Camryn Rogers leads Canadian charge in Finland Canadian hammer thrower Camryn Rogers added another title to her growing résumé on Tuesday, securing victory at the prestigious Paavo Nurmi Games despite an uneven series of throws. The reigning world and Olympic champion from Richmond, B.C., threw 74.59 metres on her fifth attempt to claim top spot […]
Julien Alfred claims first Diamond League victory of season Saint Lucia’s sprint sensation Julien Alfred opened her season with a commanding win in the women’s 100 metres at the sixth leg of the Wanda Diamond League, held at the Bislett Games in Oslo. Alfred, 24, surged ahead of a strong field to clock 10.89 seconds, […]
President of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Garth Gayle, says he has received no official confirmation regarding reports that four of Jamaica’s standout athletes have switched national allegiance to Turkey. Olympic discus gold medallist Roja Stona, shot put bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell, long jump silver medallist Wayne Pinnock, and triple jump sensation Jaydon Hibbert […]
‘Black Women Golf’ founder brings new energy to the greens Amaya Athill is helping to reshape what golf looks like in Canada, literally and figuratively. As one of only two Black women with PGA of Canada credentials, the Antigua-born golfer is using her platform to create space, community, and opportunity for racialized women in a […]
As the United States gears up to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the reinstatement of a sweeping travel ban under President Donald Trump’s second term has cast uncertainty over the participation and attendance of several countries. The travel ban, which comes into effect this week, restricts […]
Brampton’s Promise David may only be 23, but his soccer career has already spanned six countries and countless challenges — and now, he’s catching the eyes of Europe’s top clubs. Currently under contract with Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise, the towering six-foot-four forward made headlines last month after scoring twice during the league’s championship playoff round, […]
Hayley Matthews climbs to career-best rankings West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has soared to a career-high second place in the ICC Women’s T20 International Batting Rankings following a commanding display against England in their recently concluded series. Matthews, who was named Player of the Series, amassed 177 runs across the three-match contest, including an unbeaten […]
Toronto renames Centennial Park Stadium to Rob Ford Stadium Mayor Olivia Chow, the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, members of the Ford family, other elected officials and local community members, were in attendance to officially rename Centennial Park Stadium in Etobicoke as the Rob Ford Stadium. The City of Toronto held a renaming ceremony […]
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Named NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s rise from overlooked prospect to basketball’s biggest stage reached its summit Wednesday, as the Oklahoma City Thunder guard was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player. It’s the first MVP of his career and marks a historic achievement, both for him and for Canada. “I’ve thought about every […]
By Ravendra Madholall Canada suffered two defeats at the ongoing International Cricket Council World Cup League 2 cricket tournament taking place in Florida to USA and Oman. This is a 50-over tournament. Last Saturday, USA whipped them by 167 runs while on Tuesday Oman got the better of them by a thrilling, 15-run margin. After […]
