The Los Angeles Clippers lose five draft picks and face a $30M fine while Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart faces season-ending surgery after NFL Week 2.

The Los Angeles Clippers lost five first-round draft picks and received a $30 million fine following an official investigation into team transactions involving forward Kawhi Leonard.

League officials confirmed the penalties after concluding an inquiry into compliance violations surrounding Leonard's contract arrangements and team practices.

In professional football, New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to undergo season-ending knee surgery. The quarterback suffered the injury during a game that formed part of a heavy slate of quarterback injuries across the league.

Three starting NFL quarterbacks sustained injuries during Week 2 play. Severe heat impacted ground level action during one contest, with artificial turf temperatures reaching 157 degrees Fahrenheit. The extreme temperature melted footwear cleats on the field and forced Philadelphia Eagles head coach to receive an intravenous fluid treatment.

The New York Giants leadership transition continues under head coach John Harbaugh, who took charge of the team after 18 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.

Collegiate governing decisions and team dismissals

The NCAA acknowledged technical errors occurred during video replay reviews in the matchup between Western Michigan and Michigan. Governing officials confirmed the organization cannot alter the official final score despite the administrative mistakes during the game.

Columbus Crew terminated the contract of its reserve team head coach. Team management confirmed the firing followed an internal investigation into an incident involving physical abuse and sexism.

In professional golf, LIV Golf filed for financial bankruptcy protection. The filing follows compounding commercial losses and escalating legal expenses across the organization's operational structure.

Professional baseball and tennis medical updates

New York Mets player Jared Young entered concussion protocols after displaying symptoms following an on-field collision with Nolan McLean. Medical staff reported that initial CT scan results showed no structural damage.

In tennis, Elena Rybakina secured her maiden US Open championship victory in a three-set match. Alexander Zverev won the men's US Open singles title to cap his tournament performance.