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Spain’s ex-soccer official Luis Rubiales fined more than 10,000 euros for unsolicited kiss of player
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish soccer federation, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting the footballer Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup final in 2023. He was ordered to pay a fine of more than 10,000 euros ($10,400) at the ruling on Thursday. The kiss, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swiatek stunned by teenager Andreeva in Dubai quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — No. 2-ranked Iga Swiatek lost to a player younger than 18 for the first time on tour when she was stunned by Mirra Andreeva in the Dubai Championships quarterfinals on Thursday. The 17-year-old Andreeva won 6-3, 6-3 to become the youngest semifinalist in Dubai’s 24-year history. Swiatek took their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downhill skier Tereza Nova woken from medical coma 4 weeks after crash in training
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Downhill skier Tereza Nova has been woken from a medical coma nearly four weeks after crashing in training for a World Cup race, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation said on Thursday. “After a severe brain injury, she was gradually awakened from artificial sleep and will be transported from the trauma ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messi goal makes up for bitter cold as Inter Miami win in Champions Cup
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Lionel Messi did what Lionel Messi does. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner scored from the right side of the box in the 56th minute to lift Inter Miami past Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on a bitterly cold Wednesday night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup’s first round. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trip to Man City extends tough run for Liverpool as Arsenal enters Premier League title talk
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
Are Liverpool showing cracks in its pursuit of the Premier League title? Arne Slot doesn’t think so. “Not a dip at all,” the Liverpool manager said after his team dropped two points in a match for the second straight midweek. First there was last week’s 2-2 at Everton, which equalized with virtually the last kick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bentaleb’s remarkable return could inspire Lille’s run for a Champions League spot
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — If Lille needs further motivation in its drive to qualify for the Champions League next season, then it need only look at Nabil Bentaleb’s remarkable return. The Lille midfielder scored four minutes after going on last Sunday in a 2-0 win at Rennes and was mobbed by his teammates. It wasn’t that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!While Manfred frets, some opposing players cheer the big-spending push of the Los Angeles Dodgers
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred shared conflicting feelings about the big-spending Los Angeles Dodgers this week, praising the franchise’s competitive spirit in one breath before worrying about the financial disparity they’ve created in the next. Players elsewhere around the league don’t seem nearly as conflicted. “Teams spending money is never bad for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IOC finds Olympic sponsor in China through 2032 to replace Panasonic of Japan
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
BEIJING (AP) — The International Olympic Committee has found a sponsor in China to replace long-term commercial partner Panasonic from Japan. TCL was signed to an eight-year, four-Olympics deal through 2032 in the sponsor category of home audiovisual equipment and appliances, the IOC said on Thursday. The value in cash and operational services was not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Imam replaces injured Fakhar in Pakistan Champions Trophy squad
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Defending champion Pakistan suffered a huge blow when opening batter Fakhar Zaman was ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to an oblique injury on Thursday. Imam-ul-Haq was approved as Fakhar’s replacement for the remainder of the tournament. Fakhar was injured in the first over of the opening game on Wednesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!4 Nations Face-Off is the latest in a long line of memorable international hockey competitions
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
The 4 Nations Face-Off has already delivered an instant classic international hockey game with the fight-filled preliminary round matchup between the United States and Canada last week in Montreal. The U.S.-Canada rematch on Thursday night in Boston could be another memorable country vs. country showdown for a sport with deep roots in international competition. 1972 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harry Kane’s fitness in doubt as Bayern prepares for tough Frankfurt test
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Harry Kane’s fitness is dominating the buildup to Bayern Munich’s tricky game against third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. The England captain went off at halftime with a calf problem on Tuesday in the second leg of Bayern’s 3-2 aggregate win over Celtic in the Champions League. The club says he’ll ... Read More »
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