■ Football
Eskimos take Grey Cup
Jason Tucker caught two touchdown passes, and Edmonton got even with the Montreal Alouettes with a 34-22 victory on Sunday that gave the Eskimos the Grey Cup. A crowd of 50,909 saw Edmonton win its first Canadian Football League title since 1993 and the 12th in the team's history. The Eskimos avenged a 25-16 loss to Montreal in last year's championship game in Edmonton and prevented the Alouettes from winning consecutive Cups for the first time. Tucker caught seven passes for 132 yards and was named the game's outstanding player. "It's wonderful," Tucker said. "We've had a goal since we lost last year that we were going to win it this year and that's what's kept us going all season." Former Alouette Mike Pringle, who went to Edmonton last winter after a bitter feud with Montreal, scored on a 4-yard run and
■ Rugby
Wilkinson makes shortlist
England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson is on a shortlist of five players nominated for the International Rugby Board (IRB) player of the year award to be announced on Sunday night. Wilkinson, who scored all his team's points in England's 24-7 semi-final win over France on Sunday, was joined on the exclusive list by his English team mate and hooker Steve Thompson. France No. 8 Imanol Harinordoquy, New Zealand's Richie McCaw and Australia's Phil Waugh were also nominated. The award will be decided by former players.
US track and field athletes have about four dozen pieces to choose from when assembling their uniforms at the Olympics. The one grabbing the most attention is a high-cut leotard that barely covers the bikini line and has triggered debate between those who think it is sexist and others who say they do not need the Internet to make sure they have good uniforms. Among those critical or laughing at the uniforms included Paralympian Femita Ayanbeku, sprinter Britton Wilson and even athletes from other countries such as Britain’s Abigail Irozuru, who wrote on social media: “Was ANY female athlete consulted in
Four-time NBA all-star DeMarcus Cousins arrived in Taiwan with his family early yesterday to finish his renewed contract with the Taiwan Beer Leopards in the T1 League. Cousins initially played a four-game contract with the Leopards in January. On March 18, the Taoyuan-based team announced that Cousins had renewed his contract. “Hi what’s up Leopard fans, I’m back. I’m excited to be back and can’t wait to join the team,” Cousins said in a video posted on the Leopard’s Facebook page. “Most of all, can’t wait to see you guys, the fans, next weekend. So make sure you come out and support the Beer
Former US Masters champion Zach Johnson was left embarrassed after a foul-mouthed response to ironic cheers from spectators after a triple bogey at Augusta National on Friday. Johnson, the 2007 Masters winner, missed the cut after his three-over-par round of 75 left him on seven-over 151 for 36 holes, his six on the par-three 12th playing a big role in his downfall. Television footage showed Johnson reacting to sarcastic cheers and applause when he tapped in for the triple bogey by yelling: “Oh fuck off.” Such a response would be considered bad form in any golf tournament, but is particularly out of keeping
The sacred flame for the Paris Olympics was lit yesterday in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the ancient Games, in a ceremony inspired by antiquity and marked by messages of hope amid multiple global crises. “In ancient times, the Olympic Games brought together the Greek city states, even — and in particular — during times of war and conflict,” International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said. “Today, the Olympic Games are the only event that brings the entire world together in peaceful competition. Then as now, the Olympic athletes are sending this powerful message — yes, it is possible to compete fiercely