This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. Speed skater Ivanie Blondin captured a complete set of medals, figure skaters Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha clinched a spot in the Grand Prix Final, and Brooke Henderson finished the […]
Conor McGregor’s full statement after losing civil case and ordered to pay | UK | News
Conor McGregor has made a resolute statement promising to challenge the outcome of his civil sexual assault case, though he confessed to past “mistakes”. The ex-UFC champion must pay Nikita Hand a sum of £200,000 following a guilty ruling in a civil court. Accused of raping her in a Dublin hotel six years earlier, McGregor […]
Gary Lineker set for new job and will clash with Chelsea and Arsenal legends | Football | Sport
Gary Lineker has taken a football management role following the revelation he won’t be working on Match of the Day next season. Lineker, 63, will take control of a team competing in the Baller League, that is launching in the UK and USA. The former Spurs striker will combine with Alan Shearer and Micah Richards […]
World Darts Championship draw confirmed as Luke Littler and Luke Humphries learn fate | Other | Sport
Luke Littler could start his World Darts Championship campaign with a mouth-watering second-round clash with Fallon Sherrock after the draw was completed on Monday evening. Reigning world champion Luke Humphries – who toppled Littler in last year’s final at Alexandra Palace – faces a meeting with Thibault Tricole or Joe Comito. Littler will share the […]
Tim Henman tells Emma Raducanu where she has ‘room for improvement’ and sets new goal | Tennis | Sport
Tim Henman believes that Emma Raducanu can break back into the world’s top-30 next season if she becomes more physically resilient. The 22-year-old made an impressive return from her latest injury lay-off at the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Spain this month, winning all three of her singles matches as Team GB made the […]
‘I’m an ex-Premier League referee – I know our officials don’t understand football’ | Football | Sport
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey has fuelled the relentless criticism of officials by admitting that some “don’t know the game” while analysing the weekend’s decisions. The English top-flight threw up another selection of contentious incidents across nine games on Saturday and Sunday. And in The Sun’s latest episode of The Whistleblower, Halsey – a […]
UK Championship snooker star has ‘one of the worst performances ever’ in shocking loss | Other | Sport
It’s fair to say that Stephen Maguire wasn’t offering any excuses after being whitewashed by Kyren Wilson at the UK Championship. After coming through qualifying, Maguire was expected to represent a tricky test for the current world champion, only for Wilson to romp home 6-0. But it wasn’t the performance of the Englishman, who only […]
Jack Draper, Carlos Alcaraz and Dominic Thiem shortlisted for major ATP awards | Tennis | Sport
British No.1 Jack Draper has joined the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Dominic Thiem in being nominated for an honour in the 2024 ATP Awards. Overall, 18 players have been named over the five categories, with Draper’s coach James Trotman also listed. The 22-year-old is up for the Most Improved Player of the Year following […]
Liverpool: Jamie Carragher rips into ‘selfish’ Mo Salah after star’s public contract plea | Football | Sport
Jamie Carragher addressed Mo Salah’s interview. (Image: SKY SPORTS) Jamie Carragher has branded Mo Salah “selfish” for discussing his Liverpool contract situation in a rare public interview after Sunday’s 3-2 win at Southampton. Salah was characteristically crucial in the Reds’ comeback triumph at St. Mary’s, scoring twice after the hosts took a second-half lead. The […]
F1 announces 11th team to join grid as field expanded to 22 drivers | F1 | Sport
Formula 1 have reached an agreement with General Motors (GM) for them to become the 11th team on the grid in 2026. The new outfit will compete under the banner of GM/Cadillac, with former world champion Mario Andretti serving on its board. In a released statement, F1 said that since their first application was rejected, […]