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Canadian men's 3x3 wheelchair basketball team gets off to strong start in Glasgow
The Canadian men's 3x3 wheelchair basketball team got off to a hot start at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday, beating Kenya 16-3.
Commonwealth Games ‘where champions are made’ despite slimmed down model, argues president
GLASGOW: The president of Commonwealth Sport, Dr. Donald Rukare, told AFP the Commonwealth Games remains a stage “where champions are made” as Glasgow prepares to host a slimmed down version of the event. The Games were plunged into crisis when the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as hosts in July 2023, citing rising costs. Glasgow also played host 12 years ago and was therefore in position to offer the solution of a condensed format using existing venues to minimize taxpayer costs. A 10-sport and six para-sport event — down from a 19-sport and eight para-sport program four years ago in Birmingham — begins on Thursday with King Charles set to attend the opening ceremony and declare the Games open. “We had that dark cloud over us in terms of having no Games, but Glasgow stepped in.
Prince William reveals King Charles ‘hates football’ on podcast
WASHINGTON: Prince William revealed that his father King Charles “hates football” in an appearance on Travis Kelce’s podcast that aired Friday, just hours before the NFL star was due to celebrate his marriage to pop megastar Taylor Swift. The World Cup, rather than the wedding, was the main theme of the chat with Kelce and his co-host brother Jason Kelce, with the prince saying he would travel to the competition in the United States if England made it into the final. The prince is known as a fan of the Premiership side Aston Villa and, when asked if King Charles was the one who got him interested, he responded: “Absolutely not.
King Charles meets exiled Afghan women’s cricket team in London
DUBAI: King Charles on Wednesday met the Afghan women’s cricket team at Clarence House in London as a sign of support for the players who officially are no longer allowed to represent their country due to a ban by the Taliban regime, several British media outlets reported.
Horse racing-Christmas Day wins Epsom Derby for O'Brien's 12th triumph
EPSOM, England, June 6 : Christmas Day stormed to victory in the 247th running of the Epsom Derby on Saturday as Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien continued his dominance with a record-extending 12th triumph in the race, and his fourth consecutive success.
Horse racing-Trainer O'Brien dominates elite field in revamped Epsom Derby
EPSOM, England, June 5 : Britain and Ireland's top three-year-old colts line up on Saturday to contest the 2 million-pound ($2.7 million) Epsom Derby, a unique test of stamina and speed run over the undulating Epsom Downs since 1780.
McIlroy explains decision to skip PGA Tour event in favor of state dinner hosted by Trump
May 12 : Rory McIlroy, eager to enjoy the perks that come with being a top golfer, said on Tuesday he altered his competition schedule leading up to this week's PGA Championship in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania so he could attend a formal state dinner at the White House where U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Rory McIlroy embracing ‘perks’ of golf success as he targets more major glory
Rory McIlroy is determined to enjoy the “perks” of life at the top of golf as he targets more major glory at this week’s US PGA Championship.