ROME: Gianluigi Buffon, the goalkeeping great, 45, has taken up a role with the Italian national football team. He won the World Cup with Italy in 2006. He will assist head coach Roberto Mancini as Italy’s delegation chief, a post held by the late Gianluca Vialli. he said: “The blue jersey is part of my life.” The Italian federation described …
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Erik Karlsson in a blockbuster trade with the San Jose Sharks that also includes the Montreal Canadiens. Pittsburgh traded a 2024 first-round pick, forward Mikael Granlund and defenceman Jan Rutta to San Jose and goaltender Casey DeSmith, defenceman Jeff Petry, a 2025 second-round pick and prospect Nathan Legare to Montreal as part of the …
Brampton – Team up for a day of fun and friendly competition at the in-house tournament at Peel Village Golf Course. What to expect Four-person scramble format Competitions and prizes Dinner included in registration fee Power cart rentals are available on a first come first serve basis upon check-in Alcoholic beverages are available at an additional cost Where: Peel Village Golf Course …
SYDNEY – In the biggest shock Women’s World Cup, two-time champion Germany was eliminated and second lowest-ranked team in the tournament, Morocco, advanced to the knockout stage. Colombia also advanced as Group H winner. Earlier, Jamaica eliminated another favourite, Brazil, to advance to the round of 16, along with South Africa that pipped Italy.
London – Chelsea Football Club has acquired Lesley Ugochukwu, 19, a promising French midfielder from Rennes, who showcased his skills in 47 Ligue 1 appearances for Rennes and impressed in the Europa League. He signed a seven-year contract with the Blues in an astounding £23.2 million deal. He represented Les Bleus at the under-17, under-18, and under-19 levels.
Fredericton – Canadian communities flourish when they have safe, welcoming public spaces where people can come together to connect, engage and participate in recreational programs and activities. Having access to vibrant, interactive spaces breathes new life into our communities, stimulates local economies, creates jobs, and improves the quality of life for Canadians. Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, announced …
BRAMPTON– With less than one month to go, the excitement continues to grow for the second annual Hockey Night in Brampton! The City of Brampton and William Osler Health System Foundation welcome Malcolm Subban, Raffi Torres, Ron MacLean and Rod Black to the evening’s all-star lineup! They join previously announced, Maple Leafs Captain John Tavares, Mark Giordano, Sean Monahan, NHL …
AUSTRALIA – Canadians had an early exit from the Fifa Women’s World Cup after the Olympic champion’s tournament-ending 4-0 loss to Australia.
Hamiltan – Formula 1 has made a landmark decision. Susie Wolff, the F1 Academy chief, has said by 2024 the sport will have an all-female series, showcasing gender diversity in motorsport. Every one of the 10 F1 teams will nominate a driver to participate in the series, commencing from the forthcoming season. For now, F1 Academy collaborates with five teams, …
Fukuoka – Canada’s Summer McIntosh, 16 was able to retain her world title in the women’s 200-metre butterfly final at World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. She finished in two minutes, 4.06 seconds, and set a new world junior record. Australian Elizabeth Dekkers won silver in 2:05.46, and American Regan Smith got bronze in 2:06.58.
