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newcastle united Midfielder Sandro Tonali has had a prison sentence converted to a hefty fine to end a long-running illegal betting case against him and others in Italy.

Corriere Della Sera reports on the case today. They say Tonali asked for a fine of €78,250 rather than a prison sentence to drop the case.

Newcastle United star punished

The newspaper reports that sentencing has now been handed down over the case, with Tonali and Nicolo Fagioli facing prison sentences and being suspended by FIFA.

The two organizers of the case were sentenced to two years, three months and two years in prison. Meanwhile, three partners who own Milanese jewelery company Elysium Group SRL were sentenced to two and a half years in prison on money laundering charges.

That business served as a vehicle for footballers to pay off gambling debts. He would make regular bank transfers to buy luxury Rolex watches that he never collected. The watches were actually fake.

Tonali chooses penalty

Newcastle United midfielder and Fagioli were the prominent names in this case. But 18 other people including football players were also fined.

But Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Fagioli face additional punishment in the Milan criminal case. He was also accused of advertising illegal platforms to other players. There is a provision for a jail sentence of up to three months and a fine for that offence.

A plea bargain reduced it to a month, but the pair went their separate ways. While Fagioli opted for a suspended sentence, Tonali requested a fine be issued. It was assigned at €78,250 with an extended exchange rate of €250 per day.

This brings the matter to an end, giving Tonali and Fagioli a new lease of life to move forward. This could be crucial, particularly for the Newcastle man, who has been heavily linked with a potential return to Italy this summer.

Tama Tonga was recently fined a financial fine from WWE following a social media post he made prior to last week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown.

This is because Tonga posted a 360-degree shot of the stage, field, and ring during rehearsals. WWE considered this post a violation of an unwritten company rule against filming during rehearsals and responded accordingly.

The video contained some sensitive material, but WWE’s position was that posting footage from inside the building during rehearsals was enough to warrant a penalty. The fine drew criticism on social media, with many pointing to WWE’s alleged contradiction of punishing a talent for pulling back the curtain while the company simultaneously airs WWE: Unreal on Netflix – a series now two seasons deep that offers its own behind-the-scenes look at the product.

Tama Tonga fined five points by WWE

According to a report by Fightful Select, the fine fell in the five-figure range, meaning between $10,000 and $99,999.

This is not the first time that Tonga’s social media activity has caused problems in 2026. Earlier this year, she inadvertently spoiled a Royal Rumble contestant when she posted a clip of herself at a shisha bar that featured a faceless Mr. Iguana sitting in the background. That incident attracted attention at the time and now the rehearsal video has further complicated the matter.

Despite the fine, Tonga competed on the March 20 SmackDown, where he and Jeff Cobb lost the WWE Tag Team Championship to Damian Priest and R-Truth, making a change at the top of the tag division at the WrestleMania 42 season. He was also part of a backstage segment with Solo Sequoia.

No matter what fans think, the bottom line is that WWE will show what it wants to show. Obviously, they did not like the release of the footage and it sent a message to the locker room at the expense of Tonga’s bank account. As a result, efforts have been made to ensure that such incidents do not happen again, or at least reduce them.

A new rumor offers a major update on the potential penalty the NBA will hand out to the Los Angeles Clippers in regards to potential salary cap manipulation for signing Kawhi Leonard in 2019.

The Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer found themselves embroiled in an ugly scandal last year when investigative reporter Pablo Torre broke the news about potential salary cap manipulation by the organization. Obviously, when the team signed Leonard to a three-year, $103 million deal in the summer of 2019, it included a huge amount of off-the-books payment.

During his investigation, Torre found documents that showed the Clippers boss helped create a dummy company called Aspiration, which signed the star forward with a $28 million endorsement deal. Yet he never made any presentation on behalf of the brand. The support price was suspiciously close to making up the difference between what the Clippers could legally make and the maximum competing offer from the Toronto Raptors.

Following the damaging report, the NBA launched an investigation into LA’s possible dirty dealings in signing the seven-time All-Star. Although there has been no update on when a final decision might come from the league, there has been a lot of speculation about what the potential punishment could be for the Clippers. Well, it may have been revealed this week.

LA Clippers could lose 3 first-round picks due to Kawhi Leonard-aspiration scandal

During a new edition of the SiriusXM show starting lineupHosted by Frank Isola and NBA veteran Brian Scalabrine, NBA Insider claimed that sources told them the Clippers could lose three future first-round picks, and could also receive a monetary fine of up to $30 million.

Los Angeles has only three first-round selections in the next five NBA drafts. However, this may change depending on the trades made in the previous month. In any way. For a franchise that began its rebuild this year, losing three first-rounders could set the franchise back by nearly a decade.

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Bournemouth’s early confidence in Ryan is already getting approval from inside the Brazilian’s circle in England – including Chelsea midfielder Andre Santos.

This relationship extends back to his time at Vasco’s Academy. Now, both are guiding English football, albeit at different clubs.

talking to globo esporte, Andre revealed that he spoke to Ryan soon after the forward arrived in England and gave him advice on adapting to the Premier League.

“I’ve played with Ryan before. There was a game at under-17 level where I went up to the under-20s and he went up to the under-15s, so we met up there. We also played in the Brazilian Youth Cup recently,” he explained.

He then described his meeting: “As soon as he got here, we went out for dinner. I talked to him and tried to tell him some of my experiences so he could calm down.”

Fast start in Bournemouth

Ryan has already made an impact for Bournemouth, scoring two goals and registering one assist. It’s an exciting return for a teen to adjust to a new league, language and culture. And Andrey believes the key is mindset.

“Ryan is a very focused kid with immense potential. I’m very pleased that his adaptation has been quick and seamless. He just needs to stay on this path and everything will work out.”

Bournemouth have invested in young profiles in recent windows, betting on development rather than established names. Ryan fits into that strategy.

Furthermore, settling young South American players can be complicated. The climate, pace and physicality are all different from Brazil. Andrey knows this first-hand after moving to Chelsea.

Why does this matter to Bournemouth?

The Premier League rarely gives time to young forwards. However, Bournemouth appear ready to back Ryan soon. His immediate contribution – two goals and an assist – reinforced that stance.

Equally important is the informal support network forming among Brazilian players in England. Dinner conversations may not make headlines, but they can still reduce pressure and accelerate adaptation.

If Ryan continues on his current trajectory, Bournemouth may feel they have acquired another top talent before his value rises. For now, the early signs are positive – and colleagues like Andre Santos are clearly convinced that the potential is real.

Earlier Thursday, the NBA announced it was fining Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves $25,000 for thrusting the ball into the stands during halftime of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The incident occurred during Tuesday’s 124-121 road win over Portland, when the ANT scored a game-high 34 points.

Almost immediately after the fine was announced, Adidas posted a hilarious response on Twitter in the form of a video promoting the 24-year-old’s latest sneaker, the Anthony Edwards 2.

Good thing we saved it for times like these…believe it. https://t.co/d0kL7pPdg3 pic.twitter.com/M1KDW8J2Ie

– Adidas Basketball (@adidasHoops) 26 February 2026

The clip begins with ANT’s accountant handing the player a bag full of money.

“Okay ANT, I’m setting aside 430 grand just in case you have any accidents, disagreements or slips of the tongue this season. Let’s take it easy this year,” he said.

But Edwards had a completely different idea.

“Do you really think I’m going to slow down now that I’ve got to 2s? Man look at them. You see that? That’s the difference between a floater and a poster set. They have things that will keep me steady, and they’re stronger too,” ANT explains, before being told he was talking to his accountant.

“I don’t think I’m going to slow down any time soon, so you might as well double down,” Edwards said in response, according to a post by Adidas on

And well, the fine proves exactly that. The incident occurred at the end of the second quarter; After getting the rebound on a Portland miss, Edwards faked a full-court shot and then launched the ball well after the buzzer.

The ball hit a spectator standing near the basket and now a penalty has been awarded. ANT’s 34 points were the result of a 17-35 shooting split, including five three-pointers.

Despite this, there is no doubt that Edwards will be focused on preparing for the Los Angeles Clippers, who the Timberwolves will play next. The fine is undoubtedly unfortunate, but it gave them the ideal opportunity to promote their new sneakers.

Following the fight between Memphis Grizzlies guard Scottie Pippen Jr. and Heat guard Myron Gardner over the weekend, the NBA world was waiting for some punishment to be handed down by the league, possibly in the form of a fine.

Sure enough, it was announced on Monday that Scottie Pippen Jr. and Myron Gardner were both fined $35,000 for their roles in the fight between the Grizzlies and Heat, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel.

The incident occurred late in the third quarter of the Heat’s win against the Grizzlies on Saturday. The game was well in hand when Pippen came down the court and attempted a 3-point shot. The shot missed but Gardner came up behind him and hit his back, sending Pippen to the floor.

On the way back to the court, Pippen called Gardner out and pounced on him, causing both players to step cautiously to the sidelines. Teammates, coaches and officials rushed in and eventually separated the pair.

For Heat rookie Gardner, this isn’t his first clash with an opposing player. In November, Gardner was caught on film talking trash to Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson. Following that incident, the Heat assistant coach brought Gardner to Thompson after the game to apologize for his actions.

In the NBA’s release regarding the fine, the league acknowledged that Gardner initiated the fight by pushing Pippen from behind. Both players were eventually ejected from the game, and afterward, Pippen said he felt like it was a cheap shot.

Tanking in the NBA has been a heated conversation this season, and Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has had to approach that conversation carefully. Just eight months ago, the Pacers were at the pinnacle of the basketball world, making a thrilling run to the NBA Finals in which they defeated the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics and the beloved New York Knicks. They also took on a dominant Oklahoma City Thunder team in the NBA Finals in a seven-game series.

But in that Game 7, star point guard Tyrese Halliburton suffered a torn right Achilles tendon, definitively ruling him out for the season. With the loss of Halliburton, the Pacers have struggled this season, sitting at 15-40 in the Eastern Conference, just one spot ahead of the Washington Wizards.

Recently, the NBA fined the Pacers $100,000 for player participation policy violations on February 12. The penalty was given because NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam and two other starters were held out of the game, although an independent league investigation found that all three could have played, albeit in fewer minutes. The Jazz ultimately won the game 131–122.

Carlisle talked about the fine while speaking to reporters after Pacers practice Tuesday in comments obtained by IndyStar.

“I have no idea,” he said, “and really no comment on it.”

Carlisle was asked if the team would change the way it manages player involvement going forward.

Carlisle said, “We will manage our situation the way we need to. I am extremely proud of the way our players, organization and fans have navigated an exceptionally challenging season.” According to IndyStar, he said, “We’ve been very consistent in the way we’ve approached everything this year, and the NBA is aware of that. Communication with the league office has been productive. We’ll move forward with the same emphasis on competitiveness and growth that I talked about at Media Day, Sept. 29, 2025.”

Although the team has struggled this season, the Pacers have been competitive in several games, including a January 23 win over the Thunder and an overtime win over the Knicks a few days before the All-Star break. The Pacers made a big trade deadline move and acquired former Clippers center Ivica Zubac, who is considered one of the best big men in the league.

But despite the team’s success, the NBA has put a halt to enforcement of player participation. The Pacers, as well as the Jazz, were fined $500,000 for violating the player participation policy. The NBA also instituted the 65-game rule which requires players to play at least 65 games to be eligible for postseason awards and honors.

The Pacers will play the first of two games against the Wizards tonight at 7 PM

Cade Cunningham took his stance on helping Detroit Pistons teammate Isaiah Stewart with his fine following his recent suspension.

The Pistons received a lot of attention during a viral fight with Charlotte Hornets players on February 9. This resulted in Stewart and Jalen Duren being suspended and fined, along with other players on both teams. The NBA ordered the former player to miss seven consecutive games and the latter to miss four games.

Cunningham participated in All-Star Weekend festivities as he was in attendance for media day. After earning a spot as an All-Star starter, he answered questions as one of them revolved around Stewart’s fine. This is where the Star Guard came forward in support of his comrade.

“Would you ever be the one to pay the fine for Isaiah Stewart?” The reporter asked.

Cunningham replied, “I would. He’s my brother, man… It’s expensive, but he’s the guy. I wouldn’t trade him for the world.”

Reporter: “Would you ever be the one to pay the fine for Isaiah Stewart?”

Cade Cunningham: “I would. He’s my brother, man… It’s expensive, but he’s the man. I wouldn’t trade him for the world.”

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 14 February 2026

Cade Cunningham, what’s next for the Pistons

Cade Cunningham is enjoying an incredible campaign as the Pistons are in the mix for serious playoff contention. He will need his best buddies to keep him from getting into too much trouble and help him along the way.

Cunningham earned the second All-Star selection of his career this season as he is also up for his second All-NBA selection. He averaged 25.3 points, 9.6 assists, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game in 47 appearances. He is shooting 46.2% from the field, including 33% from beyond the arc, and 80.8% from the free-throw line.

Detroit boasted a 40–13 record on the season, finishing atop the Eastern Conference standings. They are 5.5 games up on the Boston Celtics and six games up on the New York Knicks.

The Pistons remain on hiatus until All-Star weekend festivities conclude. They will resume action on the road when they face the Los Angeles Clippers on February 20 at 10 PM ET and the Boston Celtics on February 22 at 6:30 PM ET.