In our weekly Olympic update, we cover recent Canadian qualifications in Canoe Sprint, along with updates on basketball player Aaliyah Edwards and para swimmer Shelby Newkirk’s Olympic preparations. CBC | Sports News
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Canadian star Aaliyah Edwards proud to be part of a growing community of women’s basketball
This is a big year for Canadian basketball star Aaliyah Edwards, from going to the NCAA Final Four with her UConn team, to being drafted in the WNBA, to representing Canada at the Paris Olympics this summer. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Aaliyah Edwards’ double-double helps UConn survive Syracuse scare, advance to Sweet 16
Paige Bueckers tied her season high with 32 points, freshman Ashlynn Shade added 19 and No. 3 seed UConn held off Syracuse 72-64 on Monday night to earn a 30th straight trip to the Sweet 16. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Aaliyah Edwards’ homecoming game at TMU extends connectivity of Canadian women’s basketball
It was a taste of what could have been, and a glimpse at the future. UConn, the storied women’s college basketball team, played against the undefeated Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto on Wednesday at the Mattamy Athletic Centre, where passion for the sport was on full display. CBC | Sports News
Read More »‘It’s buzzin’: Aaliyah Edwards, UConn set for showdown against TMU in Toronto
Don’t call it an exhibition. No. 17 UConn is headed to Canada for a game Wednesday against Toronto Metropolitan University, whose women’s basketball team is tied atop the U Sports standings at 10-0. CBC | Sports News
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