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Bieniemy’s
son charged
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) -- Authorities in Loudoun County, Virginia, have arrested the son of Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy and charged him in the shooting of his mother.
Elijah Zion Bieniemy was booked into the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center on Monday. Deputies responded to a shooting in Ashburn, Virginia, late Sunday. They found 57-year-old Mia Bieniemy with multiple gunshot wounds. She was taken to a hospital and was in stable condition.
The 27-year-old Elijah Bieniemy faces charges including malicious wounding and use of a firearm in a felony. He is being held without bond.
The Chiefs have acknowledged the incident, offering thoughts and prayers for the family.
Infantino
targets critics
GENEVA (AP) -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attacked perceived critics one week after the World Cup final for “spreading hate and false rumors” about the tournament.
Infantino praises FIFA for “delivering the best show in the world” and spoke of the World Cup bringing “joy and togetherness.” He also rounds on critics in a 900-word statement published in a 15-page post on Instagram and FIFA’s website.
The FIFA leader writes “sorry that you were so consumed by hate and criticism that you missed it all.” Infantino has an increasingly testy relationship with media in the 11th year of his presidency.
Lombardi
on paid leave
(AP) -- North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave. The school announced the move with a statement Monday morning.
It didn’t provide details as to the reason, noting that employees and athletes aren’t permitted to address the topic “as is standard procedure with personnel matters.” Lombardi joined Bill Belichick in making the NFL-to-college move when the school hired the former New England Patriots coach in December 2024.
Lombardi’s career as an NFL executive had included being the GM of the Cleveland Browns in 2013.
Cape Verde
goal celebrated
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) -- Cape Verde has made more World Cup history with Sidny Lopes Cabral winning the public vote for goal of the tournament. Lopes Cabral’s curling shot into the far top corner of Argentina’s net was a standout moment in the unheralded African team’s stellar World Cup debut.
His goal tied defending champion Argentina at 2-2 in extra time of their thrilling round of 32 game in Miami Gardens. Cape Verde eventually lost 3-2. Lopes Cabral’s goal was voted best of the 308 goals scored at the tournament.
Eldor Shomurodov’s delicate lob for Uzbekistan against Congo was second and Haiti’s Wilson Isidor was third for a rising shot against Morocco.
Ryan Lasko
recovering
PLANO, Texas (AP) -- Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko shares progress in his recovery from a back injury. Lasko collided with a teammate during a game in Frisco, Texas, four weeks ago and fractured his C6-C7 vertebra.
Lasko had surgery on June 30. He posted on social media that he has regained some feeling in his legs. He now has sensation from his feet to his knees and some movement in his thighs and back.
Lasko was drafted in 2023. He expressed gratitude for the support he’s received. He was batting .209 for Midland this season.
Coaches
feeling heat
(AP) -- Several NFL coaches are already feeling the heat, even with the regular season still weeks away. The New York Jets’ Aaron Glenn, Tampa Bay’s Todd Bowles and Cincinnati’s Zac Taylor face pressure to deliver strong starts in make-or-break seasons.
For others such as Green Bay’s Matt LaFleur and Philadelphia’s Nick Sirianni, the pressure isn’t immediate but could rise if their teams don’t meet high expectations. Bowles needs a strong performance from quarterback Baker Mayfield and a revamped defense, while Glenn overhauled his staff to improve both sides of the ball.
Taylor’s playoff hopes hinge on a healthy Joe Burrow.
Stanford
organizes
(AP) -- The College Football Players Association has announced that Stanford has become the first team to organize a player-led chapter. The group advocates for unionization and collective bargaining. CFBPA executive director Jason Stahl says the goal is for other Atlantic Coast Conference schools to join Stanford.
This could create momentum for unionization and bargaining over working conditions. Stanford players elected offensive lineman Fisher Anderson and linebacker Ernest Cooper as their representatives. Anderson believes the CFPA will give players a voice in governing college football.
The NCAA and conferences are working with Congress on a Senate bill for an antitrust exemption.