A federal judge has denied a request by former NBA player Jontay Porter to be allowed to resume his basketball career in Greece while he is awaiting sentencing for his role in a betting scandal that got him banned from the league. Porter, in a letter sent by attorney Jeff Jensen on Tuesday, had asked […]
‘Come to Canada’: Marsch hopes Copa America success helps recruit more dual nationals
Canada coach Jesse Marsch hopes his team’s success at Copa America will have dual nationals thinking twice about playing for a different country. Hired in May as John Herdman’s successor, Marsch helped Canada to a sensational run at the Copa — his first tournament as manager. Canada defeated Venezuela on penalty kicks in the quarterfinal […]
Duran’s homer helps American League top National League in MLB All-Star Game
Speedy Jarren Duran describes himself as a player who keeps his head down, works hard and never thinks of himself as being better than anybody else. Duran turned some heads in his first All-Star Game, hitting a tiebreaking two-run homer for the American League and being awarded the MVP trophy named after Boston Red Sox […]
French hijab ban in sports called a ‘shameful moment’ as it prepares to host Olympics
As the world gets ready to celebrate sport and the best athletes and coaches in the world, there is a push by Olympic organizers to emphasize gender equality at the Paris 2024 Olympics. On March 8, 2024 (not coincidentally International Women’s Day), the International Olympic Committee announced there would be complete gender parity on the field at this […]
Joachim Low ‘fancies England job’ as FA stance becomes very clear over Southgate successor | Football | Sport
Joachim Low is the latest name to be thrown into the mix as a potential Gareth Southgate successor, with the German reportedly open to taking over as England boss. England are on the lookout for a new manager after the much-loved Southgate stepped down following Sunday’s disappointing defeat against Spain in the Euro 2024 final. […]
Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd to announce two more deals as Chelsea prepare mega bid | Football | Sport
Manchester United are hoping to wrap up two deals by the end of play today it appears. The Red Devils are working hard to secure the signature of Leny Yoro, who they successfully persuaded to join the club this summer despite his initial desire to hold out for a move to Real Madrid. The 18-year-old […]
Road to Paris Olympics bumpy for boxer Tammara Thibeault, other Canadian athletes
The road to the Olympic Games hasn’t always been smooth for Canada’s athletes in Paris. A capsule look at the challenges some have faced in their careers: Sydney Pickrem, Clearwater, Fla., swimming “The biggest challenge has definitely always been mental health. Until I really discovered my issues with depression and anxiety and tackled them, I […]
After the British Open, some of men’s golf’s biggest stars go for Olympic gold
The final men’s golf major of the year tees off Thursday at Scotland’s Royal Troon, site of the 152nd Open Championship. The last-chance vibes of this British Open, as we call it on this side of the pond, are especially strong as some of the sport’s biggest stars look to make up for missed opportunities […]
Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA’s single-game assist record with 19 in Fever’s loss to Wings
Indiana rookie Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game Wednesday night, finishing with 19 in the Fever’s 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings. “I just try to set my teammates up for success,” Clark said. “I think at times I can almost overpass.” Put her in the history books.. AGAIN 📚<br><br>Caitlin […]
Former champion Brooke Henderson among headliners in CPKC Women’s Open field
Returning champions Brooke Henderson, Lydia Ko and Megan Khang highlight the field that will tee off at the LPGA Tour’s CPKC Women’s Open next week. Golf Canada and Canadian Pacific Kansas City announced the tournament’s full field on Wednesday. Henderson, from Smiths Falls, Ont., won the event in Regina in 2018, becoming the first Canadian […]