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The end is near for Mark Sanchez.

Over the weekend, the world was deep in prayer after news reports came out that former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was in critical condition following a st::abbing incident in Indianapolis.

The mood quickly changed. It was later announced that his st::abbing was a result of his criminal actions. The 38-year-old was arrested on allegations of battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and public intoxication, all misdemeanors.

Following his st::abbing and arrest, Fox Sports made a quick decision to replace him with former Notre Dame football quarterback Brady Quinn. Sanchez was supposed to call Sunday’s Indianapolis Colts game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Now, he won’t call a game this week either.

Fox Sports announced that Mark Schlereth will replace Mark Sanchez this week and will team up with Chris Myers to call the game between the Jags and Seahawks.

Mark Sanchez Might Lose His Job All While Being Sued

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 17: Mark Sanchez former NFL quarterback on the field during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)

Mark Sanchez is being sued after the alleged victim, 69-year-old delivery driver Perry Tole, filed a lawsuit on Monday. He is suing Sanchez for assault/battery and FOX for negligent hiring, retention, and supervision, according to TMZ Sports.

Tole claims he suffered “severe permanent disfigurement, loss of function, other physical injuries, emotional distress, and other damages” in the incident, per the outlet.

When it came to Fox, Tole added that the company should’ve been aware of Sanchez having a “propensity for drinking and/or harmful conduct.” He is suing for compensatory and punitive damages.

Prosecutor Ryan Mears also revealed this week that his battery charge could be upgraded to a Level 3 felony, and he could get up to 16 years in pris0n.

In the meantime, Sanchez is facing the real possibility of losing his job because of this entire situation.

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.