Players and leagues accuse Fifa of ‘abuse’ in landmark legal battle over football calendar

The Milwaukee Bucks trade Khris Middleton and A.J. Johnson to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin Jr., and a second-round pick, addressing salary cap concerns and potential upside for both teams. Kuzma's fantasy outlook is uncertain due to a reduced offensive role, while Middleton's arrival in Washington impacts the team's young players positively. AJ Johnson is a dynasty gem to watch, while Kyshawn George and Justin Champagnie may see reduced minutes with Middleton's...

France's fly half Romain Ntamack will miss the Six Nations clash with England after receiving a three-match ban for a red card against Wales, but could return for the game against Ireland. Ntamack's ban may be reduced to two matches pending completion of World Rugby's coaching intervention program. In his absence, Matthieu Jalibert is expected to start at fly half for France against England, with Damian Penaud also set to return to the starting side...

Former NFL head coach Ron Rivera, a Cal Athletics Hall of Fame member, is returning to his alma mater, the University of California, to assist the football program in an administrative role overseeing budget, coaching staff, and student-athlete experience. Rivera, known for his successful coaching career in the NFL, including a Super Bowl appearance with the Carolina Panthers in 2015, expressed excitement about joining Cal following his recent interviews for head coaching vacancies with the...

The National Women's Soccer League will establish a $5m fund to compensate players who have been abused by coaches and officials, following allegations dating back over a decade. An independent investigation led by Sally Yates and King & Spalding LLP revealed systemic verbal, emotional, and sexual misconduct within the NWSL. The league has agreed with the attorneys general of Illinois, New York, and Washington DC to create the restitution fund and implement policy changes to...

Simona Halep, after a successful career in tennis, announced her retirement at the age of 33 following a doping scandal and subsequent ban that impacted her ability to return to the top of the sport. Despite her achievements, including winning the Wimbledon final in 2019, Halep's legacy is now complicated by the challenges she faced off the court. Her career, marked by consistent success and heartbreaking losses, comes to an end as she reflects on...

The Premier League's referees are setting a model for VAR that other leagues want to follow, with video review errors down 35% compared to last season. The Key Match Incidents Panel noted 13 mistakes after 23 rounds this season, showing progress despite some controversial incidents. VAR interventions have improved, with only 9 missed calls this year, down from 17 last year, thanks to rigorous training and a pool of specialist VARs. Full Article