B.C. man's ultra-marathon Hawaiian swim scuttled by jellyfish
Ultra-endurance athlete Nick Pelletier knew the Hawaiian channel he planned to swim had plenty of sharks, but he should have been worried about the jellyfish.
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American Ilia Malinin takes men's world figure skating crown - ESPN
MONTREAL — American figure skating star Ilia Malinin is a world champion — and a world-record holder.
Igor Severino released by UFC for biting opponent in debut - ESPN
Igor Severino's UFC career lasted barely a round and a half on Saturday night before he was disqualified for biting his opponent and subsequently released from the fight promotion.
NDTV Indian Of The Year: "It Took Me 33 Years To Prove Myself," Says Para-Athlete Suvarna Raj
Para-athlete Suvarna Raj, who has represented the country in global events, said that it took her 33 years to prove herself. Suvarna won two medals in the 2014 Asian Para Games in Korea while also clinching two medals at the Thailand Para Table Tennis Open in 2013. The star athlete spoke her heart at NDTV Indian Of The Year 2024 award ceremony in New Delhi on Saturday. She said in the program that she had become a victim of polio at the age of two years. In such a situation, it became a responsibility for the parents right from childhood to look after her, Raj added.
St. Bonaventure AD resigns abruptly after spurning NIT - ESPN
St. Bonaventure athletic director Joe Manhertz resigned abruptly, the university announced Saturday, in the midst of questions regarding the men's basketball program opting out from competing in the NIT without initially informing its players and fans.
Cardinals to send RHP Sonny Gray, OF Lars Nootbaar to IL - ESPN
The St. Louis Cardinals will start the regular season with right-hander Sonny Gray and outfielder Lars Nootbaar on the injured list, manager Oliver Marmol said Saturday.
Ottawa's playoff push continues as they host Toronto, looking for their 12th straight win on TSN
PWHL Toronto looks for their 12th consecutive victory as they visit Ottawa, a team aiming to go into the international break in a playoff spot, Saturday at 1 p.m. ET on TSN1/5, TSN.ca and the TSN App.
Canada's Keely Shaw races to bronze in individual pursuit at Para track cycling worlds
Canadian Para track cyclist Keely Shaw reached the world-championship podium in Rio de Janeiro on Friday with a third-place finish in the women's C4 individual pursuit.