The Real Reason Why Kawhi Leonard Got Off Easy In Cap Circumvention Scandal

The Real Reason Why Kawhi Leonard Got Off Easy In Cap Circumvention Scandal

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College watchdog eyeing possible NIL violations at between 5-10 Power Four schools, AP source says

The College Sports Commission is looking into possible rules violations at between five and 10 Power Four conference schools regarding payments to players.

Revealed: How Man City could still play in the Champions League even if they are relegated from the Premier League

Manchester City could sensationally retain their Champions League status next season even if the Premier League hits them with severe punishments like relegation. Senior football figures are increasingly concerned that the club might exploit a UEFA licensing loophole to continue playing European football.

Tonda Eckert hits back at critics with blunt response after escaping touchline ban for Southampton Spygate scandal

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has broken his silence following the Football Association’s decision regarding the controversial "Spygate" scandal. The 33-year-old German coach has successfully avoided an immediate touchline ban, leaving him free to lead his side in the upcoming high-stakes derby against Portsmouth.

Ex-college basketball player Kerr Kriisa admits demanding $9,000 from victim in fraud scheme

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa admitted Thursday to demanding $9,000 from a victim as part of a fraud scheme.

Trail Blazers owner says he intends to bring a championship to Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — New Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon told season ticket holders that he intends to bring a championship to Portland.

49ers' Juszczyk wins appeal on fine over 'Juice' chugging, NFL says drinking celebration allowed

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Juszczyk won his appeal over the fines issued by the NFL for his “Juice” celebration and the league later ruled that all drinking celebrations will be allowed going forward.

Knicks say they are pausing contract negotiations and will focus solely on preparing for the season

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks are focused on their NBA title defense now and will worry about contract negotiations later.

Manager Maresca says he has complete trust in Man City despite bombshell verdict

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manager Enzo Maresca defended Manchester City's ownership on Friday following the club being found guilty of financial wrongdoing in the biggest scandal in Premier League history.

Will Man City find FFP charge ‘loopholes’? Questions asked of why sanctions have not been revealed in long-running battle that involves ‘best legal minds in the world’

Danny Mills has admitted to GOAL that if there are any “loopholes” in Manchester City’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) case, then the “best legal minds in the world” will find them. Questions are, however, being asked of why the Premier League giants - after being found guilty on 114 counts of wrongdoing - have not yet been made aware of what potential sanctions will be.

Man Utd, Arsenal, and Liverpool learned of Man City guilty verdict WEEKS before official announcement as compensation claims loom

The fallout from Manchester City’s landmark financial fair play case continues to send shockwaves through English football after sensational claims emerged regarding the timing of the verdict. It has been reported that a select group of the club's biggest rivals were granted a massive head start on the news that the Etihad giants had been found guilty of over 100 breaches.

'Own it!' - Gary Lineker urges Manchester City to accept punishment as club faces prospect of stripped titles

Manchester City are facing the very real prospect of being stripped of their Premier League titles following a landmark guilty verdict of financial breaches. Former England striker Gary Lineker has delivered a stark warning to the Etihad hierarchy, urging them to accept their fate rather than continuing a legal battle that is damaging the image of the English game.

Haaland calls for unity after Man City guilty verdict as Maresca expresses 'trust' in club

Erling Haaland called on everybody at Manchester City to “stick together” in the striker's first public comments since the club was found guilty of large-scale financial rule-breaking in the Premier League.

‘With certain caveats’ - Why Man City & Co should be allowed to ‘spend what they want’ as FFP regulations prevent billionaire owners from splashing the cash

Manchester City remain wedged under the Financial Fair Play (FFP) microscope, but Danny Mills has told GOAL why - “with certain caveats” - billionaire owners in the Premier League should be allowed to “spend what they want”. The deepest of pockets can now be found in boardrooms across English football, so why are the super wealthy not able to splash the cash?

Caitlin Clark denounces the hateful messages Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell says she received

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark still wants Kelsey Mitchell as a teammate — even though Clark understands that's not always easy.

Why stripping Man City of titles & taking away medals is ‘pointless’ as Danny Mills discusses ‘irrelevant’ punishment in 115-charge FFP soap opera

Danny Mills has explained to GOAL why stripping Manchester City of titles and taking away medals in their 115-charge Financial Fair Play (FFP) case would be “pointless”. The former Blues star believes that trophy-related punishments, as appeals are lodged against initial guilty verdicts, would be “irrelevant” as memories of league and cup triumphs have already been made.

NBA star Gilgeous-Alexander takes stake in Spanish soccer giant Atletico Madrid

MADRID (AP) — NBA champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the ownership group at Atletico Madrid, the Spanish top-flight club said Friday.

LeBron James has a strong start in his first game with the 76ers and expects things to get better

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James knew Thursday night was going to feel different, playing in a game for the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time.

'100 per cent!' - Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists Premier League remains world's best despite Man City's financial rule breaches

Mikel Arteta insists the Premier League remains the best division in the world despite Manchester City being found guilty of breaking financial rules. The Arsenal boss sidestepped questions about potential sanctions but praised other clubs for increasing the league's competitiveness.

NBA, FIBA reiterate plan for new Europe league whether EuroLeague merger happens or not

LONDON (AP) — The NBA was pressing ahead with plans to launch a new European basketball league, saying on Thursday the current model was seriously undervalued.

Erling Haaland transfer talk & Elliot Anderson ‘guarantees’ - Man City legend Paul Dickov assesses the impact of 115-charge FFP case on Enzo Maresca’s squad

“Nobody knows” whether the likes of Erling Haaland will be giving thought to a transfer away from Manchester City, Paul Dickov has admitted to GOAL, while Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez will have been given “guarantees”. The Premier League giants find themselves at the centre of a Financial Fair Play (FFP) storm that sees 115 charges hanging over the Etihad Stadium.