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Spanish soccer fan given 1-year prison sentence for racially abusing Carlos Akapo
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — A soccer fan who racially abused former Cádiz defender Carlos Akapo during a league match at Granada three years ago has been given a one-year prison sentence by a Spanish court. The supporter, who was also handed a 14-month stadium ban, was caught on camera making monkey gestures towards Akapo, who is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lewis Hamilton behind his Mercedes successor Antonelli as F1 testing begins
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Lewis Hamilton was fifth-fastest in his first session of preseason testing with Ferrari as his replacement at Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, posted the fastest time. The 18-year-old Italian rookie topped the standings among the 10 drivers on track in Wednesday’s morning session, also managing a joint-best 78 laps completed. Liam Lawson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travis Hunter already has coaches and executives convinced he can be two-way player in NFL
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Travis Hunter arrived at the NFL’s annual scouting combine with a Heisman Trophy resume, an invitation to work out at two positions and ready to answer all doubters. The former Colorado star already appears to have completed one task this week in Indianapolis — convincing coaches and general managers he can become ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool manager Arne Slot handed 2-match touchline ban for confronting match officials
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Liverpool manager Arne Slot was handed a two-match touchline suspension on Wednesday for his conduct toward match officials after the Merseyside derby against Everton. Slot admitted to a charge that he “acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behavior towards both the match referee and an assistant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid forward Mbappé to miss Copa del Rey semifinal against Real Sociedad after tooth problem
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé was not included in Real Madrid’s squad for the Copa del Rey match against Real Sociedad on Wednesday. Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Tuesday Mbappé was going to be available for the first leg of the semifinals in Basque Country, but the France star did not fully recover from a tooth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chung Mong-gyu is an overwhelming winner in Korea Football Association elections
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Chung Mong-gyu won a fourth term as president of the Korea Football Association overwhelmingly Wednesday despite growing public dissatisfaction in recent years and two high-profile challengers. Chung, challenged by Huh Jung-moo, who coached the national team at the 2010 World Cup, and Shin Moon-sun, a former player and television commentator, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lewis Hamilton starts F1 preseason testing for Ferrari
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Lewis Hamilton has started Formula 1 preseason testing for Ferrari in the next step in his bid to win an eighth F1 title with his new team. The 40-year-old British driver left Mercedes to join Ferrari this season after spending 12 years and winning six of his seven world titles with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah Hockey Club host the Wild, look to continue home win streak
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
Minnesota Wild (34-20-4, in the Central Division) vs. Utah Hockey Club (26-24-9, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Hockey Club host the Minnesota Wild aiming to continue a three-game home winning streak. Utah has gone 26-24-9 overall with an 8-8-2 record against the Central Division. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lightning bring 6-game win streak into matchup with the Flames
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
Calgary Flames (28-21-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (33-20-4, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to keep a six-game win streak going when they host the Calgary Flames. Tampa Bay is 33-20-4 overall and 20-7-2 in home games. The Lightning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues take on the Capitals following Bolduc’s 2-goal showing
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
St. Louis Blues (27-26-6, in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (38-12-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues visit the Washington Capitals after Zachary Bolduc scored two goals in the Blues’ 7-2 win over the Seattle Kraken. Washington has a 38-12-8 record overall and an 18-5-6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabres visit the Hurricanes, look to end road losing streak
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
Buffalo Sabres (24-27-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (33-21-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres will look to end their three-game road skid in a matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina has a 21-6-1 record in home games and a 33-21-4 record overall. ... Read More »
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