Kate Richardson-Walsh struggled to hold back the tears after Team GB crashed out of the Olympic men’s hockey tournament in dramatic fashion. Team GB failed to break an Indian side playing a man down for most of the contest, with the quarter-final ultimately decided by virtue of a penalty shoot-out. India, the underdogs, netted four […]
Olympics LIVE: Pole vaulter denied medal because of his penis as Team GB heartbroken | Other | Sport
Simone Biles has hinted that she may retire despite a potential Olympic homecoming in 2028. The American gymnast secured her third gold medal in the women’s vault on Saturday. Biles has called this Olympics her “redemption tour”, with some fans believing that the 27-year-old will step away from the sport. She will be 31 when […]
Two Olympics stars will be forced to do military service if they don’t win medals | Other | Sport
Two South Korean golfers need to finish on the podium at the Olympics today to avoid completing 18 months of mandatory military service. World No.20 Tom Kim has been partnered with Scottie Scheffler in Paris, while Ben An will also hope to avoid conscription. Korean law requires young men to perform 18 months’ military service, […]
Enzo Maresca defends Chelsea stars after Blues suffer Man City battering | Football | Sport
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca insists he was not concerned by the decision-making of his Blues players in their 4-2 defeat by Manchester City. Erling Haaland struck a hat-trick, including two inside the opening five minutes, to condemn Chelsea to another disappointing pre-season loss. Oscar Bobb scored City’s other goal, with Raheem Sterling and Noni Madueke […]
Canada Basketball’s bet on chemistry set to be tested in Olympic quarterfinals
The Paris Olympics have, to date, proceeded as planned for the Canadian men’s basketball team. But that plan — one that prioritized chemistry and continuity in the wake of missing a fifth straight Games three years ago — is about to face its biggest stress test yet. After rolling through the group stage with a […]
Team Japan tops USA in gold-medal game to repeat as women’s baseball world champions
Team Japan has once again been crowned women’s baseball world champions. Japan successfully defended its title at the 2024 Women’s Baseball World Cup, defeating the United States 11-6 in the championship final at Port Arthur Stadium on Saturday. “It was a great game,” Japan Manager Risa Nakashima said following the win. “It was tense at […]
Olympic newsletter: A Summer hat trick, and who to watch on Sunday
This is an excerpt from CBC Sports’ daily newsletter, The Buzzer. Subscribe here to get the latest on the Paris Olympics in your inbox every day. Four more medals. And a hat trick for Summer McIntosh. The 17-year-old swimming sensation won her third gold medal — the most ever by a Canadian at a single Olympics — to lead her […]
Canada to face France in Olympic quarterfinal, could face U.S. in gold-medal game
Canada will face France when the Olympic men’s basketball tournament moves to Paris on Tuesday. A draw was held Saturday to determine the quarterfinal matchups, which will also see Germany take on Greece, Serbia battle Australia, and Brazil face top-ranked United States. The draw also ensures Canada does not match up with Serbia, Australia, Brazil […]
Max Verstappen makes feelings over Mercedes move very clear with six-word Red Bull remark | F1 | Sport
Max Verstappen has once again thrown his weight behind the Red Bull project, doubling down on his stance after claims he’s unhappy at the constructor giants. Verstappen is contracted to Red Bull until 2028, but talk of an early exit has picked up in recent months. And given a free seat is soon to appear […]
Roger Federer makes feelings on Andy Murray clear after retirement | Other | Sport
Roger Federer described Andy Murray as a “true inspiration” in a touching video message to the Brit, who retired at the Olympics. Murray, 37, announced prior to the Paris Games that he would be playing his last professional tennis event in the French capital, with his run alongside Dan Evans ending at the quarter-final stage. […]