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BC’s first Indigenous golf tournament teed off this week

Golfers of all ages from across the province began teeing off Monday in BC’s first Indigenous golf tournament. Competitors and organizers say it’s a step forward for a sport that has not historically been inclusive. “Golf has traditionally been a fairly elitist sport and the doors have been closed to many,” said competitor and event chair Christina Proteau. Over 100 Indigenous golfers representing 80 different nations across the province gathered at the Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course in the southern Okanagan Valley for the inaugural event. It kicked off Sunday with an opening ceremony and practice round that featured an…Continue Reading

Neymar: Manchester United the only club Paris Saint-Germain forward will consider joining – Paper Talk | Transfer Center News

All the top stories and transfer rumors from Wednesday’s newspapers… THE SUN Neymar wants to join Manchester United this summer and is reportedly refusing to leave Paris Saint-Germain for any other club. Harry Kane will stay at Tottenham for a final season if he cannot get a move to Manchester United. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The Guardian’s Barney Ronay and sports broadcaster Shebahn Ahern discuss whether it would be a surprise if Harry Kane stayed at Tottenham this summer Arsenal are struggling to sort out a new contract with William Lilina and Paris Saint-Germain…Continue Reading

Man Utd submitted opening bid for Mason Mount but fell short of Chelsea asking price | Football

Manchester United will bid £50m for Mason Mount (MB Media/Getty) Manchester United will submit a £50 million opening bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, according to reports. United have made the England international one of their top targets for the summer transfer window and are understood to be confident of reaching an agreement with Chelsea. Mount has already agreed personal terms with United and the club must now settle on a transfer fee with Chelsea. The 24-year-old has just a year remaining on his current contract and rejected Chelsea’s proposal of a new deal earlier this year. According to The…Continue Reading

Kessock Bridge closure strands football fans after cup final

Kessock Bridge closure strands football fans after cup final Calendar An icon of a desk calendar. Cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across. Caret An icon of a block arrow pointing to the right. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of the Facebook “f” mark. Google An icon of the Google “G” mark. LinkedIn An icon of the Linked In “in” mark. Logout An icon representing logout. Profile An icon that resembles a human head and shoulders. Telephone An icon of a traditional telephone receiver. tick An icon of a tick mark.…Continue Reading

Alabama bans transgender female athletes from women’s college sports

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation Tuesday that prohibits transgender women from participating on female sports teams in college. The state had previously banned transgender athletes from participating in female youth sports from grades K-12. Under the law, students are prohibited from playing under a different gender identity even after undergoing hormone treatment. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Alabama prohibits trans women from participating in female college sports. “Look, if you are a biological male, you are not going to be competing in women’s and girls’ sports in Alabama. It’s about fairness, plain and simple,” Ivey said…Continue Reading

Team news ahead of Europa League final

Sevilla will look to win the Europa League for a record-extending seventh time when they face Roma in the final tonight in Budapest. The Europa League kings have defeated Juventus and Manchester United to reach another final in the competition – but the Spanish side have had a difficult season domestically and battled relegation for much of the campaign. Now under their third manager of the season in José Luis Mendilibar, they face a Roma side who are looking to seal back-to-back European titles under Jose Mourinho following their victory in the Europa Conference League last season. Here’s everything you…Continue Reading

Transfer news live and latest football: England World Cup squad announcement – Live

Transfer news live and latest football: England World Cup squad announcement – Live – BBC Sport Summary England’s 23-player squad announced for 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand Euro 2022 top scorer Beth Mead misses out having not fully recovered from an anterior cruciate ligament injury Tottenham striker Beth England, Chelsea centre-back Millie Bright and Barcelona defender Lucy Bronze are included Bright to captain Lionesses in place of the injured Leah Williamson Maya Le Tissier, Jess Park and Emily Ramsey were named on the standby list Sarina Wiegman’s Euro 2022-winning team aiming to win the World…Continue Reading

Housing plans for Hilton Treetops site hang in the balance

There’s a warning that schools, roads and health facilities will be “overwhelmed” if plans for more than 100 homes in Aberdeen’s west end are given the go ahead. Community leaders urged councillors to send Malcolm Allan Housebuilders back to the drawing board on two key sites in Craigiebuckler. And the future of former Hilton Treetops land – and the proposals for affordable housing in Braeside Place which will allow it to go ahead – hang in the balance. Aberdeen’s affordable planning committee spent nearly two hours on Thursday, dissecting the plans for 30 houses on the site of the former…Continue Reading