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Kingston athlete named finalist for national sport tourism award

Clive Morgan is a finalist for the PRESTIGE Volunteer of the Year by Sport Tourism Canada. Photo via Tourism Kingston. Local athlete Clive Morgan has been selected as a finalist for the PRESTIGE Volunteer of the Year by Sport Tourism Canada, recognizing his long-term commitment to Kingston’s sport community. Growing up as a competitive swimmer and runner, Morgan was always passionate about competing in athletics, according to a release from Tourism Kingston. In 1984, he signed up for his first triathlon in Kingston, and 40 years later, he still competes. “His participation in sport combined with his children’s involvement in…
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Tyson Fury’s promoter details offer for Anthony Joshua fight in September

The Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury saga continues (Pictures: Getty) Tyson Fury’s promoter, George Warren, has confirmed that a ‘formal offer’ has been made to Anthony Joshua for a heavyweight fight this September. The British pair have long been linked with a huge scrap, most recently in December when it seemed it was close but fell apart. With neither having confirmed their next fights and both wanting to box in the coming months, the prospect of the Gypsy King vs AJ has once again been raised, thanks to Fury’s camp. The WBC heavyweight champion wrote on Instagram: ‘A few days ago I…
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Jordon Brown’s delight as Peterhead sign Kieran Shanks

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How can ‘safe sport’ better protect athletes from abuse?

What is safe sport? It’s a broad concept but the core tenant is simple. Federal protection for athletes from abuse in all forms — sexual, mental and physical, and at all levels of competition. As calls for meaningful change grow louder, CBC Sports Presents hosted an in-depth discussion with panellists from across the spectrum of sport in Canada. Panellists included Anne Merklinger, the CEO of Own The Podium; Allison Forsyth, safe sports advocate and former Olympic skier; Cynthia Appiah, safe sports advocate and Olympic bobsledder; and Jamie Strashin, CBC Sports reporter. The four joined hosts Scott Russell and Andi Petrillo…