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After leaving the 2017 IAAF track and field world championships in London empty handed, sprinters Aaron Brown, Andre De Grasse and pole vaulter Alysha Newman are excited for the chance to reach the podium this time around. CBC | Sports News
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Ready to ‘Roar’: Canada’s curling stars begin Olympic pursuit in Ottawa
Eighteen teams, nine of each gender, will take to the ice as the Roar of the Rings gets underway in Ottawa. It’s a week of curling many regard as being the most-competitive bonspiel in Canada – and the pressure can be paralyzing. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s Ted-Jan Bloemen settles for silver at long track World Cup
Canadian speedskater Ted-Jan Bloemen wanted to challenge himself — and his rival. Feeling strong in the early stages, Bloemen decided to take a run at Dutch legend Sven Kramer in the men’s 5,000 metres Friday at the ISU World Cup stop at the Olympic Oval. The attack did not pay off. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s Gagnon injured after crashing during World Cup training in Lake Louise
Canada’s Marie-Michele Gagnon suffered a shoulder injury Thursday and had to be removed from the course on a rescue sled after crashing during training for the season-opening women’s World Cup downhill in Lake Louise. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Speed thrills: How Canada’s athletes overcome their fears for Olympic glory
The mind-boggling speeds and incomparable heights Canada’s winter athletes reach in pursuit of Olympic gold can appear unfathomable. If this seems scary to you don’t worry, it scares them, too. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Kaillie Humphries adds 2nd gold to Canada’s medal haul at bobsleigh World Cup
Kaillie Humphries added to her World Cup women’s points standings lead Friday night, getting her second win of the season and giving Canada a two-race sweep of bobsled golds on the day. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Home-run king Stanton edges Canada’s Votto for NL MVP
Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins is the winner of the National League most valuable player award. Canadian slugger Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds finished just two points behind Stanton in the voting. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s women haven’t figured out how to consistently beat American rivals
Americans are favoured by many to win the gold medal in Pyeongchang and have now won the past three Four Nations Cups as well as the past three world championships. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s Sophiane Methot grabs bronze at trampoline worlds
Canada took home a bronze medal courtesy of Sophiane Methot at the trampoline & tumbling world championships in Bulgaria on Sunday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Trudeau’s invite to East Asia Summit proof ‘Canada’s back,’ Freeland says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s invitation to the East Asia Summit, a key forum for regional and global security discussions, is a sign Canada’s aggressive overtures in the region have paid off, says Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland. CBC | World News
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