Ryanair was fined €256 million by Italy's competition authority for abusing its dominant market position by implementing strategies to hinder online travel agencies from selling its tickets, aiming to force sales through its own website, which the airline plans to appeal. The authority accused Ryanair of creating technical obstacles and restricting competition, while the airline argued that its direct sales model benefits consumers with lower fares. Despite the fine, Ryanair remains highly valuable and is planning a leadership transition.
A new video angle shows NFL player DK Metcalf grabbing a fan by the T-shirt and making a punching motion, prompting the league to consider disciplinary action, likely a fine, but possibly a suspension if deemed severe enough.
Sister Nadezhda Lebed was convicted and fined in Moscow, but the article emphasizes maintaining faith and confidence in Jehovah as a source of comfort and strength.
Spain has fined Airbnb €64 million for advertising unlicensed and banned properties, aiming to enforce stricter regulations on short-term rentals to address housing affordability and neighborhood impacts. Airbnb plans to challenge the fine in court, amid ongoing global restrictions on short-term rentals in major cities.
Panthers running back Rico Dowdle was fined $14,491 by the NFL for an obscene 'two-pump' touchdown celebration, which also led to a penalty and missed extra point, but the Panthers still won the game. The celebration was inspired by a Key & Peele skit, and Dowdle's fundraising for a children's charity has exceeded $27,000, with support from comedian Keegan Michael-Key.
Rico Dowdle was fined $14,491 by the NFL for a celebratory dance after scoring a touchdown, which was considered an obscene gesture. Instead of paying the fine himself, he turned it into a charitable act by starting a fundraiser to support children in foster care in North Carolina, with all proceeds going to the Children's Home Society of North Carolina.
The Baltimore Ravens were fined $100,000 by the NFL for violating injury report policies related to Lamar Jackson's practice participation, and the team has accepted the penalty without appeal, emphasizing their commitment to compliance.
The NFL fined the Ravens $100,000 for misreporting Lamar Jackson's injury status, which was deemed a negligent mistake without malicious intent, and chose to treat it as a minor infraction rather than a serious violation, highlighting concerns about inside information misuse in the league.
Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball was fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture during a game against the Miami Heat, where he also scored 20 points with 9 assists and 8 rebounds. The incident occurred after a foul call, and Ball received a technical foul. He is averaging impressive stats early in the season.
NFL fined Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for making an 'inadvertent' obscene gesture during a game, which he claimed was a thumbs-up but was misinterpreted as a middle finger, occurring after a Cowboys victory at MetLife Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon was fined $100,000 for a heated sideline confrontation with Emari Demercado after a costly fumble, which he publicly apologized for, amid ongoing NFL and NFLPA investigations.
Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon was fined $100,000 for inappropriate sideline interactions with player Emari Demercado during a game, highlighting NFL's stance on coach conduct and emphasizing the importance of respectful behavior. Gannon apologized, and no further league action was taken, but the incident underscores the need for professional conduct in football.
The NFL fined Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for an inadvertent obscene gesture towards fans at MetLife Stadium, which Jones claimed was a celebratory thumbs-up meant for Cowboys fans, not Jets fans. Jones is considering an appeal, and the incident occurred after a Cowboys touchdown during a game victory.
NFL plans to fine Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for flashing the middle finger at fans during a Week 5 game, which he claims was inadvertent and meant as a thumbs-up. Jones can appeal the fine, which is similar to a past incident involving Titans owner Bud Adams.
