Fox has made a significant move on the lawsuit involving former NFL quarterback and analyst Mark Sanchez.

On Oct. 4, news emerged that Mark Sanchez was hospitalized after being stabbed in downtown Indianapolis. In a shocking twist, Sanchez was actually arrested for his involvement in the confrontation.

An intoxicated Sanchez assaulted a 69-year-old truck driver, who stabbed him in self-defense. The truck driver, later identified as Perry Tole, also had to be hospitalized with his injuries.

Fox Sports later fired Mark Sanchez from his role as an analyst. They hired New Orleans Saints legend and Super Bowl 44 champion Drew Brees as his replacement.

Tole later filed a lawsuit against Sanchez and Fox Corp. But in an interesting development, the news media giant has filed for the lawsuit to be pushed from the Indiana state court to a federal court, per Tim Spears of WISH-TV:

“Fox Corporation is attempting to move the lawsuit stemming from former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez’s downtown Indianapolis fight to federal court.

In a Dec. 22 filing, Fox Corporation points out Sanchez and itself are both out-of-state defendants. It goes on to claim the parent company of St. Elmo Steak House, Indiana-based Huse Culinary, was “fraudulently joined” to the lawsuit with the sole intention of preventing the case from moving to federal court.

Sanchez, 38, is a California resident, and Fox is a Delaware corporation, with its principal place of business in New York.”

According to Spears, the lawsuit was filed by Tole on Oct. 6. His medical bills reportedly cost about $60,000. Thus, he seeks compensation through the lawsuit for “physical injuries, disfigurement, medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost income, emotional distress, and other damages.”

Mark Sanchez Spent Eight Seasons In The NFL

Mark Sanchez (Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images)
The New York Jets traded up to select Sanchez fifth overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He helped the club to consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances to begin his career.

But things quickly went downhill for Sanchez after that. He had two forgettable seasons in 2011 and 2012, eventually losing his starting job to Geno Smith in 2013. Sanchez spent the rest of his career as a backup quarterback.

Although his NFL career was largely a disappointment, Sanchez experienced early success as an analyst at Fox Sports. Unfortunately, his inexcusable actions on Oct. 4 threw away a blossoming career.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.