4 more Iowa athletes plead guilty to underage gambling. Cases go on for six athletes with ISU ties
Four former University of Iowa athletes who faced criminal charges in connection with a state investigation into illegal sports wagering have pleaded guilty to underage gambling
2023-09-19 06:17
Is Russell Wilson-Sean Payton Relationship Already Showing Tension?
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2023-09-19 06:15
Texans offense improves, but defense struggles in loss to Colts
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2023-09-19 05:57
Mahomes to earn $210 million under restructured deal: reports
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be guaranteed $210 million over the next four seasons after restructuring his existing contract with the club...
2023-09-19 05:55
Spain players emphasise ‘firm will’ to refuse national team call-ups
Women’s world champions Spain have been plunged into further chaos after players refused call-ups to their latest squad. Fifteen World Cup winners were included in the squad for the Nations League games against Sweden and Switzerland, despite saying they would boycott international duty. A group of 81 players, including all 23 members of the World Cup squad, indicated three weeks ago that they would not play for Spain again while Luis Rubiales remained Spanish football federation (RFEF) president as a result of his behaviour at the final. Rubiales caused a huge controversy after kissing midfielder Jenni Hermoso – who has been left out of the latest squad – on the lips during the medal ceremony following the team’s 1-0 victory over England. Hermoso insists she did not consent to the kiss. Amid increasing pressure, Rubiales finally resigned from his post last week, but 39 players, including 21 World Cup winners, released a statement on Friday saying that was not enough to trigger their return to national-team duty. The players said they were not yet “in a safe place” to return and that the problems at the RFEF ran far deeper than Rubiales. However, despite their pledge to boycott, many were still named in Monday’s squad by new head coach Montse Tome, who said Hermoso had been left out for her own protection. In response, the players released a statement on Monday night which read: “What was expressed in our statement of September 22, 2023, makes clear and without any option for another interpretation our firm will not to be summoned for justified reasons. These statements are still fully valid. “During the days following that statement, we want to make it known to the public that nothing different has been transmitted to any member of the RFEF, so we expressly ask that the information transmitted publicly be rigorous. “As elite professional players and after everything that has happened today, we will study the possible legal consequences to which the RFEF exposes us by putting us on a list from which we had asked not to be called for reasons already explained publicly and in more detail to the RFEF, and with this make the best decision for our future and for our health. “It does seem relevant to us to point out, in this sense, that the call has not been made in a timely manner, in accordance with article 3.2 of annex one of FIFA’s regulations on the status and transfer of players, so we understand that the RFEF is not in a position to require us to go.” New head coach Tome said Spain were still “counting on” Hermoso, despite her omission from their first squad since lifting the World Cup. “We stand with Jenni,” she told a press conference. “We believe that the best way to protect her is like this, but we are counting on Jenni. “It’s the start of a new phase, the clock is ticking. There is nothing behind us and we really want to connect with these players.” Rubiales has been banned from going within 200 metres of Hermoso as the national court in Madrid considered a complaint of sexual assault, something the 46-year-old denies. Tome had been due to name her squad on Friday, but the announcement had to be delayed. Barcelona’s Mapi Leon and Patri Guijarro, who were not included in Spain’s World Cup party after signing a letter protesting against former manager Jorge Vilda, who was sacked during the fallout of Rubiales’ actions, were included in Monday’s squad. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Taulupe Faletau: Belief and confidence key for Wales at World Cup Joe Marler says England more interested in winning than playing with ‘finesse’ Callum Hudson-Odoi scores brilliant debut goal to earn Forest draw with Burnley
2023-09-19 05:54
3 biggest warning signs from Braves sweep at hands of Marlins
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2023-09-19 05:54
Who sings the new Monday Night Football song, In the Air Tonight?
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2023-09-19 05:52
Saban denies suggestion from Ole Miss' Kiffin that Alabama has new defensive play-caller
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2023-09-19 05:51
Spain players reiterate strike intention despite national call-up
Striking Spanish internationals called up to the women's team reiterated their desire not to form part of the squad in a statement late Monday in a new blow for...
2023-09-19 05:49
The Chicago Bears are reeling and things aren't about to get easier with Chiefs up next
The Chicago Bears are reeling after two discouraging losses to start the season
2023-09-19 05:29
Falcons are in rare territory with a 2-0 start. Rookie Bijan Robinson leads the way
The Atlanta Falcons are in rare territory, sitting at 2-0 for only the 11th time in franchise history
2023-09-19 05:29
Column: Spire is a key player in NASCAR's charter game. A new revenue model should reward all teams
Spire has driven the price of a charter at NASCAR's top level reportedly to $40 million
2023-09-19 05:26