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The PWHL announced the protected player lists for its six inaugural teams ahead of the 2025 expansion, including details on the protection process, signing window, and expansion draft for the upcoming season.
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has been added to the NFL Competition Committee, which reviews all competitive aspects of the game and prepares agenda items based on feedback from the 32 NFL clubs, ultimately presenting its findings to the 32 owners for voting on proposed new rules and rule changes.
A report released by FIFA and FIFPRO reveals that one in five players at the Women's World Cup received discriminatory, abusive, or threatening messages during the tournament. The report highlights the prevalence of online abuse faced by players, with the USWNT being the most targeted team. Homophobic comments were almost double the rate compared to the 2022 men's World Cup. FIFA's social media protection service, driven by AI, flagged over 7,000 discriminatory posts or comments. The report calls for stronger moderation policies on social media platforms, continued player support, and awareness of the impact of posts from politicians.