The five key decisions that helped decide Ireland v France

France’s Antoine Dupont had to leave midway through the first half after hyperextending his leg – Reuters/Clodagh Kilcoyne For pure, compelling drama, a frantic and fascinating contest between Ireland and France lived up to the hype. Inevitably, this meant that referee Angus Gardner and his officiating team were presented with controversial and complex incidents. Here, … Read more

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton says elbow injuries are ‘severe,’ surgery would be season-ending if needed: report

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is expected to begin the season on the IL due to elbow injuries, but could be out a significant amount of time. Stanton said Saturday his elbow injuries are “considered severe in both elbows” and if he were to get surgery, it would be season-ending, according to MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch. He … Read more

Erik Gudbranson To Return Soon?

Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports The Blue Jackets could be getting back an important piece sooner rather than later. Erik Gudbranson has been cleared to practice with no limitations, according to HC Dean Evason. Gudbranson suffered a shoulder injury after playing just three games this season and had shoulder surgery. #CBJ head coach Dean Evason said … Read more

Chiefs are gathering information regarding Xavier Worthy arrest

Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy has been arrested for assault in Texas. Per a Chiefs spokesperson, the team is “aware” of the arrest and “gathering information.” The specific charge from the online jail record — “ASSAULT FAM/HOUSE MEM IMPEDE BREATH/CIRCULAT” — suggests that he has been accused of strangling a member of his family or household. … Read more