The sad news that Gord Downie has died after battling terminal brain cancer reverberated across Canada on Wednesday, and sports fans have their own reasons to cherish the man whose lyrics were frequently peppered with references to Canadian sports history. CBC | Sports News
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Catch them if you can: Canadian men’s short track relay team golden again
The Canadian men’s relay team struck gold on Sunday in the Netherlands, making them a perfect two-for-two this season in World Cup competition. The women’s relay team also stepped onto the podium for the second time in as many weeks, claiming bronze. CBC | Sports News
Read More »With modest paycheque in hand, Canadian Women’s Hockey League players dream of ‘living wage’
This year, for the first time in its 11-year history, the Canadian Women’s Hockey League will offer its players a paycheque. But they still need day jobs to make ends meet. CBC | Sports News
Read More »St-Gelais, Girard lead Canadian short track medal haul
Marianne St-Gelais and Samuel Girard continued Canada’s torrid start to the World Cup short track season with gold-medal finishes – just two of five speed skating medals won on Saturday in the Netherlands. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian man pleads guilty to terrorism in plot targeting NYC landmarks, subway: unsealed records
A 19-year-old Mississauga, Ont., man is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to terrorism offences in a 2016 plot to detonate bombs in New York City in support of ISIS. CBC | World News
Read More »Canadian man, 19, pleads guilty to 2016 plot targeting New York City landmarks, subway
A 19-year-old Mississauga, Ont., man is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to terrorism offences in connection with a 2016 plot to detonate bombs in New York City in support of ISIS. CBC | World News
Read More »Time for Canadian gymnasts to inspire next ‘super fan’
With this week’s world artistic gymnastics championships being held in Canada for the first time since 1985, there is a tremendous opportunity for its athletes to interact with aspiring gymnasts, says 2004 Olympic gold medallist Kyle Shewfelt. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian men’s volleyball team punches its ticket to 2018 worlds
The Canadian men’s team secured its spot in the 2018 FIVB world championship with a 3-1 win over Mexico on Sunday in the third-place match of the NORCECA men’s championship. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian men’s relay team golden at short track World Cup opener
Canada claimed its first gold medal of the season in the men’s 5000-metre relay at the World Cup opener in Budapest, Hungary, on Sunday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian women earn berth in volleyball world championships
Canada beats Nicaragua in straight sets at qualification tournament in Langley, B.C. CBC | Sports News
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