Humboldt bobsledder chasing Olympic dream to honour friends who couldn't
A Saskatchewan athlete is taking a big step toward his dream of bobsledding in the Olympics, a passion that took hold in aftermath of the tragic 2018 Humboldt Broncos crash.
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Keely Hogkinson's journey from Wigan schoolgirl to Gold medallist as fans react to Sport Personality of the Year triumph
Keely Hodgkinson’s path to stardom began young. Born in Atherton in Wigan, and growing up around the Greater Manchester borough, the 22-year-old had big dreams.
Olympic champion Hodgkinson crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Britain's Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Tuesday, edging teenage darts sensation Luke Littler into second place.
Coe welcomes Grand Slam Track, cautions over Gout expectations
LONDON : World Athletics President Sebastian Coe says his sport enjoyed a stellar 2024 and is on an upward curve in terms of performance and investment, but he also had a word of warning about the latest athlete to carry the mantle of "the new Usain Bolt".
Canadian women Thompson, Sherret, Schmidt sweep World Cup ski cross podium
A Canadian has won each of the first three ski cross races of the women's World Cup season but on Tuesday, Marielle Thompson of Whistler, B.C., had teammates India Sherret and Hannah Schmidt join her on the medal podium in Arosa, Switzerland.
Former US captain Sauerbrunn retires
NEW YORK : Two-time World Cup winner and former U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn has retired from professional soccer after a 16-year career, the 39-year-old defender said on Tuesday.
Vinicius Jr named FIFA player of 2024, Bonmati takes women's award again
DOHA :Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr was named FIFA men's player of the year in Doha on Tuesday, with Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati winning the women's award for the second year in a row.
Global players' union raises concerns about overload and 'underload' in women's soccer
Some elite-level women's soccer players are dealing with a packed schedule even as others don't have enough games to play, global players' union FIFPRO said Tuesday.