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Quadruple amputee cornhole player accused of fatally shooting man in Maryland
A county sheriff’s office in Maryland said Monday that professional cornhole player who’s also a quadruple amputee fatally shot a passenger in the front seat of a car he was driving during an argument. Source link
How Major League Baseball players can turn to a robot to challenge balls, strikes this year
Here’s a brief explanation of how Major League Baseball will use technology this year to give players the opportunity to challenge calls on balls and strikes at the plate. Source link
Victoria Mboko advances to Miami Open quarterfinals, defeating doubles partner Mirra Andreeva
Canada’s Victoria Mboko earned a 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-0 fourth-round win over Russia’s Mirra Andreeva on Monday at the Miami Open tennis tournament. Source link
As Italy pursues World Cup berth, 'nervous' coach releases standout player Chiesa in apparent rift
Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso acknowledged only “someone without blood running through their veins” wouldn’t feel nervous as the Azzurri attempt to avoid failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Source link
WNBA players vote to ratify 7-year collective bargaining agreement through 2032
WNBA players unanimously approved the new collective bargaining agreement on Monday with more than 90 per cent participating in voting over the weekend. Source link
At 17, American runner Cooper Lutkenhaus youngest man to win world indoor title
Cooper Lutkenhaus became the youngest athlete to win a men’s individual title at the World Athletics Indoor Championships when the 17-year-old American took gold in the 800 metres on Sunday in Torun, Poland. Source link
Toronto Blue Jays extend contracts of GM Atkins, manager Schneider
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed general manager Ross Atkins to a five-year extension through 2031 and manager John Schneider to a two-year extension through 2028 Source link
'We absolutely need a team': Hockey fans want PWHL franchise in Winnipeg
Hockey fans in Winnipeg made it clear as the Professional Women’s Hockey League rolled into town over the weekend that they want to see their own franchise based in the Manitoba capital. Source link
'We absolutely need a team': Hockey fans want PWHL franchise in Winnipeg
Hockey fans in Winnipeg made it clear as the Professional Women’s Hockey League rolled into town over the weekend that they want to see their own franchise based in the Manitoba capital. Source link
Promised refunds for Halifax CFL season ticket deposits not happening, say some fans
At least 6,000 deposits were made at $50 per seat before the Atlantic Schooners quietly shut down operations in 2023. After questions about what happened to the money, the proponents launched a refund website last year. Some fans say they still haven’t been reimbursed. Source link