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The calls, rules and rows fans argue about, from football to the NFL, tennis, golf and beyond. Read what happened and the case on each side, pick a side, and see how other readers voted.

Several Premier League players stayed standing as others took the knee for the No Room for Racism campaign this weekend. Should football retire the gesture?
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Several Premier League players stayed standing as others took the knee for the No Room for Racism campaign this weekend. Should football retire the gesture?

1 vote
Europe, Asia and North America's football chiefs want Gianni Infantino out after a dropped plan to sell a stake in FIFA tournaments. Should he resign?
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Europe, Asia and North America's football chiefs want Gianni Infantino out after a dropped plan to sell a stake in FIFA tournaments. Should he resign?

Canelo Álvarez says he will still fight in Riyadh on 31 October, despite deadly attacks on the city's airport. Should the bout go ahead in Saudi Arabia, or be moved?
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Canelo Álvarez says he will still fight in Riyadh on 31 October, despite deadly attacks on the city's airport. Should the bout go ahead in Saudi Arabia, or be moved?

1 vote
Formula 1 is reported to have agreed a Rwanda Grand Prix from 2030, Africa's first race since 1993. A historic step for the sport, or sportswashing?
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Formula 1 is reported to have agreed a Rwanda Grand Prix from 2030, Africa's first race since 1993. A historic step for the sport, or sportswashing?

Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, walked out of Portugal's camp after being benched, and they reached the Nations League last eight without him. Was the coach right to drop him?
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, walked out of Portugal's camp after being benched, and they reached the Nations League last eight without him. Was the coach right to drop him?

Detroit Red Wings fans booed Dylan Larkin at the home opener, months after their long-serving captain asked for a trade. A fair response, or harsh on a loyal player?
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Detroit Red Wings fans booed Dylan Larkin at the home opener, months after their long-serving captain asked for a trade. A fair response, or harsh on a loyal player?

1 vote
An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League charges, which City deny and will appeal. How hard should they be punished?
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An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League charges, which City deny and will appeal. How hard should they be punished?

The US Senate has voted 77-22 to give the NCAA an antitrust exemption and limit college athletes' pay and transfers. Stability for college sport, or a raw deal for players?
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The US Senate has voted 77-22 to give the NCAA an antitrust exemption and limit college athletes' pay and transfers. Stability for college sport, or a raw deal for players?

A USC linebacker was ejected for a targeting hit that sent Oregon QB Dante Moore to hospital, but new rules mean no automatic ban. Should a first targeting foul cost a game?
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A USC linebacker was ejected for a targeting hit that sent Oregon QB Dante Moore to hospital, but new rules mean no automatic ban. Should a first targeting foul cost a game?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the 1985 ban on drinking alcohol in sight of the pitch at football matches could go. Should fans be allowed a pint in their seats?
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the 1985 ban on drinking alcohol in sight of the pitch at football matches could go. Should fans be allowed a pint in their seats?

California's top combat-sports regulator wants knee-targeting "oblique kicks" made a foul. Overdue protection for fighters, or a rule change chasing one complaint?
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California's top combat-sports regulator wants knee-targeting "oblique kicks" made a foul. Overdue protection for fighters, or a rule change chasing one complaint?

1 vote
A weekend of disputed calls has fans and analysts questioning NFL referees. A real officiating crisis, or a normal bad week amplified by social media?
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A weekend of disputed calls has fans and analysts questioning NFL referees. A real officiating crisis, or a normal bad week amplified by social media?

2 votes
The NBA fined the Clippers $30 million over a secret deal allegedly used to pay Kawhi Leonard around the salary cap, and now the DOJ is investigating. Was the punishment enough?
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The NBA fined the Clippers $30 million over a secret deal allegedly used to pay Kawhi Leonard around the salary cap, and now the DOJ is investigating. Was the punishment enough?

2 votes
Texas QB Arch Manning apologised after laughing on camera at an AI-generated video of his coach slapping a reporter. Was the backlash to an obviously fake clip fair, or overblown?
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Texas QB Arch Manning apologised after laughing on camera at an AI-generated video of his coach slapping a reporter. Was the backlash to an obviously fake clip fair, or overblown?

3 votes
An umpire's order to fix a rookie's crooked hat led to an ejection, an MLB apology and players tilting their caps in protest. Enforcing standards, or a power trip over nothing?
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An umpire's order to fix a rookie's crooked hat led to an ejection, an MLB apology and players tilting their caps in protest. Enforcing standards, or a power trip over nothing?

2 votes
Manchester City's winner against United stood despite Enzo Fernandez being offside, and referees admit "an error of judgement". Should the result stand, or is VAR in crisis?
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Manchester City's winner against United stood despite Enzo Fernandez being offside, and referees admit "an error of judgement". Should the result stand, or is VAR in crisis?

1 vote
Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker passed over J.J. Spaun and Ben Griffin for younger players, though both outperformed some who made it. A gut call, or a snub?
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Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker passed over J.J. Spaun and Ben Griffin for younger players, though both outperformed some who made it. A gut call, or a snub?

1 vote
A Senate bill would let the NCAA set nationwide pay caps for college athletes, immune from antitrust suits. Overdue order, or a giveaway to the NCAA?
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A Senate bill would let the NCAA set nationwide pay caps for college athletes, immune from antitrust suits. Overdue order, or a giveaway to the NCAA?

2 votes
The trans-athletes-in-sport debate has taken over the WNBA. Should this be a league issue at all?
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The trans-athletes-in-sport debate has taken over the WNBA. Should this be a league issue at all?

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