Feds to announce funding for Canada Soccer national training centre: source
The federal government is set to make a major funding announcement for a Canada Soccer national training centre on Friday.
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Advocates for homeless, hotel workers rally outside FIFA Congress in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, April 30 : Homelessness advocates and hotel workers rallied outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver on Thursday, criticizing the city's preparations for the upcoming World Cup and warning that vulnerable residents and workers are being ignored.
Las Vegas group makes bid to relocate MLS' Vancouver Whitecaps - ESPN
Grant Gustavson, the son of billionaire Tamara Gustavson, is leading an investor group that has made a formal offer to acquire the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the team to Las Vegas, a spokesperson for the group confirmed to ESPN.
Athletes, sport organizations optimistic about new federal money to boost participation
Competing in the Winter Olympics this past February cost Melissa Lotholz more than $77,000.
Texans, LB Azeez Al-Shaair agree to 3-year extension - ESPN
HOUSTON — The Texans continued their offseason spending spree by agreeing to a three-year contract extension with Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, according to NFL Network.
200 more athletes to get support with full-time equivalent training as part of 2029 SEA Games push
SINGAPORE: Another 200 Singapore athletes across a range of sports will be supported with full-time equivalent training as part of preparations for the 2029 SEA Games.
Ryan Reynolds suggests Welcome to Wrexham ‘fifth season gift’ of defibrillator
Ryan Reynolds says a defibrillator would act as a sensible accompaniment to the new Welcome to Wrexham docuseries.
JPMorgan to become global partner of 2028 Olympics, 2030 Winter Games
NEW YORK, April 28 : JPMorgan Chase on Tuesday announced a partnership with the International Olympic Committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, along with the French Alps 2030 Winter Games.