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FIFA quietly suspended U.S. Soccer team manager Sam Zapatka and security chief Frank Pannell ahead of the United States’ 4-1 loss to Belgium in Seattle; the reasons weren’t disclosed, though the move intersects with ongoing controversy over Balogun’s red card and disciplinary handling at the World Cup.
MLB suspended Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras for seven games each for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl at Fenway Park; Nationals reliever Miles Mikolas got five games and Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton three, with undisclosed fines for all. Cavalli apologized for a remark—“Sit down, boy”—that sparked the incident, a phrase Contreras said could carry racial overtones though he wasn’t sure of the intent. The suspensions begin Friday, appeals are allowed, and the process will proceed with the discipline held in abeyance until resolution.
MLB handed out suspensions after the Nationals-Red Sox brawl: Cade Cavalli seven games and Miles Mikolas five for the Nationals, Willson Contreras seven and Nate Eaton three for the Red Sox; all four were fined, and suspensions begin tomorrow unless appealed.
The NBA is reviewing a bench-clearing incident from Game 4 between Minnesota and Denver that could lead to suspensions for players who left the bench; suspensions start as early as the next game and can carry fines up to $50,000. Jokic and Julius Randle were ejected in the incident, with several players from both teams named as having left the bench. Minnesota already faces injury losses, with Anthony Edwards out weeks after a bone bruise and Donte DiVincenzo undergoing surgery for a ruptured right Achilles. Game 5 is set for Denver on Monday night.
Angels outfielder Jorge Soler and Braves pitcher Reynaldo López were suspended after a fifth-inning brawl in the April 7, 2026 game in Anaheim, with players from both teams involved in a melee that prompted disciplinary action.
MLB suspended Angels outfielder Jorge Soler and Braves pitcher Reynaldo López for seven games each after last night’s on-field brawl; both are appealing and may continue to play during the process. The melee followed López hitting Soler with a pitch after Soler homered off him, Soler jawed, Soler charged the mound, and both were ejected; suspensions for on-field infractions cannot be replaced on rosters, so both clubs will be short-handed while the appeal runs its course.
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.
The Sun Belt Conference issued suspensions after a fight occurred during the second round of the women’s basketball championship.
Embark Studios has completed a review of Arc Raiders exploits, deploying patches and outlining penalties for offenders: warnings for low-severity cases, deletion of coins gained through glitches, and suspensions for severe violations, as it continues investigations into how the exploits occurred and how to prevent them, ahead of the Shrouded Sky content update, and urging players to report findings on the official Discord to help restore balance.
In the latest NFL updates, Gardner Minshew avoids a torn ACL but is placed on injured reserve with a tibial fracture, while Denzel Perryman is suspended two games for rule violations. Several players are dealing with injuries, and team rosters see some signings and activations.
Turkey's soccer industry is experiencing a massive crackdown on match fixing, with over 1,000 players and 149 officials suspended amid a broader political corruption scandal involving high-profile figures, highlighting a significant effort to combat corruption in Turkish football.
The NHL Department of Player Safety imposed a four-game suspension and a fine on Lightning forward Scott Sabourin for targeting Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad during a preseason game, but the disciplinary decisions regarding the Panthers were less clear, raising questions about the consistency of the league's discipline policies.
Wanderlei Silva, Acelino Freitas, and their team members received lengthy suspensions after a post-fight brawl at Spaten Fight Night 2 in Sao Paulo, with Silva and Freitas banned for 180 days and Silva’s coach Dida suspended for 365 days, following a violent altercation that erupted after Silva's disqualification.
Several U.S. military personnel have been temporarily suspended and social media posts are under review following online reactions to Charlie Kirk's death, with the military emphasizing adherence to social media standards and legal considerations, including First Amendment rights and the potential for legal action under the UCMJ.
Delta and American Airlines have suspended employees for social media posts related to the shooting of Charlie Kirk, citing violations of their social media policies and values, amid broader pressure to address inappropriate online behavior by workers.