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USA Today
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- USA Today
About 100 players, two dozen employees face penalty over Super Bowl tickets
The NFL is fining roughly 100 players and two dozen club employees for violating the NFL's policy for selling Super Bowl 59 tickets above face value, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. The Associated Press was first to report the news. A memo sent to teams by NFL chief compliance officer Sabrina Perel and obtained by USA TODAY said the investigation is ongoing. "Our initial investigation has determined that a number of NFL players and coaches, employed by several NFL clubs, sold Super Bowl tickets for more than the ticket's face value in violation of the policy. This longstanding league policy, which is specifically incorporated into the collective bargaining agreement, prohibits league or club employees, including players, from selling NFL game tickets acquired from their employer for more than the ticket's face value or for an amount greater than the employee originally paid for the ticket, whichever is less," the memo read. "We are in the process of completing our investigation into this matter, but the investigation has revealed that club employees and players sold their tickets to a small number of 'bundlers' who were working with a ticket reseller to sell the Super Bowl tickets above face value." The Associated Press reported that players who resold their tickets to bundlers will have to pay a fine of 1 1/2 times the face value they paid. They also won't be permitted to buy tickets for the next two Super Bowls unless they are playing in the game. Team employees who violated the league's policy will be fined two times face value. Those who worked to bundle the tickets will also face increased penalties. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl 59. "In advance of Super Bowl 60, we will be enhancing the mandatory compliance training regarding the policy for all league personnel, which will emphasize the specific requirements of the policy and the broader principle that no one should profit personally from their NFL affiliation at the expense of our fans," the memo stated. "We will also increase the penalties for future violations of this policy." Follow USA TODAY Sports' Tyler Dragon on X @TheTylerDragon.
CBS News
2 minutes ago
- CBS News
Ezekiel Taylor Foundation hosts 9th gala honoring 2025 scholars this weekend
For nearly a decade, the Ezekiel Taylor Foundation has been uplifting young Black men in Chicago impacted by gun violence, providing scholarships, mentorship, and a path forward. CBS News Chicago's own Darius Johnson knows that power firsthand, as he was the foundation's very first presidential scholar. Now, meet the two new recipients and the woman who turned her father's tragic death into a lifeline for others. The two young men started as strangers and are leaving as brothers, bonded through loss, purpose, and a scholarship. For Ayipey Salinas, the court was his safe space since he was five years old. Today, he's a starting point guard at Illinois Valley Community College and a 2024 Ezekiel Taylor scholar. He said his inspiration comes from his stepfather, who stepped in after his biological father walked away. "I knew my dad. He stepped out of my life around when I was three." While he's grateful for the love at home, the mentorship, and the scholarship, they helped fill the gaps. "It's not a lot of people out here that really want to help other people," he said. "It's so many opportunities the scholarship comes with, so many mentoring programs, so many like mental health programs that come with this." He adds, "Just knowing that I have somebody that can help me through my life problems." A man who shows up, checks in, and holds you accountable. That support also helped Timothy James, who faced a different kind of loss. "It was spring freshman year when I got the news that my dad had passed," he said. His father lost his battle to cancer in 2023. Timothy was just a freshman at Alabama A and M. When his grades started to slip, the foundation stepped in. "They wanted me to continue to make him proud, continue working hard, bring my grades up because it started slipping at one point. So, they made sure they had folks on me and made sure that I was doing well in school. So, I keep pushing on no matter what," James said. The Ezekiel Taylor Foundation was created in honor of a different loss. Tenisha's father, Ezekiel Taylor, was shot and killed in 1982 at the age of 34. Rather than sinking into grief, 34 years later, she chose to pour into young Black men. Since then, she has helped nearly 200 people with tuition, mental health support, jobs, and mentorship. "I get joyful just knowing I'm a part of this family," Salinas said. "I want to give back to my community, I wanna build roads that aren't bumpy like on the South Side. Sidewalks, so it's safer for people to walk on. I want to do a lot for my community," James said. Two different paths connected through one foundation are asking for the public's help to keep it going. "Please donate to the Ezekial Taylor Foundation. Help us out, help many more Black men that are struggling in the city of Chicago. Help them become educated Black men." Both men head back to school in August. Salinas will continue his studies in computer science in hopes of working in cybersecurity someday. James is completing his second internship at Robinson Engineering. He hopes to return home next summer to work for them full time and be closer to his mom. The ninth annual gala is Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Hilton in Oak Lawn. Twenty-one young men will be introduced as the 2025 scholars. CBS News Chicago's Darius Johnson will serve as the emcee for the event.
Associated Press
2 minutes ago
- Associated Press
Braves activate third baseman Austin Riley from injured list
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Atlanta Braves activated third baseman Austin Riley from the injured list on Friday ahead of a weekend series at Texas. Riley hadn't played since straining an abdominal muscle while making a throw on July 11 against St. Louis. The 28-year-old was hitting .274 with 14 home runs and 48 RBIs at the time of the injury. The two-time All-Star's return comes with Atlanta fading as the trade deadline approaches. The Braves entered Friday 10 games out of the last wild-card spot in the National League and were 3-5 during Riley's absence. To make room for Riley on the 26-man roster, Atlanta optioned infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Triple-A Gwinnett. ___ AP MLB:
