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A tennis player was cleared of doping after blaming a positive test on contaminated Colombian meat
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
A low-ranked tennis player from Brazil was cleared in a doping case by the International Tennis Integrity Agency this week after saying his positive drug test for an anabolic steroid was caused by eating contaminated meat while he was entered in a tournament in Colombia. The ITIA announced Thursday that Nicolas Zanellato can return to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finn Russell returns to Scotland rugby team after nasty clash of heads with teammate in Six Nations
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scotland rugby star Finn Russell has passed return-to-play protocols after a nasty clash of heads with a teammate and will start the Six Nations match against England on Saturday. Russell and winger Darcy Graham collided in an attempt to tackle Ireland scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park in the first half at Murrayfield on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reliever Kendall Graveman can earn up to $3.3 million for 1 year in Diamondbacks contract
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Reliever Kendall Graveman can earn up to $3.3 million for one year in his contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Graveman has a $1.35 million salary for this year in the deal announced Monday, which includes a $5 million mutual option for 2026 with a $100,000 buyout. His contract includes $1.95 million ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former midfielder Brandon Servania ready to welcome Toronto FC to D.C. in MLS opener
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
Deemed surplus to requirements by Toronto FC after last season, Brandon Servania will be waiting when TFC opens the Major League Soccer regular season Saturday at D.C. United. The 25-year-old midfielder, who signed with D.C. on Feb. 11 after spending the pre-season on trial, is excited to take on his former team. “It’s business at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul DeJong would earn $600,000 in bonuses in Nationals deal if he has 550 plate appearances
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Paul DeJong would earn all of his $600,000 in available performance bonuses if he has 550 plate appearances this year. A former All-Star infielder, DeJong agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract that was announced Sunday. He would earn $100,000 each for 200, 300, 400, 450, 500 and 550 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘There’s nothing like playing at home’: Canadians relish Vancouver rugby sevens stop
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The roar of the costume-clad crowd at B.C. Place Stadium is still special for Charity Williams. It’s a sound and atmosphere the Canadian rugby star is eagerly anticipating as she prepares to play in the 10th edition of HSBC SVNS Vancouver, taking place Friday through Sunday. “We travel the world and we see ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tommy Pham can earn $250,000 in performance bonuses as part of Pirates contract
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Tommy Pham can earn an additional $250,000 in performance bonuses as part of his one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates that guarantees $4,025,000. An outfielder who turns 37 on March 8, Pham would get $125,000 each for 475 and 525 plate appearances as part of the contract announced last Sunday. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan fined for slow over rate against New Zealand in Champions Trophy
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan cricketers were docked 5% of their match fees for a slow over rate against New Zealand during the opening game of the Champions Trophy. Pakistan was one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration as New Zealand won by 60 runs in the Group A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter Milan goalie Yann Sommer injures thumb ahead of key Serie A and Champions League games
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer has a broken right thumb ahead of key games in Serie A and the Champions League. Inter said the Swiss ‘keeper’s injury was revealed in tests on Thursday and “necessary therapy will be decided in the coming days.” Thumb injuries can sideline goalkeepers for several weeks though ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rublev beats De Minaur after 8 match points in Qatar Open quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Andrey Rublev saved one match point and needed eight of his own to subdue Alex de Minaur 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (8) in the Qatar Open quarterfinals on Thursday. The tortuous journey to the win prompted Rublev to joke about de Minaur, “I wanna punch him.” The Russian fifth seed wasted a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reliever Drew Smith can earn up to $3.75 million over two seasons in his Mets contract
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Reliever Drew Smith can earn up to $3.75 million over two seasons in his contract with the New York Mets if his 2026 club option is exercised and he pitches in at least 70 games in 2026. Smith is expected to miss all or most of this season while ... Read More »
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