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CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Sudbury's Syla Swords makes history at the Paris Olympics
Syla Swords (basketball) and Cloe Lacasse (soccer) were both named to their respective Olympic teams on Tuesday. Syla Swords, the youngest person to ever represent Canada in basketball at the Olympics, has wrapped up her Games in Paris. Basketball Canada posted these photos of Swords, 18, Olympics making her Olympic debut. Syla Swords cheers Syla Swords, the youngest person to ever represent Canada in basketball at the Olympics, has wrapped up her 2024 Games in Paris. Swords is shown here cheering on her teammates at the games. (Basketball Canada/Facebook) 'Syla was not only the youngest athlete but was also the youngest Olympian competing in basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games,' Basketball Canada said. 'Get used to seeing a lot more of the Sudbury, Ont., native.'
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘I HATE this' – Legends call out Missile
Swimming: The Back Page panel discuss former Olympic swimmer James Magnussen and his involvement in the upcoming 'Enhanced Games.
CTV News
19-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
City honours Paralympic, Olympic volleyball athletes at nationals
Several members of the Canadian Paralympic women's sitting volleyball team and the Olympic women's beach volleyball team signed autographs at volleyball nationals at the Edmonton Expo Centre on May 18, 2025. (Connor Hogg/CTV News Edmonton)
Reuters
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Jimmer Fredette appointed head of U.S. 3x3 men's basketball
Jimmer Fredette will lead the United States' men's 3x3 basketball team, responsible for identifying the coaching staff and players ahead of major international competitions, USA Basketball announced Thursday. The former No. 1-ranked 3x3 player in the world, Fredette announced his retirement from basketball on April 23. At BYU, Fredette was named the National Player of the Year in 2011 before playing professionally in the NBA, in Europe and in China. The sharpshooting Fredette transitioned to 3x3 late in his career. "When I got the call from USA Basketball about playing 3x3, I really didn't know what to expect," Fredette, 36, said. "I found out quickly that I loved the competition, energy and style of the sport. 3x3 fits my game and my personality. I made friends throughout my journey who will forever be a part of my life. I also saw an opportunity to be able to grow the sport within the USA. "When USA Basketball approached me about this role, I jumped at it. I'm determined to help build a sustainable program for years to come and, ultimately, the best 3x3 program in the world. I'm so grateful for the USA Basketball Board of Directors for trusting me with this responsibility and I'm ready for the challenge." As a player, Fredette has gold medals from the 2023 Pan American Games and 2022 FIBA 3x3 Men's AmeriCup as well as a silver medal at the 2023 FIBA 3x3 Men's World Cup. He was a member of the first U.S. 3x3 men's Olympic Team at the Paris Olympics in 2024, but an injury in the second game of the tournament knocked him out of the competition and the U.S. failed to medal. 3x3 basketball will return to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. "Jimmer brought his legendary shooting style to 3x3 in 2022 and quickly became one of the most beloved athletes on the halfcourt," USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley said. "His knowledge of and skill for the game, ability to lead and reputation as one of the game's best shooters in history puts him in a prime position to become the first person in this role and help shape USA Basketball's 3x3 men's national team program on the road to Los Angeles." Also Thursday, USA Basketball named retired WNBA great and five-time Olympic champion Sue Bird in the same role for the U.S. women's basketball team. --Field Level Media
National Post
08-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Olympic rugby medalist Josaia Raisuqe of Fiji dies at 30
Article content Article content Raisuqe was reportedly on his way to training when his vehicle was hit by a train. Article content 'Castres Olympique is in mourning,' the club said in a statement on its website. 'It is with heavy hearts that we learned of the death this morning of our player Josaia Raisuqe in a road accident. Article content Article content 'The entire CO family is devastated by this terrible news. Josh had been a member of the club since 2021. He was a wonderful teammate, much loved by everyone, including the Castres supporters who had embraced him. We extend our sincere condolences and thoughts to his family and loved ones.' Article content Raisuqe appeared on the wing for the Top 14 club less than two weeks ago. Article content He was in the Fiji team which won the Olympic silver medal in rugby sevens in Paris last year. He scored a try against the United States in pool play and started in the final against France. Article content He's been playing club rugby in France since 2015, when he joined Top 14 champion Stade Francais. He also played for second-division side Nevers, and got into an infamous incident in 2021 when, overjoyed by a win, he hoisted the referee over his head after the fulltime whistle. The ref gave him a red card. Article content The following season, Castres deployed Raisuqe as a flanker en route to the 2022 Top 14 final. Article content 'He was a radiant boy on and off the field, a pillar of the Fijian community we have at the club and to which we are very attached,' Castres chairman Pierre-Yves Revol said. 'It is also difficult at this time not to mention the faith of all these (Fijian) players and of Josaia. My thoughts are with his fiancee and his entire family.' Article content
