United States Tennis Association under fire after Alize Cornet code violation
US Open organizers have expressed “regret” for serving a code violation to French player, Alize Cornet. Cornet, who was taking the 10-minute heat rule break, realized she had accidentally put on her shirt backwards. She quickly went to fix it and was served a code violation for doing such, according to CNN. The United States Tennis Association responded to the outrage on social media by stating, “We have clarified the policy to ensure this will not happen moving forward. Fortunately, she was only assessed a warning with no further penalty or fine.”
Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett to sign three year extension
The Seattle Seahawks and Tyler Lockett have reached an agreement that will keep Lockett as the team’s wide receiver for at least three years. The agreement will add a three year extension to his contract. The base value of the deal is worth $31.8 million. The new contract will make him the 16 highest paid receiver in the NFL.
Documents show that Ohio State had concerns about Zach Smith in 2015
Ohio State’s investigation into Urban Meyer’s handling of Zach Smith’s domestic abuse allegations has led to the finding of several documents that indicate people having knowledge of this as early as 2015. Documents including handwritten notes, divorce papers, and police reports show the former assistant coach in an unfavorable light.
South Korean Premier League player faces possible military draft
South Korean Premier League Player, Son Heung-Min, has the possibility of being drafted for the Korean military if he does not win his games, according to USA Today. South Korean laws state that young Korean men must serve the military for a mandatory 21-month period. By the time Son is 28, he must report to the military. If he helps his team secure gold medals, he would not have to report immediately.
