In this week’s episode, Rob tackles a few of the questions that people have been asking him since this journey started. From the KHL’s threats to Olympic eligibility, Rob hits it all. CBC | Sports News
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The Olympics have a host-city problem
Faced with a huge price tag for hosting what amounts to a two-week party, cities around the world are no longer clamouring for the Olympics. Now the IOC is trying to rein in costs to make the Games more attractive. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Are the Olympics worth the risk for Calgary?
Three decades after hosting the Winter Olympics, Calgary is considering doing it again. But, despite assurances from the IOC that costs can be contained, not everyone thinks it’s a good bet for the city to make. CBC | Sports News
Read More »WADA deals blow to Russia’s hopes for Winter Olympics
The World Anti-Doping Agency hurt Russia’s hopes to compete at next year’s Winter Olympics by refusing to reinstate the country’s suspended anti-doping operation. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Glenn Howard is going to the Olympics — one way or another
Glenn Howard has done it all in his brilliant curling career, except for a trip to the Olympics. That’ll change in Pyeongchang, but perhaps not in the way one of the game’s all-time greats would prefer. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Rob’s Dream Job, ep. 1: I’m going to the Olympics!
In the first episode of Rob’s Dream Job, Rob gets the big news that he is heading to PyeongChang to cover Men’s Hockey at the 2018 Olympic Games. And the best part is you get to come along for the ride! From now through to the gold medal ceremony, you will be right alongside Rob every step of the way. ...
Read More »Canadian athletes to watch at the 2018 Winter Olympics
Here’s a look at some of Canada’s top athletes heading into the 2018 Olympics, but let’s be honest: narrowing down this list of Canadian athletes to watch at the upcoming Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea is very difficult. CBC | Sports News
Read More »North Korea crisis: Team GB prepares DOOMSDAY PLAN if WW3 breaks out at Winter Olympics
BRITISH stars will be evacuated from next year’s Winter Olympics in South Korea if neighbouring North Korea sparks a nuclear war. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Debilitating grief grips biathlete Rosanna Crawford as Olympics loom
For Canadian biathlon athlete Rosanna Crawford, dealing with the death of her brother Jordan has added another layer of uncertainty and fleeting hope as she targets her third Olympic appearance at the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. CBC | Sports News
Read More »IOC calms Winter Olympics concern amid North Korea tension
Responding to France’s sports minister raising security risks at the 2018 Olympics in South Korea, the IOC has tried to calm concern about the PyeongChang Games in February. CBC | Sports News
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