Arsenal could reportedly sign Ivan Toney for much less than initially thought with Brentford willing to slash their asking price. Toney has been widely tipped to depart the Bees this summer, with Arsenal among the clubs said to be keen on snapping him up. Toney has made no secret of his desire to leave Brentford […]
Usain Bolt’s Olympic triumph tops list of greatest moments | Other | Sport
Usain Bolt’s triple gold performance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics has been voted the top Olympic moment of all time, according to a recent survey. Bolt not only secured first place in the men’s 100m sprint, 200m race and 4x100m relay but also shattered world records in each of these events, leaving spectators worldwide in […]
Man Utd can hand Manuel Ugarte dream shirt number as ‘personal terms agreed’ | Football | Sport
Manchester United could give Manuel Ugarte the perfect welcome present if they manage to bring him to Old Trafford this summer. The Red Devils are believed to be chasing a move for the 23-year-old with Erik ten Hag desperate to improve his midfield ranks. United have already settled on personal terms with Ugarte, according to […]
Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd strike another big deal as West Ham chase N’Golo Kante | Football | Sport
West Ham are weighing up a surprise move for ex-Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante, who currently plays for Al-Ittihad. That’s according to Sky Sports, who are reporting the Hammers are keen on bringing Kante back to the Premier League. They are currently deciding whether to submit a formal bid, with a deal likely to cost around […]
The Open LIVE: Tiger Woods brutally snubbed and Rory McIlroy wild outburst | Golf | Sport
It was a difficult first day at The Open for many of the big name stars as they struggled in the conditions at Royal Troon. Rory McIlroy’s hopes of bouncing back from US Open heartbreak already look over, after he carded a seven over par 79 to leave him facing an early exit. A stunning […]
Luke Humphries mocks opponent’s celebration and throws ‘mind games’ back in his face | Other | Sport
Luke Humphries goaded Dimitri Van den Bergh by mocking his opponent’s celebration during a feisty World Matchplay clash. Leading 11-10, the Englishman was strongly placed to extend his lead, with just 106 left on the board compared to his opponent’s 232. But the Belgian then threatened to turn the tide with a maximum 180, and […]
Canada rises to 40th in FIFA rankings after 4th-place finish at Copa America
Canada moved up eight spots in the latest FIFA men’s rankings after finishing fourth at the Copa America. The Canadians, who narrowly lost to Uruguay in Saturday’s third-place game at the tournament, sat 40th in the rankings released Thursday by soccer’s world governing body. Canada’s highest ranking was 33rd on Feb. 10, 2022, during its […]
18 years after her Olympic breakthrough, Klassen is moved by swimmer McIntosh’s pursuit of glory
Cindy Klassen’s voice shakes when she talks about watching Summer McIntosh swim in the Olympic Games. Klassen, whose five speedskating medals in 2006 is the most by a Canadian at a single Olympic Games, wants her four-year-old daughter Phoebe to see a young Canadian athlete chasing that kind of glory. “To watch it with her, […]
Who should be Canada’s flag-bearers for the Paris Olympics?
On Tuesday, the Canadian Olympic Committee unveiled its team of 338 athletes for the Paris Summer Games. But the COC didn’t announce who will carry the Canadian flag at the opening ceremony on July 26. That decision is expected to be revealed next week. In the meantime, it’s our last chance to debate that classic pre-Olympic question: […]
Daniel Brown claims 1-shot lead after opening round of British Open in his major debut
The wind caught just about everyone off guard Thursday in the British Open. It came from the opposite direction off the Irish Sea, accompanied by occasional rain, and made Royal Troon a tougher test than anyone was expecting. Turns out that wasn’t even the biggest surprise. Daniel Brown made his major championship debut a memorable […]