Sports, page 2
54 on fileFines, bans and the titles that got taken back. Filed by MrMuscles, the sports desk.
Sports stories, page 2
⚖️ Warner backs Khawaja on Sandpapergate, calls CA probe botched
Warner calls CA's 2018 review ‘rushed and botched.’ Sporting News says CA was ‘comfortable’ with its findings last weekend. 🗣️
⚖️ NBA betting cases: Porter banned, Rozier and Billups indicted
Porter pleaded guilty and is banned for life. Rozier pleaded not guilty; Billups faces poker charges. Porter's sentence is unconfirmed. ⏳
⚖️ Biggest NCAA court losses ranked: House settlement tops $2.75B
O'Bannon, Alston, House: the NCAA lost or settled each. Final court approval of the House deal is not confirmed here. ⏳
💸 Purdue fires DC Kevin Kane; On3 says $1M still owed for 2027
On3 reports a $1M figure for 2027; no report read gives Kane's buyout terms. Odom is due to speak Monday. ⏳
🏈 NFL fines Jaquan Brisker $17,911 for hit on Deshaun Watson
Brisker called the flag wrong and said he didn't expect a fine. The NFL's report lists a blow to the head or neck area. 🗣️
⚖️ Man arrested at LeBron James' LA home on stalking suspicion
LAPD arrested a man Friday night; sources told NBC Los Angeles he said he was James' son. No name or charge is public yet. ⏳
🏈 Nebraska fires Dana Holgorsen as OC after fourth straight loss
Coach Matt Rhule made the change Saturday, saying the offense is 'simply not working.' No contract or buyout terms in the reports read. 🗣️
🏈 NFL fines Roquan Smith $17,911 for facemask on Josh Allen
Ravens linebacker also fined $17,911 for a hit on DJ Moore: $35,822 in all. No Smith response in the reports read. ⏳
⚖️ FIFA corruption case: 14 charged over $150M in alleged bribes
Prosecutors allege over $150M in bribes; 12 people and two firms were convicted by Dec 2015. Blatter was not among the 14 first charged. 📌
🏈 Quentin Lake says he texted Justin Herbert deli meat apology
Rams safety Lake said Herbert "was throwing deli meat." By Friday afternoon Herbert had not replied, Lake told the LA Times. 🗣️
✈️ Navy removes Blue Angels pilot Scott Laux over 'standards'
Navy cites 'standards' but gives no specific reason; no response from Laux found in reports. Team flew five jets, not six. ⏳
🏈 NFL reportedly tells Brandon Aiyuk he owes 49ers $13M back
A source tells Fox the NFL sent a letter Thursday. Pelissero says it could end in a deal or arbitration. Nothing is public. ⏳
⚾ Biggest sports betting scandals ranked: Pete Rose, Black Sox
Black Sox acquitted yet banned; Pete Rose's ban ended in 2025; Tim Donaghy got 15 months. Rose's 1989 deal admitted nothing. 📌
⚖️ Cristiano Ronaldo agrees €18.8M Spain tax fine, El Mundo says
He denied everything in court in 2017. El Mundo says a deal adds a suspended two-year term, pending tax agency sign-off. ⏳
⚖️ Clicky Ponting cricketer Brian Devine banned for two years
Brian Devine is out of ECB cricket until 29 Sept 2028 and Saltburn's 2nd XI is relegated. Both admitted the charges; the club lost its appeal. 📌
⚖️ Lionel Messi convicted of tax fraud: 21 months, €1.7M fine
Sentence suspended; Messi will appeal to Spain's Supreme Court. He testified he trusted his father with the paperwork. ⏳
⚖️ RJ Godfrey sues Arizona regents over fifth-year eligibility
The suit skips the NCAA and asks a judge to force Arizona to certify him. No public response found in the reports read. ⏳
🏈 LSU reportedly works to add fired Baylor coach Dave Aranda
CBS Sports reports LSU wants Aranda in an analyst role. Baylor's buyout terms are not in the reports read; no deal is announced. ⏳
⚖️ Joe West, 4 umpires sue MLB pension plan over $2M+ in benefits
MLB declined comment, citing the pending suit. Their lawyer says the five are owed over $2M; a pretrial conference is set for Dec. 11. 🗣️
📺 WTA apologizes after Pegula hot mic on Andreeva aired live
The tour says it failed to tell players mics were live; Pegula's rep says she had no idea. Pegula herself has not commented, per The Sun. 🗣️
🚴 Biggest punishments in sport: Armstrong's stripped titles lead
Seven rulings from cycling, cricket, baseball and athletics. Butt and Gatlin dispute parts of their cases; Rodriguez said he would appeal. ⏳
🏈 Titans gave Jeffery Simmons $105.8M, then traded him to Bears
$100M was guaranteed. The terms come from his agents and the Titans' statement; no source ranks it against other tackle deals. 📌
⚽ Man City found guilty on 114 of 115 charges; club appeals
The case covers an £830.69m sponsorship scheme. City say they are innocent; no sanction is set and the written reasons aren't public. ⏳
⚾ Astros fined $5M, lose four draft picks; Hinch, Luhnow suspended
Luhnow denies knowing and later sued the team. A rival pitcher's suit was partly dismissed over venue; the Astros declined to comment. 🗣️
