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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
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Athletes’ spouses growing in popularity, in part to social media, researchers say
During the COVID-19 pandemic, athletes’ spouses saw their social media popularity rise. Netflix has also created shows following their lives in recent years, although the trend dates back to the 2000s. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Athletes’ injury risk altered by menstrual cycle, research indicates
A recent study from the University of Vigo in Pontevedra, Spain found that a woman’s monthly hormonal changes could alter biomechanics and movement patterns, creating a higher chance for injury. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Curlers Peterman, Gallant 1st athletes named to Canada’s 2026 Olympic team
Curlers Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant are the first athletes named to Canada’s team for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in 2026. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Female athletes to be in majority at 2028 L.A. Olympics after big win for women’s soccer
The Olympic women’s soccer tournament will be bigger than the men’s edition for the first time in 2028, the International Olympic Committee decided Wednesday, with 16 teams for women and now just 12 for men. CBC | World News
Read More »Fashion and sports: Women athletes more empowered than ever to express themselves
As the business of women’s sports continues to grow, the ability for players to express themselves on and off the field of play has closely followed. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian national soccer player Ali Ahmed one of many athletes thriving during Ramadan fast
Canadian national soccer teammates Ali Ahmed and Ismaël Koné have spent the past few weeks fasting during Ramadan, but it didn’t hold either back in Canada’s performance at the Nations League finals. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian athletes embracing Paralympic momentum with Milan-Cortina Winter Games in sight
For Canadian athletes, Italy is a chance to once again celebrate the Paralympics and re-ignite the world’s awareness around Para sport when the Games begin in Milan Cortina in 2026. CBC | Sports News
Read More »In Lake Placid, a pair of athletes are sliding for Ukraine. They hope better days are ahead
Ukrainian skeleton athletes Vladyslav Heraskevych and Yaroslav Lavreniuk are hoping that just being able to compete and wear their nation’s flag on the world stage brings some moment of joy to the people at home who are able to see it. CBC | Sports News
Read More »FIFA requests priority health care access for athletes, VIPs ahead of 2026 World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver
Organizers of the FIFA Men’s World Cup in 2026 have requested pre-arranged access to medical care for athletes and VIPs at Toronto and Vancouver hospitals as part of both cities’ responsibility for the games. CBC | Sports News
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