes who do a post-graduate year after high school or partake in other activities including, Du writes, 'military service, religious missions, professional careers in other sports, or independent athletic or academic work.' The basic logic: Why should going to a junior college count against the clock, but a post-graduate year, military service, religious mission or a pro career in another sport not count? Du agreed with Braham that he is part of a labor market for D-I college football given 'it is the sole pathway to NFL opportunities, and participation provides unique benefits, including NIL compensation, which are not available elsewhere, including at the JUCO level.' She also reasoned that in the current college sports world where athletes can sign NIL deals and now share revenue pursuant to the House settlement, eligibility rules are 'commercial' in nature and thus subject to antitrust scrutiny when they restrain economic opportunities. The judge also endorsed Braham's antitrust arguments, including that the five-year rule 'results in commercial harm' to JUCO players, who are 'excluded from the various benefits' conferred in D-I football. Those benefits include 'more exposure, potentially better competition and coaching, and financial advantages due to the NIL opportunities.' Likewise, Du wasn't persuaded by the NCAA's assertion that the five-year rule preserves college athletics as a unique product that is distinguishable from pro sports. She stressed that justification 'runs counter to the NCAA's other exceptions to its five-year rule that allow for older students to join after prep school, military service and/or religious obligations.' The judge also didn't buy the NCAA's assertion that exempting JUCO years from the five-year rule would enable athletes to 'compete indefinitely' at JUCO before transferring to a D-I school or that the rule 'ensures natural degree progression.' Du kept stressing that exceptions under the five-year rule for other pursuits, such as a post-graduate year, 'highlights the unfairness of treating JUCO competition as analogous to D-I competition.' Further, Du found that even though much of Braham's desire to keep playing is to land what he says are about $500,000 in NIL deals, the receiver would suffer irreparable harm without an injunction. In law, irreparable harm generally means the kind of harm that money damages can't later remedy if a case goes to trial and wins. Of course, an estimated loss of $500,000 could be remedied by money since it is a quantifiable figure. But Du reasoned that 'regardless' of whether NIL offers 'may result in calculable monetary compensation,' the more salient point (in her view) is that 'forgone opportunity to 'market' one's 'name' and 'likeness' and to 'showcase abilities to future employers' cannot be estimated or quantified.' She also referenced how playing another season will impact Braham's NFL and pro football prospects and that 'constitutes a unique harm' that can't be fully compensated by money. In another adverse take on an NCAA argument, Du found unconvincing the NCAA's point that Braham—and by logical extension those similarly situated—playing another year would displace other athletes. One displaced athlete is the player whose scholarship and spot on the Wolf Pack football roster this fall is predicated on Braham not being on the roster. 'The NCAA,' Du wrote, 'failed to present any evidence of a fixed roster demonstrating proof of actual displacement.' The NCAA can appeal Du's order to the Ninth Circuit. Many of the NCAA's arguments have persuaded other judges reviewing similar cases, particularly since there might not be a 'limiting principle' to athletes suing to keep playing. After all, if an athlete's forgone NIL opportunities and development of skills in preparation for a career in the NFL (or NBA, WNBA, etc.) are justifications under antitrust law to keep playing, athletes might sue to remain in college sports for several years, including while enrolled at a university as a grad student. The prospect of a split among federal circuits on whether the five-year rule complies with, or violates, antitrust law could attract the interest of the U.S. Supreme Court, since athletes (and universities) in different parts of the country would essentially have different rights. In a statement shared with Sportico, an NCAA spokesperson said the association 'stands by its eligibility rules' as they 'enable student-athletes and schools to have fair competition and ensure broad access' to opportunities to play college sports. The spokesperson also alluded to the prospect of Congress intervening to grant the NCAA an exemption from antitrust scrutiny on eligibility matters. 'As legal outcomes continue to differ from case to case,' the spokesperson said, 'the NCAA believes partnering with Congress is essential to provide clarity and stability for current and future student-athletes.' Best of College Athletes as Employees: Answering 25 Key Questions
USA Today
05-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Nevada Wolf Pack win total predictions, futures, over/under and odds
2025 Nevada Wolf Pack win total predictions, futures, over/under and odds The Nevada Wolf Pack have the lowest set win total in the MWC in 2025 (3.5 wins), with -122 odds to go over that total. Nevada futures: win total over/under, odds College football odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 3:26 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Over/Under: 3.5 3.5 Over Payout: -122 -122 Under Payout: +100 Nevada splits - last season Last year Nevada failed to qualify for a bowl game after finishing the regular season at 3-10. The Wolf Pack won just one game as favorites (1-2) and twice as underdogs (2-8). Nevada picked up two wins in one-possession games (2-6), and one in games decided by a field goal or less (1-3). While the Wolf Pack were winless in two games when favored by seven or fewer points last season, they were a perfect 1-0 when favored by 7.5 or more points. Nevada total wins prediction Nevada draft picks lost Kitan Crawford (225th Pick/Round 7/Cardinals) Watch College Football on Fubo!
Cosmopolitan
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Netflix's 'Fear Street: Prom Queen' Ending, Explained
Netflix takes viewers back to the fictional murder capital of the United States—Shadyside, Ohio—for another installment to the Fear Street movie franchise. The year is 1988, and the title of Prom Queen is up for grabs at Shadyside High. Six teens are in the running for the coveted crown: outsider Lori Granger (India Fowler), rebel Christy Renault (Ariana Greenblatt), queen bee Tiffany Falconer (Fina Strazza), and Tiffany's three "Wolf Pack" minions. They're also the girls at the top of the masked serial murderer's kill list. Fear Street: Prom Queen is a slasher that spares no one from the clutches of brutal, bloody murder. Innocent high schoolers and grown-ups meet their untimely, gory doom—on prom night, no less. But who survives the night? Is the killer put to justice? becomes Prom Queen?? Here's the ultimate breakdown of the end of Fear Street: Prom Queen. It doesn't take long for the Prom Queen candidate pool to dwindle. Christy already died a couple of nights before prom, and the Wolf Pack have been getting picked-off one-by-one as the senior prom goes on. First, Linda gets her guts cut out, and her date Bobby gets his hands guillotined off. Debbie dies via electrocution after her boyfriend, fifth-year senior Judd, gets his face sawn off. And Melissa—who we were just beginning to like after she stands up to Tiffany's bullying—gets an axe to the face, thanks to the tag-teaming of two red-hooded, masked killers. Lori and Tiffany are the last two girls standing, and haven't seemed to notice or care about the disappearance of their fellow candidates. They've been too busy all night, facing each other in a dance-off, gunning for the crown, and fighting over a boy named Tyler Torres (David Iacono). It's been clear throughout the movie that Tyler doesn't really want to be with Tiffany, who imposes all her expectations and plans for the future on him. He's really just with her because she rules the school. So when the queen bee gets taken down a peg after losing a dance battle with supposed cursed loser Lori, he doesn't see the need in keeping up appearances anymore. Tyler breaks things off with Tiffany, and heads straight to Lori—who he's been attracted to for some time now. Just as Tyler is about to kiss Lori on the dance floor, Lori's best friend, Megan (Suzanna Son), cuts in. Unlike Lori, she's been paying attention to the screams, the sudden disappearance of the Wolf Pack, and the glitching power lines. Instead of going to investigate with her best friend, she and Tyler head somewhere quiet where they can be alone together. The two find solace in the school's theater, backstage. Tyler wants to do more than just kissing, and Lori becomes hesitant, thinking things are moving faster than she'd like. She insists on going back to the prom, when Tyler gets abruptly stabbed in the head right before her eyes. After Tyler's death, Lori bolts precisely because her life depended on it. But she stops when she hears Megan's screams. She goes down to the basement, where her friend had just discovered the dead bodies of all the missing high schoolers and the school janitor. The two get trapped in the basement as the killer prepares to get them next. But after a close call, they make a narrow escape through a basement window—which winds up injuring Megan's hand. After surviving the near-death experience together, the besties run straight into prom to try and warn everyone else about what's going on. Just as she bursts through the doors of the gymnasium and runs into the crowd, the announcement is made that Lori Granger has won the title of Prom Queen. But instead of tears of joy, her face is running with tears from fear of the killer chasing her and Megan. She and Megan try to warn everyone, but nobody listens before the killer takes the lives of two more student, and amputates the principal. A whole fight scene ensues and Lori is once again close to the kiss of death when Megan comes to her rescue. Then, when Megan's life goes under threat, Lori uses her newly-garnered crown as a weapon and pierces the killer's eye. This is when they catch the killer, whose identity is then revealed as Dan Falconer (Chris Klein)—Tiffany's father, and teacher at Shadyside High. This comes as a shock to everyone. His reason for doing it? Dan says that his murderous rampage was all for Tiffany and his wife Nancy (Katherine Waterston), because he knew how badly they wanted to win the crown. His own wife then suggests that the school call the cops, and Dan is taken away in handcuffs. After the cops come, the dead bodies are taken away, injured people (including Megan) are taken to the hospital, and Nancy Falconer is told to hang back for questioning. This leaves Tiffany in shock and alone. When the police officers offer her a ride home, it's clear that she's still scared and in need of company, and Lori (who lives right across from her) volunteers to ride with her. In the car, we see what looks to be a change of heart in the mean girl. She apologizes to Lori, and says that the pressure from her parents to succeed and win is what got to her head. All is forgiven, and when the officers offer to keep Tiffany company, Tiffany tells Lori not to leave and the Shadyside Prom Queen decides to stay until Mrs. Falconer gets home. When Nancy Falconer gets home, the two teens are fast asleep in Tiffany's bedroom. But the sound of her climbing up the stairs wake them. She has a knife in hand, ready to finish what her husband started at the school. Both Lori and Tiffany run into another room to hide in a closet, and Tiffany goes into a scared rant which immediately shifts into a mischievous monologue. Tiffany then pulls out a small knife from behind her, and Lori quickly realizes that mother and daughter are on the same side. We find out that the real reason why they despise the Grangers, why Tiffany insists on bullying Lori, and why they want to kill her is because Lori's father (who was a handsome golden boy from uppity town Sunnyvale) left Nancy Falconer for Lori's mother Rosemary Granger. And while Rosemary (Joanne Boland) has been accused of killing the Sunnyvaler after getting her pregnant and supposedly leaving her, Nancy confesses that the truth: she had actually killed him. Just as Nancy comes in for the kill, Tiffany says she wants to do the honors. But Lori is able to gather all the strength she has to kick Tiffany of off her, which launches her arch nemesis flying down the stairwell where a falcon statue's sharp wing goes straight through her. Lori is then chased by the last Falconer standing, but she is able to grab a heavy trophy that knocks Nancy down to the ground. In the mid-credits, we see Nancy lying on the ground, bleeding from her head injury. And we see her blood pooling on the carpet forming the Witch's Mark (also known as the Devil's Mark). This is a reference to the rest of the Fear Street trilogy. It hints that Nancy is somehow connected to the Goode family, who made a deal with the devil to secure their status and the prosperity of Sunnyvale by sacrificing the lives of Shadysiders. If you want to learn more, you might want to watch the trilogy (or read through the original book series by R.L. Stine). And expect more Fear Street to come, because Netflix is set to release three more confirmed films to follow Prom Queen.
Tom's Guide
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
I just streamed Netflix's latest ‘Fear Street' movie expecting a killer time — but ‘Prom Queen' kinda forgot to bring the fear
As a horror fan first and foremost, I tend to be a little more critical when it comes to new scary flicks. The genre is so oversaturated these days (stories regurgitated like leftovers reheated one too many times) that it's a real challenge for movies to stand out. Unfortunately, that's exactly the case with 'Fear Street: Prom Queen,' a new Netflix horror movie about about a night that turns deadly as the prom queen candidates start dropping like flies. Coming in as the latest installment in the 'Fear Street' franchise, 'Prom Queen' had a lot riding on its back, especially since it's been four years since the original trilogy. The first three movies surprised me, and I enjoyed them quite a lot for managing to be entertaining without feeling shallow. Sadly, this new standalone sequel knows the dance but forgets the steps. 'Fear Street: Prom Queen' was one of my most anticipated Netflix releases this month, and I'm sure many viewers have been ready to dive into a chaotic, bloody prom night. I'm not here to say skip it outright, but if you want the lowdown before you add it to your watchlist, here are my honest thoughts. 'Fear Street: Prom Queen' marks the latest return to Shadyside in Netflix's horror franchise, drawing inspiration from R.L. Stine's 1992 novel. Set in 1988, the story follows Lori Granger (India Fowler), a quiet, ostracized teen whose name lands on the prom queen ballot alongside some of the school's most notorious girls. While the nomination should be cause for celebration, it only paints a bigger target on her back. Rumors have long swirled that Lori's mother murdered her father on prom night years ago, making her an easy punching bag for bullies. Leading the charge is the 'Wolf Pack,' a ruthless clique of popular girls commanded by the sharp-tongued and relentless Tiffany Falconer (Fina Strazza). Also in the mix is Christy Renault (Ariana Greenblatt), a rebellious drug dealer who doesn't care about popularity but winds up in the crosshairs anyway. As prom night arrives, the glitter and gowns give way to blood and chaos when a masked killer begins stalking the queen candidates. It's disappointing to say that 'Fear Street: Prom Queen' is easily the lowest-ranked movie in the franchise, and I already established that within the first five minutes. Not only do we get a lengthy voiceover from the main character, Lori, explaining every character we're about to meet, but those characters are instantly introduced with painfully stereotypical traits. And unfortunately, that made this a hard watch. Of course, in any high school setting, it's apparently a rule that you need a spiteful 'queen bee' and her loudmouth followers, a rebellious teen dealing drugs, and a quiet, shy girl with exactly one friend. So, yeah, absolutely no sign of actual personality anywhere. These traits feel like boxes being ticked, which makes it impossible to connect with anyone. 'Prom Queen,' in that respect, has the right vibes for a summer slasher but none of the right victims. Queen bee Tiffany exists solely to torment Lori, and it's made clear that she's under immense pressure to please her parents, which has presumably twisted her morals. Her group of friends are there to trail behind her and echo her cruelty. The only one with even a flicker of individuality is Melissa (Ella Rubin), who kind of grows a backbone later on. And then there's Lori, the final girl you're supposed to root for. But I honestly struggled to like her at all. She treats her best friend terribly the moment she becomes obsessed with finally winning prom queen, and things only get worse when she starts crushing on Tiffany's boyfriend, Tyler (David Iacono), just because he thanked her for some fries. Tiffany may be awful, but Lori trying to steal her boyfriend just feels gross. The only character who really stood out was Lori's friend, Megan (Suzanna Son), the one person with a clear head on her shoulders, and who genuinely cared about Lori despite being mistreated. She feels like the movie's most underused asset, reduced to little more than a vague nod at queer representation. The main cast are talented, but it's the source material that lets them down, giving us a group of characters that are incredibly unlikeable. I was hoping that, by the time I could overlook the characters, I'd at least enjoy the story and the creative flair the 'Fear Street' franchise is known for. But it also pains me to say that none of those aspects really delivered either. Some of the deaths were pretty brutal, including one involving guillotine paper cutters, but even those were dampened by cartoon-y sound effects and gore that felt more arts-and-crafts than artery-splitting. I know I've been pretty negative so far, so I do want to give credit to a couple of surprises I didn't expect (can't spoil them, of course). They show up in the final act and actually make the script feel a little richer. Still, these small surprises were not enough to maintain my interest since I came away disappointed. 'Fear Street: Prom Queen' could've been a bloody good time. It's at this point I'd usually tell you to go watch the movie I've just rambled about. But in this case, I'd suggest revisiting the original 'Fear Street' trilogy instead. 'Prom Queen' was, unfortunately, a letdown for me, and I imagine it might feel the same for fans of the first three movies who were genuinely excited to see another chapter in the universe. That said, if there's one thing that might redeem it, it's the nostalgia of classic summer slashers. The retro vibes and prop pieces absolutely give it that 'Fear Street' feel. Plus, anyone who is interested in the world's lore will probably find something to enjoy when unpacking the Easter eggs and hidden references. 'Fear Street: Prom Queen' is now streaming on Netflix, but expect a dull night at Shadyside. For more streaming recommendations, see what else is new on Netflix in May 2025.
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sarah Michelle Gellar reveals secret to successful Freddie Prinze Jr. marriage... but it's only for the wealthy
Sarah Michelle Geller and Freddie Prinze Jr. have been married since 2002, and are still going strong. So what is the secret to marital success? Apparently the answer has to do with having one's own personal space. The actress who was in Paris for Fashion Week in March, shared the secret on Thursday when she stopped by the Today studios for a chat with Jenna and Friends host Jenna Bush Hager and her guest host Tiffany Haddish. 'Separate bathrooms,' she state authoritatively to the astonished hosts. 'That's it? It's that simple?' Hager queried. 'It's that simple,' the Dexter: Original Sin star, 48, confirmed. Comedian Tiffany Haddish had a different idea, inspired by the golden age of television. 'See, I was thinking it was like the Lucy and Ricky thing [ from I Love Lucy] where you both had twin beds, and then when y'all want to get together, you push them together, and when you want to be apart, you push them apart,' she suggested. 'I had not thought of that,' the Wolf Pack star admitted, adding, 'that is actually a really good idea.' Geller and Prinze, 49, met on the set of 1999's I Know What You Did Last Summer, which is getting a reboot. The action star revealed on social media in November 2024 that she was with Prinze in Australia for production on the fright flick. A new trailer for the gory thriller was release on Tuesday. Geller's Helen Shivers was killed in the 90s film. Prinze, 49, reprises his role as Ray Bronson and Jennifer Love Hewitt, 46, returns as Julie James. The couple first met on the set of 1999's I Know What You Did Last Summer; seen here with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Ryan Phillippe Geller also admitted the long awaited Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot was also in the works, but said she wasn't allowed to talk about any details. 'We won't do it until we know we're 100-percent ready and we're confident that we are giving you something that the audience is asking for, that's also original in its own right.' The rebooted Buffy will make it to the small screen sometime in 2026. The new I Know What You Did Last Summer debuts in theaters July 18.
