Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been charged with taking bribes from sports bettors to intentionally throw c…
AP Poll: Texas rejoins top 10
Texas returned to the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday, the Atlantic Coast Conference has five teams ranked fo…
Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue dies at 84
Paul Tagliabue, who helped bring labor peace and riches to the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized for not taking str…
Understanding the IFAB Offside Rule: How “Interfering with an Opponent” Impacts Modern VAR Decisions
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) governs the Laws of the Game, and Law 11 (Offside) has become one of football’s most analyzed and debated sections—especially in the VAR era. According to IFAB, a player in an offside position commits an offense only if, at the moment the ball is played by a teammate, they:…
What Is the “Poison Pill” in NFL Contracts? How It Worked, Why It Was Banned, and Its Lasting Impact
The term “poison pill” in NFL contracts refers to a controversial clause once used in restricted free agent (RFA) offer sheets. These provisions were designed to make a deal so financially or structurally unfavorable to the player’s original team that it was nearly impossible for them to match the offer. The “poison pill” wasn’t about…
‘Poison pill’ put in Micah Parsons deal to block future Eagles move
The trade that sent Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers contains a “poison pill” condition that is intended to st…
Messi dominates to send Inter Miami to East semifinals in MLS Cup Playoffs
Lionel Messi scored a pair of first-half goals and added two assists, leading the way as third-seeded Inter Miami ousted sixth-seeded Nashvi…
Texas Tech hands BYU first loss in top-10 battle
Stone Harrington kicked a school-record five field goals and Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez had two takeaways as the No. 9 Red Raider…
West Virginia downs Colorado to ensure Buffaloes miss bowl game
Freshman Scotty Fox Jr. threw a touchdown pass, converted running back Curtis Jones had two short TDs and West Virginia beat Colorado 29-22 …
Rybakina beats No. 1 Sabalenka to win WTA Finals
Elena Rybakina won the WTA Finals after producing a nearly flawless performance to beat No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6 (0) on Saturda…