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MLB teams 'proactive' in rushing Venezuelan players back to U.S. - ESPN
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In the wake of the United States launching a military strike on Venezuela to capture its president, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, on Jan. 3, executives throughout Major League Baseball mostly coalesced around one plan: get their Venezuelan players to the U.S. as quickly as possible.
President Trump pardons Klecko, Newton, Lewis, Henry, Cannon - ESPN
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday pardoned former NFL players Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon on Thursday.
Coventry shows fresh approach in the face of Olympic crisis while holding firm to the rules
MILAN, Feb 12 : International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry navigated the first significant political test of her young reign in the dispute over Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych’s helmet, showing a new approach to the challenge of limiting institutional damage in the face of crisis.
Nick Castellanos, owed $20 million, released by Phillies - ESPN
The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder Nick Castellanos, making him a free agent who can sign with any club for the league minimum.
Ukrainians rush to support 'hero' skeleton racer after IOC disqualification
KYIV, Feb 12 : Energy workers flashed signs of support. A bank offered a cash prize worth nearly $25,000. And Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his courage was "worth more than any medal".
Zelenskyy awards Heraskevych Order of Freedom – decree
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych the Order of Freedom.
Ceferin opposes staging domestic league matches abroad in UEFA Congress speech
BRUSSELS, Feb 12 : UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin opposed the idea of hosting domestic matches abroad in his speech at the European body's 50th Congress on Thursday, saying European leagues should not risk eroding the loyalty of their supporters at home for short-term goals.