Calvin Abueva suspended, fined after flashing middle finger

Magnolia Hotshots’ Calvin Abueva in the PBA Philippine Cup game against Ginebra. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia’s Calvin Abueva has been dealt a one-game suspension along with a 20,000 pesos fine for his antics in the Hotshots’ last game in the PBA Philippine Cup. On Sunday during Magnolia’s “Manila Clasico” showdown with the Gin Kings, Abueva…

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Dylan Kitts: Exclusion order lifted on suspended jockey | Racing News

The British Horseracing Authority has lifted its recently-imposed exclusion order imposed on suspended rider Dylan Kitts for failing to comply with an investigation. The jockey finished third aboard Hillsin at Worcester in July last year and was referred by the raceday stewards for the ride, with the horse banned from running for 40 days and…

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Tolentino: IOC will allow PH in qualifiers even if suspended

Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol’’ Tolentino assured the national sports associations (NSAs) that their athletes can still book spots in the coming Paris Olympics even with the threat of suspension hanging over the country. “I’ve discussed this with the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The IOC will still allow…

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Warriors star Draymond Green suspended indefinitely by NBA

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) jogs off the court after getting ejected during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) SAN FRANCISCO— Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was suspended indefinitely by the NBA on Wednesday, less than 24…

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Turkish football leagues suspended indefinitely after Ankaragucu president punches referee | Football News

Matches in all Turkish football leagues have been suspended indefinitely by its football association after a club president punched a referee at the end of a Super Lig match on Monday night. Faruk Koca, who is president of Ankaragucu, ran onto the pitch and struck official Halil Umut Meler after their top-flight game against Rizespor.…

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Milton Harris: Grade One-winning trainer suspended after licence conditions breach | Racing News

Milton Harris has had his training licence suspended by the British Horseracing Authority pending a hearing in January. The interim suspension comes after horses trained by the Warminster handler were not permitted to run at Ludlow on Thursday, with the BHA ruling Balboa and Giddyupadingdong were “not qualified” for their respective engagements. A BHA spokesperson…

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WTA Finals: Jessica Pegula through to semi-finals but Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina match suspended | Tennis News

Jessica Pegula stretched her winning streak to eight matches and clinched a spot in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Maria Sakkari on Thursday night in Mexico. A year after going 0-3 in the round-robin singles play at the event, Pegula went 3-0 in Cancun, including a win over No 1-ranked…

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Derby protester Ben Newman handed suspended sentence for breaching High Court injunction at Epsom | Racing News

An animal rights activist who ran on to the track at the Epsom Derby has been handed a suspended prison sentence for breaching a High Court injunction. Ben Newman was filmed running on to the course as the 12-furlong Classic began on June 3. The Jockey Club, which owns Epsom, had previously been granted an…

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Hollie Doyle: Jockey receives one-month suspended ban from BHA after testing positive for traces of Dihydrocodeine | Racing News

Hollie Doyle has received a one-month suspended ban by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) after testing positive for traces of Dihydrocodeine, a painkiller used to treat an elbow injury she suffered in January. Doyle tested positive in April this year when she returned from a broken elbow sustained in a fall at Wolverhampton in January.…

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Middlesex fined £50,000 and given suspended points deductions by ECB for breaching financial regulations | Cricket News

Middlesex have been fined £50,000 and handed suspended points deductions for breaching financial regulations. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will cut payments to the London club by £150,000, with 100,000 of that suspended until October 2025. The points deductions – equivalent to one win each in the LV= County Championship, Metro Bank One-Day…

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