The New York Mets designated reliever Jorge López for assignment after he threw his glove into the stands and made controversial comments about the team following a 10-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The incident capped a tumultuous day for the Mets, which included placing closer Edwin Díaz on the injured list and awaiting test results for star first baseman Pete Alonso. A players-only meeting was held to address the team's struggles, as the Mets continue to face significant challenges with inconsistent offense, poor defense, and underperforming core players.
New Mexico State's Robert Carpenter was ejected from the game against Liberty after throwing a punch at Shiloh Robinson. The incident occurred during a jostle for position in the paint, resulting in Carpenter's ejection and a flagrant 2 call. NMSU's head coach, Jason Hooten, condemned Carpenter's actions and announced his suspension for the next game. Carpenter, averaging 9.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, apologized for his behavior.
A high school football official has been suspended and a player's eligibility has been restored after the official ripped the player's helmet off during a game. The incident occurred when the player bumped into the official twice, prompting the official to forcibly remove the player's helmet and eject him from the game. The player's father, who is also the head coach, stated that he did not witness the incident. The UIL has removed the official from officiating pending an investigation, and the player is now eligible to play in the upcoming game.
