Dennis Marineau named head coach of Canada's bobsled team
A man who represented Canada in Olympic bobsled has returned to coach the national team.
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Joint Statement on the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT+)
The Embassies of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Delegation of the European Union in Ukraine, and the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine
Mexico's Sheinbaum vows to head off teachers' strike before World Cup
MEXICO CITY, May 18 : Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday downplayed threats from the country's teachers to stage disruptive street protests ahead of the World Cup, pledging to tackle the matter before the games kick off on June 11.
Kildunne named personality of the year to cap dream season
LONDON, May 18 : England fullback Ellie Kildunne capped a superb season by being voted the British Rugby Union Writers' Club personality of the year on Monday, a day after scoring two tries in the country's 43-28 Six Nations Grand Slam-winning victory over France.
Spain's Fermin Lopez set for foot surgery, World Cup in doubt
May 18 : Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez will undergo surgery after sustaining a metatarsal fracture in his right foot, the LaLiga champions said on Monday, casting doubt over the Spain international's availability for next month's World Cup.
Iran squad arrives in Turkey for training amid World Cup uncertainty
ANTALYA, Turkey, May 18 : Iran’s national soccer squad landed in Turkey for a training camp on Monday ahead of their planned trip to the U.S. for the World Cup, with uncertainty still hanging over the team's participation after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February.
Modric included in Croatia's preliminary World Cup squad after cheekbone surgery
May 18 : Croatia captain Luka Modric was included in the country's preliminary World Cup squad on Monday, just weeks after undergoing cheekbone surgery, as the 40-year-old midfield maestro targets a fifth tournament.
Iran World Cup squad lands in south Türkiye for training
TEHRAN: Iran's football team arrived in Türkiye on Monday (May 18) for a training camp and to complete visa applications ahead of the 2026 World Cup, AFP correspondents said.