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As parts of the Avalon Peninsula face wildfires, and poorer air quality as a result, the CEO of the 2025 Canada Summer Games says it’s something to keep an eye on. CBC | Sports News
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As women’s sports grows, so do the threats to racialized athletes
Online abuse poisoned the recent Women’s Euros championship. The reality is that despite all the well-intentioned programs in the world, racialized and misogynist hatred can fester. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Time is undefeated, but Venus Williams and Manny Pacquiao display how athletes can age gracefully
Recent back-to-back triumphs for 80s babies Venus Williams and Manny Pacquiao offer more than a glimmer of hope for those of us old enough to wake up with aches we can’t explain. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Nearly half of female athletes have faced sexist remarks of some kind, reveals new study
A study of 3,000 female sports players discovered many have received unwanted comments about their physical appearance as well as their skills. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Alberta’s transgender ban in women’s sports won’t apply to out-of-province athletes
Alberta is rolling out new regulations this fall banning transgender athletes from playing women’s sports, but the province will still welcome out-of-province transgender competitors. CBC | Sports News
Read More »5 years on, HoopQueens basketball league thrives on providing opportunity for female athletes
Five years after its inception, Toronto’s first-ever paid women’s sports league is witnessing unprecedented success. HoopQueens now has 40 athletes across four teams, and hosts games at the University of Toronto — an upgrade from its previous venue at Humber College. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders’ 400% raise is a reminder of how little female athletes get paid
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders say they’re getting a 400 per cent pay raise, shedding light on just how little NFL cheerleaders, and female athletes in general, get paid. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S. college sports’ legalized pay-for-play future threatens to strand Canadian athletes in amateur past
Last Friday, a U.S. federal judge approved a settlement that grants Division 1 college programs the ability to pay players directly. As CBC Sports senior contributor Morgan Campbell writes, the aftershocks from that ruling last week will rattle elite sport in Canada, too. 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 »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
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