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Since Niagara Falls Coun. Mike Strange was charged with domestic assault in May, the controversy surrounding the ex-Olympic boxer has taken some odd twists and turns. A women’s advocacy group, for instance, isn’t allowed to speak in council about an Ontario bill calling for stiffer penalties for municipal elected officials in serious misconduct cases. CBC | Sports News
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Canadian Olympic hammer throw champs part of star-studded lineup for 50th Prefontaine Classic
Saturday marks the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic, the prestigious track and field event from Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. Several Olympic and world champions will be in competition, including Canadian hammer throwers Camryn Rogers and Ethan Katzberg. Watch live coverage of the event, available on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem. CBC | Sports News
Read More »NHL, NHLPA, Olympic officials finalize agreement for players to participate in 2026 Winter Games
The NHL, NHLPA and international officials on Wednesday finalized a long-ago agreed-to deal to send players to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. CBC | Sports News
Read More »An Olympic year and a contract for Fillier: 4 PWHL storylines to watch this summer
For the first time, the PWHL will have to navigate a season with an Olympic break in the middle. It’s one of four storylines for PWHL fans to watch this summer. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Father of track star Jakob Ingebrigtsen cleared of abusing 2-time Olympic champion
Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the father of Norwegian track star Jakob Ingebrigtsen, was convicted Monday of one count of assault against his daughter and given a suspended prison sentence. A Norwegian court acquitted Gjert of other charges, including abusing Jakob. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Veteran NHLers Crosby, MacKinnon, McDavid to lead Canada into 2026 Olympic hockey tournament
Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Brayden Point and Sam Reinhart are the first players named to Canada’s preliminary men’s hockey roster for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Olympic, world champion Camryn Rogers has nothing left to prove — but plenty to accomplish
After winning a world title and Olympic gold, hammer thrower Camryn Rogers might not have anything left to prove — but she says she still has a lot left to accomplish. The 26-year-old from Richmond, B.C., doesn’t just want to defend her titles, she wants to help grow the sport itself. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Olympic great Biles apologizes for heated exchange with Riley Gaines over trans athlete participation
Two-time Olympic all-around champion Simone Biles has apologized for getting personal in a heated online exchange with former collegiate swimmer turned anti-trans athlete activist Riley Gaines. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s Victoria Hayward, Athletes Unlimited aim for sustainable pro softball ahead of Olympic return
Victoria Hayward’s mission to grow softball continues Saturday when she will suit up for opening day of the newest Athletes Unlimited Softball League season. The competition first began in 2020 with a fantasy-style, athlete-centred format — now, it’s back for its first go-round as a more traditional, team-focused pro league. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Olympic champion Sha’Carri Richardson investing in team-based track and field league
Building off the success of its inaugural event in 2024, Athlos will debut a team-based track and field league in 2026, with Olympic gold medallists Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas and Tara Davis-Woodhall on board as founding adviser-owners. CBC | Sports News
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