The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) has urged the federal government to increase its financial support to national sport organizations, which it says are facing a crisis due to inflation, pandemic,...
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Canadian Olympic committees seek $104-million from federal government to support sport system
The Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee have asked the federal government for an additional $104-million in funding to help the Canadian sport system cope with the challenges...
Australian soccer star Sam Kerr denies racially harassing police officer in London
Sam Kerr, the captain of the Australian women’s soccer team and a Chelsea striker, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in...
Nicola Olyslagers wins high jump gold in thrilling finish at Glasgow
The Australian athlete cleared 1.99 metres in her final attempt to beat the defending champion from Ukraine and claim her first global title. Nicola Olyslagers, the Australian high jumper who...
Cam Newton says sorry for youth football fight
The former NFL star expressed regret for his involvement in a brawl at a 7-on-7 tournament in Atlanta last week. The incident occurred on Feb. 25, when Cam Newton, the...
Gadsden Area Track and Field Stars to Watch Out for in the Outdoor Season
The Alabama high school track and field season, which started in the winter, is now shifting to the outdoor season, which will run from March to May. The indoor state...
South Africa’s Water Polo Teams Out of Paris Olympics Due to Controversial Reasons
South Africa’s water polo teams, both men and women, have been denied the opportunity to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics, despite qualifying for the event. The decision was made...
How Innovation Boosts the French Cycling Team’s Chances at the Olympics
The French cycling team, which is one of the most successful and decorated teams in the history of the Olympic Games, is aiming for more glory at the Tokyo 2020...
Yuhn and Shanahan earn Hockey East honors for Boston University
Yuhn and Shanahan earn Hockey East honors for Boston University. The sophomore forward Clara Yuhn and the junior goalie Callie Shanahan of the Boston University women’s ice hockey team were...
Irene Schouten, the queen of speed skating, announces her retirement after a golden season
Irene Schouten, the queen of speed skating, has announced her retirement from the sport after a golden season. The Dutch skater, who won three Olympic gold medals in Beijing and...