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Canadian teen Morales Williams unfazed by world-record nullification, has high hopes for Olympics
Canadian sprinter Christopher Morales Williams set a world record in the indoor men’s 400 metres — or so he thought. After recording an all-time mark of 44.49 seconds at the NCAA SEC championships on Saturday, World Athletics was unable to ratify the 19-year-old’s time due to a starting block issue. Even though the technicality that was out of his control prevents Morales Williams from holding the world record, he’s not allowing the starting block issue to put a damper on his achievement. “It’s still considered the world’s fastest time, so it honestly doesn’t even bother me too much,” Morales Williams told CBC Sports. “Because it’s still the collegiate record, it’s still the national record, and it’s still the…
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New Zealand’s Sadowski-Synnott, Japan’s Hasegawa soar to big air gold at World Cup in Edmonton
No Canadians made it to the podium at Saturday night’s FIS World Cup big air snowboard event at Commonwealth Stadium. But the night saw some snowboarding history being made. New Zealand’s Zoi Sadowski-Synnott struck gold in the women’s event, while Japan’s Taiga Hasegawa won the men’s final. Sadowski-Synnott earned her gold by acing a jump that, before this weekend, had never been tried before in women’s snowboarding. She stunned many of her fellow riders when she nailed a switchback 1260 and got a whopping 99 out of 100 in qualifying. She tried it with her first jump in the finals, but fell. She tried it again with jump No. 2,…
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Surface Water Sports Equipment Market Size & Share to
Wilmington, Delaware, United States, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Transparency Market Research Inc. – The global surface water sports equipment market is estimated to flourish at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2023 to 2031. Transparency Market Research projects that the overall sales revenue for surface water sports equipment is estimated to reach US$ 65.2 billion by the end of 2031. A growing demand for personalized equipment drives manufacturers to offer customization options, allowing consumers to tailor their gear to individual preferences and performance requirements. Increasing awareness of the health benefits associated with water sports, such as stress relief, cardiovascular fitness, and muscle strengthening, fuels interest in surface water sports…
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Premier League predictions: Arsenal to put five past Sheff Utd | Football News
Arsenal to demolish Sheffield United on Monday Night Football? Jones Knows has all the latest tips… Image: Watch free Premier League highlights on the Sky Sports app Sheffield United vs Arsenal, Monday 8pm, live on Sky Sports No team in English league history (top four divisions) has lost three successive home games by five or more goals. Sheffield United could become the first. Arsenal are as short as 14/1 with Sky Bet to win 5-0 and it’s worth pointing out the Gunners have scored two or more goals in each of last seven halves of Premier League games, becoming the first team to do so in Premier League history. If…
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City completes first year of Outdoor Sports Field Renewal Program – DiscoverMooseJaw.com
The City of Moose Jaw completed a successful first year with its Outdoor Sports Field Renewal Program. The program was developed, in consultation with user groups, to develop a plan for capital projects for the city’s outdoor sports fields and prioritize capital projects. The city has over 60 outdoor sports fields with 10 major user groups and 2,146 participants registered within those programs as of last year. The renewal program was finalized in February 2023, with annual funding dedicated to capital projects. In 2023, the following projects were completed under the Outdoor Sports Field Renewal Program: New exterior siding on the buildings at Kinsmen Sports Complex at Caribou Heights. …
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WATCH: Georgia intercepts pass that bounces off LSU player’s helmet in 2022 SEC Championship Game
CBS Sports A bizarre interception set Georgia up for a touchdown in the first half of the SEC Championship Game on Saturday. With the Bulldogs ahead 14-7 early in the second quarter, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels threw a pass intended for Jack Bech. As the ball arrived, Bech and Georgia defensive back Christopher Smith collided, sending the ball soaring into the air. It then bounced off Bech’s helmet and was intercepted by linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. Shock appeared to envelop LSU in the immediate aftermath of the interception as coach Brian Kelly offered a perplexed look. But slow-motion replays clearly showed the football hitting the back of Bech’s helmet —…
