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#player-safety

What is the proper modern HBP punishment?

The 2025 MLB season sees a worrying trend of players getting hit by pitches, raising questions about pitcher accuracy and HBP penalties.

Major League Baseball

2 days ago

MLB players' families grapple with rising online threats as sports betting surges

Online threats against MLB players and their families are increasing, prompting serious concerns about player safety and mental well-being.

New York Yankees

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. bails on ball with broken bat flying his way: 'Don't want to die'

Atlanta Braves

Darin Ruf suing Reds for suffering career-ending injury on tarp

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LA Dodgers

This Day In Dodgers History: 16 Players Suspended For Fighting Cubs Fans In Stands At Wrigley Field

Major League Baseball

2 days ago

McCullers hires security in wake of online threats

Online death threats against MLB players and their families are on the rise, creating distress for players and their loved ones.

Atlanta Braves

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What is the proper modern HBP punishment?

The 2025 MLB season sees a worrying trend of players getting hit by pitches, raising questions about pitcher accuracy and HBP penalties.

Major League Baseball

2 days ago

MLB players' families grapple with rising online threats as sports betting surges

Online threats against MLB players and their families are increasing, prompting serious concerns about player safety and mental well-being.

New York Yankees

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. bails on ball with broken bat flying his way: 'Don't want to die'

Atlanta Braves

Darin Ruf suing Reds for suffering career-ending injury on tarp

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LA Dodgers

This Day In Dodgers History: 16 Players Suspended For Fighting Cubs Fans In Stands At Wrigley Field

Red Sox manager Alex Cora empathizes with reliever Liam Hendriks following offensive messages

The Red Sox solidarity supports Liam Hendriks against online threats, emphasizing player protection and the responsibility of public figures.

#uk-gambling

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UK politics

UK Gambling License: Laws and Regulations in 2025

London startup

Top UK Online Casinos with the Best Bonuses and Games

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UK politics

UK Gambling License: Laws and Regulations in 2025

London startup

Top UK Online Casinos with the Best Bonuses and Games

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Ex-Brewer Ruf sues Reds for career-ending injury

This didn't need to happen. I wish it didn't happen. Players shouldn't have to worry about hidden hazards like that on a major league field.

Atlanta Braves

Rule changes, Tagovailoa's injury history, and more from the '25 NFL Owners Meetings

The NFL implemented several rule changes, emphasizing player safety and redefining celebration norms, while coaching job security remains a hot topic.

Packers reportedly call for ban on bad for the game' tush-push play

The Green Bay Packers are proposing to ban the tush push play, citing concerns over its fairness and safety.

NFL owners OK kickoff, OT, replay rule changes

The NFL approved significant rule changes to enhance kickoffs and overtime, emphasizing player safety and fair play.

What is the 'Tush Push'? And how did the Eagles' signature play become endangered in NFL?

The debate around the NFL's push play centers on player safety and its legitimacy within the game.

Dallas Cowboys

Sources: Tempers flare in tense tush push debate

The debate over the NFL's 'tush push' play became contentious, igniting discussions about player safety and its potential banning.

Washington Redskins

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NFL owners set to ban Eagles' signature 'tush push' at meeting

NFL owners are likely to ban the 'tush push' play due to safety concerns and its controversial nature.

Miami Dolphins

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Rule changes, Tagovailoa's injury history, and more from the '25 NFL Owners Meetings

The NFL implemented several rule changes, emphasizing player safety and redefining celebration norms, while coaching job security remains a hot topic.

Packers reportedly call for ban on bad for the game' tush-push play

The Green Bay Packers are proposing to ban the tush push play, citing concerns over its fairness and safety.

NFL owners OK kickoff, OT, replay rule changes

The NFL approved significant rule changes to enhance kickoffs and overtime, emphasizing player safety and fair play.

What is the 'Tush Push'? And how did the Eagles' signature play become endangered in NFL?

The debate around the NFL's push play centers on player safety and its legitimacy within the game.

Dallas Cowboys

Sources: Tempers flare in tense tush push debate

The debate over the NFL's 'tush push' play became contentious, igniting discussions about player safety and its potential banning.

Washington Redskins

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fromRepublik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog

NFL owners set to ban Eagles' signature 'tush push' at meeting

NFL owners are likely to ban the 'tush push' play due to safety concerns and its controversial nature.

Soccer (FIFA)

Did 'late flag' offside law expose Awoniyi to serious injury?

Manchester United

Amorim: Mazraoui cannot play

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Soccer (FIFA)

Did 'late flag' offside law expose Awoniyi to serious injury?

Manchester United

Amorim: Mazraoui cannot play

NWSL players call for changes after King collapse

NWSL Players Association calls for suspension of play during medical emergencies.

Savy King collapsed during a match, prompting a debate on NWSL protocols.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

San Francisco Giants

Commissioner attends Bay FC's win over Angel City, addresses decision to keep playing last week after Savy King collapsed

LA Kings

Angel City defender Savy King, who collapsed during game, has heart surgery

LA Kings

NWSL: Game should've stopped after King collapse

Major League Baseball

Jessica Berman Makes Her Priorities Clear | Defector

LA Kings

NWSL players call for changes after King collapse

NWSL Players Association calls for suspension of play during medical emergencies.

Savy King collapsed during a match, prompting a debate on NWSL protocols.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

San Francisco Giants

Commissioner attends Bay FC's win over Angel City, addresses decision to keep playing last week after Savy King collapsed

LA Kings

Angel City defender Savy King, who collapsed during game, has heart surgery

LA Kings

NWSL: Game should've stopped after King collapse

Major League Baseball

Jessica Berman Makes Her Priorities Clear | Defector

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#wnba

Chicago Bulls

A fan allegedly made racist comments toward Angel Reese during Fever-Sky game in Indiana

A fan allegedly made racist remarks towards Angel Reese during a WNBA game, prompting an investigation by the league.

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Washington Wizards

WNBA assembles task force to help combat online hate toward players and teams

Chicago Bulls

A fan allegedly made racist comments toward Angel Reese during Fever-Sky game in Indiana

A fan allegedly made racist remarks towards Angel Reese during a WNBA game, prompting an investigation by the league.

fromNewsday

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Washington Wizards

WNBA assembles task force to help combat online hate toward players and teams

more#wnba

AI and fair play: How technology transforms online casinos - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AI's like the secret sauce in online casinos, making sure everything's above board and proper. It's crunching mountains of data faster than you can blink.

Artificial intelligence

FA criticised over 'emotional' Mateta letter

Liam Roberts received a six-match ban for violently injuring Jean-Philippe Mateta during an FA Cup match.

English Premier League

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

Is Jean-Philippe Mateta injured this week? Premier League injury update

Mateta's injury raises significant concerns about player safety and the consequences of dangerous tackles in football.

Landmark case finds negligence for Nigerian player's death

The court ruling in Nigeria marks a significant precedent for player safety and negligence in sports.

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Real Madrid

Sevilla players sleep at training ground following extreme violence' from fans

Liverpool FC

FA seek to extend Milwall keeper Roberts' ban for dangerous Mateta challenge

Bayern Munich

Bundesliga relegation clash hospitalizes 2 players

Liverpool FC

FA criticised over 'emotional' Mateta letter

Liam Roberts received a six-match ban for violently injuring Jean-Philippe Mateta during an FA Cup match.

English Premier League

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

Is Jean-Philippe Mateta injured this week? Premier League injury update

Mateta's injury raises significant concerns about player safety and the consequences of dangerous tackles in football.

Landmark case finds negligence for Nigerian player's death

The court ruling in Nigeria marks a significant precedent for player safety and negligence in sports.

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Real Madrid

Sevilla players sleep at training ground following extreme violence' from fans

Liverpool FC

FA seek to extend Milwall keeper Roberts' ban for dangerous Mateta challenge

Bayern Munich

Bundesliga relegation clash hospitalizes 2 players

more#football

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Pakistan postpones PSL T20 cricket amid clashes with India

"Cricket, while being a unifying force and a source of joy, must take a respectful pause," the PCB said in a statement on Friday evening.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Matt Rempe delivers another controversial high hit, immediately drops gloves with Andreas Englund

Matt Rempe's controversial hit on Nick Blankenburg may face scrutiny from NHL Player Safety after he avoided major penalties during the game.

Boston Bruins

Bruins lose Matt Poitras to injury after freak play near Islanders bench

Boston Bruins' Matt Poitras suffered a lower-body injury after colliding with the bench door, raising concerns about his availability moving forward.

Toronto Maple Leafs

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Sam Bennett inflicts third head injury in last three playoffs with "hidden punch" move; NHL DoPS continues to drop the ball

Bennett remains unpunished for repeated head injury incidents despite clear evidence of dangerous plays.

Toronto Maple Leafs

It Wouldn't Be A Panthers Postseason Without A Cheap Shot By Sam Bennett | Defector

Washington Capitals

Jakob Chychrun misses practice after suffering 'significant' skate cut to wrist, status unclear for game against Jets

Washington Capitals

Tom Wilson and Josh Anderson fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct after brawling on Capitals bench

New York Rangers

Matt Rempe delivers another controversial high hit, immediately drops gloves with Andreas Englund

Matt Rempe's controversial hit on Nick Blankenburg may face scrutiny from NHL Player Safety after he avoided major penalties during the game.

Boston Bruins

Bruins lose Matt Poitras to injury after freak play near Islanders bench

Boston Bruins' Matt Poitras suffered a lower-body injury after colliding with the bench door, raising concerns about his availability moving forward.

Toronto Maple Leafs

fromMaple Leafs Hotstove

Sam Bennett inflicts third head injury in last three playoffs with "hidden punch" move; NHL DoPS continues to drop the ball

Bennett remains unpunished for repeated head injury incidents despite clear evidence of dangerous plays.

Toronto Maple Leafs

It Wouldn't Be A Panthers Postseason Without A Cheap Shot By Sam Bennett | Defector

Washington Capitals

Jakob Chychrun misses practice after suffering 'significant' skate cut to wrist, status unclear for game against Jets

Washington Capitals

Tom Wilson and Josh Anderson fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct after brawling on Capitals bench

more#nhl

National Hockey League

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

No charges for man over hockey player's death

No charges will be filed against Matt Petgrave in the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson after a thorough investigation.

Wearables

Wearable Tech in Tennis: Enhancing Skills and Safety

Wearable technology enhances tennis performance and player safety by providing real-time data on health and movement.

#baseball

Major League Baseball

Could two first bases prevent Luis Arraez-like collisions? Padres manager Mike Shildt not opposed to it

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Major League Baseball

What do Giants fans think about retaliation pitches?

Major League Baseball

Could two first bases prevent Luis Arraez-like collisions? Padres manager Mike Shildt not opposed to it

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Major League Baseball

What do Giants fans think about retaliation pitches?

Schedule must change for player safety - Miedema

Vivianne Miedema emphasizes the need for changes in the women's football schedule to prioritize players' physical and mental safety.

#rugby

France news

Fabien Galthie fears Antoine Dupont suffered serious' injury against Ireland

Galthie's frustration over Dupont's injury overshadowed France's victory against Ireland, highlighting concerns for player safety.

fromIndependent

UK news

Irish rugby concussion cases fall by wayside as ex-player David Corkery focuses on legal action in UK

Soccer (FIFA)

Harlequins winger Isgro banned for dangerous tackle

France news

Fabien Galthie fears Antoine Dupont suffered serious' injury against Ireland

Galthie's frustration over Dupont's injury overshadowed France's victory against Ireland, highlighting concerns for player safety.

fromIndependent

UK news

Irish rugby concussion cases fall by wayside as ex-player David Corkery focuses on legal action in UK

Soccer (FIFA)

Harlequins winger Isgro banned for dangerous tackle

more#rugby

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Man City: Jack Grealish and Phil Foden 'don't feel good' after fan incidents against Manchester United

Grealish's incident reflects declining societal standards; Guardiola underscores that issues affect everyone, not just sport, urging focus on more collective challenges.

Manchester City

#online-gambling

Startup companies

Start-up in the gambling industry: the path to responsible gaming

Non-profit organizations

How to Choose a Safe and Reliable Non-GamStop Casino

Startup companies

Start-up in the gambling industry: the path to responsible gaming

Responsible gaming enhances player safety and brand trust in the online gambling industry.

Non-profit organizations

How to Choose a Safe and Reliable Non-GamStop Casino

Players are seeking non-GamStop casinos for fewer restrictions and more game options, but must ensure these platforms are safe and reputable.

more#online-gambling

Soccer (FIFA)

Dangerous heat is a real threat for the 2026 World Cup. Are teams ready?

The 1994 World Cup faced extreme heat conditions, affecting players and fans alike.

fromwww.caughtoffside.com

Skills competitions replaces Huskers' spring game

Nebraska is replacing its spring football game with skills competitions and 7-on-7 games due to concerns about player safety and scouting.

Arsenal

Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta opens up on Myles Lewis-Skelly subbing

Mikel Arteta prioritized player safety by substituting Myles Lewis-Skelly to avoid risking a second yellow card in a key match.

Lyon's Paulo Fonseca faces long ban for intimidating' referee after red card

Fonseca was shown a red card due to an intimidating attitude towards referee Millot, prompting possible suspension from coaching for up to seven months.

Liverpool FC

Chelsea

fromwww.90min.com

Jean-Philippe Mateta: Crystal Palace offer furious update after sickening head injury

Player safety in sports is crucial, as demonstrated by the incident with Mateta.

fromSoccer News

He needs a long hard look at himself - Parish fumes at Mateta injury - Soccer News

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish described Liam Robertsâ challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta as the âmost reckless challengeâ heâd ever seen, highlighting professional duty of care.

Chelsea

Police detain man that left Raducanu distressed

Dubai Police detained a tourist for behavior causing Emma Raducanu distress, later banning the individual from future WTA events.

fromwww.mediaite.com

WATCH: Tennis Player Hides Behind Umpire's Chair After Spotting Her Stalker in the Crowd Mid-Match

Emma Raducanu halted her match due to spotting a stalker in the crowd, showcasing critical player safety concerns.

fromtime.com

Raducanu Approaches Umpire in Tears After Security Incident at Tournament in Dubai

Emma Raducanu's match was disrupted due to safety concerns over an individual displaying fixated behavior, leading to immediate action from the WTA.

fromIrish Independent

Visibly shaken Emma Raducanu left in tears after being approached by 'fixated' man before match

Emma Raducanu faced emotional distress during her match, following an unsettling incident with a fan, indicating the importance of player safety.

Raducanu to play Indian Wells after stalking ordeal

Emma Raducanu will play at the WTA Indian Wells tournament despite a recent stalking incident, emphasizing player resilience and the need for enhanced security.

Police detain man that left Raducanu distressed

Dubai Police detained a tourist for behavior causing Emma Raducanu distress, later banning the individual from future WTA events.

fromwww.mediaite.com

WATCH: Tennis Player Hides Behind Umpire's Chair After Spotting Her Stalker in the Crowd Mid-Match

Emma Raducanu halted her match due to spotting a stalker in the crowd, showcasing critical player safety concerns.

fromtime.com

Raducanu Approaches Umpire in Tears After Security Incident at Tournament in Dubai

Emma Raducanu's match was disrupted due to safety concerns over an individual displaying fixated behavior, leading to immediate action from the WTA.

fromIrish Independent

Visibly shaken Emma Raducanu left in tears after being approached by 'fixated' man before match

Emma Raducanu faced emotional distress during her match, following an unsettling incident with a fan, indicating the importance of player safety.

Raducanu to play Indian Wells after stalking ordeal

Emma Raducanu will play at the WTA Indian Wells tournament despite a recent stalking incident, emphasizing player resilience and the need for enhanced security.

more#emma-raducanu

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fromBavarian Football Works

Dick Clerkin: David Clifford and Matthew Tierney decisions highlight how referees need to change too

Lining up beside Meath's midfield legend John McDermott was an intimidating experience. Thankfully, it only happened to me once - in an empty PÃ¡irc Tailteann, Navan.

Soccer (FIFA)

Bayern Munich

Bavarian Grass Works: Bayern Munich takes player feedback seriously, installing new training pitch

Bayern Munich is improving its training pitch based on player feedback to enhance safety and performance.

Hansi Flicks calls for greater player protection after Lamine Yamal injury

Barcelona's Hansi Flick urges stricter enforcement of rules to protect players after Lamine Yamal's injury.

FC Barcelona

Barca's Flick: LaLiga Ref-bashing unbelievable

Hansi Flick defends Spanish referees amidst criticism, urging protection and respect for match officials.

FC Barcelona

fromwww.90min.com

Hansi Flicks calls for greater player protection after Lamine Yamal injury

Barcelona's Hansi Flick urges stricter enforcement of rules to protect players after Lamine Yamal's injury.

FC Barcelona

Barca's Flick: LaLiga Ref-bashing unbelievable

Hansi Flick defends Spanish referees amidst criticism, urging protection and respect for match officials.

Moise Kean hospitalised after head injury collapse

Moise Kean collapsed during a match, leading to hospitalization after suffering head trauma, raising concerns over player safety.