CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the last two days of the Winter Paralympic Games in northern Italy, where Canada has gold-medal chances in Para hockey, wheelchair curling and skiing.

Interim Tottenham manager Igor Tudor said his beleaguered team must stand up and fight if they are to avoid the embarrassment of relegation from the Premier League.

Tudor's reign has been a disaster so far, with the interim coach losing all four of his games in charge since replacing Thomas Frank as Spurs continue to plummet towards the bottom three.

The Texans released veteran defensive tackle Kurt Hinish one year after signing him to a one-year contract with a maximum value of $2.35 million.The deal has a base value of $1.8 million, which tolled last season on the reserve physically unable to perform list with a knee injury that required surgery.Hinish, 26, is a former undrafted free agent from Notre Dame, Hinish is a Pittsburgh native who has recorded 57 career tackles and 1 1/2 sacks.The 6-foot-2, 302-pounder played in 10 games two seasons ago and had 12 tackles, two for losses.As a rookie, he played in 15 games with three starts and recorded 23 tackles, six for losses, one sack and two quarterback hits.He was one of three rookies to make the opening-game 53-man roster along with linebacker Jake Hansen and fullback Troy Hairston.For the Fighting Irish, Hinish finished his career with 83 tackles, 7 1/2 sacks and one forced fumble.Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com

Disturbing footage emerged on Thursday evening showing French police wielding batons against Aston Villa supporters outside Lille's Stade Pierre-Mauroy ahead of the Europa League last-16 encounter.Video circulating widely on social media captured local authorities striking out at the crowd of travelling fans who had journeyed to northern France for the continental fixture.The violent scenes unfolded as supporters attempted to enter the stadium, with the confrontation quickly escalating into chaos.Amidst the disorder, one Villa fan could be heard shouting "No" whilst another warned "You'll get nicked" in an apparent attempt to prevent the situation deteriorating further.Police and stewards were subsequently filmed hauling a metal gate shut, preventing a substantial group from accessing that entrance despite many holding valid tickets.Supporters who had already cleared initial security checks found themselves trapped behind barriers, prompting angry shouts of "let them in" and "you're an absolute disgrace."At least one individual was knocked to the ground during the melee, whilst a fan in a wheelchair was also visible in the distressing footage.The account which posted the video alleged that some supporters had been tasered during the confrontation.Fans being tasered and refused entry #AVFC pic.twitter.com/NXxtxQR9WD Aston Villa Updates (@avfcbreaking) March 12, 2026 One fan later wrote online: "Two old boys got whacked with truncheons simply for being in a queue."Former Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has demanded an investigation into how English supporters are treated during UEFA competitions, describing the incidents as deeply troubling.Speaking on talkSPORT, the club legend highlighted a stark double standard in how visiting fans are handled across Europe."What annoys me is that we get a bad name, English fans, when they go abroad," Agbonlahor said. "But I'm sure the Villa fans just want to get into the game. But the way they treat you, and it's not just Villa, a lot of other fan bases can say the same. They treat you terribly."He expressed particular concern for younger supporters, noting: "Kids would have been there. Going through that experience is not nice."Despite the troubling scenes outside the ground, the away end eventually filled with Villa supporters who witnessed their side secure a crucial advantage in the tie.Ollie Watkins found the net on the hour mark with an unusual headed finish, giving the Midlands club a 1-0 victory to take back to Birmingham.The slender lead provides Villa with a platform to defend when they host Lille at Villa Park on Thursday, March 19th.Victory in the second leg would see Unai Emery's men progress to the Europa League quarter-finals, offering some consolation during a difficult run of Premier League form.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

An animal welfare charity received a report of a horse having seizures in a field on Wednesday night.

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