Quebec's Olivier Rioux, world's tallest teen, chasing basketball dream at Canada Games
Olivier Rioux landed with a size-large exclamation point on Michael Meeks' radar when the Canada Basketball coach opened a photo in his inbox seven years ago.
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Greece tennis resort offers players the chance to learn from the best
The Rafa Nadal Tennis Center at the Sani Resort in Chalkidiki, Northern Greece, opened in 2019. It's the first and only Rafa Nadal Tennis Center in Europe.
Iga Swiatek loses: Is the world number one still the US Open favourite?
Iga Swiatek has been the best women’s tennis player on the planet this year, but is her dominance over the rest of the WTA Tour coming to an end?
Casper Ruud: Norwegian fined after not going to the toilet during Montreal Masters bathroom break
Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud has been fined for failing to use the toilet during an official bathroom break midway through his 6-7(4) 7-6(4) 6-4 Montreal Masters win over Roberto Bautista Agut. The world No. 7 was off the court for 11 minutes in order to change his clothes, but failed to actually use the fixtures.
Joy Drop: Canada shows its love for the GOAT, Serena Williams
Hello, friends! What a wonderful week of emotion, reflection and great joy. I write you from the gorgeous red sandy beaches on Prince Edward Island. Visiting Frosty Treat, a local dairy bar in Kensington, brings me joy. Here I am with my favourite order: a nutty dip. Yes, ice cream brings me all the joy. I hope you are enjoying the tastes of summer!
Serena says goodbye to Canada after defeat by Bencic
Serena Williams, who said this week she will soon call time on her storied tennis career, departed the WTA Toronto Masters for the last time Wednesday with a 6-2, 6-4 loss to Belinda Bencic.
Exclusive: I love playing in ICC tournaments, focus is on 2023 ODI World Cup, says Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan, who became the first captain to guide India to a clean sweep against the West Indies in their own backyard recently, is looking forward to next year's ICC World Cup which will be held in India. That Dhawan is a dominant player in the ICC 50-over events is no secret. He has played 10 matches in the ODI World Cups so far (in the 2015 and 2019 editions) and has 537 runs under his belt, averaging 53.70.
Novak Djokovic at US Open: America relaxes Covid-19 rules - but 21-time Grand Slam champion faces travel wait
Novak Djokovic is currently unable to play in the upcoming US Open but on Friday, America did relax some Covid-19 guidance, with an update on travel restrictions set to follow. The 21-time Grand Slam winner has been included on the entry list for the tournament but due to his decision not to get vaccinated against the virus, is set to be refused entry into the country.