Sports Conor McGregor, long the face of the UFC, is injured and out of the upcoming pay-per-view event June 29 in Las Vegas that he was scheduled to headline. Organization announces Pereira vs. Prochazka for light heavyweight title as new main Mark Anderson · The Associated Press · Posted: JunContinue Reading
Sports·THE BUZZER CBC Sports’ daily newsletter outlines the big international soccer tournaments coming up, starting with the kickoff of the European Championship on Friday. A look at the big international tournaments coming upJesse Campigotto · CBC Sports · Posted: Jun 13, 2024 4:59 PM EDT | Last Updated: 8 hoursContinue Reading
Sports After organizers for Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest said Joey Chestnut wouldn’t compete this year because of a deal with a rival brand, Netflix swiftly announced a new hot dog-eating competition that will feature Chestnut and his “fiercest rival.” Special will stream live on September 2,Continue Reading
Sports Hockey player Vicky Sunohara, figure skater Patrick Chan and tennis player Daniel Nestor are among the athletes who will be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame this year. 9 new members will be recognized at Oct. 23 ceremony in Gatineau, Que.Donna Spencer · The Canadian Press · Posted:Continue Reading
Sports America’s perennial hot dog swallowing champion won’t compete in this year’s Independence Day competition due to a contract dispute, organizers said Tuesday. Hot dog hero has competed since 2005, hasn’t lost since 2015 Cedar Attanasio · The Associated Press · Posted: Jun 11, 2024 6:33 PM EDT | LastContinue Reading
Sports·THE BUZZER CBC Sports’ daily newsletter previews the U.S. Open at Pinehurst, where Canadians are battling for a place in the Paris Olympic Games. Canadians battling for a trip to ParisJesse Campigotto · CBC Sports · Posted: Jun 11, 2024 4:45 PM EDT | Last Updated: 10 hours ago ChildhoodContinue Reading
Sports Sprinter Audrey Leduc has Paris in her sights and football player Jonathan Sénécal wants to follow other Canadian quarterbacks into pro football. The University of Laval’s Leduc and University of Montreal’s Sénécal were named Canada’s U Sports athletes of the year Monday. Winners receive $5,000 scholarship to attend aContinue Reading
Sports·THE BUZZER CBC Sports’ daily newsletter breaks down the top performances by Canada’s Olympic athletes over the weekend. Our weekly breakdown of the top Canadian performancesJesse Campigotto · CBC Sports · Posted: Jun 10, 2024 5:38 PM EDT | Last Updated: 9 hours ago Canadian golfer Adam Hadwin put himselfContinue Reading
Sports Formula One leader Max Verstappen drove to his 60th career victory Sunday at the Canadian Grand Prix, becoming the third driver to three-peat. 26-year-old captures 60th checkered flag of F-1 career Daniel Rainbird · The Canadian Press · Posted: Jun 09, 2024 4:21 PM EDT | Last Updated: 7Continue Reading
