The NFL announced the officiating team for Super Bowl LX, which will be held at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco on February 8. Shawn Smith will be the main referee, with several other officials who have previous Super Bowl experience joining him.
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Super Bowl LX will take place on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco.
Shawn Smith is selected as the head referee.
Four of the officials have worked Super Bowls before: Roy Ellison, Dana McKenzie, Eugene Hall, and Greg Steed.
Julian Mapp, Jason Ledet, and Andrew Lambert will be officiating their first Super Bowl.
The NFL chooses Super Bowl officials based on evaluations like performance and professionalism.
Shawn Smith has been an NFL referee for 10 seasons.
During the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Morocco and Senegal, the Senegal team left the field temporarily, causing potential changes to the outcome based on the rules rather than the actual game. This situation is not uncommon in African football.
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The AFCON final match involved Morocco and Senegal.
Senegal walked off the pitch during the game.
There was a risk that the outcome might be decided by the official rulebook.
The situation occurred during the #AFCON25 final.
Such incidents have happened before in African football events.
The Atlanta Braves signed Sean Reid-Foley to a minor league contract. Reid-Foley, a pitcher, previously played for the New York Mets and the Arizona Diamondbacks' minor league team in 2025. The Braves hope he can improve their team's pitching situation.
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Sean Reid-Foley signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.
He previously played parts of five seasons with the New York Mets.
In 2025, he was part of the Arizona Diamondbacks' minor league system.
Reid-Foley had an 8.36 ERA with the Triple-A Syracuse Mets before being released.
In 2021-2024, he had a 3.75 ERA in 50 games for the Mets.
Injuries have affected his career, including elbow surgery in 2022.
Reid-Foley was originally drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2014.
He showed improvement in the Mexican Winter League, with fewer walks and more strikeouts.
Curt Cignetti led the Indiana Hoosiers to win their first College Football Playoff National Championship, with a victory over their opponents in a tight game. Fox Sports commentator Urban Meyer advised Cignetti to maintain his team's strong culture and warned about the potential departure of his key coaching staff following this success.
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Indiana Hoosiers won their first-ever CFP National Championship by defeating their opponent 27-21.
Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza played a key role in the victory.
Urban Meyer cautioned Coach Curt Cignetti about maintaining team culture after the win.
Meyer highlighted the risk of other teams recruiting Indiana's talented coordinators, Mike Shanahan and Bryant Haines, as head coaches.
The Indiana Hoosiers are ranked No. 7 in the NCAA Transfer Portal with 17 new player commits.
Outgoing quarterback Fernando Mendoza is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Former TCU quarterback Josh Hoover is set to join Indiana as a transfer.
Fernando Mendoza, the quarterback for the Indiana Hoosiers, announced a decision related to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities after leading his team to win their first College Football Playoff National Championship. Mendoza's NIL activities include brand partnerships and public appearances, and his success has made him a prominent figure in college football.
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Fernando Mendoza is the quarterback for the Indiana Hoosiers.
Mendoza led Indiana to a 27–21 victory over the Miami Hurricanes, achieving a perfect 16–0 season.
He won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the first player from Indiana to do so.
Mendoza will meet fans at a Dick’s Sporting Goods in Bloomington as part of his NIL commitments.
His NIL portfolio is valued in the multi-million-dollar range, including partnerships with Adidas.
Mendoza’s decision highlights the potential for college athletes to gain off-field opportunities through NIL deals.
Sean McDermott, former head coach of the Buffalo Bills, was fired after expressing concerns about the team's roster to the general manager and owner. He led the team for nearly a decade but was dismissed following a playoff loss to the Denver Broncos. The Bills are now searching for a new head coach.
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Sean McDermott was the head coach of the Buffalo Bills for nine seasons.
McDermott's contract was supposed to last until 2027.
He criticized the team's roster to the general manager and owner, which contributed to his firing.
The team lost to the Denver Broncos in the playoff divisional round.
The Bills had high hopes for this season, thinking they could reach the Super Bowl.
McDermott led the team to two AFC championship games but lost to the Kansas City Chiefs both times.
The team struggled with roster depth and questioned some of McDermott's decisions.
Buffalo will now search for their 21st head coach in team history.
The Cleveland Browns may not start Shedeur Sanders as their quarterback next season. Analysts suggest the team might pursue Malik Willis, the Green Bay Packers backup quarterback, after an inconsistent season from Sanders.
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Shedeur Sanders had a mixed performance in his rookie season as a quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.
Sanders became the starter after Dillon Gabriel was injured.
The Browns are reportedly considering other quarterback options for the next season.
An anonymous NFC source believes Sanders will not start for the Browns.
Malik Willis, currently a backup for the Green Bay Packers, is a potential target for the Browns.
Willis showed promise as a quarterback at the end of the season while filling in for Jordan Love.
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Emory Williams has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after the team's loss in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Williams, who was mainly a backup player, is looking for more playing time at a new school. Miami is now searching for a new starting quarterback, with other potential options being considered.
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Emory Williams was a quarterback for the Miami Hurricanes.
He joined the team in 2023 as part of their recruiting class.
Williams played mainly as a backup during his time with the team.
Miami recently played in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
After this season, Williams decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.
The transfer portal allows college athletes to transfer to other schools for better opportunities.
Miami is looking for a new quarterback as current starter Carson Beck's eligibility has ended.
Micah Parsons, a top NFL player and former Penn State player, criticized the SEC conference after Indiana won the college football national title. Indiana's win is part of a recent trend where Big Ten teams have been successful in college football. The rise of the transfer portal in college sports is changing how athletes move between schools, influencing team performance.
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Micah Parsons is an NFL player with the Green Bay Packers and supports Penn State.
Parsons criticized the SEC, a dominant college football conference, after Indiana won a national title.
Indiana Hoosiers, part of the Big Ten conference, beat Miami Hurricanes to win the national title with a last-minute interception.
The Big Ten has seen success recently with multiple teams winning national titles.
The transfer portal allows college athletes to change schools for more playing time or financial benefits.
Penn State, expected to do well, faced setbacks and finished with a mediocre season.
Indiana's success is attributed to coach Curt Cignetti's strategic leadership.
The Buffalo Bills fired their head coach, Sean McDermott, after an overtime loss. The team is now looking for a new coach, with several candidates being considered. The odds and analysis of potential new head coaches have become a topic of interest among sports betting fans.
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The Bills fired Sean McDermott after their loss to the Broncos.
Sean McDermott had led the Bills to the playoffs eight times in nine seasons.
There are several top candidates for the head coach position, including Brian Daboll, Klint Kubiak, Joe Brady, and Davis Webb.
Brian Daboll previously worked as the offensive coordinator for the Bills and coached Josh Allen for four years.
Klint Kubiak is currently the offensive coordinator for the Seahawks and has gained attention for his team's performance.
Joe Brady is the current offensive coordinator for the Bills and has been with the team since 2022.
Davis Webb, a Broncos coach, worked with the Bills' quarterback Josh Allen as a backup player in 2022.
Four out of ten NFL teams with coaching vacancies have filled their positions this offseason.
Naomi Osaka made a notable appearance at the Australian Open wearing an outfit inspired by a jellyfish, which she dedicated to her daughter. Despite a tough match, she won against Antonia Ruzic and advanced to the second round. The uniquely designed outfit was part of her ongoing collaboration with Nike and stylist Robert Wun.
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Naomi Osaka wore a jellyfish-inspired outfit at the Australian Open.
The outfit was a collaboration with Nike and stylist Robert Wun.
She dedicated the outfit to her daughter, Shai.
Osaka defeated Antonia Ruzic with scores of 6-3, 3-6, 6-4.
Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion and a two-time Australian Open winner.
Her next opponent in the tournament is Sorana Cirstea.
Osaka has been known for bold fashion choices during her tennis career.
The Buffalo Bills fired their head coach, Sean McDermott, after losing a playoff game to the Denver Broncos. Jon Gruden, a former NFL head coach, expressed strong disapproval of the decision. The Broncos announced their quarterback, Bo Nix, is out for the season due to injury.
Key Facts
Sean McDermott was fired as the head coach of the Buffalo Bills.
The announcement happened after the Bills lost to the Denver Broncos in the playoffs.
Jon Gruden, a former Super Bowl-winning head coach, criticized the firing on a podcast.
The Bills' playoff loss included a controversial interception.
Broncos' quarterback Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle and is out for the season.
The firing is reportedly due to disagreements between McDermott and team executives.
Jon Gruden is currently working with Barstool Sports, focusing on NFL draft events.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages has decided not to play for Team Cuba in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. He will instead focus on improving his skills and preparing for the upcoming MLB season. Pages is expected to start as the Dodgers' center fielder and wants to work on his performance after a challenging postseason.
Key Facts
Andy Pages will not participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for Team Cuba.
He wants to focus on preparing for the MLB season instead.
Pages is an outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He was one of the youngest players in the Dodgers' lineup last season.
Pages had a strong regular season with a batting average of .272, 27 home runs, and 86 RBIs.
He struggled in the postseason with a batting average of .063.
Pages plans to concentrate on improving his game during spring training.
The Dodgers signed Kyle Tucker, which affected the outfield positions for the team.
Head coach Curt Cignetti led Indiana to win a national championship in college football. After the victory, he shared a short message, "Chapter 2," signaling that the team plans to continue building on their success.
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Indiana won the national championship in college football.
Curt Cignetti is the head coach of the Indiana football team.
After the win, Cignetti posted the message "Chapter 2" on social media.
The phrase suggests that the team sees this victory as just the beginning.
Indiana reached the College Football Playoff for the first time.
Cignetti aims to maintain and build on the team's success.
The message spread widely on social media, catching the attention of fans and analysts.
Pitcher Kenley Jansen announced that the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) will be his last. Jansen, who played for Team Netherlands in 2009 as a catcher, wants to honor his home country of the Netherlands one more time. He recently signed a contract with the Detroit Tigers for the 2026 season.
Key Facts
Kenley Jansen will play his last World Baseball Classic in 2026.
He first played in the WBC in 2009 as a catcher for Team Netherlands.
Jansen was converted to a relief pitcher in 2009 and debuted in Major League Baseball in 2010.
He has played in the MLB for 16 seasons with several teams, including the Dodgers, Braves, Red Sox, and Angels.
Jansen has been selected for four MLB All-Star teams.
Only four closers have more career saves than Jansen in MLB history.
Jansen signed a one-year, $11 million contract with the Detroit Tigers for 2026.
He plans to prioritize his commitment to the Tigers while playing in the WBC.
Lane Kiffin left his job as the head football coach at Ole Miss to take a new position at LSU. Nick Saban, a well-known college football coach, advised Kiffin that he would regret not taking the LSU job, calling it the best in the country. Kiffin had been successful at Ole Miss but was influenced by Saban's advice to make the career change.
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Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss to become the head football coach at LSU.
Nick Saban, a respected coach, advised Kiffin to take the LSU job.
Saban described the LSU position as the best coaching job in America.
Kiffin worked under Nick Saban at Alabama earlier in his career.
Kiffin's move to LSU was controversial among some Ole Miss supporters.
Ole Miss is now coached by Pete Golding and continues to perform well.
Kiffin's LSU team will compete against Ole Miss on September 19.
The Chicago Bears announced that rookie tight end Colston Loveland set a record for the most yards by a rookie in NFL Playoffs history. Despite this achievement, the Bears lost 20-17 to the Los Angeles Rams in overtime during the NFC Divisional Round.
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The Chicago Bears lost to the Los Angeles Rams 20-17 in overtime during the NFC Divisional Round.
Rookie tight end Colston Loveland set a record for the most yards by a rookie in NFL Playoffs history.
Loveland was a standout player for the Bears during the season and playoffs.
In the NFC Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers, Loveland made eight catches for 137 yards.
Loveland suffered a concussion in the game against the Rams.
There are rumors about veteran tight end Travis Kelce retiring, potentially paving the way for Loveland's career growth in the NFL.
Fulham is in discussions to sign Oscar Bobb, a winger from Manchester City. Bobb has not played much for City this season and may leave due to competition for playing time.
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Fulham is interested in signing Oscar Bobb from Manchester City.
Bobb is 22 years old and is not getting much playing time at City after their recent player signings.
Manchester City signed a new forward, Antoine Semenyo, for £62.5 million.
Talks between Fulham and Manchester City have occurred, but no official offer has been made yet.
Oscar Bobb played 15 times for City this season but did not score.
Bobb last appeared for City on December 17 in the Carabao Cup and got injured early in the game.
Fulham currently ranks 11th in the Premier League under manager Marco Silva.
Bobb has played for Norway and could join fellow Norwegian Sander Berge at Fulham.
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Key Facts
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The Seattle Seahawks won their game against the San Francisco 49ers and will depend heavily on running back Kenneth Walker III due to an injury to his teammate Zach Charbonnet. Charbonnet's torn ACL takes him out for the season, which may affect Walker's contract discussions as he approaches free agency.
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The Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a score of 41-6.
Quarterback Sam Darnold played despite an oblique injury, completing 12 of 17 passes for 124 yards and one touchdown.
Running back Kenneth Walker III rushed for 116 yards and scored three touchdowns during the game.
Zach Charbonnet suffered a torn ACL, ending his season early.
Kenneth Walker III will play a central role in the upcoming NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Walker, a pending free agent, may have more negotiating power due to Charbonnet's injury and his improved performance this season.
The Seahawks have not used another running back besides Charbonnet and Walker since December 7.
