From the giant Rocky Mountains to the vivid city streets, Canada is a country full of passion for sports. Every year, sports enthusiasts gather from all around the nation to watch and participate in unforgettable sports tournaments. All of these events both demonstrate athletic talents and serve as a unifying event, bringing together people and…
Canada’s Unforgettable Sports Tournaments: Embracing Athletic Brilliance Across the Nation
Tiger Woods Returns to Golf With the Same Belief He Can Win
LOS ANGELES—Tiger Woods feels good enough to play at Riviera, his first tournament with a cut and without a cart since the British Open last July. He already is looking ahead to the Masters. And yes, he thinks he can win. “I would not have put myself out here if I didn’t think I could…
Pro-Democracy Song Played as Anthem for Hong Kong Rugby Team, Draws Anger From Hong Kong Government
November 15, 2022
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SEOUL, South Korea—The South Korean organizers of a regional rugby tournament have apologized for mistakenly playing a song embraced by Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters as China’s national anthem, an incident that sparked strong reaction from the city’s government. “Glory to Hong Kong”—whose lyrics call for democracy and liberty—was played before the men’s finals between South…
Protest Song Played for Hong Kong Rugby Team in South Korea
November 15, 2022
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SEOUL, South Korea—The South Korean organizers of a regional rugby tournament have apologized for mistakenly playing a song embraced by Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters as China’s national anthem, an incident that sparked strong reaction from the city’s government. “Glory to Hong Kong”—whose lyrics call for democracy and liberty—was played before the men’s finals between South…
Controversial Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tournament Announces Top Participants
Dustin Johnson, and Sergio Garcia are the most notable names among 42 players released by LIV Golf to compete in the Saudi-backed league for the first event scheduled at the tournament, June 11–13, at the Centurion Club outside of London. However, the event reportedly conflicts with PGA guidelines. Announced in March by LIV CEO and commissioner Greg Norman,…
American Horschel Wins PGA Title, Wiesberger Earns Ryder Cup Debut
LONDON—American Billy Horschel birdied the 18th hole to claim the BMW PGA Championship title in a tense finish on Sunday in a tournament with huge implications for Europe’s Ryder Cup team. Horschel was tied for first in a group on -18 as he stood over his third shot at the par-five 18th at Wentworth but…
US Beats Japan in Women’s Basketball, Wins 7th Straight Olympic Gold
August 8, 2021
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TOKYO—Team USA extended a historic run of championships in Olympic women’s basketball on Sunday, winning the gold against home team Japan in their first-ever medal match. The United States’ women earned their seventh-straight gold in the 90–75 victory at the Saitama Super Arena, north of Tokyo. Brittney Griner, who plays for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury,…
Xander Schauffele Honors Father by Making Olympic Golf Tournament
July 28, 2021
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By Mark Zeigler From The San Diego Union-Tribune TOKYO—Stefan Schauffele was an aspiring decathlete in Germany 40 years ago when a drunk driver slammed into his car head-on near Weisbaden. His windshield was shattered. So was his life. A shard of glass wedged in his left eye, and six surgeries couldn’t save it. The two…
The Morning After the Night Before as England Brace Themselves for Euro Final
The great clean-up operation has begun in earnest after England striker Harry Kane’s extra-time winner sent the men’s national football team to their first major tournament final in more than half a century. Before many jubilant fans roused from their slumbers on Thursday, street teams were out clearing up after those whose celebrations stumbled into…
Nelly Korda Wins in Michigan for 2nd Victory of Year
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Nelly Korda became the first two-time winner on the LPGA Tour this season, closing with a 5-under 67 on Sunday for a two-stroke victory in the Meijer LPGA Classic. The Gainbridge LPGA winner in February, Korda finished at 25-under 263 to break the tournament record at Blythefield Country Club. She shot a career-best…
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