Hall of Famer Sue Bird sees jersey retired at UConn - ESPN
STORRS, Conn. — Sue Bird walked onto the court at Gampel Pavilion on Sunday to a rousing ovation just as she did in her four seasons as one of the best players in UConn women's history.
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Badminton: Singapore's Yeo Jia Min will not compete in SEA Games women's singles
BANGKOK: Singapore’s hopes of winning its first women’s singles gold in 14 years have been dealt a big blow as world number 18 Yeo Jia Min will not compete in the event.
Shields to defend undisputed heavyweight crown against Crews-Dezurn
Dec 10 : Boxing's undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields will defend her belts against Franchon Crews-Dezurn in Detroit in February next year in her first fight after signing a landmark deal, organisers said late on Tuesday.
Commentary: Why recognising e-sports, chess and bridge as sports matters to Team Singapore
SINGAPORE: Is chess a sport? Or is it a game?
Bill Daly -- If Olympic ice unsafe, NHL players won't take part - ESPN
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said that if the league's players feel the quality of the ice at the Olympics in Milan is unsafe, «then we're not going to play.»
Final Rivalry Series games against U.S. a crucial test for Canadians before Olympics
For the players fighting to make the Canadian women’s Olympic hockey team, two Rivalry Series games against the United States this week could be an opportunity to cement their spots on the team.
IOC will monitor irregular betting to prevent match-fixing at Milano-Cortina Winter Games
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Dec 9 : Italian authorities and Games organisers will track betting patterns to prevent match-fixing at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, while also monitoring for any manipulation of competitions, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.
Sailing-British SailGP team sign Bithell for 2026 reunion with Fletcher
LONDON, Dec 9 : Britain's SailGP team have signed Stuart Bithell as wing trimmer for their 2026 campaign, reuniting him with helm Dylan Fletcher, his Olympic gold-winning partner in the 49er at the Tokyo Games.
Canadian swim star Penny Oleksiak denies drug use, says she'll keep training despite 2-year suspension
A two-year suspension from competitive swimming has forced Penny Oleksiak to answer questions about drug use, train by herself in public pools and defend her legacy as Canada’s most decorated female Olympian.