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Djokovic, who led 2-0 against João Fonseca, was irritated by a close-up from a cameraman, after which Fonseca surged to win the last three sets and pull off a dramatic French Open upset. The result came alongside Jannik Sinner’s own late collapse, highlighting a rare opportunity for an underdog to break through as Djokovic’s bid for a 25th major faces renewed doubt.
Novak Djokovic angrily snapped at a cameraman during a third-round French Open match with 19-year-old Joao Fonseca, then lost in a gripping five-set battle (4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5) that lasted nearly five hours; he also vomited on court at the start of the fifth set, and Fonseca became only the second man to come back from two sets down against him, earning a standing ovation as Djokovic exited.
Tony Dokoupil abruptly cut to a break during CBS Evening News from Taipei after a cameraman on set suffered a medical emergency; Dokoupil urged viewers that a doctor would be called, and CBS later noted the cameraman is okay and recovering.
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Amber Glenn shielded Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto from a cameraman as Sakamoto cried after a costly mistake in the women’s free skate; Alysa Liu won gold, Sakamoto took silver, while Glenn—who had faltered earlier in the Games—finished fifth and later commented on filming intrusiveness on social media.
LeBron James criticizes the NFL for suspending Tyreek Hill's cameraman, who was involved in Hill's touchdown celebration, calling the decision "F'd UP" and urging the league to "do better." The NFL penalized Hill for using a prop during the celebration and fined him, while also revoking the cameraman's credentials for the rest of the season. Many social media users agreed with James, as the celebration was considered one of the best moments of the year in the NFL.
A YES Network cameraman, Pete Stendel, was hit in the head by an errant throw during the Yankees-Orioles game at Yankee Stadium. Play was stopped as medical staff attended to Stendel, who was conscious and talking. He was carted off the field on a stretcher, raising a peace sign to the crowd. The incident occurred when the throw from Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson hit Stendel as he was peering into his camera. Play eventually resumed.
Assault charges against Las Vegas Raiders' wide receiver Davante Adams were dropped after he shoved a cameraman following the team's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in October. Although the criminal case was dropped, the victim filed a civil lawsuit for battery against Adams, which is still pending. Adams apologized for the incident and was not suspended by the league.
A cameraman filed a civil suit against Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Raiders after Adams shoved him to the ground following a loss to the Chiefs last season. The cameraman said he feared for his life and was diagnosed with concussion symptoms, harassed online, and received death threats. He is suing Adams for battery and seeking damages from the Raiders for liability. Adams was charged with misdemeanor assault, and the case is still ongoing. The NFL did not issue punishment against Adams initially, but he could still face a fine or suspension depending on the result of the misdemeanor charge and the civil suit.