It will be coach by committee for the Canadian women’s soccer team’s upcoming friendly with Spain, in the absence of suspended head coach Bev Priestman. Former Canadian international Diana Matheson joins returning assistant coaches Andy Spence, Jen Herst and Neil Wood in the coaching ensemble for the Oct. 25 game in Almendralejo, Spain Matheson, co-founder […]
Dabrowski, women’s doubles partner Routliffe into Japan Open semifinals
Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand advanced to the women’s doubles semifinals at the Japan Open with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Japan’s Shuko Aoyama and Eri Hozumi on Wednesday in Osaka. The top-seeded duo of Dabrowski and Routliffe made big shots when they needed them, saving 10 of 11 break […]
Homer-happy Dodgers steamroll Mets in Game 3 to take edge in NL Championship Series
Shohei Ohtani launched a three-run homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers that punctuated their 8-0 victory over the New York Mets in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night. Kike Hernandez hit a two-run shot to make it 4-0 in the sixth inning and waved to the Citi Field crowd he […]
Ionescu sinks winner with a second remaining as Liberty stun Lynx, take 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals
Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer from the top of the key with 1 second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals. The Liberty are one victory away from winning their first title. […]
NWSL expansion team BOS Nation FC apologizes for ‘Too Many Balls’ campaign
The National Women’s Soccer League expansion team in Boston apologized Wednesday for a “Too Many Balls” marketing campaign that drew a harsh reaction from the transgender community and others. A day after unveiling the slogan as part of the rollout of the team name BOS Nation FC, the organization posted on X “we missed the […]
Soccer legend Christine Sinclair leads B.C. Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Former Canada soccer captain Christine Sinclair is headed to the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame. The 41-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., who added to her distinguished resume with a goal in the Portland Thorns’ 6-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC Girls Elite in CONCACAF W Champions Cup play Tuesday at B.C. Place Stadium, is joined by […]
Lewis Hamilton has £13m car collection which includes ultra-rare Ferrari made just for him | F1 | Sport
Lewis Hamilton’s impressive car collection is something to behold, with the 39-year-old owning some of the rarest vehicles in the world. The soon-to-be Ferrari driver has earned a staggering amount of money since making his F1 debut back in 2007. Hamilton’s epic wealth has allowed him to make some lavish purchases, with his car collection […]