Crystal Palace chief Steve Parish hit out at Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts after Jean-Philippe Mateta was rushed to hospital with a serious head injury during their FA Cup tie on Saturday. Mateta was taken out in an accidental collision by a reckless challenge from Roberts, who had jumped high and led with his boot, and […]
Millwall keeper sent off for reckless Kung fu kick on Mateta | Football | Sport
Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts was shown a red card early in the FA Cup tie against Crystal Palace after a horrific Kung fu kick on Jean-Philippe Mateta. The 30-year-old came rushing off his line to meet a long ball over the top to Mateta and first made contact with the ball. However, the Englishman led […]
As Halifax prepares for April kickoff, city embracing 1st pro women’s sports team
Inside a Halifax hotel ballroom on a cold night in early February, kids and adults lined up for a chance to take a picture with a shark. As the Northern Super League (NSL) prepares to begin its inaugural season this spring, Halifax Tides FC welcomed its season-ticket holders to the hotel to meet their new […]
Canada eyes wheelchair curling worlds with Paralympic qualification on the line
Douglas Dean will wear the Maple Leaf for the first time at the world wheelchair curling championship. The 60-year-old from Thunder Bay, Ont., is also the first curler from Northern Ontario to play for Canada in the event. “It means a lot, especially at 60 years old. I thought my athletic career was over until […]
What to watch this weekend in Olympic sports
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. What to watch this weekend in Olympic sports A few things for Canadian fans to keep an eye on: Curling: The Brier is up for grabs Unlike the Scotties Tournament […]
76ers’ Joel Embiid to miss remainder of season with left knee injury
Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the season, with the Philadelphia 76ers saying Friday he is “medically unable to play” and will focus on treatment and rehabilitation of his left knee. Embiid was already set to miss his 40th game of the season Saturday when the 76ers host Golden State. But the 76ers said […]
Luke Humphries shows true colours with Beau Greaves gesture after UK Open thriller | Other | Sport
Luke Humphries paid the ultimate compliment to Beau Greaves after the world No. 1 was taken all the way by his female equivalent. ‘Cool Hand’ needed to show all of his composure to pull off a comeback victory after seeing off Greaves 10-7, winning five legs in a row to seal his place in the […]
Luke Humphries and Beau Greaves hold joint interview as Littler warned | Other | Sport
Luke Humphries warned Luke Littler and his fellow professionals that female world No. 1 Beau Greaves will be competing at the very top of darts for years to come. In a rare joint interview to ITV, Humphries lavished praise on his opponent at the UK Open, having prevailed in a 10-7 classic. Greaves was just […]
Jos Buttler steps down as England captain and reveals if he will continue playing | Cricket | Sport
Jos Buttler has announced his intention to step down as England’s white-ball captain following Sunday’s match against South Africa. The 34-year-old had assumed the position from Eoin Morgan, but his time as skipper has been marred by a series of disappointing performances. England have lost a whopping 15 of their last 21 one-day internationals – […]
Luke Littler hits back at huge UK Open boos with gesture to crowd | Other | Sport
Luke Littler hit back at darts fans with a defiant gesture at the UK Open, after he was brutally booed during his tense finale with Peter Wright on Friday. The world champion held his nerve to win 10-9 in the second stage of the tournament but was given an almighty scare by Wright, who twice […]