Women’s sports bar, The 99ers, coming to Denver
In 1999, the U.S. women’s soccer team captivated sports fans across the globe when it won the World Cup and became the first team in the female league to do …
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With global sport emitting as much as Poland or Spain, major events including Sevens must ‘double down’ on sustainability
International sports events need to double down on their sustainability efforts to reduce the “huge negative environmental impact” they generate, according to Great Britain rugby sevens player Jamie Farndale. Speaking …
Canadians are chasing championships this weekend
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. Top Canadian athletes are competing …
Injuries forcing Canada coach Priestman to juggle lineups ahead of SheBelieves Cup
Canada coach Bev Priestman finds herself having to play injury Whac-A-Mole in the lead-up to this summer’s Paris Olympics. Veterans Janine Beckie and Desiree Scott are back in the fold …
New Canada Soccer boss says organization’s $4-million operating deficit ‘not sustainable’
The newly appointed CEO and general secretary of Canada Soccer has provided an update on the governing body’s finances and the news isn’t good. Kevin Blue, who took up his …
Spain’s ex-football chief Rubiales faces two-and-a-half years in prison over World Cup kiss
A prosecutor at Spain’s High Court is seeking a prison sentence of two-and-a-half years for former football federation chief Luis Rubiales over his unsolicited kiss on player Jenni Hermoso, a …
Vuitton develops bespoke trunks for Olympic medals and torches
Louis Vuitton has developed a series of bespoke trunks in which to carry and protect the medals and torches of this summer’s upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. Louis Vuitton …
Weekend recap: Homan ends Canada’s curling title drought
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. The great Canadian curling drought …
Revised price tag for Vancouver FIFA 2026 World Cup expected soon
It now seems certain the price tag for the FIFA 2026 men’s World Cup in Vancouver is going to be higher than was originally estimated. By how much? That’s expected …
How much will 2026 World Cup cost B.C.? Unknown budget back in the spotlight
How much will British Columbia actually need to spend to host the upcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup? The answer remains unknown, something the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) says is “unacceptable.” …