Andre and Jordan Ayew were both on target as 10-man Ghana were forced to settle for a draw against Benin at the Africa Cup of Nations. Mickael Pote gave Benin a shock lead after two minutes but Black Stars captain Andre Ayew restored parity. His younger brother Jordan fired Ghana ahead, but Pote earned the […]
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Hayley Wickenheiser among six to enter Hockey Hall of Fame in 2019
Hayley Wickenheiser’s accolades have a hard time keeping up with her. The Hockey Hall of Fame wasted no time hustling Wickenheiser into its gallery of heroes in her first year of eligibility. But when board chairman Lanny McDonald phoned her Tuesday to relay the joyful news, Wickenheiser was sequestered doing mandatory medical school course work […]
Ghanaian prodigy Richard Nartey joins English League One side Burton Albion
Ghanaian youngster Richard Nartey has completed a loan move from Chelsea FC to English League One outfit Burton Albion. Nartey, who can play across the back four, has joined the Brewers on a season-long loan from Premier League giants Chelsea FC. The loan deal runs until May 24, 2020 but includes a recall clause for […]
2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Ghana held by Benin after John Boye sees red
Ten-man Ghana were held to a 2-2 draw by Benin in their opening game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Ismailia on Tuesday. Black Stars recovered from an early setback to lead 2-1 before Benin equalised after John Boye was sent off. Kwesi Appiah’s side were stunned in the opening minute as Cebio Soukou […]
Raptors’ Pascal Siakam named NBA’s most improved player
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has won the NBA’s most improved player award. Siakam, who helped the Raptors win their first NBA championship this month, beat out D’Angelo Russell of the Brooklyn Nets and De’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings for the honour at the NBA Awards show Monday night. He […]
Cavallini, David scores 3 goals, Canada defeats Cuba 7-0
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Coach John Herdman couldn’t be happier about the state of Canadian soccer. “Our Canadian football system is starting to produce players,” Herdman said. “That’s exciting, seeing those youngsters coming through.” Canada got three goals each from 19-year-old Jonathan David and Lucas Cavallini, and breezed to a 7-0 win over Cuba on Sunday […]
Nick Nurse named new coach of Canada’s men’s basketball team
Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is the new coach of Canada’s men’s basketball team. Canada Basketball announced the hiring on Monday, less than two weeks after Nurse guided the Raptors to their first NBA championship. Canada Basketball says Nurse’s contract runs through the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Penticton, B.C., native Gordie Herbert, one of three […]
Row over Cameroon players’ reactions
Ajara Nchout (right) was upset that her goal was disallowed Image caption: Cameroon were knocked out of the Women’s World Cup after a 3-0 defeat at the hands of England which was marked by Cameroon protests after two VAR decisions went against them. Goals from Steph Houghton, Ellen White and Alex Greenwood sent England through […]
Toronto Raptors happy to grab Dewan Hernandez with second-last pick of draft
TORONTO — Having barely taken a breath after winning his first NBA championship last week, Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster was back to work scouting players ahead of Thursday’s draft. “We asked Golden State (Warriors) how do you do this five years in a row,” he quipped. Throughout the Raptors’ championship run, Webster and […]
New African football role for Fifa head Samoura
Fatma Samoura became Fifa secretary general in 2016Image caption: Football’s international governing body has appointed its secretary general, Fatma Samoura, as a General Delegate for Africa in a bid to improve governance on the continent. Ms Samoura, 56, will take charge for six months from 1 August, with the relationship “renewable” should Fifa and the […]