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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy indicated that air traffic controllers who called in sick before missing pay during the government shutdown might face disciplinary action, raising concerns about staffing and safety at US airports amid ongoing funding disputes.
The Los Angeles Clippers are under investigation for potential salary cap circumvention involving investments and endorsements, with possible penalties including fines, draft pick losses, or contract voiding, though the likelihood of voiding Kawhi Leonard's contract appears low.
Urban Meyer commented on the NCAA's punishments against Michigan for its sign-stealing scandal, criticizing the NCAA's role as an enforcement body and praising the decision to not punish innocent players. Michigan received probation, fines, and recruiting restrictions, and plans to appeal the ruling.
The article critiques the NCAA's inconsistent and hypocritical punishments, highlighting past cases like Akron's postseason ban, Mary Hardin-Baylor's vacated titles, and USC's sanctions, contrasting them with Michigan's relatively lenient penalties for similar infractions, and questioning the fairness and consistency of NCAA enforcement.
The article critiques the NCAA's inconsistent and hypocritical punishments, highlighting past cases like Akron's postseason ban, Mary Hardin-Baylor's vacated titles, USC's sanctions for Reggie Bush, and Arizona State's vacated wins, contrasting them with Michigan's relatively lenient penalties for similar infractions, and questioning the fairness and consistency of NCAA enforcement.
The NCAA fined Michigan millions and suspended coach Sherrone Moore for three games due to a sign-stealing scandal involving a scheme run by former staffer Connor Stalions, who used a network of scouts to record and decipher opposing teams' signals over three seasons, leading to significant penalties and bans for involved individuals.
Overwatch 2 is implementing harsher punishments for players who leave mid-match, including longer queue bans and season-long bans for repeat offenders. The game is also introducing "wide groups" to allow friends of different ranks to play together in Competitive mode, albeit with longer wait times. Additionally, Blizzard is adding features to prevent abuse and harassment, such as expanding the "Avoid as Teammate" list, updating the reporting interface, and blocking chat privileges for players who engage in abusive behavior.
The Big Ten is considering a range of punishments for Michigan football and coach Jim Harbaugh, including a potential suspension or "significant fine" in response to the sign-stealing scandal. The NCAA has presented its findings to the conference, but the Big Ten does not need NCAA approval to take action. The conference has issued a notice of potential punishment to Michigan for violating the sportsmanship handbook, prompting a response from the university. Former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions has claimed that Harbaugh and the coaching staff were not fully aware of the extent of the operation.
PGA Tour players who remain loyal and do not join the rival LIV Golf tour will be rewarded with equity in the newly formed for-profit company resulting from the PGA Tour's deal with the Saudi's Public Investment Fund and the DP World Tour. However, LIV Golfers will not be eligible for equity and may face further punishment decided on a case-by-case basis by a panel of PGA Tour players and administrators. The details of the equity rewards are yet to be determined.
Manchester City's potential punishments for over 100 financial fair play-related charges from the Premier League, which they were hit with in February this year, range from a reprimand and fines to points deductions and even expulsion from the Premier League. However, it is unlikely that any punishments will impact them winning the title this season, as the accusations all relate to the period between 2009 and 2018. The likely timeline of events ahead means that even if City were found guilty and a points deduction was applied, it is unlikely to drop before Pep Guardiola’s team wrap up the title.
The Academy has announced new rule changes for the Oscars, including punishments for violations related to screenings, campaigns, and social media. The changes come after controversies involving Andrea Riseborough and Michelle Yeoh. The Academy has narrowed guidelines on in-person screenings and individual behavior, and will not permit members to state voting decisions or preferences on social media. Violators of the rules may face corrective actions or penalties, including disqualification of a motion picture, rescinding an Oscar nomination, and possible expulsion from the Academy. ABC will broadcast the 2024 Oscars on March 10.