Hockey Alberta warns of scam aimed at minor hockey tournaments
Hockey Alberta is warning families about a new scam targeting minor hockey associations in the province by using seemingly legitimate channels to request money for fake tournaments.
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Valkyries, Dream each 1 win away from WNBA Finals
Veronica Burton hit a deep 3-pointer that put Golden State ahead with 41 seconds left and converted two free throws in the closing seconds, Tiffany Hayes had 21 points, and the Valkyries held off the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series.
The fight was dubbed ‘a fascinating experiment’: would boxing fans show decency and taste?
Thirty-two years have passed since Oliver McCall flew to London to fight Lennox Lewis for the WBC heavyweight title. The one-time sparring partner of Mike Tyson was meant to give the undefeated champion a decent workout and another straightforward win to enhance his credibility. Somehow living up to his rather exaggerated billing as “The Atomic Bull”, 29-year-old McCall dropped Lewis in the second round, stunning Wembley Arena, and, judging by the frenzied way he gambolled around the ring celebrating, maybe even himself too.
Singapore Grand Prix entertainment may be curbed if haze worsens, FIA says
SINGAPORE: There might be "some restrictions" on outdoor activity such as entertainment during this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, but not on the race, if the haze currently blanketing the country worsens, the motor sports governing body said on Thursday (Oct 8).
NZ Rugby goes to high court to protect 'Chiefs' name from PNG league franchise
SYDNEY, Oct 8 : Rugby union officials have launched New Zealand High Court proceedings to prevent the National Rugby League's (NRL) new Papua New Guinea-based franchise from using the "Chiefs" name in New Zealand.
McKenzie starts at flyhalf for first Bledisloe test after Mo'unga injury
Oct 8 : Damian McKenzie will start at flyhalf for the All Blacks against the Wallabies in the first Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park on Saturday after Richie Mo'unga was ruled out by an injury suffered in training.
Starc compares Australia's daunting year to McIlroy's major sweep
Oct 8 : Australia's ageing test side face a defining year with tours of South Africa, India and England, and pace spearhead Mitchell Starc said winning all three series and retaining the one-day World Cup would be the equivalent of Rory McIlroy winning golf's four majors in a single season.
Wallabies back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on wing for first Bledisloe Cup Test against All Blacks
Australia coach Les Kiss called up rookie Isaac Henry and retained star back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing in a settled team named Thursday to face New Zealand.