Rachael Gunn, also known as B-Girl Raygun, spoke out Thursday after several whirlwind days of memes, accusations and conspiracy theories surrounding her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In a video post on Instagram, Gunn thanked her supporters but said the hate she has received online “has, frankly, been pretty devastating.” “I went out there […]
New Edmonton Elks owner says classic ‘EE’ logo to drive the team’s branding
In their 75th anniversary season, the Edmonton Elks have shifted from community to private ownership. The new owner, heavy-construction magnate Larry Thompson, was introduced at Commonwealth Stadium on Thursday. What isn’t clear are Thompson’s plans for the team name or if the club will remain at the 56,400 seat stadium. Rumours have circulated that Thompson […]
Fernandez saves double match point, upsets Rybakina at Cincinnati Open
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez overcame 20 aces and saved two match points before beating fourth seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4 in second-round action Thursday at the Cincinnati Open. Rybakina, who hadn’t played since losing in the Wimbledon semifinals to eventual champion Barbora Krejcikova, had double-match point while serving up 6-5 in the […]
If thirst for attention were an Olympic event, there’d be a photo finish between Tyreek Hill and Noah Lyles
Tyreek Hill delivered the line so calmly, with such a straight face that you would think the statement was a matter of fact, and not of spotlight-seeking delusion. “I could beat Noah Lyles,” said Hill, nicknamed “Cheetah,” holder of the highly unofficial title of NFL’s Fastest Man, in a post-practice interview with the Up and […]
Andy Murray future hint dropped by Jack Draper after Brits share ‘special’ moment | Tennis | Sport
Murray has also made it clear what he won’t be doing in retirement. The former world No. 1 had a stint commentating on Wimbledon in 2018 while sidelined by injury and doesn’t want to go back. “I don’t think I’ll do that. I really didn’t enjoy it the couple of times I did it so […]
Cincinnati Open star breaks silence on furious meltdown after getting two penalties | Tennis | Sport
Yoshihito Nishioka has spoken out after suffering a meltdown during his second-round defeat at the Cincinnati Open. The Japanese star led fifth seed Hubert Hurkacz by a set. After he was pulled into a decider, his tempers flared and he smashed three balls in frustration, getting a point penalty and a game penalty. Nishioka has […]
Lando Norris shows true colours with very honest confession before F1 season resumes | F1 | Sport
Lando Norris has emerged as a credible contender to dethrone Max Verstappen as F1 world champion during McLaren’s meteoric rise to the front of the grid this season. But the 24-year-old sensation admits that he still suffers from a lack of confidence, which often exudes from him during his public displays of self-criticism. Norris claimed […]
Gerwyn Price’s ruthless Luke Littler comment after thrashing teen at Australian Masters | Other | Sport
Gerwyn Price ruthlessly bemoaned his lack of perfection after beating Luke Littler 8-1 at the Australian Darts Masters. The Welshman produced his best performance of the year to defeat the Premier League Darts champion. Not many players have made easy work of Littler since his emergence at the World Darts Championship last winter. However, the […]
England interim boss Lee Carsley lays out clear plan in first words since taking over | Football | Sport
Lee Carsley insists he will put his own stamp on the England squad after replacing Gareth Southgate for the Three Lions’ Nations League fixtures in September. The former Everton midfielder has taken the job while the Football Association searches for Southgate’s permanent successor. Carsley, who is under consideration for the full-time role, is preparing for […]
Taylor Fritz gives very sarcastic response to ATP Tour after sudden rule change | Tennis | Sport
On Thursday, the men’s tennis tour announced that they were amending the rules following of a review of an incident in Fritz’s match and another incident at last week’s Canadian Open. “ATP Officiating Update: After recent technical issues with Live ELC in Montreal and Cincinnati, we have conducted a thorough review of our protocols,” they […]