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DP World Tour granted conditional 2026 releases to eight LIV-affiliated players in exchange for settled fines and additional events; Jon Rahm was not among them, so he faces potential fines to play DP World Tour events and his 2027 Ryder Cup participation remains uncertain while his appeal proceeds.
England issued a record 459,288 fines for term-time holidays in 2024-25, up 4% from the previous year, with fines rising to £80 per parent per child and accounting for 93% of unauthorised absences. Regional rates vary, with Yorkshire and the Humber highest and London lowest. The government says fines protect learning, while critics argue they are blunt and often ineffective, though some families have successfully appealed or received exemptions (e.g., military cases).
Coco Gauff fell 1-6 2-6 to Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open quarterfinals, then smashed her racquet in a backstage area that cameras captured; she could be fined up to $50,000 for racquet abuse under Grand Slam rules. The incident, contrasted with Sabalenka’s previous sanction, has fueled a broader call for more athlete privacy at the tournament’s highly televised environment, prompting discussion about how much privacy players should have behind the scenes.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders announced an attendance-fines system funded by players’ NIL money, with penalties including $500 for lateness and $2,500 for missing practice, plus fines for late/absent meetings, conditioning, treatment, and public misconduct as the Buffaloes add a large transfer class this offseason.
The California Supreme Court ruled to eliminate hundreds of dollars in administrative fees for a reputed Mexican Mafia member, reinforcing protections for indigent defendants and emphasizing that poverty should not lead to harsher punishments, building on the landmark 2019 decision in People v. Dueñas.
Puka Nacua, a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, was fined $25,000 by the NFL for criticizing referees' officiating on a livestream. Despite a strong game with 225 yards and two touchdowns, Nacua's comments and off-field actions drew attention, prompting the team to plan further discussions to address his behavior.
Starting January 4, Metro-North and LIRR passengers who repeatedly activate their mobile tickets after train departure will face an $8 fine, following a series of warnings, as part of new policy enforcement by the MTA to encourage timely ticket activation.
Spain fined Airbnb 75 million dollars for advertising unlicensed tourist rentals that lacked proper license information, amid ongoing efforts to address the country's housing affordability crisis. Airbnb plans to challenge the fine and is working to comply with new registration requirements.
Spain has fined Airbnb 75 million dollars for advertising unlicensed tourist rentals, as part of efforts to address housing affordability issues and regulate short-term rental platforms. The government is cracking down on unlicensed listings, which are believed to contribute to rising housing costs, especially in city centers. Airbnb plans to challenge the fine and is working to comply with new registration requirements.
Thailand has implemented stricter alcohol regulations, including a US$300 fine for drinking during prohibited hours and tighter restrictions on advertising, aiming to control alcohol consumption but potentially impacting the restaurant industry.
Clemson was fined $10,000 and reprimanded by the ACC after coach Dabo Swinney publicly criticized officiating following a loss to Duke, citing a controversial pass interference call that he believed was incorrect. The ACC stated his comments violated sportsmanship policies, emphasizing that public criticism of officials is prohibited. Clemson's record fell to 3-5 after the game.
A British family from the TV show '22 Kids and Counting' was fined approximately $346 for taking their children out of school for a trip to Disney World, highlighting the UK's strict policies on unauthorized absences to ensure consistent education.
The NFL fined the New York Giants $200,000, coach Brian Daboll $100,000, and rookie Cam Skattebo $15,000 for violating concussion protocols by peeking into a medical tent during a game, with the league emphasizing that proper procedures were followed but the conduct was inappropriate. The team took steps to prevent future violations, and Daboll apologized for his actions.
The New York Giants, coach Brian Daboll, and player Cam Skattebo were fined a total of $315,000 for violating NFL concussion protocol during a Week 6 game, after they improperly entered the medical tent to check on quarterback Jaxson Dart, creating a perception of interference despite proper medical procedures being followed.
The NFL fined the Giants $200,000, head coach Brian Daboll $100,000, and player Cam Skattebo $15,000 for violating concussion evaluation protocols during a Week 6 game, although the concussion assessment of quarterback Jaxson Dart was ultimately handled correctly and he returned to play in Week 7.