Six former Florida State basketball players are suing Seminoles coach Leonard Hamilton and alleging he failed to make good on a promise to get each of them $250,000 in name, image and likeness compensation.

College sports leaders are trying to send a warning to schools and boosters when it comes to paying athletes for endorsement and sponsorship deals: There are still rules and they will be enforced.

MIAMI - New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown has been accused of rape by a former trainer. Britney Taylor claims Brown sexually assaulted her on three occasions, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in the Southern District of Florida. According to the lawsuit, Brown sexually assaulted Taylor twice in June 2017. "The accuser continued communications with Mr. Brown throughout 2018, and even asked Mr. Brown for tickets to a Pittsburgh Steelers football game in the winter of 2018." Brown and Taylor met at Central Michigan University, where Brown was a star receiver for the Chippewas.

Before the practice session Belichick declined to answer additional questions about Brown, including his status for Sunday's game at Miami. "Antonio and his representatives have made statements, so I'm not going to be expanding on any of those," Belichick said. I'm sure there are questions, but I'm not going to enter into a discussion about that." 84 throughout his previous nine NFL seasons, but that number is currently being worn by Patriots tight end Ben Watson. Belichick was asked specifically about the possibility of Brown being placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List by Roger Goodell.

Antonio Brown of the Oakland Raiders warms up before the NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. MIAMI - New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown has been accused of rape by a former trainer. Britney Taylor says Brown sexually assaulted her on three occasions, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in the Southern District of Florida. Brown was released by the Oakland Raiders last week after clashing with the team throughout training camp. He agreed to a contract with New England on Saturday, but has yet to play for the Patriots.