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Frost F Britta Curl-Salemme earns fine, 1-game suspension
Feb 19, 2026; Milan, Italy; Britta Curl (17) of the United States celebrates winning the gold medal following overtime of the women’s ice hockey gold medal game against Canada during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images Minnesota Frost forward Britta Curl-Salemme was suspended one game and fined $250 after a pair of incidents during a playoff game Saturday of a PWHL semifinal series against the Montreal Victoire.
The PWHL safety committee revealed that Curl-Salemme was fined for pulling the Victoire’s Abby Roque to the ice by her facial protector as the pair earned minor penalties for roughing in the second period.
The one game-suspension was levied after Curl-Salemme was called for an illegal check to the head of Kaitlin Willoughby later in the second period and was given a major penalty and a game misconduct. The committee found that Curl-Salemme made no attempt to play the puck and that contact to the head was avoidable.
It is the second $250 fine in Curl-Salemme’s two-year PWHL career after also earning one in March. It is also the fourth one-game suspension during her time in the league, including two previous suspensions for an illegal check to the head.
The Frost took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series with a 5-4 overtime victory. Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday at Montreal, with Game 3 set to take place at Minnesota on Thursday.
–Field Level Media
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Chiefs waive QB Jake Haener in series of roster moves
Aug 14, 2025; Carson, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener (3) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during a joint practice at the Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Kansas City Chiefs waived quarterback Jake Haener as part of a series of roster moves on Monday.
The team also cut defensive end Ethan Hurkett and defensive tackle Zacch Pickens and signed three free agents: wide receiver Xavier Loyd, defensive back Marlen Sewell and offensive tackle Kahlil Benson.
Haener, 27, was the Chiefs’ first notable free-agent signing this offseason on Feb. 2, brought in to add depth while two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes recovers from ACL surgery. In March, the Chiefs signed veteran quarterback and former first-round draft pick Justin Fields as Mahomes’ backup.
Haener was a fourth-round draft pick by New Orleans in 2023. He appeared in eight games (one start) for the Saints in 2024, completing 18 of 39 passes for 226 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The Saints released him in January.
Kansas City drafted LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in the seventh round of last month’s draft and also has Chris Oladokun on the roster. Oladokun took over after Mahomes’ injury last year and completed 35 of 55 passes for 235 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in three games (two starts).
–Field Level Media
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Report: Azzi Fudd to avoid fine for remarks about refs
May 3, 2026; Austin, TX, USA; Dallas Wings guards Azzi Fudd (35) and Paige Bueckers (5) at the start of the second half against the Las Vegas Aces at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images No. 1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd reportedly will not be fined for complaining about the officiating on Sunday.
Front Office Sports said the Dallas Wings rookie guard will avoid punishment for her remarks following the preseason win against the Las Vegas Aces.
“Honestly, I’m more confused,” the former UConn star said when asked about her adjustment to the more physical WNBA. “I thought you could be physical in the W and anytime you touch someone, it’s a foul. So I’m not really sure whether to be physical, whether to — I don’t know. I’m still figuring that out.”
Fudd finished the Wings’ 101-84 victory in Austin, Texas, with 12 points, one assist and two fouls in 21 minutes as a starter.
Dallas will open the 2026 WNBA regular season on Saturday against Caitlin Clark and the host Indiana Fever.
–Field Level Media
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Marlins promote prospect Joe Mack in catching shakeup
Feb 24, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins catcher Joe Mack (80) rounds third base after hitting a grand slam in the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images The Miami Marlins called up top catching prospect Joe Mack on Monday and optioned fellow backstop Agustin Ramirez to Triple-A Jacksonville.
Mack hit .244 with three home runs and nine RBIs in 24 games at Triple-A, while Ramirez, 24, was batting .230 with two homers and 14 RBIs in 31 games this season with the Marlins.
Mack, 23, was a first-round draft pick by the Marlins in 2021. He is ranked as Miami’s No. 4 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline.
Mack could make his major league debut Monday night when Miami wraps up a four-game home series with the Philadelphia Phillies.
–Field Level Media
Chiefs waive QB Jake Haener in series of roster moves
Report: Azzi Fudd to avoid fine for remarks about refs
