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The U.S. Open title defence of Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe has come to an end. The duo was handed a 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 defeat by Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova and Taiwan’s Hao-ching Chan in women’s doubles quarterfinal action on Tuesday. CBC | Sports News
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Conners, Hughes, Pendrith to be Canada’s 1st trio to play in same Presidents Cup
Canadians Corey Conners, Mackenzie Hughes and Taylor Pendrith have been named to the International Team’s for the Sept. 24-29 Presidents Cup at The Royal Montreal Golf Club. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s Stefan Daniel misses out on triathlon podium at Paralympics after bike crash
Canadian Para triathlete Stefan Daniel’s hopes of capturing gold at the Paris Paralympics were dashed on Monday after crashing during the bike portion of the men’s PTS5 event. CBC | Sports News
Read More »‘Be you’: Canada’s Greg Stewart still writing story as athlete at Paris Paralympics
Greg Stewart, the seven-foot-two Paralympic shot putter, wants to spread one message in Paris: “Be you.” Stewart, who was born missing part of his left hand, took top spot in his F46 classification at Tokyo 2020 and is now looking to repeat in France. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Nicholas Bennett swims to Canada’s 1st gold at Paris Paralympics
Canadian swimmer Nicholas Bennett captured the country’s first gold medal at the Paris Paralympics on Monday in the men’s SB14 100-metre breaststroke. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s Dabrowski, partner Routliffe advance to quarters in U.S. Open women’s doubles title defence
Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe run at a possible repeat at the U.S. Open lives on. The defending women’s doubles champions defeated Angelica Moratelli and Jaqueline Cristian 7-5, 7-6 (3) to reach the quarterfinals on Sunday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Kate O’Brien captures track cycling bronze for Canada’s 1st medal of Paris Paralympics
Kate O’Brien has won Canada’s first medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris with a bronze in track cycling. The 36-year-old from Calgary finished third in the women’s C4-5 500-metre time trial at the velodrome. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Sitting volleyball saved Canada’s Voss-Shafiq after amputation — now, she wants to bump it forward
For many, sport is a way to connect people and community. For Paralympian Felicia Voss-Shafiq, sitting volleyball saved her emotionally and kept her connected to a sport she deeply loves. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Pat Anderson, Katarina Roxon named Canada’s flag-bearers for Paris Paralympics opening ceremony
Basketball player Pat Anderson and swimmer Katarina Roxon, who have competed at a combined nine Paralympics, will lead Canada’s delegation at Wednesday’s opening ceremony at 1:20 p.m. ET at Place de la Concorde, the largest square in Paris. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Korda claims 3-stroke lead at Women’s British Open, while Canada’s Henderson misses cut
Top-ranked American Nelly Korda mastered more blustery conditions at St. Andrews by shooting a bogey-free, 4-under 68 in the second round on Friday to take a three-stroke lead at the Women’s British Open. CBC | Sports News
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