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Mike Koreen — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:01:29 EDT

Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson secure Olympic beach volleyball berth for Canada

Sportsnet Staff — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:20:03 EST

IIHF issues statement on Russian and Belarusian participation in tournaments

Sportsnet Staff — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:08:05 EST

Following a ruling last week from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to reinstate Russia to international hockey competitions, the IIHF stated on Saturday that, while it disagrees with the ruling, it is taking the steps required by the CAS’s decision regarding possible reimplementation.

Olympic champ Shaidorov fifth, Miura leads figure skating Cup of China

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:28:44 EST

Olympic gold medalist Mikhail Shaidorov’s uneasy start to the new figure skating season continued Friday as an improved performance was only good enough for fifth place at the Cup of China.

NFL, TMRW Sports unveil pro flag football leagues

Associated Press — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:33:30 EST

The summer before competing for Olympic medals, elite flag football athletes will have a chance to earn something else — paychecks as pro players.

Olympics Headlines

Noah Love — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:09:11 EDT

Judoka Anes Mati wins Canada’s first medal of Youth Olympics

Canadian Press — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:30:39 EST

Russia must be allowed to return to international hockey, court rules

Associated Press — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:05:21 EDT

Canada’s Roussel grabs two medals at short track speedskating World Tour

Canadian Press — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:17:53 EDT

Japan’s Mao Shimada wins gold at Skate Canada International

Canadian Press — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:44:36 EST

Federal government doubles funding to $10 million for Next Gen athletes program

Canadian Press — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:13:05 EDT

The federal government is doubling its annual investment in the Next Gen athlete program to $10 million, money that will be matched dollar-for-dollar by private-sector donors beginning this year.

Canadian rugby great Tyson Beukeboom retires after record-setting career

Canadian Press — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:50:18 EDT

Montreal speedskater Laoun finishes second in World Tour’s men’s 500-metre final

Canadian Press — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:39:38 EDT

Jens Van’t Wout of the Netherlands just clipped Maxime Laoun of Montreal to the finish line to win the men’s 500-metre A final at the ISU Short Track World Tour opener in Vancouver on Saturday night.

Sarault shines, mixed relay team finishes fourth in 2,000M at Short Track World Tour

Canadian Press — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:49:59 EDT

Canada’s mixed relay team came up just short of a podium finish on Sunday at the ISU Short Track World Tour event in Vancouver.

Canadian figure skater Gogolev still discovering full potential after breakout season

Canadian Press — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:28:38 EDT

Canadians Pereira, Michaud win pairs final at Figure Skating Grand Prix

Canadian Press — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:21:59 EDT

Sarah Nurse unable to attend national-team training camp, Hockey Canada clarifies

Canadian Press — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:40:40 EDT

Women’s team discrimination complaint against Cycling Canada set for hearing

Canadian Press — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:53:32 EDT

Wroblewski signs extension as U.S. women’s coach through 2030 Olympics

Associated Press — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:56:12 EDT

John Wroblewski is set to coach the U.S. women’s hockey team at another Olympics and several more world championships after agreeing to a contract extension.

Former Paralympian Carla Qualtrough elected Swimming Canada president

Canadian Press — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:56:36 EDT

Former federal cabinet minister Carla Qualtrough has been elected president of Swimming Canada, the organization announced Wednesday.

Seven countries express interest in hosting 2036 Summer Olympics

Associated Press — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:16:39 EDT

Saudi-hosted BMX cycling Olympic qualifier cancelled after Riyadh airport bombing

Associated Press — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:31:42 EDT

Olympic and world marathon champion Jepchirchir suspended in doping case

Associated Press — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:47:25 EDT

Olympic and world marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended over a positive drug test for the banned substance EPO, the Athletics Integrity Unit said Friday.

Kristi Miller named interim chair of Hockey Canada’s board of governors

Canadian Press — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:39:40 EDT

Kristi Miller has been named interim chair of Hockey Canada’s board of directors, the governing body announced Wednesday.

Canada’s Taylor Ruck swims to 200 backstroke gold at World Cup event

Canadian Press — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:13:12 EDT

Speed Skating Canada working to regain charitable status after missed tax filing

Canadian Press — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:14:05 EDT

2028 Olympic torch relay to begin in Atlanta, travel through all 50 states

Associated Press — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:11:28 EDT

The torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin in Atlanta, home of the last U.S. Summer Games in 1996, and travel through all 50 states, organizers announced Tuesday.

Canada men fall to Cuba in Olympic volleyball qualifier

Canadian Press — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:48 EDT

Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports

Associated Press — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:07:56 EDT

They’re not playing our song! North Korean anthem played at South Korean field hockey match

Associated Press — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:57:16 EDT

South Korean field hockey players were perplexed Friday when the national anthem of North Korea was played — instead of their own — before a men’s field hockey match against Bangladesh at the Asian Games.

Canadian shot putter Sarah Mitton finishes second at Diamond League Final

Canadian Press — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:41:54 EDT

World Athletics Championships headed to Africa for first time

Associated Press — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:08:54 EDT

U.S. hurdler Russell, Brazil’s Dos Santos break world records at Diamond League

Associated Press — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:25:46 EDT

Russian, Belarusian skiers get neutral status for upcoming season

Associated Press — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:14:37 EDT

Roussel opens Canadian short track championships with two gold medals

Canadian Press — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:23:52 EDT

Félix Roussel opened the Canadian short track speedskating championships with two gold medals on Thursday.

Olympian Alysa Liu takes season off after Milan gold, promises to return

Associated Press — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:06:44 EDT

Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu is taking the season off following her triumph in Milan.

Canadian women’s volleyball team sweeps Puerto Rico in Olympic qualifier

Canadian Press — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:26:55 EDT

Canada’s Katzberg, Rogers win hammer throw at Diamond League event

Canadian Press — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:14:13 EDT

Canada’s Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson drop semifinal at Montreal beach volleyball event

Canadian Press — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:59:04 EDT

Runners in botched Edmonton event may still qualify for Boston Marathon

Canadian Press — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:59:11 EDT