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Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
10 minutes ago

Craig Berube on Radko Gudas' 5-game suspension: 'It doesn't seem like enough for me'

Auston Matthews suffered a season-ending Grade 3 MCL tear and quad contusion; the opposing player received only a five-game suspension, drawing widespread criticism of the NHL's disciplinary process.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
7 hours ago

Auston Matthews' agent Judd Moldaver 'disappointed and shocked' over length of Radko Gudas' suspension

Radko Gudas received a five-game suspension for kneeing Auston Matthews, prompting Matthews' agent to criticize the NHL's disciplinary decision as insufficient.
San Jose Sharks
fromEyes On Isles
5 days ago

Newly surfaced video reveals why Islanders' center Bo Horvat flipped Eklund's helmet

Bo Horvat was fined $2,500 for flipping William Eklund's helmet after Eklund threw Horvat's stick down the tunnel, revealing the incident was retaliation rather than a random outburst.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
10 minutes ago

Craig Berube on Radko Gudas' 5-game suspension: 'It doesn't seem like enough for me'

Auston Matthews suffered a season-ending Grade 3 MCL tear and quad contusion; the opposing player received only a five-game suspension, drawing widespread criticism of the NHL's disciplinary process.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
7 hours ago

Auston Matthews' agent Judd Moldaver 'disappointed and shocked' over length of Radko Gudas' suspension

Radko Gudas received a five-game suspension for kneeing Auston Matthews, prompting Matthews' agent to criticize the NHL's disciplinary decision as insufficient.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
15 hours ago

With Matthews out for the season and Gudas suspended for just five games, will the Leafs stand up for their players?

Radko Gudas received a five-game suspension for a knee-on-knee hit that ended Auston Matthews' season with a Grade 3 MCL tear, drawing widespread criticism for insufficient punishment.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
15 hours ago

NHL hands Radko Gudas ridiculous suspension for egregious hit on Auston Matthews

The NHL Department of Player Safety issued an inadequate five-game suspension for Radko Gudas' dangerous hit on Auston Matthews, despite Gudas' extensive history of 21 games missed for on-ice violations.
San Jose Sharks
fromEyes On Isles
5 days ago

Newly surfaced video reveals why Islanders' center Bo Horvat flipped Eklund's helmet

Bo Horvat was fined $2,500 for flipping William Eklund's helmet after Eklund threw Horvat's stick down the tunnel, revealing the incident was retaliation rather than a random outburst.
#nhl-injury
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromRMNB
17 hours ago

Auston Matthews to miss rest of 2025-26 season with MCL tear and quad contusion after Radko Gudas knee-to-knee hit

Auston Matthews is out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season after sustaining a Grade 3 MCL tear and quad contusion from a knee-on-knee hit by Radko Gudas.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
18 hours ago

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews out for season with Grade 3 MCL tear, quad contusion

Auston Matthews will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a Grade 3 MCL tear and quad contusion from a knee-on-knee collision with Radko Gudas.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
3 hours ago

Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube gives honest opinion on Radko Gudas hit

Radko Gudas delivered a dirty knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews that caused a season-ending injury, with the Maple Leafs' delayed response raising concerns about protecting star players.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromRMNB
17 hours ago

Auston Matthews to miss rest of 2025-26 season with MCL tear and quad contusion after Radko Gudas knee-to-knee hit

Auston Matthews is out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season after sustaining a Grade 3 MCL tear and quad contusion from a knee-on-knee hit by Radko Gudas.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
18 hours ago

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews out for season with Grade 3 MCL tear, quad contusion

Auston Matthews will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a Grade 3 MCL tear and quad contusion from a knee-on-knee collision with Radko Gudas.
#nhl-suspension
fromRMNB
16 hours ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews' agent says NHL Player Safety Department 'should be suspended' after Radko Gudas gets 'laughable' five-game suspension

Radko Gudas received a five-game suspension for kneeing Auston Matthews, who suffered an MCL tear and quad contusion that will sideline him for the remainder of the season.
fromTheLeafsNation
17 hours ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Ducks' Radko Gudas suspended 5 games for kneeing Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews

Radko Gudas received a five-game suspension for a knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews, with the NHL determining Gudas led with his knee in an uncontrolled, dangerous manner.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromRMNB
16 hours ago

Auston Matthews' agent says NHL Player Safety Department 'should be suspended' after Radko Gudas gets 'laughable' five-game suspension

Radko Gudas received a five-game suspension for kneeing Auston Matthews, who suffered an MCL tear and quad contusion that will sideline him for the remainder of the season.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
17 hours ago

Ducks' Radko Gudas suspended 5 games for kneeing Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews

Radko Gudas received a five-game suspension for a knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews, with the NHL determining Gudas led with his knee in an uncontrolled, dangerous manner.
LA Clippers
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The Big 12 basketball tournament is ditching slippery LED courts for hardwood

The Big 12 replaced innovative LED floors with traditional hardwood at T-Mobile Center after players reported slipping and grip issues during tournament play.
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Big 12 to swap LED glass court for hardwood in semis, final

The Big 12 replaced its innovative LED glass court with traditional hardwood after players experienced slipping and grip issues during tournament play.
World news
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 days ago

Why are Iranian players staying in Australia after Asian Cup elimination and why is Donald Trump involved?

Iran's women's football team refused to sing the national anthem at the AFC Women's Asian Cup in protest against their government, leading to safety concerns that prompted some players to remain in Australia with government assistance.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

VAR review: Why was Wrexham's Dobson sent off for his challenge on Garnacho?

VAR protocols enable referees to review dangerous challenges and upgrade yellow cards to red cards when speed, intensity, and contact height endanger opponent safety.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

FIFA, AFC urged to protect Iran women footballers after traitors' threat

Iran's women's football team faces threats from state media after refusing to sing the national anthem at an AFC Cup match, prompting FIFA and AFC to be urged to ensure player safety.
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Essen fears trauma after firework explodes near GK Wienand

Felix Wienand was playing for Rot-Weiss Essen against Waldhof Mannheim in the German third division when the firecracker exploded "in his immediate vicinity" after being thrown from an area of the stands containing Mannheim fans, Essen said.
Soccer (FIFA)
World news
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Athletes facing travel issues amid ongoing war in Middle East

Daniil Medvedev and other ATP players are stranded in Dubai following flight cancellations due to Middle East conflict, with the ATP providing accommodation and support until safe departure is possible.
fromBavarian Football Works
2 weeks ago

Bayern Munich's U-23 team fined, receive point penalty for fan pyrotechnics

FC Bayern II have been docked a point and fined €26k by the Bavarian Football Association (BFV) for repeatedly setting off pyrotechnics. According to the BFV, FCB II fans violated the rules for the tenth time this season during the match against Wacker Burghausen at the beginning of December by 'repeatedly setting off pyrotechnic devices, thereby also posing an acute danger to players on the pitch'
Bayern Munich
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Red Sox' Roman Anthony and Ceddanne Rafaela say they're fine after outfield collision

We both called it and I thought I got it and he thought he got it. It was a misunderstanding. I was just hoping he was OK, I was more worried about him than I was about me. I saw him in some pain and I don't like seeing my teammates in those types of situations.
Boston Red Sox
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Chelsea boss Rosenior says tough guy' Fofana absolutely fine' after racist abuse

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has described defender Wesley Fofana as a "tough guy" who is "absolutely fine" after the player was subjected to racist abuse online following Saturday's draw with Burnley. Fofana shared the hateful messages he received in the hours after being shown a red card during the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
English Premier League
National Football League
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

NCAA football panel proposes changes to targeting ejections

Division I football proposes a one-year trial allowing first-time targeting disqualifications to be served in the next game's first half regardless of when the penalty occurs.
#tom-wilson
fromRMNB
3 weeks ago
National Hockey League

Nathan MacKinnon, Team Canada appreciative of Tom Wilson fighting France's Pierre Crinon after head hit: 'I definitely appreciate him sticking up for me'

fromRMNB
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Tom Wilson will not receive a hearing from Player Safety for his big hit on Logan Stankoven (report)

fromRMNB
3 weeks ago
National Hockey League

Nathan MacKinnon, Team Canada appreciative of Tom Wilson fighting France's Pierre Crinon after head hit: 'I definitely appreciate him sticking up for me'

fromRMNB
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Tom Wilson will not receive a hearing from Player Safety for his big hit on Logan Stankoven (report)

fromRMNB
3 weeks ago

Ilya Protas returns from blindside hit, injury scare against Laval: 'I was a little worried this would be another guy who may be out for a while'

With 6:14 remaining in the second period, Protas collected a loose puck in neutral and dumped it into the offensive zone. As he did, Rocket forward Tyler Thorpe approached from Ilya's blind side, attempting to send Protas hard into the boards. Little Pro managed to sidestep most of the impact, but Thorpe connected hard with his left leg, sending him tumbling to the ice.
National Hockey League
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Barry-Murphy criticises League One refereeing standards

Our staff put a lot of effort into sending those reports but from now on there's no point. There's no acknowledgement of what we're saying, it's just ignored. We get a reply but the reply is always in agreement with what's happened. It's not good enough. We're not going to waste our time on it, we're going to focus on what we're doing for Cardiff city and try to give our supporters and players the protection they need.
Soccer (FIFA)
Tech industry
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

First-of-its-kind Super Bowl Innovation Summit is where NFL meets Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley and the NFL showcased technology to improve player safety, particularly helmet and facemask design, and to enhance refereeing and fan experience with AI.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Aaliyah Farmer exits Tigres over harassment, joins Stars

MEXICO CITY -- American-born Aaliyah Farmer asked to be released from her team in Mexico's top women's soccer league after just one year because she was subjected to harassment in the country, UANL Tigres coach Pedro Losa said Wednesday. Losa did not provide details about the type of harassment Farmer said she faced. The 22-year-old was born in California but has Mexican descent and plays for the country's national team. She was released earlier this week and signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Stars of the National Women's Soccer League.
Soccer (FIFA)
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

NFLPA's interim boss: Players 'have no appetite' for 18th game

NFL players oppose adding an 18th regular-season game, citing health and safety concerns and insisting any change requires negotiated protections and compensation.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Montreal Canadiens Players Told To Carry Passports at All Times and Avoid Going Outside While in Minnesota

Montreal Canadiens management told players to carry passports, avoid going outside, eat at the hotel, and stay in Buffalo to minimize exposure to immigration enforcement.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

BetMGM moves to explicitly prohibit customers from harassing athletes | CBC News

BetMGM now explicitly bans customer harassment of athletes, coaches and team personnel and will suspend accounts for confirmed abusive behavior to protect player safety.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

NFL to consider replay for missed player-safety penalties

NFL will consider allowing video review of missed player-safety penalties such as face masks, roughing, and hip-drop tackles to improve in-game safety enforcement.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

England's Freddie Steward urges law tweak to stop spoiling tactics in aerial battles

One-handed flapping during contestable kicks reduces high-ball catching consistency and increases aerial collisions; mandate two-handed genuine catch attempts to improve safety and skill.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 month ago

Reason why versatile Barcelona star was taken off at half time during Copenhagen win | Barca Universal

Eric Garcia was substituted at half-time after a facial blow left him dizzy; Barcelona prioritized player safety and introduced Marc Bernal to stabilize midfield.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Cavaliers court raises safety concerns again as Luka Doncic injures leg

He was hopping on one foot after releasing the shot and hopped right off the platform, grabbing immediately for his left leg. When he hobbled to the locker room, Doncic could barely put any weight on his leg. "It is absolutely a safety hazard," Lakers coach JJ Redick said after Doncic was able to return later in the first quarter.
National Basketball Association
fromSoccer News
1 month ago

Spurs boss Frank relishing chance to secure Champions League top eight finish - Soccer News

For me, I see an opportunity ahead of us tomorrow that we want to do everything we can to grab with both hands. I'm very happy that the team and the club we are in a position where, with a win tomorrow, we can finish top eight in the best club tournament in the world, and it's super, super competitive, as we know. We're very, very positive and looking forward to that. So, that's what we're focusing everything we can on.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Family of Gordon McQueen in plea to make football safer after his death

It should have been a turning point many, many years ago when we learned the same thing with Jeff Astle and not much has happened between that time and now. Hopefully, my dad's legacy will not just be what he gave football on the pitch but what we can learn from this and make sure that this really horrible problem isn't a problem for future generations.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Australian Open tennis encounters extreme heat

Australian Open organizers instituted their extreme heat policy as temperatures soared at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. It prompted the suspension of play on outer courts and the closure of roofs on the main showcourts. The protocol, introduced in 2019, was developed to minimize the risk of heat-related illness and provide consistency for all players. It considers air temperature, radiant heat, wind speed humidity to assess playing conditions, and sets thresholds for cooling interventions.
World news
#jayden-daniels
#bangladesh-cricket
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
1 month ago

Amateur hockey league investigating viral 'staged' brawl during Hershey Bears' Mites on Ice game

Under-8 players engaged in a staged, unpoliced brawl during a Mites on Ice intermission, prompting investigation and impending disciplinary action.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan shows performance-enhancing smelling salts aren't just for players

Football leans on tradition, providing convenient cover for the NFL's lenient stance on smelling salts, ammonia crystals that players believe enhance performance when inhaled. Does the olfactory exhilaration also enhance play-calling, amplifying one's grasp of X's and O's? Kyle Shanahan apparently believes so. The San Francisco 49ers coach was caught by a Fox television camera moments before a playoff game Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles taking several whiffs from a small packet before handing it to an assistant.
National Football League
#nhl
fromRMNB
2 months ago
National Hockey League

Ryan Reaves knocked out cold in heavyweight fight at center ice by Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
National Hockey League

Mathew Barzal, Islanders continue to send clear message to Matthew Schaefer hunters amNewYork

fromRMNB
3 months ago
Washington Capitals

Spencer Carbery believes NHL needs to do something about the type of hit Jacob Trouba injured Ryan Leonard with: 'He's in a very, very vulnerable spot'

fromRMNB
3 months ago
National Hockey League

Controversial end to a great road trip for the Caps: Ducks beat Capitals 4-3 (SO)

fromRMNB
2 months ago
National Hockey League

Ryan Reaves knocked out cold in heavyweight fight at center ice by Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
National Hockey League

Mathew Barzal, Islanders continue to send clear message to Matthew Schaefer hunters amNewYork

fromRMNB
3 months ago
Washington Capitals

Spencer Carbery believes NHL needs to do something about the type of hit Jacob Trouba injured Ryan Leonard with: 'He's in a very, very vulnerable spot'

fromRMNB
3 months ago
National Hockey League

Controversial end to a great road trip for the Caps: Ducks beat Capitals 4-3 (SO)

fromDodger Blue
2 months ago

Dodgers 'Trying To Assist' Players In Venezuela

The Venezuelan winter league suspended play following the United States taking military action in Caracas, casting uncertainty on a couple of Los Angeles Dodgers players. Edgardo Henriquez, a Venezuelan native, had been pitching for La Tiburones de la Guaira, and Dodgers prospect Eduardo Quintero also briefly spent time with the team. With roughly five weeks until Spring Training begins, the Dodgers could face some challenges trying to get their players back to the United States.
Major League Baseball
fromInside The Star
2 months ago

How long will the Cowboys play Dak Prescott on Sunday? " Inside The Star

I am all for playing for pride and letting the starters play last week, but this game Sunday is completely pointless for a guy like Dak Prescott to play. It is all speculation, but Prescott has had two major surgeries and just had his healthiest year in a long time, yet they are running him out there in a game that means 100% nothing. If something were to happen to him, how do you think the front office and head coach Brian Schottenhimer would feel answering to the media?
Dallas Cowboys
National Hockey League
fromEyes On Isles
2 months ago

NY Islanders' Mathew Barzal receives a $5k fine for his slash on Mason Marchment

Mathew Barzal was fined $5,000 for slashing Mason Marchment, and the action signaled the Islanders' readiness to protect rookie Matthew Schaefer.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman suspended two games by NFL

The NFL on Monday suspended Perryman without pay for two games for repeated violations of playing rules designed to protect player health and safety, including an incident during Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. In the second quarter, Perryman was penalized for unnecessary roughness after delivering a forcible blow to the helmet of Ryan Flournoy while the Dallas Cowboys' receiver was on the ground following a catch.
National Football League
Women
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

The unlikeliest journey to NCAA volleyball's final four

Kyndal Stowers was medically retired after multiple concussions at Baylor, transferred to Texas A&M, resumed playing, and reached the NCAA semifinals while managing concussion risks.
#jaxson-dart
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Ex-Arsenal player's inquest 'will not be short process'

The inquest into Billy Vigar's death after colliding with a concrete perimeter wall will be lengthy as police and council investigations continue.
#fan-violence
#bobby-mcmann
fromTheLeafsNation
3 months ago

Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann to have hearing for high-sticking Lightning's Oliver Bjorkstrand

Once Mermis was down on the ice in discomfort, a scrum ensued at centre ice with both teams going at it, as well as a fight between Dakota Joshua and Maxwell Crozier. While the scrum was happening, McMann and Bjorkstrand were shoving each other pretty aggressively. Bjorkstrand landed the first blow with a cross-check that came dangerously close to McMann's neck, to which McMann retaliated with a high-stick that grazed the side of Bjorkstrand's head and shoulder.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
3 months ago

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly on ice quality concerns at 2026 Winter Olympics: 'If the players feel that the ice is unsafe to play, then we're not going to play'

The International Ice Hockey Federation confirmed Monday that the ice surface to be used in Milan, Italy, for the 2026 Winter Olympics will be shorter than NHL-regulation size. Games at the two arenas will be played on rinks measuring 196.85 by 85.3 feet, while regular NHL dimensions are 200 by 85 feet. News of the size difference came as a surprise to participating players and, perhaps more importantly, to the NHL commissioner's office,
Washington Capitals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Fifa to use cooling breaks at every World Cup 2026 game, regardless of weather

Fifa says it will include three-minute hydration breaks in each half of every game at next year's World Cup, not just those played in hot weather. The referee will stop the game 22 minutes into each half for players to take drinks, regardless of the temperature, the host country the United States, Canada or Mexico or whether the stadium has a roof and air conditioning.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Fiorentina take security measures after threats

Image source, Getty Images Fiorentina say they have taken security measures to protect players, staff and their families after they received "unacceptable and shameful" threats. The threats were received following the club's 3-1 loss at Sassuolo on Saturday, which left winless Fiorentina bottom of Serie A after 14 matches. The club condemned the threats in a statement and said it "expresses its full solidarity and support for the players and their families".
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

England World Cup subs might stay indoors - Tuchel

Substitutes may be kept in dressing rooms during 2026 World Cup matches to reduce heat-related health risks and conserve energy for later involvement.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

What Mikko Rantanen learned from last season's double-trade campaign

NHL rules state that players must go 41 games between ejections to avoid suspension. Rantanen's second ejection, for boarding Calgary Flames forward Matt Coronato, came four days after his first ejection on a play that earned Rantanen widespread derision from fans -- and one very angry coach. On Nov. 18, Rantanen skated through a check by New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield and shoved defenseman Alexander Romanov in the back, sending him violently into the end boards.
National Hockey League
#ogc-nice
#uab-football
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Chiefs coach Dave Toub dismisses Trump's criticism of NFL kickoff rule

I hate the kickoff in football, Trump said in the interview aired last week. I think it's so terrible. I think it's so demeaning. I think it hurts the game, it hurts the pageantry. I've told that to Roger Goodell. And I don't think it's any safer. I mean, you still have guys crashing into each other. It's the opposite of what the game the ball is in the air, nobody's moving.
National Football League
#nfl
National Hockey League
fromEyes On Isles
3 months ago

NHL must suspend Rantanen for cheap shot on Islanders Romanov

Mikko Rantanen delivered a dangerous hit from behind on Alexander Romanov, drawing a five-minute major and game misconduct and meriting a suspension.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Club bans micro pads after 'unbearable' injury to forward

Use of 'micro' or 'mini' shin pads can increase risk of leg injury and clubs may restrict them to improve player safety.
National Hockey League
fromEyes On Isles
3 months ago

Patrick Roy outraged after dangerous hit on NY Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov

Patrick Roy condemned Mikko Rantanen's boarding of Alexander Romanov and prioritized Romanov's health and player protection over the Islanders' road win.
#concussion
fromBattery Power
3 months ago

What if you ran baseball?

Teams can lose draft picks and pay a ton in luxury tax, but it doesn't seem to be a deterrent. So for overspending, I would allow a generous soft cap, as MLB has now. Then for every 20 million dollar increment of spending above the cap, you start the season with a loss. So sure, Dodgers, blow out the soft cap if you don't mind starting 0-4.
Major League Baseball
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

James hoping for later World Cup kick-off times

Moving kick-off times later for the 2026 World Cup would reduce player exposure to potentially dangerous heat during early summer matches.
fromEditor In Leaf
4 months ago

Bruins' Zadorov deserves to be suspended for cheap shot on Auston Matthews

The Toronto Maple Leafs got a devastating break on Tuesday night. They lost captain Auston Matthews to a lower-body injury following a hit from Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov midway through the second period. Zadorov hammered Matthews into the boards with a check from behind. While Auston Matthews got up on his own, he eventually went to the Maple Leafs dressing room and did not return.
National Hockey League
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 months ago

Newcastle United star forced off against Brentford with fashion' blamed for injury

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe was forced to withdraw one of his key players against Brentford, with a modern trend blamed for the setback. The Magpies travelled to the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday afternoon looking to make amends for a shock 3-1 defeat to strugglers West Ham United in their previous Premier League outing. Their trip, however, got off to a difficult start when one of their key midfielders was withdrawn after just 24 minutes.
Soccer (FIFA)
National Football League
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Jayden Daniels' injury echoes past Commanders mistakes, raises larger NFL questions

Franchise must protect its quarterback to preserve his career and the team's long-term success; mismanagement can cause avoidable, lasting harm.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Vikings call Raymond's block on Van Ginkel 'dirty'

A receiver's blindside block on a pass rusher went unpenalized, drawing player criticism and calls for the league to re-examine and ban such hits.
New York Giants
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Giants Brian Daboll's irresponsible usage of Jaxson Dart could further torpedo franchise | amNewYork

Brian Daboll’s repeated risky play-calling with rookie Jaxson Dart has endangered Dart, undermined the Giants’ offensive prospects, and intensified scrutiny on coaching decisions.
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

NBA memo: Must assess 'dire risks' of gambling

Federal authorities accused Rozier of conspiring with a childhood friend in a gambling scheme centered on prop bets on his statistics from a game on March 23, 2023, when he was with the Charlotte Hornets. Rozier, according to the indictment, told co-conspirator Deniro Laster that he would be leaving the game against the New Orleans Pelicans early. Laster sold the nonpublic information about Rozier's status to gamblers for approximately $100,000, according to the indictment.
National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association
fromSun Sentinel
4 months ago

Dave Hyde: A gambling world that sports leagues need to get under control

Leagues embraced gambling but must tighten information controls—especially on injuries—to prevent betting-related scandals and protect players from illicit influences.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Poll: Many NFL fans want more games despite risk

A majority of NFL fans support expanding the season, with about half saying the league does enough to protect players despite increased injury risk.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Teenage cricketer dies in training accident in Australia

Seventeen-year-old cricketer Ben Austin died after being struck in the neck by a ball during net practice in Ferntree Gully, mirroring Phil Hughes' death.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

India arrests man for touching Australian women cricketers DW 10/25/2025

A 30-year-old man was arrested in Indore for allegedly stalking and inappropriately touching two Australian women cricketers during the ICC Women's World Cup.
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