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Soccer players’ union files criminal complaint against Slovenian champion club for alleged bullying

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — The soccer players’ union in Slovenia filed a criminal complaint against national champion Olimpija Ljubljana for alleged bullying of players over their contracts. The global players’ union FIFPRO said Friday it “strongly supports” its Slovenian affiliate and “condemns any unlawful behavior by football clubs aimed at forcing players to terminate or change contract terms.” “Slovenian labor …

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Western officials and Kremlin critics blame Putin and his government for Navalny’s death in prison

Follow the latest updates on this story. TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — World leaders and Russian opposition activists wasted no time Friday in blaming the reported death of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny on President Vladimir Putin and his government. “It is obvious that he was killed by Putin,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was visiting Germany for the Munich …

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Sharks host the Blue Jackets after Kunin’s 2-goal game

Columbus Blue Jackets (16-26-10, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (15-33-5, eighth in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Luke Kunin’s two-goal game against the Calgary Flames in the Sharks’ 6-3 win. San Jose has a 9-13-2 record in home games …

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