Recognition for Negro Leagues' baseball stars stirs memories of Alberta barnstorming tours
Leroy (Satchel) Paige found himself pitching in front of thousands of fans in central Alberta for Ponoka's first annual baseball tournament in 1959.
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"Channelled Anger Of Previous Loss": Boxing Nishant Dev On Sealing Olympics Birth
He claims to have the perfect blend of speed, timing, and power that define a world-beating boxer and that's why the Olympic-bound Nishant Dev (71kg) says he has no qualms in calling himself "god-gifted". His assertion might sound conceited to some but perhaps, this confidence is what earned him a place at the Paris Olympics. The 23-year-old prodigal talent burst onto the scene in 2021 when he reached the light middle-weight (71kg) quarterfinal in his maiden world championship appearance.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe breaks 'important' Sir Alex Ferguson rule in latest Manchester United decision
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly set to implement a significant change at the club, breaking a long-standing rule introduced by Sir Alex Ferguson.
Slovakia back in focus for multi-tasking coach Calzona
Slovakia booked their place at a third successive European Championship finals with a slick showing in the qualifiers under former coffee salesman Francesco Calzona and will expect to advance from Group E in Germany.
Canadian women's soccer team ties Mexico in final home match before Paris Games
Canada had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Mexico on Tuesday in a physical finale of a two-game women's friendly soccer series.
Alcaraz steamrolls Tsitsipas to book Sinner semi-final at French Open
PARIS : Carlos Alcaraz halted a mid-match fightback by ninth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas to secure a 6-3 7-6(3) 6-4 win on Tuesday and set up a blockbuster French Open semi-final with incoming world number one Jannik Sinner.
Ruthless Swiatek crushes Vondrousova to make French Open semis
PARIS: Defending champion Iga Swiatek's quest for a fourth French Open title hit top gear as she swatted aside former runner-up Marketa Vondrousova 6-0 6-2 in 62 minutes on Tuesday (Jun 4) to reach the semi-finals.
French Open day 10
PARIS : Highlights of the 10th day at the French Open on Tuesday (times GMT):