Canada wins Davis Cup tie against Israel in empty Halifax stadium amid protests
Canada advanced to the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers after taking a 3-0 lead over Israel in a best-of-five tie played in an empty Halifax stadium amid protests.
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Diallo, Canada ready for key Davis Cup tie against Israel in empty Halifax venue
With Canada's Davis Cup tennis team suddenly caught up in the fallout from Israel's war with Hamas, Gabriel Diallo and his teammates appear ready to roll with the punches.
Halifax activists urge CBC to cancel livestream of Canada vs. Israel tennis matches
Halifax activists are calling on the CBC to cancel its planned livestream of Davis Cup tennis matches in the city between Canada and Israel.
Canada-Israel Davis Cup matches in Halifax closed to fans due to safety concerns
The Davis Cup matchup between Canada and Israel will be held in a closed venue without spectators this week in Halifax due to safety concerns, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday.
Davis Cup tie between Canada and Israel in Halifax closed to fans
The Davis Cup World Group I tie between Canada and Israel will be played in a closed venue this weekend in Halifax due to safety concerns, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday.
Olympic runner Moh Ahmed joins call to cancel Canada's Davis Cup tie with Israel
Four-time Olympian Moh Ahmed is one of 413 Canadian signatories calling on Tennis Canada to cancel Canada's Davis Cup tie with Israel in Halifax this September.
Mohamed Salah slams UEFA over ‘Palestinian Pele’ tribute
LONDON: Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called out UEFA for omitting the circumstances surrounding the killing in Gaza of a footballer known as the “Palestinian Pele.” swww a former Palestine national team star, was killed on Wednesday when Israeli forces opened fire on a group of people waiting to access humanitarian aid in southern Gaza, the Palestinian Football Association said. On Friday, European football’s governing body posted a two-sentence tribute to the midfielder on X that said: “Farewell to Suleiman Al-Obeid, the ‘Palestinian Pele.’ A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times.” Salah replied to UEFA’s post on Saturday saying: “Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?”
GAA Palestine travels to Jordan after Irish tour is cancelled
GAA Palestine said its players and mentors have arrived in Jordan for a summer camp after their planned tour of Ireland was cancelled over visa denials.