The BBC said Gary Lineker will return to host “Match of the Day” next weekend and has agreed to steer clear of commenting on controversial issues while an independent review of the corporation’s social media guidelines is carried out. The BBC’s Director General Tim Davie apologised for “potential confusion caused by the grey areas” of its social…
Government to Set Up Independent Football Regulator for English Football to Protect ‘Rich Heritage’
The government is proposing to set up an independent regulator for football in England and Wales, to help prevent the financial collapse of clubs, protect the sanctity of the football pyramid and stop club owners changing team names, club colours, or moving stadiums without the agreement of the fans. The regulator would have the power…
China National Soccer Boss Arrested on Corruption Charges
BEIJING—The head of China’s national soccer federation has been arrested on corruption charges in the latest blow to the country’s effort to grow its standing at home and internationally. A one-sentence statement from the ruling Communist Party’s anti-graft watchdog body said Chen Shuyuan had been placed under investigation by national and Hubei provincial sports bodies….
Nebraska District Settles With Dead Football Player’s Family
OMAHA, Neb.—A Nebraska school district has reached a $675,000 settlement with the family of a 16-year-old who died after collapsing in the heat at a football practice in 2021. The Omaha school board will consider approving the settlement with Drake Geiger’s family at its next meeting on Monday. Geiger died in August 2021 after collapsing…
University of Georgia Football Player and Staff Member Killed in Car Crash After Title Celebration
Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member were killed early Sunday in a car crash, the school said, just hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national championship with a parade and ceremony. Two other members of the football program were injured in the crash, which occurred in Athens, south of…
Melbourne Victory Dealt With a Heavy Blow of $550,000 for Fan Violence
Melbourne Victory has copped a hefty financial penalty due to crowd violence at last month’s A-League Men’s derby with Melbourne city. The Victory suffered a loss of $550,000, comprising $450,000 in fines and damages and $100,000 in lost revenue due to the sporting sanctions. They will also face a 10-point deduction from now until the…
Hamlin’s Recovery Continues, Still in Critical Condition
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.—Doctors described Damar Hamlin’s neurological function as “excellent” Saturday, as the Buffalo Bills safety continued making progress in his recovery after having to be resuscitated on the field in a game at Cincinnati on Monday. In providing their daily update on Hamlin, the Bills said the player continues to breathe on his own…
NTD Good Morning (Jan. 3): NFL Star Damar Hamlin Suffers Cardiac Arrest on Field; S. Korea – US Talk Joint Nuclear Exercises?
Buffalo Bills Damar Hamlin suffers cardiac arrest and is in critical condition. He collapsed on the field during Monday Night Football on Jan. 2. South Korea confirms they are in talks with the U.S. about joint nuclear exercises. President Biden denies it. So whats really going on? Belgium is enacting new steps to monitor the COVID…
Miami Quarterback Bridgewater Leaves With Finger Injury vs. Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass.—Teddy Bridgewater’s availability for the Dolphins’ regular-season finale against the New York Jets next week is up in the air after he left Miami’s 23–21 loss to the New England Patriots with a right finger injury. Bridgewater made the start Sunday in place of Tua Tagovailoa, who is in the concussion protocol for the…
BYU Offensive Lineman Veikoso Dies in Construction Accident
HONOLULU—Brigham Young University offensive lineman Sione Veikoso was killed in a construction accident in his hometown in Hawaii, family members said. Veikoso, 22, died Friday after a retaining wall he was helping repair during holiday break from school collapsed, his family confirmed. The Honolulu Fire Department reported that three others were injured when the 15-foot…
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