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A viral Pirates fan celebration called 'hoist the cone' has spurred traffic cone thefts, with ABM Parking saying 25 cones were stolen on opening day; authorities warn that stealing cones is illegal and fines start at $50, while the origin of the trend remains unclear.
The NBA announced penalties for the Thunder-Wizards on-court altercation from March 21: Ajay Mitchell and Justin Champagnie each received a one-game suspension without pay; Jaylin Williams was fined $50,000; Cason Wallace and Anthony Gill were fined $35,000 each. All involved players drew technical fouls and were ejected. Champagnie will serve his suspension tonight vs. the Knicks, and Mitchell will serve his on March 23 vs. the 76ers.
Eight players were granted releases to LIV Golf events this year under a DP World Tour waiver that allows them to retain memberships and Ryder Cup eligibility, in exchange for paying about £2.5m in fines, withdrawing appeals, and committing to a set number of DP World Tour starts. Jon Rahm called the terms 'extortion,' saying he would sign only if the required number of events dropped to four; he rejects six. The DP World Tour declined to comment.
Jon Rahm says he would have signed the DP World Tour’s deal that eight players accepted only if the minimum was four events (not six). He blasted the contract terms as extortionate, arguing they would penalize him for not playing events he wouldn’t attend anyway and could jeopardize his Ryder Cup participation. The eight players who agreed include Tyrrell Hatton and others; Rahm’s fines exceed $2 million, and he may pursue litigation if needed. The dispute comes as Rahm is in Hong Kong ahead of LIV Golf Hong Kong and amid broader tensions between LIV, the DP World Tour, and Ryder Cup eligibility.
DP World Tour granted conditional 2026 releases to eight LIV-affiliated players in exchange for settled fines and additional events; Jon Rahm was not among them, so he faces potential fines to play DP World Tour events and his 2027 Ryder Cup participation remains uncertain while his appeal proceeds.
England issued a record 459,288 fines for term-time holidays in 2024-25, up 4% from the previous year, with fines rising to £80 per parent per child and accounting for 93% of unauthorised absences. Regional rates vary, with Yorkshire and the Humber highest and London lowest. The government says fines protect learning, while critics argue they are blunt and often ineffective, though some families have successfully appealed or received exemptions (e.g., military cases).
Coco Gauff fell 1-6 2-6 to Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open quarterfinals, then smashed her racquet in a backstage area that cameras captured; she could be fined up to $50,000 for racquet abuse under Grand Slam rules. The incident, contrasted with Sabalenka’s previous sanction, has fueled a broader call for more athlete privacy at the tournament’s highly televised environment, prompting discussion about how much privacy players should have behind the scenes.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders announced an attendance-fines system funded by players’ NIL money, with penalties including $500 for lateness and $2,500 for missing practice, plus fines for late/absent meetings, conditioning, treatment, and public misconduct as the Buffaloes add a large transfer class this offseason.
The California Supreme Court ruled to eliminate hundreds of dollars in administrative fees for a reputed Mexican Mafia member, reinforcing protections for indigent defendants and emphasizing that poverty should not lead to harsher punishments, building on the landmark 2019 decision in People v. Dueñas.
Puka Nacua, a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, was fined $25,000 by the NFL for criticizing referees' officiating on a livestream. Despite a strong game with 225 yards and two touchdowns, Nacua's comments and off-field actions drew attention, prompting the team to plan further discussions to address his behavior.
Starting January 4, Metro-North and LIRR passengers who repeatedly activate their mobile tickets after train departure will face an $8 fine, following a series of warnings, as part of new policy enforcement by the MTA to encourage timely ticket activation.
Spain fined Airbnb 75 million dollars for advertising unlicensed tourist rentals that lacked proper license information, amid ongoing efforts to address the country's housing affordability crisis. Airbnb plans to challenge the fine and is working to comply with new registration requirements.
Spain has fined Airbnb 75 million dollars for advertising unlicensed tourist rentals, as part of efforts to address housing affordability issues and regulate short-term rental platforms. The government is cracking down on unlicensed listings, which are believed to contribute to rising housing costs, especially in city centers. Airbnb plans to challenge the fine and is working to comply with new registration requirements.
Thailand has implemented stricter alcohol regulations, including a US$300 fine for drinking during prohibited hours and tighter restrictions on advertising, aiming to control alcohol consumption but potentially impacting the restaurant industry.
Clemson was fined $10,000 and reprimanded by the ACC after coach Dabo Swinney publicly criticized officiating following a loss to Duke, citing a controversial pass interference call that he believed was incorrect. The ACC stated his comments violated sportsmanship policies, emphasizing that public criticism of officials is prohibited. Clemson's record fell to 3-5 after the game.