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Olympic medallist Kerley handed 2-year ban following missed tests
American sprinter Fred Kerley has been suspended for missing three out-of-competition drug tests within a 12-month period, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Friday. Source link
Gushue suffers heartbreaker to Dunstone, now facing elimination at Brier
Brad Gushue is down to his last life at the 2026 Montana’s Brier in St. John’s, after losing a crucial matchup with Manitoba’s Matt Dunstone. Source link
Alberta's Kevin Koe, Manitoba's Matt Dunstone win their first Brier playoff games
Four-time Brier champion Kevin Koe and last year’s runner-up Matt Dunstone have won their first playoff games at the Canadian men’s curling championship on Friday. Source link
Edmonton Oilers forward Mattias Janmark undergoes season-ending surgery
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch says forward Mattias Janmark has had surgery for an undisclosed injury and won’t play again in the 2025-26 campaign, including playoffs. Source link
IPC president Andrew Parsons defends full return of Russia, Belarus as political boycotts loom over Games
While the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milano-Cortina mark a milestone 50th anniversary, the atmosphere at the Games is undeniably charged by the full return of athletes from Russia and Belarus. Source link
Ronaldo's injury more serious than first thought, says Al Nassr coach
Cristiano Ronaldo’s hamstring injury is more serious than first thought, Al Nassr coach Jorge Jesus said Friday. It puts the soccer star’s availability for Portugal’s friendlies later this month in doubt. Source link
NHL trade deadline: Minnesota Wild acquire Nick Foligno, Bobby Brink
Nick Foligno is joining his brother Marcus with the Minnesota Wild, who started off NHL trade deadline day by making two moves they hope will finally deliver some playoff success. Source link
Sens tweaking roster as trade deadline looms
The Ottawa Senators are already wheeling and dealing to improve the team ahead of Friday’s 3 p.m. ET NHL trade deadline. Source link
Canadian March Madness returns to Calgary for first time in 46 years
The U Sports Final 8 National Men’s Basketball Tournament is back in Calgary for the first time in over four decades. Eight of the best teams will convene in Calgary with the hopes of being crowned national champions and taking home the W.P. McGee Trophy. Source link
IPC says lone Iranian athlete will not compete at Paralympics due to unsafe travel conditions
The International Paralympic Committee said Friday that Iranian athlete Aboulfazl Khatibi will not compete at the Milan Cortina Paralympic Games because he can’t safely travel to Italy amid the intensifying Middle East conflict. Source link