The NCAA cleared the University of Cincinnati and its coaching staff of wrongdoing in their handling of former quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s prohibited sports betting.
Why it matters: The finding separates Sorsby’s individual violations from institutional responsibility at Cincinnati, resolving questions raised after his agent claimed the university knew about the gambling.
Sydney said Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordon will remain suspended through the end of the AFL season for breaching club standards.
Why it matters: The decision removes five players from Sydney’s qualifying final against Brisbane and potentially the remainder of its premiership campaign, despite the police inquiry operating on a longer timeline…
Sydney confirmed that all five suspended players will remain unavailable through the end of the season.[6]
Why now
The club clarified its position after police interviewed four men, emphasizing that its disciplinary action is separate from the investigation.[6]
Watch next
Watch Sydney’s qualifying-final lineup and result against Brisbane, followed by the police update that authorities said is not expected for at least eight weeks.[6]
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