Tuesday, 10 March 2026
INDOOR FOOTBALL'S JORDAN JONES FATALLY SHOT AT BAR ... Tried to Break Up Fight
Indoor football player and college standout Jordan Jones tragically lost his life over the weekend in Georgia ... after he was shot outside of a bar while trying to break up a fight. He was only 28.
The Acworth Police Department said officers were dispatched to Saddle Bar for a shooting around 2:42 AM on Saturday. When they arrived, they found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound and rendered aid.
He later succumbed to his injuries at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA.
APD's investigation revealed the victim was Jones, who was working as a security guard at the bar.
Law enforcement said Jones broke up a fight involving Daniel Di Vonne Parsons, who then retrieved a firearm and shot him.
"This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and no additional details are available at this time," APD said.
Parsons, 25, was arrested and charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery.
Jones' football journey began at Mountain View High School and the University of West Alabama, where he recorded 211 total tackles, 17 sacks, five forced fumbles, and one interception.
He later competed in the Indoor Football League with the Tulsa Oilers and San Antonio Gunslingers. Jones was set to play this season with the pro Arena Football One League's Michigan Arsenal.
"A talented player and respected competitor, Jordan left a lasting mark on the league and those who had the privilege of knowing him," the IFL said in a statement.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and teammates."
RIP
- TMZ Sports
EX-SUPER EAGLES COAH HAS PASSED AWAY | CHIEF ONIGBINDE
Former first indigenous coach of the Nigerian national football side, Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, is dead.
A statement signed by Mrs Bolade Adesuyi, on behalf of the family, said that the Modakeke born high chief died Monday night at the age of 88 after a brief illness.
- The Sun Nigeria
Monday, 9 March 2026
HSBC SVNS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS
Fiji and South Africa are tied for top spot on the #HSBCSVNS men's standings 🇫🇯🇿🇦
New York this weekend is the final round before the three-event HSBC SVNS World Championship starts in April 🏆
'HE BETRAYED ME': BARCELONA LEGEND XAVI REVEALS WHY HE WILL NEVER RETURN TO CLUB AMID EXPLOSIVE ROW WITH PRESIDENT JOAN LAPORTA
Former Barcelona head coach Xavi and Joan Laporta have become locked in a war of words following a controversial interview in which the former Barcelona midfielder claimed the president blocked Lionel Messi from making a hero’s return to the club over fears of a power struggle.
In a wide-ranging interview with La Vanguardia, Xavi opened up about the breakdown in his relationship with the club’s power brokers and revealed details of a failed plan to bring back club legend and former team-mate Messi in 2023.
'We had the green light from La Liga, but Laporta threw everything out. He told me, verbatim, that if Messi came back, he was going to wage war against him and that he couldn't allow it.
'I tried to talk to Leo and he wouldn't answer the phone. I spoke to his father (Jorge Messi) and told him I didn't understand anything, and he said, "Talk to the president." It was all set, it was going to be his "last dance," like Michael Jordan, everything was ready.
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| Xavi has claimed that Barca president Joan Laporta blocked the return of Messi due to concerns that the Argentinian would 'be more powerful than him' at the club |
'I’m never going back to Barca. I’ve already done my time as a player and coach. Now I just want to tell the truth. Messi didn’t come to Barca because Laporta didn’t want him. It’s a lie that his father asked for more or that La Liga didn't want him. Laporta has all the power at the club and he knew that Messi would manage that power for him.'
Xavi also claimed he had been hamstrung by financial constraints, which he said contributed to his team’s poor performances. A request to bring in Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad was rejected, with the midfielder later joining Arsenal for £55million.
He also pointed to the departure of Jordi Cruyff as sporting director as a symbol of the deterioration of a club whose values had long been shaped by the footballing philosophy of Jordi’s father, Johan Cruyff.
Xavi's comments come ahead of this week’s presidential election, in which Laporta is aiming to be re-elected. Club members will head to the polls on Sunday to choose between him and Victor Font.
Laporta has since fired back at Xavi’s comments, claiming the Barcelona legend has been left embittered by the fact that his successor, Hansi Flick, has been more successful.
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| Laporta has hit back at Xavi's comments, saying that his presidential rival Victor Font is 'using' Xavi as part of a smear campaign ahead of this week's elections |
'When I see what Xavi has said, I think about Hansi Flick,' Laporta told RAC1. 'Being Barca president is a tough job and you have to make difficult decisions. I did what I had to do.
'With Xavi, I saw that we were going to lose and that with Flick we were going to win. I understand that he's hurting. With the same players, Flick is winning.
'As for Messi, this is how it was: In 2023, I was told Messi wanted to return and I sent the contract to Jorge Messi, who later came to my house and told me that there would be too much pressure back here and that they would prefer to go to Miami.'
During the interview, Xavi also accused Laporta of being influenced by his former brother-in-law, Alejandro Echevarria, whom he claims holds real power at Barcelona.
'Laporta convinced me to stay when I had said in January I was leaving. He told me: "I don't see the team without you."
'The president got rid of me without telling me the truth, conditioned by a person who is above him, who is Alejandro Echevarría. That's to say, who really got rid of me as coach is Alejandro.
'He (Echevarria) has more power than Laporta, he betrayed me.'
Laporta addressed those claims by suggesting his opponent in the presidential race, Font, is 'using' Xavi as part of a smear campaign ahead of the vote.
'What hurts me is that he allowed himself to be used,' Laporta added. 'To hurt me, he’s used someone from my inner circle (Alejandro Echevarria). They defended him (Xavi) even when it was indefensible for him to continue, as did Yuste. He’s eager to smear me. Behind Xavi, I understand Victor Font is trying to manipulate this electoral process.'
- TARA ANSON-WALSH
HIGH COURT JUDGE ORDERS FIA, BERNIE ECCLESTONE AND FORMULA 1 MANAGEMENT TO PAY FELIPE MASSA £250,000
A high court judge has ordered the FIA, Bernie Ecclestone and Formula One Management to pay Felipe Massa £250,000 costs in an ongoing legal dispute.
In November, a court ruling said the former F1 driver's legal action against the defendants can go to trial. He had taken legal action over the 2008 "Crashgate" scandal during the Singapore Grand Prix.
The court ruled that Massa can try to recover damages in regards to the controversy but rejected his claim for a declaration he should have won the 2008 drivers' title.
In a court order seen by Sky Sports News, a judge ruled that the FIA, Formula One Management and Ecclestone must pay Massa £250,000 as part of the costs of the latest round of applications in the case.
However, the judge did grant part of the defendants' applications and has certified that an important legal issue in the case should go straight to the Supreme Court for a decision. The defendants have 14 days to pay the costs.
- Sky Sports
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