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France doesn't intend to boycott World Cup over Greenland issueFrance's sports minister said she does not anticipate her country pulling out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup over President Donald Trump's threats amid Europe's support of an autonomous Greenland.,The World Cup largely will be played in the United States.,Trump has said he intends to assess France and s...

France doesn't intend to boycott World Cup over Greenland France's sports minister said she does not anticipate her country pulling out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup -- largely being played in the United States this summer -- over President Donald Trump's threats toward France.,Trump has said he intends to assess France and seven other European nations with t...

Braves re-sign RHP Tyler KinleyThe Atlanta Braves re-signed right-hander Tyler Kinley to a one-year deal.,Kinley is set to earn $3 million this season; the Braves will hold a $5.5 million club option for 2027 with a $1.25 million buyout.,The 34-year-old has eight years of MLB experience, logging 342 games with a 4.75 ERA. In 2018...

Jets' Logan Stanley, Flames' John Beecher each suspended 1 game

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley was suspended one game by the NHL's Department of Player Safety on Sunday for roughing Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk on Saturday night.,Stanley was penalized for roughing and removing an opponent's helmet after getting entangled with Tkachuk and throwin...

Jets' Logan Stanley, Flames' John Beecher to have hearings with NHL

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley has a hearing Sunday with the NHL's Department of Player Safety for roughing Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk on Saturday night.,Stanley was penalized for roughing and removing an opponent's helmet after getting entangled with Tkachuk and throwing the bare...

Chinese tennis player banned 12 years for match-fixing

Chinese tennis player Renlong Pang has been banned from the sport for 12 years for fixing or attempting to fix nearly two dozen matches in 2024. ,The International Tennis Integrity Agency said Friday that Pang, 25, admitted to fixing five of his own matches on the ITF World Tennis Tour, the third pr...

Tigers sign closer Kenley Jansen to one-year, $11M deal

The Detroit Tigers agreed to terms with four-time All-Star closer Kenley Jansen on a one-year, $11 million contract on Wednesday.,The deal is worth $9 million for the 2026 season and includes a club option for 2027 at $12 million, with a buyout of $2 million.,Jansen, 38, ranks fourth in major league...

Report: Journeyman QB TJ Finley hits portal, seeks 7th year of eligibility

TJ Finley is aiming for lucky No. 7.,Finley is filing a waiver for a seventh year of eligibility and planning to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to On3.,The quarterback, who will turn 24 in March, started his collegiate career with LSU in 2020. He played for Georgia State this past season ...