Brampton – The City of Brampton invites you to explore the many trails and active transportation networks this June during Bike Month. Cycling allows you to reduce your carbon footprint, significantly lowers travel costs, improves mental health, and incorporates light exercise into your daily routine. Through the implementation of its Active Transportation Master Plan, the City of Brampton continues to …
Iga Swiatek advances to French Open second round
Paris – Iga Swiatek, 22, currently world number one, and defending champion, has managed to advance to the second round of the French Open. She defeated Cristina Bucsa in straight-sets 6-4, 6-0. She aims to become the first woman since 2007 to successfully defend the title at Roland Garros.
76ers hire former Raptors coach Nick Nurse: Media reports
PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers went all-in with their NBA championship pursuit, selecting veteran Nick Nurse as their new coach to try to win the franchise’s first title since 1983. The 76ers hired the 55-year-old Nurse following his exit last month from Toronto Raptors, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke to …
Canada beat Germany 5-2 to win gold at men’s hockey worlds
FINLAND – Canada beat Germany 5-2 to capture gold at the men’s world hockey championship. Canada won gold for the second time in three years after losing to Finland in overtime in last year’s world championship gold-medal game. It’s Canada’s 28th title at the event, the most of any country. Canada also has 16 silver and eight bronze medals from …
Messi rocks as PSG claim 11th French title
Paris – Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won their 11th French league title, and created history as they recorded a 1-1 draw against Strasbourg. Lionel Messi made the crucial goal and levelled Cristiano Ronaldo’s scoring record for Europe’s top five leagues with his 496th career league goal in Europe. This gave PSG a four-point lead over second-placed Lens with one game remaining. …
Fall River, Waverley to benefit from investments in community sports sites
The Government of Canada is fueling local community revitalization and creating the conditions for the economy of the future Fall River/Waverley – Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. Having access to vibrant, interactive spaces is important for health and wellbeing …
Blue Jays hold players’ meeting after 2-8 stretch vs. AL East opponents
ST. PETERSBURG – The Blue Jays hope May 25 at Tropicana Field is the pivot point, the date they look back on four months from now and say, “That’s when it all turned around.” Thursday’s 6-3 loss to the Rays was uglier than the numbers suggest, with Opening Day starter Alek Manoah struggling yet again and the team behind him doing little to help. …
Hockey Night in Brampton returns this August
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton welcomes back Hockey Night in Brampton this August, as all-star coaches Wendel Clark and Doug Gilmour lead a team of hockey legends who will go head-to-head in support of William Osler Health System Foundation. Proceeds from ticket sales this year will benefit William Osler Health System as we work to build Brampton’s new Peel …
Carmelo Anthony retires from NBA after 19 years
LA – Carmelo Anthony has announced his retirement after 19 years in the NBA. The forward led Syracuse to an NCAA championship in his lone college season. he retires as the No. 9 scorer in league history and earned 28,289 points.
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr: Spanish league belongs to racists
Madrid: The 22-year-old Black player of Real Madrid, Vinicius Jr says he has been subjected to racist abuse and the Spanish league La Liga “now belongs to racists.” He said this after Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss at Valencia and the match was temporarily stopped after he said he was insulted by a fan behind one of the goals at Mestalla …