NBA board approves exploration of expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle
March 25 : The National Basketball Association Board of Governors voted on Wednesday in favour of the league exploring bids for expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle.
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Man sentenced for racist abuse of England defender Carter
March 25 : A man who sent racially abusive messages to England defender Jess Carter during the women's European Championship last year has been sentenced to six weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months.
Senegal appeal to CAS against removal of African Cup of Nations title
March 25 : The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) lodged an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Wednesday against the decision to strip them of their African Cup of Nations title after the final result was overturned.
Poland's playoff pedigree won't matter against Albania, Urban warns
March 25 : Poland go into their World Cup playoff semi-final against Albania with a strong recent record in such games, but coach Jan Urban said on Wednesday that past successes mean little as they prepare to face a familiar opponent.
Figure skating-Japan's Sakamoto on pace for fourth world title in Prague
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LIV Golf sued by Long Island Vodka distillery over trademark
NEW YORK, March 25 : LIV Golf has been sued by the New York distillery Long Island Vodka, which accused the Saudi Arabia-backed men's golf tour of "swamping" its brand, confusing consumers and depressing sales by selling LIV-branded alcohol and apparel that infringes its trademark.
Coleman fit for Czech test as Ireland bid to end 24‑year wait
March 25 : Ireland defender Seamus Coleman is fit and raring to go for his side's World Cup playoff semi-final against the Czech Republic despite barely featuring for Everton this season, as he bids to deliver the country's first appearance at the finals since 2002.
Alpine skiing-Shiffrin wins record-equalling sixth World Cup overall title
LILLEHAMMER, Norway, March 25 : U.S. Alpine ski great Mikaela Shiffrin won a record-equalling sixth women's World Cup overall Crystal Globe in the final race of the season in Norway on Wednesday.