Category: Sports

The 2023/24 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) kicked off on Saturday, September 23, with a series of exciting matches across the Cayman Islands. The leagues, which are sponsored by Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC), feature over 30 primary schools competing in various age groups and divisions. High-scoring games in Group A In Group A of the PFL Under 9 division, Cayman Prep defeated George Town…

A team of underwater rugby enthusiasts from Timmins competed in a tournament in Boston, Massachusetts, last weekend. The CAMOs, a group of six players who practice at the Archie Dillon Sportsplex pool, joined forces with other underwater rugby players from Montreal and Toronto to form a mixed team. They participated in the Boston Narwhals Invitational, a two-day event that featured seven teams from the United States and Canada. Underwater rugby…

The Brantford Bandits have matched their win total from last season and secured a playoff berth with a 4-2 victory over the London Nationals on Wednesday night at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. Bandits score three in the first period The Bandits came out flying in the first period, scoring three goals in less than nine minutes to take a commanding lead. Cole Hipkin opened the scoring at 3:35 with…

Mosley High School, a public high school in Lynn Haven, Florida, has announced the names of four new inductees into its Athletic Hall of Fame. The four members include three former athletes and one former coach who have made significant contributions to the school’s athletic program. John Little: A versatile athlete and a successful coach John Little graduated from Mosley High School in 1982. He was a standout athlete in…

The Indian men’s football team has achieved a historic feat by qualifying for the round of 16 in the Asian Games for the first time since 2010. The Blue Tigers drew 1-1 with Myanmar in their final group A match at the Xiaoshan Sports Centre Stadium on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Chhetri scores again to give India the lead India’s captain and star striker Sunil Chhetri continued his impressive form…

Kenya’s football scene has been plagued by poor management, corruption and lack of accountability for years, resulting in dismal performances at the international level. However, some former players are calling for reforms and urging the current leadership to step aside and pave way for fresh blood. Kenya fails to qualify for AFCON 2023 Kenya’s hopes of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 were dashed after they lost…

A dream season for the Scot Beth Potter, a former physics teacher and long-distance runner, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the world triathlon champion and securing a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 31-year-old Scot won the final race of the World Triathlon Championship Series in Pontevedra, Spain, on Saturday, beating her British team-mate Kate Waugh and France’s Cassandre Beaugrand. Potter, who only took up triathlon six…

A joint initiative by the Education Ministry and the Turkish Football Federation The Education Ministry and the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) have launched a joint project to provide football education to 100,000 students in primary and secondary schools across Turkey. The project aims to introduce children to sports at an early age and cultivate new talents for the future of Turkish football. The project was announced at a press conference…

The Subway Young Socceroos have announced their squad for the Marbella Week of Football, a friendly tournament that will see them take on some of the best U-19 teams in Europe. The Australian team will face France, Netherlands and Denmark at the Marbella Football Centre, a world-class facility that has hosted many top national and club teams. A strong squad with local and overseas talent The 23-player squad selected by…

Ryleigh Kunde is not just a talented volleyball player, but also a dedicated student who excels in both academics and athletics. She is this week’s Scholar Athlete of the Week sponsored by Perry and Young P.A. A Passion for Volleyball Kunde started playing volleyball in the sixth grade as a setter, but switched to defense when she joined the varsity team as a sophomore. Since then, she has been the…