Overview
- Fenway Sports Group chief executive Sam Kennedy publicly defended John Henry, saying the owner is deeply engaged and chooses limited media access.
- Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic called Henry's six-year public-media silence "cowardly" after the Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and five coaches.
- Henry released a statement through the Red Sox but did not speak to reporters, which critics say left fans and players without direct answers.
- Liverpool supporters protested rising ticket prices by raising yellow cards during the Crystal Palace match, pressing the club to reopen talks with fan groups.
- The club plans a 3% ticket increase next season with further rises linked to inflation, despite matchday revenue growing from £40.9m to £115.6m under FSG, and reports say some Red Sox players learned of the firings on social media.