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Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lpez each received seven-game suspensions from Major League Baseball on Wednesday, a day after they were ejected following their participation in a brawl.Michael Hill, MLBs senior vice president for on-field operations, also announced that the players received undisclosed fines. The suspensions were scheduled to begin with Wednesday's game but will be on hold as each player is appealing.Soler started in right field and batted fourth in Wednesday's finale of the three-game series.Soler homered off Lpez in the first inning of Tuesday night's game. In his next at-bat, Soler was hit by a 96 mph fastball from Lpez. In the fifth, Soler charged the mound after Lpez threw a high-and-inside wild pitch that tipped off catcher Jonah Heims mitt.As Soler began walking toward the mound, Lpez held up his hands and the two glared at each other before both started throwing punches.I asked him if everything was OK and the answer he gave me, I didnt like it, Soler said through an interpreter, according to MLB.com. Thats why I went out there.The right-handed Lpez held the baseball in his right hand as he used it to throw a punch at Soler's batting helmet.Players and coaches stormed out of the dugouts and bullpens, and Braves manager Walt Weiss tackled Soler, the 2021 World Series MVP with Atlanta.I love Soler. We were teammates here, Weiss said. But thats a big man, and so I just felt Ive gotta get him off his feet because hes gonna hurt somebody. And so that was my instinct, just to get in there and get Jorge off his feet, yeah, because he was on a warpath.Lpez and Soler were Braves teammates during the second half of the 2024 season.Its just a shame, the situation and how things unfolded, Lpez said through an interpreter, according to MLB.com. On my part, there was never any intent to hit him at any point. So, again, its just a shame.Atlanta, which led 4-2 when the game was interrupted by the brawl, went on to a 7-2 victory.Solers two-run shot in the first made him 14 for 23 with five homers and three doubles against Lpez.Obviously, I have good numbers against him, Soler said. After the home run and getting hit by a pitch after that, and then he missed way too high and close to my head. At this level, you cant miss like that.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/mlb

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was put on the bench for the Champions League quarterfinal first leg against defending champion Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.Salah has yet to find his best form in his last season at the club, with only 10 goals in 35 games so far. He missed a penalty in the 4-0 loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals last weekend.Hugo Ekitik leads the attack with Jeremie Frimpong taking Salah's customary position on the right wing.Liverpool manager Arne Slot said on the eve of the game that resisting an early onslaught from PSG was key to Liverpool's chances of keeping the tie alive heading into the return leg at Anfield next week.PSG under (coach) Luis Enrique do not give you a second to have the ball comfortable on your feet, said. Its press, press, press every second of the game.When the two sides met last season in the round of 16, PSG advanced on penalties against six-time champion Liverpool following an intense battle. PSG carried the momentum from that victory all the way to a first Champions League title.While Liverpool was arguably the pre-match favorite last year, it's a different story now. Slot's team is reeling from a crushing FA Cup loss and will be trophyless unless it wins the Champions League.PSG has Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembl, midfielder Vitinha and flying winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in top form. Dembl scored a scintillating volley against Toulouse in the French league on Friday and seems to be peaking at the right time.However, PSG is still missing midfielder Fabin Ruiz with a knee injury and is without winger Bradley Barcola, who injured his ankle in the last-16 rout of Chelsea.Liverpool striker Alexander Isak the British-record signing for 125 million pounds ($170 million) has recovered from injury and was on the bench at Parc des Princes.Isak had surgery in December on a broken ankle and fibula.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

Labour has prompted renewed concerns over fairness in women's sport after a new proposed guidance appeared to permit schoolchildren to participate in sports categories designated for the opposite sex.A Department for Education consultation on school sports guidance, set to conclude later this month, has critics worried about the new wording on single-sex sports in schools.A vague definition could be seen as unfair and put some girls off taking part.Under the proposed changes, both boys and girls can compete in sports designated for the opposite sex, unless there are clear "safety concerns".TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayCampaign groups and education professionals have expressed alarm at the proposed wording, arguing it could prove unfair to female pupils and potentially deter girls from participating altogether.They warn that the phrasing of safety may overlook fairness in sports where physical differences can affect performance.Evidence suggests that perceptions of unfairness can lead to a lack of engagement, particularly at competitive levels.The proposals form part of a wider set of safeguarding updates, including expanded guidance on mental health, online safety, and harmful sexual behaviour.Olympic gold medalist Sharron Davies MBE said: "This cannot be allowed. Its deliberately removing opportunities from girls in girls sport, that positively changes their lives, and giving them to boys, who already have vastly more opportunities available to them compared to females".Former MP Kate Hoey echoed the sentiment, adding: "This is madness. We have a female Sports Minister and a female Secretary of State. They must put a stop to this nonsense immediately".Women's Policy Centre Chair Paola Diana also condemned the proposal, claiming the Labour Government "worsens by the day".She continued: "Every time you think they cannot sink any lower, they do. We must save girls sports. This is unacceptable".The section on gender-questioning pupils and single-sex provision has emerged as one of the most contested elements.The consultation reads: "Where there are safety concerns about mixed-sex provision, we have been clear that sports should be provided in single-sex groups."However, we recognise how important it is that all children can participate in sports and PE, and the draft reflects the importance of considering fairness and safety for all children."The Government has highlighted its intention to provide a flexible framework that allows schools to make decisions in the best interests of children, rather than imposing blanket rules.LATEST SPORT NEWSEFL awards shortlists released with Frank Lampard tipped for major honourPremier League icon denies tax dodging after police launch investigation into Deliveroo ordersFootball legend splits from girlfriend 35 years his junior after being accused of cheatingThe Department for Education is expected to review feedback before publishing a final version of the guidance later this year.However, it would seemingly contradict UK law following the Supreme Court gender ruling in 2025. The Supreme Court unanimously ruled on April 16, 2025, that the terms "woman" and "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 refer to "a biological woman and biological sex".Critics fear that these new proposals will allow British institutions to ignore the ruling.When the ruling was passed, presenter Bev Turner welcomed the Supreme Court's confirmation that biological sex is a legally recognised and immutable characteristic under UK law, in a video message.Speaking shortly after hosting Britain's Newsroom, Bev Turner described the decision as "historic" and said it brings much-needed clarity to the debate surrounding gender recognition and sex-based rights.She said: "Its like the stuff of satire that we should even be having to have that conversation."But today, common sense has ruled - has reigned supreme - in the Supreme Court."The Department of Education claims the proposed guidance sets out that - referencing the Equality Act 2010 - schools can implement single-sex sports for fairness reasons, but will also need to consider what is in the best interests of a child who is questioning their gender, alongside the interests of other children.A spokesman said: "Schools and colleges should provide equal sporting opportunities for girls and boys and aim to ensure that all children participate in sport safely and fairly, encouraging maximum participation and in line with the guidance of sports National Governing Bodies."Schools and colleges should make sure nobody is made unsafe - and the guidance is clear that where schools implement single-sex sports for safety reasons there should be no exceptions."The guidance is also clear that fairness is a legitimate reason for limiting mixed -sex competitive support where necessary."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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