Philadelphia 76ers player Paul George has been suspended for 25 games, the National Basketball Association (“NBA”) announced on Saturday, January 31st. In a statement made to ESPN, George admitted to taking "improper medication" to treat his mental health issues. In the same statement, he issued an apology   to “the Sixers organization, my teammates and the Philly fans for my poor decision-making during this process.”  This suspension will cost him more than $ 11.7 million  and his absence...

In a bipartisan letter sent to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), U.S. members of Congress criticized WADA for opening an investigation into the leak that revealed 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for performance enhancers before the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The letter maintained that this investigation would attack whistleblowers and intimidate individuals. The letter was signed by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) and Chris van Hollen (D-Maryland) and Reps. John Moolenaar...

With FIFA president Gianni Infantino by his side, President Donald Trump announced  the creation of the FIFA Prioritized Appointments Scheduling System (PASS). This FIFA Pass will expedite the process for international visitors seeking visas to attend World Cup games in 2026. A separate FIFA portal will be created  for ticket holders to have the interview portion of their application prioritized.   They will not be guaranteed a visa, but they will have priority status. Secretary of State...