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SEC files lawsuit against LSU and Lane Kiffin regarding NFL player transfers

What happened

The Southeastern Conference has filed a lawsuit against Louisiana State University and head coach Lane Kiffin in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.

Why it matters

The legal action concerns a dispute over the university's reported plan to add professional players to its football team.

Context

The litigation involves a dispute regarding the transfer of former NFL players to the university's program.

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