Summary: The European Court of Justice has ruled that some of FIFA’s regulations on the status and transfer of players violate EU law. The case arose from a dispute between former player Lassana Diarra and FIFA over compensation owed after Diarra’s contract was terminated by Lokomotiv Moscow. The ruling could have major implications for the entire football transfer system, with some believing it will force significant changes while FIFA downplays the impact. The players’ union FIFPRO hailed the decision as a victory for players’ rights that will change the landscape of professional football.
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Summary: Week 6 of the college football season lacks marquee matchups, but offers intriguing games that could yield telling results. The spotlight is on whether Missouri, aka “Mizzou,” can prove they are a legitimate contender. Other notable games include SMU at Louisville, Texas Tech at Arizona, UCF at Florida, and Miami at Cal. While not the most exciting slate, Week 6 provides opportunities for teams to make a statement and shake up the college football landscape.
Summary: Trevon Nathaniel Langstaff, 33, of Long Beach, has pleaded guilty to a federal charge after taking a 14-year-old runaway girl he met on a Reddit forum across state lines from Arizona to California and engaging in criminal sexual activity with her. Langstaff instructed the victim to pretend to be 18 and was found hiding her in his closet when authorities searched his apartment. An image portraying children engaged in sexually explicit activity was also found on his cellphone, and he now faces up to 30 years in federal prison.
Summary: The European Court of Justice has ruled that some of FIFA’s regulations on the status and transfer of players violate EU law. The case arose from a dispute between former player Lassana Diarra and FIFA over compensation owed after Diarra’s contract was terminated by Lokomotiv Moscow. The ruling could have major implications for the entire football transfer system, with some believing it will force significant changes while FIFA downplays the impact. The players’ union FIFPRO hailed the decision as a victory for players’ rights that will change the landscape of professional football.
Summary: College football teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) can now use coach-to-player helmet communication, a technology the NFL has used for 30 years. One player on offense and one on defense, identified by a green dot on their helmet, can receive communications from coaches until the 15-second mark on the play clock or the snap of the ball. While the technology is optional, it offers advantages such as providing situational reminders and minimizing sign stealing, though challenges may include information overload for players.
Summary: The Detroit Tigers have defied the odds, going from a 2.9% playoff chance in late August to clinching a spot in the American League Division Series. The team, filled with relatively unknown players like reliever Will Vest and breakout stars such as All-Star outfielder Riley Greene and Cy Young contender Tarik Skubal, has shocked the baseball world with their improbable success. Manager A.J. Hinch, in his fourth year with the Tigers, has guided this gritty group of underdogs to the postseason, where they hope to continue their Cinderella story.
Summary: The Las Vegas Aces guards, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Kelsey Plum, and Tiffany Hayes, finally clicked on all cylinders in a must-win Game 3 against the New York Liberty. The Aces’ perimeter defense, particularly on Sabrina Ionescu, was a key factor in their 95-81 victory, forcing the Liberty into isolation basketball. The guard quartet’s offensive firepower was on full display during a decisive 16-0 third-quarter run, with Young leading the way with 24 points, followed by strong contributions from Plum, Gray, and Hayes.
Summary: Week 6 of the college football season lacks marquee matchups, but offers intriguing games that could yield telling results. The spotlight is on whether Missouri, aka “Mizzou,” can prove they are a legitimate contender. Other notable games include SMU at Louisville, Texas Tech at Arizona, UCF at Florida, and Miami at Cal. While not the most exciting slate, Week 6 provides opportunities for teams to make a statement and shake up the college football landscape.
Summary: In Week 5, the 3-1 Bills and Texans face off after Buffalo’s humbling loss to the Ravens and Houston’s narrow victory over the winless Jaguars. The Chiefs remain undefeated at 4-0 despite wide receiver Rashee Rice’s injury, but their margin of error has shrunk as they continue to win close games. Meanwhile, the Jets and Vikings meet in London following New York’s ugly home loss to the Broncos, raising concerns about quarterback Sam Darnold’s performance and his standing in the early MVP conversation.
Summary: The Athletic’s experts have made their predictions for the upcoming National League Division Series. In the Mets-Phillies matchup, 73.3% of experts picked the Phillies to advance, citing their well-rounded team and strong pitching staff. For the Dodgers-Padres series, a surprising 80% of experts chose the Padres to upset the top-seeded Dodgers, pointing to concerns about the Dodgers’ starting rotation and the Padres’ strong regular-season record against them.