sports
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. Source link
CFL rules committee proposes end to regular-season tie games
The CFL rules committee is proposing the elimination of tie games during the regular season. Source link
Edmonton to host soccer friendly between Canada, Uzbekistan men’s national teams before World Cup
The June 1 game at Commonwealth Stadium comes before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will see the first-ever men’s tournament matches played on Canadian soil in Toronto and Vancouver. Source link
Canadian skeleton racers support coach's decision that drew ire of other athletes, countries
Canadian skeleton racers Madeline Parra and Brielle Durham say they were comfortable with their coach’s decision to pull them from a race in a move that’s created friction between countries trying to qualify athletes for the Olympic Games. Source link
American NHL players reflect with Patrick Kane on brink of history: 'Absolute legend'
Veteran NHL forward Patrick Kane reached 500 goals last week and is just four points shy of passing Mike Modano’s record of 1,374 for a U.S.-born player. Source link
Victoire take pride in using 'smothering defence' to beat Charge
A late-period goal can often generate momentum for the scoring team. On Tuesday, in their 2-1 win over the Ottawa Charge, the Montreal Victoire used the goal against to take control of the game. Source link
Hilary Knight on competing in her last Olympics for Team USA
The American captain reflects on her greatest achievements both on and off the ice ahead of his final Olympics in Milano Cortina. Source link
Winter Games climate goals clash with environmental reality, putting sustainability claims to the test
With Italy weeks away from hosting the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, followed by the Paralympic Games in March, sustainability goals are already shaping planning decisions, infrastructure choices and climate promises — and environmental realities are exposing how hard those promises are to keep. Source link
Former Sail Canada high-performance director barred 4 months
Former Sail Canada high-performance director Mike Milner has been suspended four months under the national Abuse-Free Sport Program. Source link
Shiffrin fronts 1-2 U.S. finish in women’s slalom for record-extending 107th World Cup win
Mikaela Shiffrin and American teammate Paula Moltzan finished 1-2 in a World Cup slalom night race Tuesday in Flachau, Austria. Source link