Jim Rutherford to step down as Vancouver Canucks' president of hockey operations
Jim Rutherford says he will step down from his role as the Vancouver Canucks' president of hockey operations.
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Pirates Reliever Chris Devenski Suspended 3 Games for Intentionally Hitting Batter
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Chris Devenski has been suspended for three games and fined for intentionally throwing at Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday.
FIFA invites Iran to headquarters for World Cup talks
PARIS: FIFA has invited the Iranian football federation (FFIRI) to its headquarters for talks over the country’s participation at this year’s World Cup, a source told AFP on Tuesday. Iran’s presence at the tournament, held in the United States, Canada and Mexico between June 11 and July 19, has been shrouded in uncertainty since the eruption of war in the Middle East in February following strikes by the United States and Israel. The source said FIFA had asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base “by May 20 to prepare for the World Cup.” Last week, FIFA president Gianni Infantino reiterated Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled. “Let me start by the outset, confirming straightaway that of course Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026,” Infantino said as he addressed delegates at the FIFA Congress in Vancouver. “And of course, Iran will play (in) the United States of America.” Iran’s delegation was the only absentee from the 211-member congress after a clash with Canadian border officials. Iranian media said FFIRI president Mehdi Taj — a former member of Tehran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) — and two colleagues flew home after being “insulted” by Canadian immigration officers. Canada, which designated the IRGC a terrorist organization in 2024, said individuals linked to the force were “inadmissible.” On his return home, Taj told local media he wanted a meeting with FIFA to discuss a variety of subjects. Iran, who are due to be based in Tucson, Arizona, during the World Cup, face New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt in Group G. The Iranians open their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.
Trump presses Kansas City BBQ restaurant owner on whether Patrick Mahomes will start Week 1 of NFL season
Jay Glazer gave updates on Patrick Mahomes' injury, DeForest Buckner's recovery and more.
Fencing-Athletes and coaches lobby IOC as concerns rise over fencing federation
LONDON, May 5 : Almost 3,000 athletes and coaches were sending an open letter to IOC President Kirsty Coventry and the International Fencing Federation leadership on Tuesday calling for an independent review of what they call "governance failures and corruption" in the world body, says a copy of the letter seen by Reuters.
Bulls hire Hawks executive Bryson Graham to head front office - ESPN
The Chicago Bulls are hiring Atlanta Hawks senior vice president Bryson Graham as their new executive vice president of basketball operations, the team announced Monday.
Carolina Hurricanes sold out of popular 'beer skate' mugs - ESPN
The Carolina Hurricanes are officially hanging up their «beer skates» for the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Big Norwegian names to light up Women's Champions League final in Oslo
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 4 : OL Lyonnes and Barcelona set up a Women's Champions League final showdown, and with both sides boasting star players from Norway, the biggest winner is expected to be the nation's capital city of Oslo, which will host the final on May 23.