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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.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was fined $250,000 by the NFL for making an apparent obscene gesture during a game, which he claims was accidental and meant as a thumbs up. He plans to appeal the fine.
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.
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.
Richard Gere surprised Today host Savannah Guthrie by making an obscene gesture live on air, explaining it was part of a clip from his upcoming series, The Agency. Guthrie, shocked, noted it was the second day in a row a celebrity had used obscenity on the show, referencing Cher's unfiltered F-bomb the previous day. Both incidents were unintentional, with Cher's expletive airing due to a lack of a broadcast delay.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture during a game against the Sacramento Kings. The incident occurred with 3:15 left in the first period after Edwards was called for an offensive foul. This is not the first time Edwards has been fined, as he was previously penalized $40,000 for criticizing officiating. Despite the fine, Edwards scored 36 points in the game, while Sacramento's De'Aaron Fox scored a season-high 60 points.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match by the Saudi Football Federation after making an obscene gesture during a match against Al Shabab, for which he has also been fined. This decision means he will miss Al Nassr's upcoming Saudi Pro League game. This is not the first time Ronaldo has been involved in such controversy, as he previously appeared to grab his genitals following a match against Al Hilal.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been given a one-match ban and fined by the Saudi Football Federation for making an obscene gesture towards Al Shabab supporters after Al Nassr's 3-2 win. The Portuguese star will have to pay a fine of 10,000 Saudi riyals to the Saudi Football Federation and 20,000 riyals to Al Shabab. This decision is not subject to appeal. This is not the first time Ronaldo has been involved in such controversy, as in April 2023, he appeared to grab his genitals during a league game.
Cristiano Ronaldo faces heavy criticism and a potential suspension after appearing to make an offensive gesture towards Al Shabab supporters following Al Nassr's victory in a Saudi Pro League match. The incident, not captured by television cameras, has sparked swift backlash and an investigation by the Saudi football federation. Ronaldo's availability for the next match is in jeopardy, despite leading the league with 22 goals this season since joining Al Nassr in December 2022.
Cristiano Ronaldo faced criticism for making an apparent obscene gesture towards Al Shabab supporters after Al Nassr's 3-2 win in a Saudi Pro League game, with social media videos capturing the incident. The action, which seemed to be in response to "Messi" chants, has sparked an investigation by the Saudi football federation, with some pundits calling for sanctions. This is not the first time Ronaldo has faced such criticism, as he previously grabbed his genitals and engaged in a scarf incident. Despite the controversy, Ronaldo leads the Saudi league scoring charts and Al Nassr is in contention for the Asian Champions League.
Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for repeatedly making an obscene gesture during their victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. The gestures occurred in the third quarter of the game and resulted in a penalty announced by the league's executive vice president. Embiid finished the game with an impressive performance, but now faces a fine for his actions.