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Tottenham Hotspur was fined £75,000 ($100,710) by the Football Association for crowd misconduct due to anti-gay chants from their supporters during a Premier League match against Manchester United in September. The sanction highlights ongoing issues with fan behavior and the need for improved conduct at sporting events. Need More Context? 🔎

The documentary "Surviving Ohio State" exposes the extensive abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss, revealing that Ohio State University was aware of the misconduct yet failed to protect student-athletes, allowing the abuse to escalate to 2,800 survivors. Despite acknowledging their failures, the university has sought to dismiss lawsuits from survivors, highlighting a significant lack of accountability and care for those affected. Need More Context? 🔎

The Oregon State men's basketball team has recruited Slovenian guard Matija Samar for the 2025-26 season, as announced by head coach Wayne Tinkle. Samar, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard with notable performances for the Slovenia national team and in the Spanish Segunda FEB, brings scoring ability and versatility to the Beavers, joining a class of new teammates including Yaak Yaak and Malcolm Christie. Need More Context? 🔎

Francesco Bagnaia has declared the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello a critical moment for his 2025 MotoGP season, stating that a lack of pace this weekend would indicate deeper issues for him and Ducati. After a challenging weekend in Aragon, where he struggled until a late improvement, Bagnaia emphasizes the importance of performance at this pivotal race. Need More Context? 🔎

Bayer Leverkusen is in advanced talks with Liverpool to acquire defender Jarell Quansah. Meanwhile, playmaker Florian Wirtz has arrived in the UK to finalize his £100m transfer to the Premier League champions. Need More Context? 🔎

Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has dismissed Sara Mariani, the director of Sustainability, Diversity, and Inclusion, after 18 months in her role. She announced her departure in an out-of-office email, expressing regret and fondness for her time with the organization. Need More Context? 🔎