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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes world's highest-paid ath

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes world's highest-paid athlete after Al Nassr move

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the world's highest-paid athlete for the first time since 2017 following his move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.Forbes report the 38-year-old Portugal forward earned $136m (£108.7m) over the past 12 months.His contract with Al Nassr is reportedly worth more than 200m euros (£176.5m) per year.Argentina's World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi is second on Forbes' list having earned $130m (£103.9m).Forbes' top 10 also features basketball star LeBron James and boxer Canelo Alvarez, while 20-time tennis Grand Slam champion Roger Federer is the only retired athlete on the list in ninth place.Dustin Johnson (sixth) and Phil Mickelson (seventh) are the first golfers to make the top 10 since Tiger Woods in 2020.John…
Doctors: Hamlin shows 'substantial improvement'

Doctors: Hamlin shows 'substantial improvement'

Bills safety Damar Hamlin is beginning to awaken as he shows "substantial improvement," doctors said, including being able to move his hands and feet and communicate in writing.
NFL players, communities rally for hospitalized Bi

NFL players, communities rally for hospitalized Bills safety Damar Hamlin | CBC Sports

The family of Damar Hamlin expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support shown toward the Buffalo Bills safety while asking everyone to keep the hospitalized player in their prayers on Tuesday.
Fifa to rethink 2026 format after 'best' World Cup

Fifa to rethink 2026 format after 'best' World Cup

Fifa is to reconsider the format of the 2026 World Cup following the success of the four-group format at the 2022 tournament, says president Gianni Infantino.
Germany players cover mouths amid Fifa armband row
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@mika · Soccer · 5:52pm - 23 Nov 2022

Germany players cover mouths amid Fifa armband row

Germany players cover their mouths for the team photograph before their World Cup opener against Japan amid the row with Fifa over the OneLove armband.
Queen Elizabeth II remembered for royal treatment
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 3:31am - 13 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II remembered for royal treatment given to NHL players

Mike Ricci and Markus Naslund remember the protocols read to them before the ceremonial face-off in 2002, Queen Elizabeth II dropping a puck before their preseason game in Vancouver.
CCM Hockey to stop using Ovechkin & Russian pl

CCM Hockey to stop using Ovechkin & Russian players in marketing

CCM Hockey announced Monday it will stop using Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin and other Russian NHL players in its global marketing initiatives amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.


"We are very sad to witness, like the rest of the world, what is happening in Ukraine," CCM chief executive Marrouane Nabih wrote in an email to TSN's Rick Westhead. "Although Mr. Ovechkin is not responsible for the Russian government's actions, we took the decision to not use him (or any Russian player) on any global CCM communication at this point."


CCM pays Ovechkin over $500,000 per year plus a percentage of its sales within Russia, a source told Westhead. Though the company will no longer use Ovechkin or other R…

Canadian Olympians proved glory can come from anyw

Canadian Olympians proved glory can come from anywhere | CBC Sports

Against seemingly insurmountable conditions throughout the incessant pandemic, Canada's athletes navigated restrictions and kept up with the rest of the world by training in basements and backyards, hockey rinks and garages — they not only endured, they thrived.