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Canada’s men’s soccer coach is an American. He’s ‘ashamed’ of Trump’s call for Canada to be the 51st state

CNN By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Canadian men’s soccer national team head coach Jesse Marsch, an American, offered a strong rebuke of President Donald Trump’s quips on the country potentially becoming the 51st state of the United States. Speaking to reporters at Concacaf Nations League Finals media day in Inglewood, California, Marsch called Trump’s

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As this popular parody NBA social media account disappears, various franchises and basketball figures mourn the loss

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It’s rare that a sports parody account on social media has much resonance with professional athletes. But “NBA Centel” became so popular that even NBA teams and superstars were aware of it. On Wednesday, the popular parody account – famous for its humorous, fake viral posts on X, formerly

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Canada’s men’s soccer coach is an American. He’s ‘ashamed’ of Trump’s call for Canada to be the 51st state

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Canadian men’s soccer national team head coach Jesse Marsch, an American, offered a strong rebuke of President Donald Trump’s quips on the country potentially becoming the 51st state of the United States. Speaking to reporters at Concacaf Nations League Finals media day in Inglewood, California, Marsch called Trump’s ongoing

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Ashtrays on planes, bad odors and ‘top-down problems’: Takeaways from the NFL Players Association’s annual report card

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It’s that time of year where fans learn some hard truths about life playing for their favorite NFL franchise. Wednesday saw the annual release of the NFL Players Association’s (NFLPA) report cards, which sees players across the league rate teams across multiple categories and grade how they feel about

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Justin Tucker calls inappropriate sexual misconduct allegations against him ‘so shocking and heart-breaking’

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker called the multiple sexual misconduct allegations leveled against him “so shocking and heart-breaking” in his first public statement in almost a month. According to the Baltimore Banner, a total of 16 massage therapists have accused Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior in alleged incidents between

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Australian radio host and ‘Fisk’ star Marty Sheargold fired for tirade against national women’s soccer team

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Australian radio host Marty Sheargold has been fired after going on a misogynistic rant about the country’s women’s soccer team. Known as the Matildas, the team lost their opening two games in the SheBelieves Cup in the United States, and their poor performance came under scrutiny from Sheargold on

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Fenerbahçe manager José Mourinho accused of making ‘racist statements’ by rival team

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Fenerbahçe manager José Mourinho, one of the most recognizable names in soccer, has been accused of making “racist statements” by rival team Galatasaray, which plans to seek criminal charges against the world-renowned coach. The accusation follows the teams’ heated 0-0 draw in the Turkish Süper Lig on Monday. After

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Arizona apologizes to BYU for ‘unacceptable chant’ from fans after college basketball defeat

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The University of Arizona apologized after a portion of the team’s fanbase sang an “unacceptable chant” directed towards Brigham Young University (BYU) following the Wildcats’ men’s basketball team’s defeat at the hands of the Cougars on Saturday. Videos on social media appear to show Arizona fans chanting “F**k the

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Alex Rodriguez banks in half-court shot to win $10,000 for Bucknell University student

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Former Major League Baseball star Alex Rodriguez nailed a half-court basket to win $10,000 for a Bucknell University student Sunday. The shot came during halftime of Bucknell’s 84-53 win against Army at Sojka Pavilion in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Afterward, the student, Owen Garwood, told Rodriguez that he’s going to use

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Juan Soto hits 426-foot homer in first at-bat for New York Mets, after signing reportedly biggest contract in American sports

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Juan Soto’s first at-bat for the New York Mets gave some indication as to why they signed him to reportedly the biggest contract in American sports history. The 26-year-old stepped up to the plate on Saturday and promptly launched a 426-foot homer over the left-center-field fence during the Mets’

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Dmitry Bivol claims undisputed light heavyweight champion crown by getting revenge over Russian compatriot Artur Beterbiev

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Dmitry Bivol claimed the undisputed light heavyweight world champion crown as he got revenge over Artur Beterbiev in a thrilling fight in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Bivol suffered his first career loss at the hands of defending champion Beterbiev in a stunning result four months ago and quickly called

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This cricket-mad country spent years convincing international teams it was safe to come play. Now the party is in full swing

By Sophia Saifi, CNN Karachi (CNN) — Jet fighters flew over a packed stadium in southern Pakistan, streaking the sky with the green and white of the national flag and garlanding a sporting spectacle the country has been waiting to host for a generation. The two teams strutted out into the National Stadium in Karachi

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Friday girls state basketball tournament scores day 2 – February 21

(KIFI)6A  TOURNAMENT(2) Madison  35(2) Boise  39 CONSOLATION BRACKET(3) Eagle  53(7) Rigby  56 5A TOURNAMENTCONSOLATION BRACKET(8) Bishop Kelly  64(5) Skyline   69 (1) Pocatello  56(4) Blackfoot  54 4A TOURNAMENT(3) South Fremont  43(2) Bear Lake  65 (1) Sugar-Salem  47(4) Timberlake  21 3A TOURNAMENT(1) Malad  48(4) Grangeville  36CONSOLATION BRACKET(6) New Plymouth  48(7) Soda Springs  36 8) North Fremont 

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Second day of Simplot Games kicks off with star-studded breakfast

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The 45th annual Simplot Games started their second day of track and field events with the ‘Dick Fosbury Breakfast’ at Idaho State University’s Pond Student Union Building on Friday morning. The breakfast featured four former Olympians–including keynote speaker and two-time discus gold medalist Valarie Allman, who shared her experiences in the Tokyo

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‘My target is to become a world champion’: Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc on why he has his eyes on F1’s top prize

CNN By Aleks Klosok and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again. It’s a saying that perhaps aptly describes Charles Leclerc’s pursuit of the Formula One holy grail: a maiden world drivers’ championship title. Season by season the Ferrari driver has steadily chipped away, inching closer and

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‘My target is to become a world champion’: Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc on why he has his eyes on F1’s top prize

By Aleks Klosok and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again. It’s a saying that perhaps aptly describes Charles Leclerc’s pursuit of the Formula One holy grail: a maiden world drivers’ championship title. Season by season the Ferrari driver has steadily chipped away, inching closer and closer

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LA Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller in concussion protocol after being hit in head by line drive in ‘scary moment’

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a line drive during Los Angeles’ Spring Training game against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, an incident he later called a “scary moment.” On Miller’s final pitch of the Dodgers’ Cactus League opener, Cubs first baseman Michael

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Singer Chantal Kreviazuk changes lyrics of Canadian anthem at hockey game after Trump’s 51st state remarks

By Homero De la Fuente and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Singer Chantal Kreviazuk changed the lyrics of the Canadian national anthem during the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between the US and Canada on Thursday, adding further fuel to a contest already layered with political tension. Kreviazuk changed the line “in all of us

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. banned for 25 games after testing positive for Tramadol

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. has been suspended for 25 games after he violated the NBA’s anti-drug policy, the league announced Thursday. The 2021 champion tested positive for Tramadol, an opioid which is typically used to relieve pain. It is generally only used when alternative pain medications cannot

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Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent

By Jamie Barton and Pau Mosquera, CNN (CNN) — Former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexually assaulting Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso by kissing her on the lips during the on-field medal ceremony following Spain’s victory in 2023. The Spanish High Court set a fine of

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Emma Raducanu says she ‘will be okay’ after a man was ejected from her Dubai Tennis Championships match

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Emma Raducanu said she will “be okay” after a “fixated” spectator was ejected from her match at the Dubai Tennis Championships earlier this week. According to the WTA, the governing body of women’s tennis, a man approached Raducanu in a public area on Monday and displayed “fixated behavior.” The

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NFL rescinds $25k fine for Joe Mixon after finding Texans RB didn’t criticize officials and for misattributed quote

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The NFL has rescinded a $25,000 fine it issued to Texans running back Joe Mixon after finding that he had not criticized officials following Houston’s playoff defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs in January. The Texans’ 23-14 loss to the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round saw multiple controversial

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Transgender athlete CeCé Telfer says abusive rhetoric has become ‘more in my face’ since Trump’s inauguration

By Amanda Davies, Aleks Klosok and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — As a transgender athlete, CeCé Telfer is used to fighting for acceptance, both on the sports field and in her day-to-day life. That battle, she says, has become even more challenging in the weeks since President Donald Trump’s inauguration. “I’m Black, I’m a woman,

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Novak Djokovic says recent doping cases in tennis suggest ‘favoritism’ and are ‘not a good image for our sport’

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic believes that “favoritism” is damaging tennis’ anti-doping system in light of Jannik Sinner’s three-month ban. On Saturday, it had emerged that world No. 1 Sinner accepted a ban from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) from February 9 until May 4 to settle a case which had lingered

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7 more massage therapists accuse NFL kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior, bringing total to 16, report says

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Seven more massage therapists have accused Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior, bringing the total number of accusers to 16, according to The Baltimore Banner. The Banner reports that all 16 women said the alleged incidents happened between 2012 and 2016 and that two spas banned

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College student wins $100,000 after beating Bucks star Damian Lillard in three-point contest at NBA All-Star Weekend

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — College student Jaren Barajas has a new claim to fame after beating Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard in a shooting contest, winning $100,000 in the process. Barajas and Lillard were competing in the MrBeast $100,000 Challenge during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday when the 18-year-old shot what he

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