Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she tries to qualify for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. But the 25-year-old biathlete from Greenland is facing an extra level of anxiety as U.S. President Donald Trump keeps saying he wants to take over her country. CBC | World News
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Will Canada end its Olympic curling drought?
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter previews all three curling events at the upcoming Winter Games, where the sport’s leading nation will try to regain its supremacy. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Olympic champion Guillaume Cizeron accuses ex-ice dance partner of smear campaign
Olympic ice dance champion Guillaume Cizeron said Tuesday his former on-ice partner Gabriella Papadakis is spreading lies about him in the lead-up to the Milan-Cortina Winter Games. CBC | Sports News
Read More »NHL and NHLPA say test events at new Olympic hockey arena were ‘good trial run’
The NHL and NHL Players’ Association said in a joint statement Monday they are pleased test events at the new hockey arena for the Milan-Cortina Olympics were “a good trial run and provided important insight into the current status” of construction. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s skeleton team denies accusations of Olympic sabotage by U.S. slider
Canada’s skeleton team refutes accusations by American Katie Uhlaender that Canada’s coach sabotaged her chances of sliding in the Olympic Games. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in nighttime subfreezing temperatures
A guard at a construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo died during a frigid overnight shift, authorities confirmed on Saturday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Olympic officials optimistic as Milano Santagiulia arena sees its 1st action in test event
CBC Sports’ Chris Jones is in Italy to report on the progress of preparations ahead of the start of the Milano Cortina Olympics. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Gogolev inches closer to Olympic berth with first Canadian figure skating title
Toronto’s Stephen Gogolev captured his first national title Saturday at the Canadian figure skating championships, moving one step closer to the Olympic Games. CBC | Sports News
Read More »The Canadian ice expert faced with making Olympic hockey arena playable
CBC Sports’ Chris Jones is in Italy to report on the progress of preparations ahead of the start of the Milano Cortina Olympics. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian women relying on connection and heart to repeat as Olympic hockey champs
A strong veteran core built over several Olympic cycles will lead the Canadian women’s hockey team into Milan next month. CBC | Sports News
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