Bout for truth: Sask. boxing club trains for a truth and reconciliation fight night
A nighttime training session begins the final countdown for Coach Gary "Hocus Pocus" Kopas and the young boxers who frequent his downtown Saskatoon gym.
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Welcome back Carter: Ex-Raptors star honoured at Toronto ceremony
Toronto basketball fans welcomed back Vince Carter at a ceremony Friday, where the Raptors team president confirmed the former NBA star will become the first player in franchise history to have his jersey retired.
Pierrot on the double as Drogheda stun Derry
Frantz Pierrot had endured a mixed bag against Derry City this season but the Drogheda United forward struck a blow to the title hopes of Ruaidhri Higgins' side with a second half brace at United Park.
Bangladesh Super Fan In Middle Of Kanpur Test Row 'Was Abusing Mohammed Siraj': Report
The opening day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur was marked not only by cricketing action but also by a controversial incident involving a passionate Bangladeshi supporter, who goes by the name Tiger Roby. Roby, who dons a tiger costume to represent Bangla Tigers, the nickname of the National Team, claimed he was mistreated while attempting to cheer for his team from the C Block balcony, an area that has been closed to spectators due to safety concerns. However, several Bangladeshi journalists covering the Test series expressed scepticism about Roby's allegations, indicating that he often sensationalises issues for attention.
"Just A Case Of...": UP Police On Row Over Bangladesh Super Fan During Kanpur Test
Tiger Robi, a Bangladeshi supporter who was allegedly beaten and heckled in the second Test match between India and Bangladesh, is said to be fine and was taken to hospital for a checkup, confirmed UP Police. Robi, a fan from Dhaka, was allegedly beaten and heckled by spectators at Green Park Stadium and was taken to the Regency Hospital by the police. According to a statement by a police official at the stadium, Robi had been feeling unwell before arriving and fainted due to the heat in the unauthorised C-upper stand, which had been closed by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) over structural concerns. "He is fine now, and we took him to Regency Hospital for a check-up. There was no assault, just a case of heat exhaustion," the police official said.
Newcastle CEO Eales to step down after cancer diagnosis
Newcastle United CEO Darren Eales will step down from his position after being diagnosed with a chronic form of blood cancer, the Premier League club said on Friday.
Man City star Jack Grealish mocked me - but I'll shake his hand when we next play him
Jack Grealish is used to generating headlines at Manchester City's title parades. There was the 2023 iconic photo, the 2024 moment he nearly fell off the back of an open top bus, and a few sweary moments in 2022.
"Quite Tough To Bowl To": Rohit Sharma Receives Massive Praise From Australia Pacer
Australian cricket team fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was all praise for India captain Rohit Sharma ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Test series. Hazlewood praised Rohit for his ability to score runs in tricky batting conditions and also the flexibility he has provided his team with in the past few years. Since taking over the Test captaincy, Rohit has scored 1101 runs for India with four hundreds. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be the next major Test engagement for the Rohit-led India team and Hazlewood admitted that he found it quite tough to bowl to the India captain as it feels like he has "all the time in the world".