Bianca Andreescu has been named Canada’s top athlete of the year.
The 19-year-old is the first tennis player to be awarded the Lou Marsh Trophy, which is selected by a panel of sports journalists.
Earlier this year, Andreescu became the first Canadian to clinch a Grand Slam singles title, with victory at the US Open.
Other nominees for the honour included Brooke Henderson (golf), Jordan Binnington (ice hockey), Andre De Grasse (athletics) and Mike Soroka (baseball).
Monfils bids emotional farewell to Indian Wells
Gael Monfils bid an emotional farewell to Indian Wells on Friday as the popular Frenchman fell 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4 to Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Russell fastest in final practice as Mercedes teammate crashes out
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli wrecked his car in a heavy crash while teammate George Russell topped the timesheets in the final free practice session before qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday.
Ireland full of praise for 'outstanding' Wales after hard-fought win
Ireland coach Andy Farrell and his players were full of praise for Wales on Friday after the Six Nations strugglers pushed their opponents mightily hard for the second successive week, progress the Welsh captain described as "monumental".
Daniel Berger speeds in front by 5 at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Daniel Berger opened up a five-shot lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational after a steady round Friday at Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Florida.
PSG lose at home to open Ligue 1 title race
Monaco handed French champions Paris St Germain their first home defeat of the Ligue 1 season with a 3-1 away victory at the Parc des Princes on Friday that opened up the championship race.
Dubai authorities said on Saturday a “limited incident” caused by falling shrapnel from a successful air-defence interception has been dealt with, stressing that no injuries were reported.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has visited a number of people injured in the Iranian attacks who are receiving treatment in hospital.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held phone calls with several foreign ministers and officials to discuss the latest developments and the repercussions of Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and other countries.
