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Luca Brecel reacts to ’emotional and crazy’ comeback to beat Si Jiahui at the Crucible

Luca Brecel is into the World Championship final in Sheffield (Picture: Getty Images) Luca Brecel says it was the ‘most emotional and crazy feeling ever’ to complete the biggest comeback in Crucible history to beat Si Jiahui and reach the World Championship final. The Belgian Bullet found himself 14-5 down to the 20-year-old but then reeled off 11 frames on the spin, eventually winning 17-15 and booking his spot in the Sheffield showpiece. It was stunning stuff from the 28-year-old, which added another amazing result to his wins over Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Williams and Ricky Walden this year at the…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

University of Alberta loses U Sports final to New Brunswick Reds

CHARLOTTETOWN – The University of New Brunswick Reds are the new golden boys of U Sports men’s hockey. The Reds defeated the Alberta Golden Bears 3-0 on Sunday in the championship final of the eight-team tourney at the Eastlink Centre. Cody Morgan, Cole Mackay and Austen Keating scored for the Reds, while Samuel Richard stopped 17 shots for the shutout. Morgan, named the game’s top star, also added an assist. Ethan Kruger stopped 29 of 32 shots for the Golden Bears. It is the ninth time the Reds have won the University Cup in its 60-year national tournament history. The…Continue Reading