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MLB suspended Angels slugger Jorge Soler and Braves pitcher Reynaldo López for seven games after a dugout-clearing brawl that followed Soler's homer and a high-and-inside pitch from López; both players are appealing and undisclosed fines were announced, with suspensions on hold pending appeals.
Luka Doncic will miss Monday’s game against the Wizards after receiving his 16th technical foul, a one-game suspension the piece argues is the best possible timing for the Lakers as Washington’s tanking posture and poor current form give LA a favorable chance to win. The Lakers still push for a top-three seed with tougher tests ahead (Cavaliers, Thunder, Mavericks), and Austin Reaves and LeBron James are expected to carry more of the load in Doncic’s absence. The league won’t rescind the technical, and Doncic should return soon, but this break could help LA fine-tune for a stretch run that could define their playoff positioning.
Luka Dončić is set to miss the Lakers’ road game vs Detroit after earning his 16th technical foul of the season in Saturday’s win at Orlando; LA has appealed to rescind the foul, arguing officials should have warned earlier. Dončić, who remains one of the NBA's top players with about 33.4 points, 8.4 assists and 7.9 rebounds per game, helped LA extend a nine-game win streak. If the 16th T stands, he would begin a suspension pattern of one game per two techs for the rest of the season, though the Lakers still have 11 regular-season games remaining.
Jurickson Profar has been suspended for the entire 2026 regular season and postseason after failing a PED test; the MLBPA's appeal did not overturn the ruling. The Braves now have about $18 million to spend and Profar will not play in 2026, with his future with the team uncertain.
Jurickson Profar’s appeal of his 162-game suspension for a second PED positive was denied, meaning he’ll miss the entire 2026 season and be ineligible for postseason if Atlanta makes it. He won’t receive his $15 million salary, saving the Braves about $18 million in payroll and luxury taxes (roughly $15M salary plus $3M tax). The Braves have little urgency to replace him immediately, though they could explore free-agent pitchers like Giolito or Anderson as they reassess their roster. Profar remains under contract through 2027, leaving a future decision for next year, and another positive test would bring a lifetime ban after three PED suspensions.
NASCAR indefinitely suspended Craftsman Truck Series driver Daniel Dye after he used a homophobic voice and mocked IndyCar’s David Malukas during a WhatNot livestream. Dye, 22, is required to complete sensitivity training before returning; he’s 13th in the 2026 Truck standings for Kaulig Racing, while Malukas sits 6th in IndyCar. The incident adds to ongoing debates about diversity efforts in motorsports, with no public statements yet from Malukas or Penske.
NASCAR suspended Truck Series driver Daniel Dye after he mocked rival driver David Malukas during a livestream, citing unprofessional conduct and damage to the sport's image.
NHL deputy George Parros defended the Department of Player Safety’s five-game ban on Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas for kneeing Auston Matthews, saying the league uses a consistent, experienced process and that the decision was based on the play, the injury (Matthews with a grade 3 MCL tear), and player history. The suspension came after a phone hearing (which can cap the penalty) rather than an in-person hearing, prompting criticism from Leafs officials and Matthews’ agent. Parros stressed openness to evolving the process through collaboration with GMs and the NHLPA.
After captain Auston Matthews suffers a season-ending knee injury from Radko Gudas’s knee-on-knee hit, the Maple Leafs criticize the five-game suspension as too light and express anger and sadness as their playoff hopes fade, while adjusting lines for a matchup with the Sabres.
Auston Matthews’ agent Judd Moldaver criticized the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for issuing a five-game suspension to Radko Gudas for a hit that ended Matthews’ season, calling the punishment “laughable and preposterous” and urging an in-person hearing and longer discipline. Matthews has a Grade 3 MCL tear and is out for the 2025-26 season, with Gudas eligible to return March 24. Moldaver argued the process undermines confidence in league discipline.
Ducks captain Radko Gudas delivered a knee-on-knee hit on Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, leaving Matthews injured and exiting the game after a five-minute major and game misconduct. With Matthews’ injury status uncertain, the piece argues the reckless play and Gudas’ prior suspensions warrant a substantial punishment under the NHL’s disciplinary framework, a development that could affect Anaheim’s playoff push.
Evgeni Malkin was ejected with a five-minute major and game misconduct for slashing Buffalo captain Rasmus Dahlin in the face, while Dahlin received a two-minute cross-check and stayed in the game. The 39-year-old Malkin, who has 47 points in 46 games this season, could face a suspension, a significant blow to Pittsburgh as they already contend with Sidney Crosby being out injured.
MLB suspended Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar for 162 games after a second PED violation (exogenous testosterone); the penalty begins Friday, and the Players Association plans an expedited appeal. Second offenses can be appealed but carry no stay, while first-time penalties are stayed during appeal. Profar previously missed 80 games in 2025 for hCG. The Braves face roster and luxury-tax implications as they move into 2026 without him.
Phillies center fielder Johan Rojas reportedly tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug and plans to appeal the ruling. A first-time PED violation carries an 80-game suspension, though there has been no formal announcement from MLB or the Phillies yet. The outcome could affect Philadelphia’s outfield depth and playing time in 2026.
Atlanta Braves utility player Jurickson Profar could receive a 162-game suspension for a second positive drug test, AP sources say, a penalty that would sideline him for the entire season; the report notes his spring training activity as the case unfolds.