Greg Sankey, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, speaks during NCAA college basketball women’s SEC Media Day, Oct. 16, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)
\n\nA quote hangs above a trophy display room near the entrance of the LSU Football Operations Center Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Brett Martel)
\n\nLSU football head coach Lane Kiffin speaks during a news conference at the LSU Football Operations Facility in Baton Rouge, La., Feb. 4, 2026. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP, File)
\n\nAlabama offensive lineman Jaeden Roberts (77) blocks Missouri defensive tackle Sterling Webb (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
\n\nBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Athlete after athlete took the stand in a state courtroom near LSU on Thursday to explain why they should be allowed to return to play college sports after turning pro while the commissioner of the powerful Southeastern Conference argued against them and the league doubled down by filing a lawsuit against the school in federal court.
\n\nThe extraordinary confrontation came just two days before the 11th-ranked Tigers open the football season at home against Clemson a few…
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