Kategori: Sport
World’s second largest diamond discovered in Botswana
A diamond of exceptional size – the second largest in the world at 2,492 carats – but which barely fits in the palm of a hand, has been found in…
AS Saint-Étienne supporters denounce intrusive searches in Monaco
Around twenty concordant testimonies were collected following the Ligue 1 match between AS Monaco and AS Saint-Etienne, at the Stade Louis-II, last Saturday. France Télévisions – Sports Editorial Published 08/22/2024…
US Open | Auger-Aliassime to face Mensik in first round
(New York) Félix Auger-Aliassime will face Czech Jakub Mensik in the first round and could cross paths with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner a few rounds later, we learned Thursday…
The truth and falsehood regarding the links between MPOX, the COVID vaccine, shingles, confinement and homosexuality
The current MPOX epidemic in Africa has triggered another, global one: a wave of disinformation, against a backdrop of homophobia and conspiracy theories, after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared…
F1 | Max Verstappen claims he is approaching retirement
(Zandvoort) On the eve of its 200e Formula 1 Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen has stated without hesitation that he will never reach the 400 career mark. Published at 10:03…
NWSL | Revolution in American women’s soccer
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and its players have reached an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement that eliminates the draft, guarantees all contracts, provides parental leave and…
A second Donald Trump presidency could cause chaos among Canadians, says former ambassador Bruce Heyman
A former U.S. ambassador to Canada is warning that a second Donald Trump presidency could cause chaos among Canadians. He is urging Americans abroad to consider their vote could be…
Gervais Martel, former president of RC Lens, is a candidate for the LFP board of directors
Gervais Martel already holds a position in the League, as an independent. He wishes to seek a new mandate. Published 08/22/2024 3:04 PM Updated 08/22/2024 3:09 PM Reading time: 1…
Boxing | Mary Spencer to face Naomi Mannes for interim title
(Montreal) Boxer Mary Spencer will face Naomie Mannes in a fight for the interim WBA world title on September 5 at the Cabaret du Casino de Montréal, Eye of the…
Sports and Multicultural Communities | Cricket for Integration
Certain sports constitute important vectors of social integration for Quebec’s multicultural communities. The Press decided to introduce you to three of them. Today: cricket. Published at 2:30 a.m. Updated at…
The voluntary blindness of the college network
We learned on Wednesday, August 21, that CEGEPs in the greater Montreal area were overflowing. A surprise? Not at all. Everyone knew it was coming. It has been known for…
Exhibition Fight | Mayweather Challenges Gotti in Mexico
(Mexico) Eye to eye, without blinking, like in the good old days: former American world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather challenged John Gotti III on Wednesday in Mexico City, three days…
Montreal Alouettes: Cody Fajardo and Jason Maas pay tribute to the work of Davis Alexander
Barring an unexpected last-minute turnaround, the spotlight will once again be on Cody Fajardo as the Montreal Alouettes’ starting quarterback starting Sunday. In the meantime, Fajardo and head coach Jason…
Cristiano Ronaldo Launches Personal YouTube Channel, Attracts Millions of Subscribers in Hours
The Portuguese superstar posted his first videos on the new account on Wednesday, including several with his wife Georgina. Within hours, he had several million subscribers. Published 08/22/2024 09:13 Updated…
Major League Baseball | Édouard Julien scores 3 runs in Twins win
(San Diego) Quebec’s Édouard Julien had four hits and scored three runs in an 11-4 victory for the Minnesota Twins over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Published yesterday at…
Operation 24K: The largest gold heist in Canadian history
Among the planes landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport that day was one in the red and white colours of Air Canada, carrying a valuable shipment from a Swiss bank.…
Major League Baseball | Canadian Joey Votto announces retirement after 17-season career
(Toronto) Canadian Joey Votto announced his retirement from major league baseball on Wednesday. Posted yesterday at 10:28 p.m. The 40-year-old first baseman made the announcement on Instagram. “That’s it. It’s…
De La Cruz steals show against Toronto Blue Jays, Cincinnati Reds win 11-7
Elly De La Cruz became the fifth major league player since 1901 to hit 20 home runs and steal 60 bases in a season, and the Cincinnati Reds erased a…
The Cup in Saint-Léonard | La Presse
Roberto Luongo had arranged to meet with the residents of Saint-Léonard on Wednesday afternoon to invite them to take pictures with him and with the Stanley Cup. Published at 9:45…
People with disabilities experience more food insecurity, 2021 report reveals
A new study from Statistics Canada indicates that people with disabilities are twice as likely to live in food-insecure households as people without disabilities. The report, released Wednesday, draws on…