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French police patrol at the Trocadero square near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, March 4, 2024.

Olympics-Paris to face major disruption ahead of Games opening ceremony, says police chief

Vincent Daheron |Updated 2 minutes ago |2 min read

By Vincent Daheron PARIS (Reuters) - Paris will face major disruption ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony along the Seine on July 26, as organisers ramp up security measures to safeguard the event, the city's police chief said on Thursday. ...

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Golf-Clutch Pro Tour to be included in World Rankings

Reuters |Updated 22 minutes ago |1 min read

(Reuters) - The Clutch Pro Tour will be included in the world ranking system, Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) said on Thursday. The Tour was created in 2019 for lower level professionals, especially in the United Kingdom, and now acts as a ...

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is changing its name to the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League, the league announced during a press conference on Thursday afternoon. Shown is the new English logo for the league. CONTRIBUTED/QMJHL

Cape Breton’s Thibeau leaves Moncton Wildcats after eight years

Jeremy Fraser · Multimedia journalist |Updated 1 hour ago |1 min read Premium content

Ritchie Thibeau is leaving his position with the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League’s Moncton Wildcats. Thibeau, originally of Isle Madame, Richmond County, has accepted a senior position with J.D. Irving and will step down as the club’s general ...

Toronto Marlies captain Logan Shaw of Glace Bay, right, was named the winner of the Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award as the player who best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship, determination and dedication to hockey in the American Hockey League. PHOTO/TORONTO MARLIES, AHL.

Cape Breton connections to play in American Hockey League playoffs

Jeremy Fraser · Multimedia journalist |Updated 1 hour ago |1 min read Premium content

Several players with Cape Breton connections will participate in the American Hockey League playoffs.  Logan Shaw of Glace Bay will be in the Toronto Marlies lineup while Wyllum Deveaux, who has connections to Sydney and Cheticamp, has been called up ...

Calgary Buffaloes forward Caleb Matthews, left, is chased by Wheat Kings defender Justin Bell during the first period of Thursday morning play at the Membertou Sports and Wellness Centre.

Telus Cup action continues Thursday in Membertou

SaltWire Network |Updated 1 hour ago |3 min read

Telus Cup play continues on Thursday at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre. The Brandon Wheat Kings took on the Calgary Buffaloes in the opening game of the day. Kensington Wild and Cantonniers de Magog will play at 3 p.m., while the host Sydney ...

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President, Witold Banka attends the World Anti-Doping Agency Symposium in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 12, 2024.

Doping-WADA to launch independent review into Chinese doping case

Steve Keating |Updated 1 hour ago |3 min read

By Steve Keating (Reuters) - The under-fire World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday it would launch an independent review over its handling of a case that allowed 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance to avoid ...

Ethan Dickson of the Kensington Wild, left, had four goals and five points going into the team’s game Thursday against Magog. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST

'It's a cool experience': Ethan Dickson proud to represent hometown of Kensington at Telus Cup national under-18 hockey championship

Jeremy Fraser · Multimedia journalist |Updated 1 hour ago |4 min read Premium content

Playing in a national championship isn’t an opportunity that comes around every season and Ethan Dickson won’t take that for granted. The 17-year-old forward is soaking in the experience with the Kensington Wild, a team based in the small Prince ...

The Pownal Ice Dogs are representing P.E.I. at the 2024 Maritime junior C hockey championship tournament this week in Miramichi, N.B. Team members are, front row, from left: Ethan Smith, Sammy Docherty (assistant coach), Curtis Martell (coach), Sam Worth, Thomas Docherty, Reid Peardon (captain), Noah Brehaut, Tristan Lea, Travis Martell (coach), Thomas Hebert (assistant coach) and Caleb Drake. Back row: Connor MacFadyen, Owen Robison, Jet Trainor, Mason Atkinson, Josh Flynn, Cam Myers, Hunter MacLeod, Lawson Docherty, Isaac Drake, Cale Archibald, Aiden Drake, Michael Kiley, Lance Kennedy, Will Landry and Reese McIsaac. Missing from photo are Aidan Arsenault, Ryan MacDonald and Della Martell (manager). Contributed

Pownal falls to Tri-County at Maritime junior C hockey championship

Jason Simmonds · Journalist |Updated 1 hour ago |1 min read Premium content

The Pownal Ice Dogs dropped their opening game at the 2024 Maritime junior C hockey championship in Miramichi, N.B. New Brunswick’s Tri-County River Rats built period leads of 1-0 and 3-0 en route to a 5-0 win over the Ice Dogs 5-0 on April ...

Washington Redskins cornerback Darrell Green greets fans after his final game at FedEx Field in Landover, MD December 29, 2002 following a game against the Dallas Cowboys which the Redskins won 20-14.

Commanders to retire Darrell Green's No. 28

Reuters |Updated 1 hour ago |2 min read

The Washington Commanders, committed to a fresh start under new ownership, are embracing the past. The franchise announced Thursday that it will retire No. 28, worn by Pro Football Hall of Fame member Darrell Green for 20 seasons, in ceremonies ...

Mount Pearl Blades forward Vijay Sahajpal is the top scorer through two days of competition at the 2024 Don Johnson Memorial Cup being held at the Glacier in Mount Pearl. Nicholas Mercer/The Telegram

DOJO: Mount Pearl remains undefeated after Day 2 of the 2024 Don Johnson Memorial Cup

Nick Mercer · Multimedia Journalist |Updated 1 hour ago |2 min read Premium content

Through two games at the 2024 Don Johnson Memorial Cup, the Mount Pearl Junior Blades are in a strong position.  The Blades, who are hosting this year’s tournament, are 2-0 after defeating the Kensington Vipers 6-2 to move into first place.  The loss ...

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