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Lindsey Vonn completes another training run, ready to race Olympic downhill on injured knee
Lindsey Vonn wrapped up her second straight successful downhill training run Saturday and appears ready to go for gold at the Milano-Cortina Olympics at the age of 41 on Sunday, little more than a week after rupturing the ACL of her left knee. Source link
'I still love it': Sidney Crosby set to lead Canadian men's hockey team at another Olympics
Sidney Crosby is poised to lead the Canadian men’s hockey team into the Milano-Cortina Olympics as the sport’s powerhouse looks to build on the gold-medal performance he first penned at Vancouver 2010 — thanks to a memorable overtime golden goal — before spearheading a relentless, grinding charge to the top in 2014. Source link
Badgers designated as ‘special concern’ species in Prairie provinces
Badgers are common on the Prairies, but a recent federal assessment suggests they’re vulnerable to the same threats facing the endangered populations in Ontario and British Columbia. Source link
Carolina Hiller-Donnelly's mom convinced her to give the Olympics one last try. Now, she skates in her honour
Four Prince George-area athletes are competing in Italy. They’re being driven by the support of their hometowns, and the memories of their biggest fans. Source link
How Black health-care pioneers influenced modern medicine in Canada
From early public health advocacy to modern research, Black Canadian physicians and health professionals have shaped medicine, patient care and policy across the country. Yet many of their contributions remain largely absent from public memory, even as conversations about equity, access and representation continue to evolve. Source link
Finland, Switzerland set to play on Saturday after norovirus hits women hockey teams
It’s game on for Finland and Switzerland at the Milano-Cortina Games women’s hockey tournament on Saturday despite both nations dealing with a stomach virus affecting its players. Source link
Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen wins men's downhill to claim 1st gold at Milano-Cortina Olympics
Swiss racer Franjo von Allmen won the Olympic men’s downhill Saturday to capture the first gold medal at the Milano-Cortina Olympic Games. Source link
Canadian snowboarder Meryeta O’Dine to miss Olympics with fractured ankle
The Canadian snowboard team suffered another blow to its overall Olympic medal chances. Meryeta O’Dine will miss the Milano-Cortina Olympics with a fracture to an ankle bone, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canada Snowboard announced on Saturday. Source link
Canadian mixed doubles curling team falls to Great Britain at Winter Olympics
The Canadian mixed doubles curling team dropped a 7-5 decision to Great Britain on Saturday morning at the Winter Olympics. Source link