France – French football sensation Kylian Mbappe, 24, told Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) that he will not extend his contract beyond 2024, through a letter. Talks between Mbappe and the club’s management will determine whether he remains at PSG or not.
Commemorating George Dixon, 1st Canadian Black boxer to win world title
Halifax – Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and Member of Parliament for Halifax, commemorated the national historic significance of George Dixon with a plaque unveiling ceremony at the Africville Museum in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The announcement was made on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for …
3 hockey icons added to Hockey Night in Brampton all-star lineup
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton welcomes three additional hockey icons to its all-star Hockey Night in Brampton 2023 lineup. Mark Giordano, Sean Monahan and Jeremy Roenick will join coaches Wendel Clark and Doug Gilmour as two teams go head-to-head in support of William Osler Health System Foundation. Now in its second year, proceeds from Hockey Night in Brampton ticket …
Australia defeats India by 209 runs, win World Test Championship final
London – Australia defeating India by 209 runs on Sunday at the Oval in London and won the final of the World Test Championship. India were bowled out for 234 runs in their second innings on the fifth day of the match while chasing a target of 444 runs. Scores Australia 1st Innings: 469 (T Head 163, S Smith 121; …
Summer recreation program registration opens on June 12
Brampton – Registration for summer general, skating and sports recreation programming (Skate, Sports, STEAM, General, Aquatic Leadership and First Aid Certifications etc., with the exclusion of Learn to Swim Programs) begins on Monday, June 12 at 6am. Registration for school year programs (September 2023 – June 2024), including Preschool, Recital Dance, and ADAPT Adult Day Program also begins Monday, June …
Toronto brings 17 new inductees into Sport Hall of Honour
Toronto – The City of Toronto held its sixth annual Toronto Sport Hall of Honour induction ceremony last night at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre to honour 17 new inductees. City Manager Paul Johnson and General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Janie Romoff congratulated inductees for their achievements and contributions to sport excellence in Toronto. The following are this …
Djokovic advances to French Open semis
Paris – In the French Open tennis tournament, Novak Djokovic has advanced to the semi-finals after a slow start in his match against Karen Khachanov. Carlos Alcaraz also won against Stefanos Tsitsipas and will face Djokovic in the semi-finals.
Golden Knights take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final
LAS VEGAS – Vegas Golden Knights have shown great strength in the first two games of a Stanley Cup Final. They have defeated Florida Panthers by eight goals, including Monday night’s 7-2 victory in Game 2. The Panthers lost their strong defenseman, Radko Gudas, early in the game when hit by Vegas forward Ivan Barbashev. and did not return.
Canada wins beach volleyball bronze in Czech Republic
Czech Republic – Canadian beach volleyball duo Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes defeated Switzerland’s Nina Brunner and Tanja Hüberli 2-0 (21-16, 21-14) in the third-place contest in the Czech Republic. They won won bronze medal at the Ostrava Beach Pro Tour Elite 16 tournament.
Barcelona wins championship after defeating Wolfsburg 3-2
Spain – Women’s Champions League final, Barcelona made amazing comeback to secure their second title. With 2-0 against Wolfsburg, Barcelona fought back in the second half and got 3-2 win at Eindhoven’s Philips Stadion. Wolfsburg’s Ewa Pajor scored just three minutes into the match. Alexandra Popp added another goal at halftime, putting Barcelona in a bad shape. Barcelona made a …