NFL players are still allowed to use smelling salts during games, as the league's recent policy only restricts team personnel from providing or supplying these substances, citing safety concerns and lack of evidence for efficacy.
The NFL is fining over 100 players and numerous team employees for violating league policies by reselling Super Bowl tickets for profit, with penalties including fines, suspension risks, and restrictions on future ticket use, as part of ongoing efforts to enforce fair conduct and protect fans.
Approximately 100 NFL players and two dozen team employees face fines for selling Super Bowl tickets above face value, violating league policies. The investigation revealed that some individuals sold tickets to 'bundlers' working with resellers, leading to increased penalties and plans for enhanced compliance training before the 2026 Super Bowl.
The NBA has instructed Charlotte Hornets player LaMelo Ball to cover up a tattoo below his left ear that violates the league's policy against displaying commercial logos on players' bodies. The tattoo, which features the initials "LF" for LaFrance, Ball's middle name and clothing brand, has been a subject of discussion between Ball and the NBA. Ball has begun covering the tattoo to avoid fines and is expected to continue doing so. The league and Ball's representatives are in ongoing discussions to find a resolution to the issue.