On a memorable Monday evening at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Aaliyah Edwards, a former standout from the University of Connecticut, lived out a dream many athletes aspire to but few achieve. The first-team All-Big East forward was selected by the Washington Mystics as the No. 6 pick in the WNBA draft, marking a significant […]
During the vibrant Easter weekend, Lethem, a bustling town in Guyana, was abuzz with excitement as the annual Rupununi Rodeo unfolded, attracting crowds from far and wide. Among the talented participants, 18-year-old Attisha Eusebio from Shulinab Village stole the spotlight, clinching the prestigious title of Miss Digicel Rupununi Ranchers’ Rodeo 2024. In a field of […]
As the countdown to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris begins, Canadian athletes are facing significant financial challenges. Bobsledder Cynthia Appiah finds herself burdened with thousands of dollars in debt, including expenses for her sled’s runners and travel costs to competitions. Appiah’s teammate, Melissa Lotholz, resorted to seeking free accommodation in a church […]
Two iconic figures with strong ties to Toronto FC have been selected for induction into the prestigious Canada Soccer Hall of Fame as part of the esteemed class of 2024. Dwayne De Rosario, a revered figure in TFC’s history and a former standout for the Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT), alongside Robyn Gayle, an accomplished […]
As 25-year-old Elijah Roberts prepares for what will likely be his final weekend of university hockey, he reflects on a significant change he’s observed in the game since his childhood. In an interview ahead of the U Sports men’s hockey national championship in Toronto, he mentioned being the sole Black player on a team during […]
In January, Milka Menjo, a mother from Nandi, Kenya, made headlines across the nation when she participated in a 12-kilometer marathon wearing a skirt and bra because she could not afford conventional athletic gear. The event took place during a race held at Barng’etuny Mountain, where Menjo stood out among a group of dedicated athletes. […]
Julien Alfred secured a remarkable victory in the women’s 60 meters final on Saturday, March 2nd, with a world-leading time of 6.98 seconds, earning St. Lucia its inaugural medal at a World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Racing in lane four, the 22-year-old Alfred held off Poland’s Ewa Swoboda in a tense finish, making a […]
By Stephen Weir Attention carnival revellers who are also baseball enthusiasts, the Toronto Blue Jays are set to bring a pair of Caribbean special events to Rogers Centre with their much-anticipated 2024 Blue Jays Caribbean Carnival night at the baseball stadium. This marks the third consecutive year for the Blue Jays Caribbean Carnival, scheduled for […]
By Ravendra Madholall in South Africa Canada’s promising start in the inaugural Over-40s World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa, where they won their opening games, has unfortunately not culminated in a qualification. Despite their initial success, Canada’s journey came to an end after suffering a defeat against England on Sunday. Finishing at number 5 […]
Shericka Jackson, the reigning Women’s World Athletics 200m champion, has garnered a nomination for the highly esteemed 2024 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year accolade, affirming her position among the world’s premier athletes. The announcement, unveiled on Monday, spotlights Jackson’s exceptional track performances over the past year. Among her notable accomplishments is securing her second […]
