Disgraced NHL coach Bill Peters lands job with WHL's Lethbridge Hurricanes
Bill Peters has been named the new head coach of the Lethbridge Hurricanes.
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Veteran Peggy Assinck growing women's Para hockey in Canada and abroad, one athlete at a time
By day, Peggy Assinck is a neuroscientist at one of the world's top universities, where she works to unlock the mysteries around stem cells and multiple sclerosis.
Indian Men's 4x400m Relay Quartet Confident Of Asian Games Gold
Amoj Jacob, one of the runners in the men's 4x400m relay quartet that came close to shattering the USA's aura of invincibility at the World Athletics Championships recently, said on Tuesday he was confident India would win the Asian Games gold, and would also aim for an Olympic podium finish if it qualifies. The 4x400m relay team smashed the Asian record in a stunning race, clocking 2 minute 59.05 seconds in the heat to qualify for its maiden final round of the Worlds in Budapest last week. The quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi and Rajesh Ramesh finished second behind USA to make it to the final of the event before it finished fifth among six teams in the showdown.
Ontario bans use of pro athletes to advertise, market online sports betting
Ontario announced Tuesday that the province will ban the use of athletes in advertising for online gambling, while also strengthening standards to restrict the use of celebrities who the government says might appeal to minors.
National Sports Day: PM Modi Pays Homage To Major Dhyan Chand, Greets Sportspersons
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to India's hockey legend Major Dyan Chand on the occasion of his 118th birth anniversary and the 12th National Sports Day on Monday. PM Modi took his X (formerly Twitter) handle to wish the Indian sportspersons in the special day of the National Sports Day. "On National Sports Day, my greetings to all sportspersons. India is proud of their contributions to the nation. I pay homage to Major Dhyan Chand Ji as well on his birth anniversary," PM Modi wrote.
Women's hockey roles set to expand beyond the ice with advent of new league
For many players, the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) provides a reliable space to ply their trade.
Indian Men's 4x400m Relay Quartet Confident Of Asian Games Gold
Amoj Jacob, one of the runners in the men's 4x400m relay quartet that came close to shattering the USA's aura of invincibility at the World Athletics Championships recently, said on Tuesday he was confident India would win the Asian Games gold, and would also aim for an Olympic podium finish if it qualifies. The 4x400m relay team smashed the Asian record in a stunning race, clocking 2 minute 59.05 seconds in the heat to qualify for its maiden final round of the Worlds in Budapest last week. The quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi and Rajesh Ramesh finished second behind USA to make it to the final of the event before it finished fifth among six teams in the showdown.
Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa announced as franchises in newly named Professional Women's Hockey League
Three Canadian franchises are included in the newly named Professional Women's Hockey League that laid out details of where and how it will begin play in January 2024.