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Germany soccer federation fined for tax evasion related to suspicious 2006 World Cup payment to FIFA
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — The German soccer federation has been convicted of tax evasion related to its successful 2006 World Cup bid. It brought an end of sorts on Wednesday to a 10-year process prompted by allegations that Germany used a slush fund to buy votes from FIFA executive committee members to be certain of hosting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The New York Islanders have the top pick in the NHL draft: Who will they choose?
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
The two-day NHL draft will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles this weekend, with the first round held on Friday night. The New York Islanders have the No. 1 pick after winning the draft lottery in May. The San Jose Sharks, who finished last in the overall standings, pick second followed by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA mock draft: Duke has a chance to have 2 picks in the top 5. But what about Rutgers?
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
Cooper Flagg has long been the projected No. 1 pick in the NBA draft and Kon Knueppel could make it two Duke players selected in the top five. Could there also be two from Rutgers? That appears to be the biggest question ahead of Wednesday night. Dylan Harper is the choice at No. 2, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas City Chiefs’ strategy to expand UK fandom: cultural connections and mascot diplomacy
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — In an offseason huddle at the NFL’s London headquarters, the Kansas City Chiefs are drawing up a game plan to win over fans in a crowded UK market. They’re getting input from the locals, and there’s good news. “There is something about that younger generation, in the UK specifically, they are really ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Germany soccer federation fined for tax evasion related to pre-2006 World Cup payment to FIFA
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — The German soccer federation has been convicted of tax evasion related to the awarding of the World Cup hosted by the country in 2006. A regional court in Frankfurt fined the federation, known by its German acronym DFB, 110,000 euros ($128,000) at the culmination of the nearly 16-month trial on Wednesday. Prosecutors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ronaldo’s Saudi club Al Nassr without a coach as Pioli leaves ahead of expected return to Fiorentina
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr is without a coach after Stefano Pioli left Wednesday, with the Italian expected to return home to Fiorentina. Al Nassr, owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, is left without a coach days before the 40-year-old Ronaldo’s contract expires Monday. The club said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Euro 2025: What to know about the Women’s European Championship
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
Spain’s star-packed squad is bidding to follow up on its World Cup success with a first triumph at the Women’s European Championship. Defending champion England is aiming to retain its continental crown, and Germany is hoping for a record-extending ninth title. Euro 2025 kicks off on Wednesday of next week with the first two of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees take road slide into matchup against the Reds
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
New York Yankees (45-34, first in the AL East) vs. Cincinnati Reds (42-38, fourth in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Max Fried (9-2, 2.05 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 97 strikeouts); Reds: Brady Singer (7-5, 4.13 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 67 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -213, Reds +176; over/under is 9 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres and Nationals meet with series tied 1-1
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
Washington Nationals (33-47, fifth in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (43-36, third in the NL West) San Diego; Wednesday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (3-7, 3.19 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 123 strikeouts); Padres: Nick Pivetta (7-2, 3.64 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 91 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Padres -168, Nationals +141; over/under is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astros host the Phillies, try to continue home win streak
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies (47-32, first in the NL East) vs. Houston Astros (46-33, first in the AL West) Houston; Wednesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler (7-2, 2.61 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 118 strikeouts); Astros: Colton Gordon (2-1, 4.54 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 34 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -160, Astros +135; over/under is 7 1/2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Greene leads Tigers against the Athletics after 4-hit game
By Canadian Press on June 25th, 2025
Athletics (32-49, fifth in the AL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (50-30, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Jacob Lopez (1-4, 4.25 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 49 strikeouts); Tigers: Jack Flaherty (5-8, 4.83 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 93 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -167, Athletics +140; over/under is 8 1/2 runs ... Read More »
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