Paxton Warns Big 12 of Legal Action in Tech’s Sorsby Gambling Case
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office threatened legal action against the Big 12 if it sanctions Texas Tech over quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s gambling history, arguing state antitrust protections; Sorsby—who has a gambling disorder—bet at least $90,000 while at Indiana and Texas Tech; a Lubbock judge blocked the NCAA from banning him for most of the upcoming season, ordered him to sit out the first two games and continue treatment, and the NCAA is appealing, with a Feb. 8 trial set.
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- Brett Yormark addresses Texas AG Ken Paxton’s warning as Big 12 considers bylaw options KCBD
- Texas Tech prepared to go to court should any additional sanctions emerge The New York Times
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