Florida State sues ACC over fees

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State sued the Atlantic Coast Conference on Friday, challenging an agreement that binds the school to the league for the next 12 years with more than a half-billion dollars in fees for leaving and taking the first step in a lengthy and uncertain process toward a potential exit.

“Today we’ve reached a crossroad in our relationship with the ACC,” Florida State Board of Trustees chairman Peter Collins said during a trustees meeting to approve the legal action.

Cortland trio All-americans

Quarterback Zac Boyes, who led Cortland to its first national championship, and running back Joe Sacco from national runner-up North Central highlighted The Associated Press Division III All-america Team announced Friday.

Boyes had 349 yards passing and 123 rushing in Cortland's 38-37 victory against North Central in the title game last week. He was joined on the first team by teammates Cody Aikey, an offensive lineman, and Greenwich native Cole Burgess, a wide receiver.

Simmons unsure of timetable

NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons said team doctors haven't given him a timetable to return from a nerve impingement in his left lower back.

Avs’ Girard cleared to practice

NEW YORK — Samuel Girard has been cleared to resume practicing with the Colorado Avalanche after receiving care from the player assistance program.

Austrian skier Schwarz wins

MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO, Italy — Austrian skier Marco Schwarz won a men’s World Cup night race to take the lead in the slalom and overall standings on Friday.

Man City wins Club World Cup

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Manchester

City was just too good and a bit lucky for overmatched Fluminense in the Club World Cup final by winning 4-0 and taking a fifth title in 2023 on Friday.

Suárez signs with Inter Miami

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The long-awaited reunion of Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi is now a reality, after the Uruguayan striker signed with Inter Miami on Friday for the 2024 season.

Cavin assistant to Berhalter

CHICAGO — Vincent Cavin was hired as an assistant to U.S. men's soccer head coach Gregg Berhalter.

Auto racer Paula Murphy dies

NEW YORK — Paula Murphy, a Hall of Fame racer and the first woman licensed to drive a Funny Car, died Thursday. She was 95. The National Hot Rod Association announced Murphy's death on Friday.