Category: Sports

Canada’s most decorated soccer player, Christine Sinclair, will play her final match for the national team on Dec. 5 in Vancouver, where she will be honoured by fans, teammates and opponents alike. Sinclair, who holds the world record for most international goals scored by any player, male or female, has changed the trajectory of Canadian sports for the better with her remarkable career. A humble star who inspired generations Sinclair…

Burrow and Chase shine for Cincinnati The Cincinnati Bengals improved to 6-6 with a narrow 24-21 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in a thrilling Monday Night Football game. The Bengals were led by quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to his former college teammate Ja’Marr Chase. Chase, the rookie wide receiver, had another stellar performance, catching seven passes for 132 yards and…

Christine Sinclair, the Canadian soccer legend who retired from international play last month, has left behind a legacy that transcends the sport. Sinclair, who holds the world record for most international goals scored by any player, male or female, with 190, has been a trailblazer for women’s soccer in Canada and around the world. She has inspired generations of young girls to pursue their dreams on the pitch, and has…

Rory McIlroy, the world number two golfer, has expressed his support for the plans to roll back golf ball technology to reduce the distance they can travel. The proposal, announced by the USGA and R&A, the governing bodies of golf, aims to address the growing concern over the impact of distance on the game. McIlroy: “I don’t understand the anger” McIlroy, who is known for his long and accurate drives,…

NFL legend praises Pep Guardiola’s team for their style and skill Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion and one of the greatest American football players of all time, has revealed his admiration for Manchester City and their manager Pep Guardiola. Brady, who retired from the NFL earlier this year, posted a video on his Instagram story of him watching City’s 4-0 win over Everton on Saturday. He captioned the…

Lionel Messi, the Argentine soccer legend, has recently announced his decision to join Inter Miami, a Major League Soccer (MLS) team owned by David Beckham. This move has generated mixed reactions from fans, players, and experts, as some see it as a boost for the US soccer scene, while others view it as a sign of disrespect and decline. Why did Messi choose MLS? Messi’s move to MLS came as…

Reed Ryan, a 22-year-old senior football player at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, after suffering a cardiac arrest during a team workout on November 21, 2023. Ryan’s death was caused by an undetected genetic heart condition, according to his family. A Tragic Loss for UMD and the Football Community Ryan was a defensive lineman for the UMD Bulldogs, who finished the 2023…

Sid Cassidy is not just a coach. He is a legend in the world of open water swimming. He has been involved in the sport for over four decades, as an athlete, an official, and a mentor. He has coached some of the best open water swimmers in history, such as Olympic champions Ous Mellouli and Haley Anderson. He is also the head coach of the St. Andrew’s Aquatics Club…

Special Olympics Vermont, a nonprofit organization that fosters the inclusion and acceptance of individuals with intellectual disabilities through sport, held its state swim meet on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Saint Michaels College. The event was presented by Community Bank and featured 40 athletes from across the state competing in various swimming events. A day of fun and competition The state swim meet was one of the many events that…

Former New York Giants linebacker and Ring of Honor member Carl Banks has decided to quit his weekly appearance on WFAN radio show after a heated argument with the hosts over the performance of current Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux. Banks defends Thibodeaux against harsh criticism The controversy started last week when WFAN hosts Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata slammed Thibodeaux, the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft,…