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Shortened Circuit of Ireland Rally well on the road to being a huge success

Headquartered in Cookstown, the traditional Easter fixture will be held over one day instead of the usual two in an effort to minimize costs for the 120 competitors that are set to take part. Clerk of the course Wayne Turkington says the roads that have been picked out — and the terrain they take in — should ask all the right questions of the crew, and make for a very exciting spectacle. The first two special stages bring the rally to the Sperrin mountains before cars head back for a short service halt at the Cookstown 100 pits. After this,…Continue Reading

Cove Rangers 0-5 Partick Thistle: Hosts’ relegation woes deepen

A direct Cove Rangers performance underlined their current woes as they were beaten comprehensively by Partick Thistle 5-0. Goals from Scott Tiffoney and Steven Lawless put Partick two clear at the break, with Brian Graham, Kevin Holt and Danny Mullen finding the net in the second. It continues Cove’s plummet towards the bottom of the Championship – they have one once in 14 – with Paul Hartley’s side only handed a reprieve by Hamilton’s drubbing at Dundee. Played through on goal by Mitch Megginson early, Leighton McIntosh had the first opportunity after three minutes but goalkeeper David Mitchell blocked his…Continue Reading

Opening Day brought a new start for the Blue Jays and for baseball

This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. A fresh start — for both the Toronto Blue Jays and the sport of baseball itself — is the theme as all 30 big-league teams take the field for Opening Day on Thursday. Here’s what’s new: The Jays At a glance, the 2022 Blue Jays were pretty successful. They won 92 games (the franchise’s second-best total since the World Series years), returned to the playoffs after a one-year absence and, in their first full…Continue Reading

Flag football moves one step closer to becoming an Olympic sport

Flag football took another step towards potentially becoming an Olympic sport when its governing association received approval from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board on Wednesday. The IOC Executive Board proposed that the International Federal of American Football (IFAF) — the association which oversees international flag football — be approved by the full IOC. IFAF will now have to wait until mid-October when the IOC holds its full session in Mumbai, India, where members will vote on the proposal. In a statement later Wednesday, IFAF said it “welcomes” the IOC board’s proposal. “We are optimistic regarding the vote of…Continue Reading

Sport Manitoba denies recognition to underwater football

The made-in-Manitoba sport of underwater football is in jeopardy after it was denied recognition by Sport Manitoba. This news comes as the Manitoba Underwater Council – underwater football’s parent organization – failed to meet the requirements to stay under the umbrella of Sport Manitoba. “This is in no way trying to eliminate an activity,” said Janet McMahon, president and CEO of Sport Manitoba, in an interview on Tuesday. “But it is around trying to create some standards that everyone can meet [so] that we can guarantee that participants have quality programming, that we are offering it to everyone, and it’s…Continue Reading

Residents of Keith asked how the town could improve active travel

Keith residents are being asked to help Moray Council come up with ideas on how to improve active travel in the city. The authority’s active travel team is looking for ideas from the local community on how to spend £25,000 on cycle parking, cycle shelters and repair stations in and around the town. Locals have until 12pm on Friday, April 28 to submit ideas for the types of bicycle stands, cycle shelters and repair stations the community would like to see. The aim is to encourage more residents and visitors to Keith to use active travel methods to get to…Continue Reading

Decathlon to rent out sporting equipment for £10-a-day in a new hobby deal

SPORTS gear is being rented out by Decathlon after almost a third of Brits said taking up a new hobby is too expensive. Equipment will be given out from just £10 a day. 2 Sports equipment can be rented from Decathlon for as little as £10credit: Getty Paddleboards, kayaks, mountain bikes and tennis rackets are just some of the things Brits can pick up. It comes as a poll found 28 per cent wanting to take up a new sport but said they can’t afford it. Sharon Poulter, Rental Leader at Decathlon UK, said: “Despite having an appetite for trying…Continue Reading

Lethbridge Pronghorns rugby leader Wright wrapping U Sports career at nationals – Lethbridge

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A mainstay at the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns rugby for half a decade, Genna Wright’s time with ‘Horns is coming to an end on the national stage. The Tabers, Alta. product’s last U Sports action will be at the Canadian University 7s National Championship before she graduates this spring. “I’m very proud to be a Pronghorn and I’ve had a good five years,” Wright said. Read more: Pronghorns track and field athlete eyeing U Sports record One of the most experienced athletes on a young team, assistant coach Neil Langevin believes simply…Continue Reading