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Legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole passes away

SportsNets - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 11:10

Bob Cole, one of hockey’s most revered broadcasters, has died.

He was 90.

The native of St. John’s, N.L., was on Hockey Night in Canada for 50 years, completing his run after the 2018-19 season.

Beginning his hockey-broadcasting career with VOCM radio in his hometown, Cole moved into television in 1973. 

In addition to 50 years on Hockey Night in Canada, Cole has also called hockey play-by-play for multiple Olympic Games. 

One of his most famous calls came in the final seconds of Canada’s gold medal win at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.

“Now after 50 years it’s time for Canada to stand up and cheer,” he said. “Stand up and cheer everybody. The Olympics Salt Lake City, 2002, men’s ice hockey, gold medal: Canada.”

A Gemini-award winning broadcaster, Cole is a member of the Order of Canada and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996 as a recipient of the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for broadcasting excellence.

Wada launches review into Chinese failed tests

BBC Sports - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 10:54
The World Anti-Doping Agency launches an independent review after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at Tokyo 2020 despite failing drug tests.

Mullins eyes British title at Sandown finale

BBC Sports - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 10:49
Willie Mullins will look to clinch the British jump trainers' championship at Sandown on Saturday - and become the first Irishman to do so in 70 years.

Report: Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey set to leave team

SportsNets - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 10:26

Chief technical officer Adrian Newey is leaving Red Bull Racing after 18 years, BBC Sport and Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport reported Thursday.

Newey has helped Red Bull win seven drivers’ championships and six constructors’ championships during his tenure with the team.

According to BBC Sport, Newey’s decision stems from allegations relating to team principal Christian Horner, who was accused of misconduct toward an employee.

Red Bull dismissed the allegations following an internal investigation and Horner has denied any wrongdoing.

BBC Sport did not say where Newey will be heading, but said he has been linked to Ferrari and had received an offer Aston Martin with others likely to draw interest now as well.

Prior to joining Red Bull, Newey designed championship-winning cars for Williams and McLaren during the 1990s.

Under Newey’s watch, Red Bull ascended to the top of F1 capturing four consecutive constructors’ championships and drivers’ championships with Sebastian Vettel from 2010-13.

The team has claimed the past two constructors’ championships and three drivers’ championships with Max Verstappen.

Red Bull dominated last year winning a record 21 of 22 races.

They’re off to another roaring start this season with Verstappen and Sergio Perez sitting 1-2 in the standings and holding a 44-point lead over Ferrari in the constructors’ standings. Verstappen has won four of five races so far with a brake issue in Australia preventing a clean sweep.

Newey wrote his memoir How to Build a Car in 2017.

'Dinosaur mentality' - Antonio on Keane podcast criticism

BBC Sports - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 10:23
West Ham striker Antonio responds to Roy Keane's criticism of current players who speak on podcasts, calling it a 'dinosaur mentality'

Everton have miles to go despite derby win - Dyche

BBC Sports - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 10:13
Everton boss Sean Dyche says the club still have "miles to go" on and off the pitch after the Merseyside derby win over Liverpool.

England's Cokayne returns for Grand Slam decider

BBC Sports - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 10:00
England make two injury-enforced changes to face France in their Grand Slam decider on Saturday in Bordeaux.

Newey to leave Red Bull over Horner allegations

BBC Sports - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 09:39
Red Bull design chief Adrian Newey is to leave the team in the wake of the controversy involving allegations about team principal Christian Horner.