SANTIAGO- Canada’s sprint canoe and kayak team produced five medals, including three gold, on the very first day of finals at the Pan American Games.
Hong Kong gears up for first Gay Games
Hong Kong – The Gay Games, an international sporting event, will take place for the first time in Asia this Friday in Hong Kong. It will feature both LGBTQ and heterosexual athletes, will see 2,381 people compete in sports including football and badminton — as well as Hong Kong dragon boat racing and mahjong — and aims to promote diversity …
Larry Gains commemorated for his achievements as heavyweight Champ
Toronto – Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre commemorated the national historic significance of Larry Gains at a special plaque unveiling ceremony at the Cabbagetown Boxing Club in Toronto, ON. The unveiling was made on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister …
Brampton celebrates Cricket Canada’s Men’s National team heading to ICC Men’s T20 WC
BRAMPTON – Mayor Brown, Members of Council and the community came together to celebrate Cricket Canada’s Men’s National team qualifying for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024. This is the first time Cricket Canada’s Men’s National team has qualified for the World Cup. The City of Brampton, the cricket capital of Canada, is so proud of the talented …
Johnson remembered as ‘great teammate’ by Penguins
PITTSBURGH – Adam Johnson may have only played 13 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins over two seasons from 2018-19, but he certainly left an impression on them. Johnson died at the age of 29 on Saturday in what the Nottingham Panthers, his Elite Ice Hockey League Team in England, called a “freak accident” during a game. The Penguins held a morning …
Brampton unveils revitalized Sandalwood Track, 2nd joint-use amenity to open this year
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton and Peel District School Board (PDSB) unveiled the newly revitalized Sandalwood Track. This is one of several projects the City of Brampton and Peel District School Board have partnered on this year. A collaboration between the City of Brampton and Peel District School Board, the synthetic resurfacing of the existing track at Sandalwood Heights …
Fantasy hockey top 50 defenseman rankings
Ottawa – Standard fantasy categories include goals, assists, plus/minus, power-play points, shots on goal and hits for skaters. Value has been quantified based on factors including but not limited to past production in the regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs, defense pairs, power-play usage, injury history or concern, age, contract status and overall upside for the rest of the 2023-24 …
McDavid skates not ruled out by Oilers to play in Heritage Classic
EDMONTON — Connor McDavid skated Thursday and has not been ruled out to play in the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic against the Calgary Flames at Commonwealth Stadium on Sunday (7 p.m. ET; SN, TVAS, TBS, Max). McDavid missed his second straight game with an upper-body injury Thursday, a 3-0 loss to the New York Rangers at Rogers Place. The Oilers …
Banook Canoe Club launches historical revitalization
Government of Canada contributes to designs for renovation to beloved building Dartmouth – Atlantic Canada’s recreation facilities offer an inclusive environment where people of all ages participate in activities that promote lifelong well-being and community engagement. They also host exciting events that bring visitors and boost tourism. The Government of Canada is investing to help sports organizations in Nova Scotia …
KSA to host Esports World Cup with biggest prize pool ever
Riyadh – Saudi Arabia has recently said it would host the Esports World Cup beginning next year, in the latest push for a sector Riyadh thinks would generate tens of thousands of local employment.”The Esports World Cup is the natural next step in Saudi Arabia’s journey to become the premier global hub for gaming and esports,” the Gulf kingdom’s de …