paving the way for a new USL entry owned by Spurs Sports & Entertainment.

Much of the NASL's funding came from a now-disgraced sports marketing firm, Traffic Sports USA, who at one time had ownership stakes in three teams. When Traffic USA president Aaron Davidson, who also was chairman of the league's Board of Governors, was indicted for his part in the FIFA corruption scandal, his involvement with the league ceased.

But separating the NASL from Traffic's sizable investment proved more difficult. Just last week, a report in The Telegraph stated that Traffic offloaded all of the Class B shares it owned in the league.

The hope was that the settlement would spur more investment in the league. The coming days will determine if that indeed comes to pass.Lewes Bonfire Horror Injury

A 21-year-old man, who was hit in the chest by a stray firework during Lewes bonfire night, is fighting for his life.

He was taking part in the Commercial Square society display at the Landport Recreation ground. A doctor from the medical charity SIMCAS treated the casualty on-site before he was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, where he underwent emergency chest surgery

His condition is said to be "critical but stable".

Dr Alan Pearce of SIMCAS said: "He is extremely lucky to be alive after such a serious injury. The Lewes bonfire celebrations are always a very busy time for the ambulance service and this incident highlights the very real dangers of fireworks."

The Health and Safety Executive and Sussex police have launched an enquiry into