Professional basketball
The National Basketball Association's return to Toronto was met with excitement in 1995, but the team, the Raptors, are facing a significant challenge: filling the seats. Despite a strong following, the team is struggling to meet the NBA's requirement of selling 12,500 season tickets by
Sports associations
The Football Association has placed Arsenal and England forward Paul Merson on probation for 18 months, following his confession to drug, alcohol, and gambling problems in a national newspaper. Merson, 26, will undergo treatment at a rehabilitation centre for up to six weeks, after which he will be subject to
Sports associations
The United States swimming federation has requested a review of the results from last summer's world swimming championships in Rome, where Chinese women won 12 of 16 gold medals. This move comes after reports that a second Chinese champion has tested positive for a banned substance. Ray Essick,
Professional football
Lawrence Taylor, the New York Giants' legendary linebacker, will have his number 56 retired by the team at halftime of Monday night's game against the Minnesota Vikings. This honor comes after Taylor's impressive career, marked by his exceptional skills, dedication, and personal struggles. As he
Professional football
As the Canadian Football League (CFL) navigates a tumultuous season, several concerns have come to light, including financial struggles, subpar stadiums, and a dearth of quality quarterbacks. The CFL's commissioner, Larry Smith, is on the cusp of hiring a chief operating officer, a move aimed at mitigating the
Professional baseball
In a fascinating turn of events, the Canadian Intercollegiate Baseball League has emerged, bringing together four teams of dedicated players from McGill University, Durham College, McMaster University, and the University of Guelph. With an honorary commissioner in the form of Bill Lee, a former baseball player and critic of the
Professional football
Hency Charles's first game in the Canadian Football League ended in a compound fracture to his right leg, a sight so graphic that it made the CBC broadcast crew decide to show only one replay. The injury occurred on the second series of the game, when Charles was
Professional soccer
Tottenham Hotspur's chairman Alan Sugar is likely to challenge the Football Association's (FA) ruling in the courts, after the club was fined £600,000 and had 12 points deducted from the start of next season. The severe punishment was handed down for alleged financial irregularities, including
Professional soccer
The Tottenham Football Association commission of inquiry is set to decide the fate of the club's chairman, Alan Sugar, who is facing 46 charges related to loans to players between 1983 and 1991. The charges, which range from £25,000 to £70,000 and total £545,000, have
Professional hockey
Hockey fans in Canada are abuzz with news about the Toronto Raptors' alleged cash flow problems, despite their $125-million National Basketball Association price tag. However, the team's spokesman Tom Mayenknecht has denied these rumors, stating that the first payment of $12.5 million was made on April
Professional basketball
The Atlanta Hawks finally triumphed over the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association playoffs, while the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks staged impressive comebacks in their respective second-round openers. In a thrilling matchup, the Atlanta Hawks secured a 102-91 victory over the Miami Heat, with Mookie Blaylock leading
Professional basketball
The Denver Nuggets' elimination of the Seattle Supersonics marked the biggest upset in NBA playoff history, with the Nuggets coming back from a two-game deficit to win a best-of-five series 3-2. This surprise victory, coupled with other second-round matchups, has set the stage for a thrilling playoff competition. The
