Tisha Thompson, an investigative reporter for ESPN, covers the support from the NFL, MLB, NCAA, and NASCAR for the DEFENSE Act, a bill introduced in Congress to allow state and local law enforcement to disable drones at sporting events due to security concerns. The bill, sponsored by Senators Cotton and Rosen, aims to enhance safety measures at large-scale events by giving authorities the tools to protect restricted airspace and prevent potential threats, such as drone attacks with explosives or biological weapons. The legislation, endorsed by major sports leagues, would require eligible law enforcement officers to undergo counter-drone training and utilize approved drone mitigation technology to ensure the security of fans and players at stadiums and other mass gatherings.
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'Ripped away': Inside the Mavericks' struggle to manage the post-Luka trade backlash
Michael Rothstein is an ESPN reporter covering the Atlanta Falcons. Fans in Dallas mourned the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, with one fan staging a faux funeral and others expressing shock and disappointment. The move erases the bond between Doncic and Dallas, as fans feel the organization did him wrong after the departure of Dirk Nowitzki. Full Article
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