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Everything you need to know before Canada announces its women's Olympic hockey team
The 23-player roster that will represent Canada in Italy next month will be unveiled on Friday afternoon in Toronto. Source link
Canada's Owen Caissie headlines prospect package in Cubs' trade for pitcher Edward Cabrera
The Chicago Cubs added Edward Cabrera to their starting rotation on Wednesday, acquiring the right-hander in a trade with the Miami Marlins. Three prospects are headed to Florida, including Owen Caissie, from Burlington, Ont. Source link
Hamilton Tiger-Cats are CFL champions at taking care of players and their families, union report card says
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, among the CFL’s top teams last season, have earned the distinction of being its best franchise off the field. Source link
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. Source link
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. Source link
70 years after first hosting Olympics, Cortina's mountain beauty resurrects spirit of Games
CBC Sports’ Chris Jones is in Italy to report on the progress of preparations ahead of the start of the Milano Cortina Olympics. Source link
Olympic medallist Tess Ledeux missing Milano Cortina due to concussion effects
Olympic big air medallist Tess Ledeux has withdrawn from the Milano Cortina Winter Games next month, saying she has not sufficiently recovered from a concussion. Source link
Kansas City aware of domestic violence allegations that appear directed toward Rashee Rice
Kansas City’s NFL team said in a statement Wednesday night that they were aware of domestic violence allegations made in a series of social media posts by a former girlfriend of wide receiver Rashee Rice and had been in communication with the NFL. Source link
Alberta-developed VR technology aims to help Canada’s wheelchair curlers train for Milano-Cortina Paralympics
A team at Red Deer Polytechnic in central Alberta has developed a fully immersive virtual reality program that allows wheelchair curlers to test out the arena and practise their shots, even when they’re not at the rink. Source link
Canadian figure skaters ready to emerge from shadow of vaunted 2018 team
In 2018, at the Gangneung Ice Arena in Pyeongchang, led by legendary ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Canada won two gold and two bronze medals at the Olympics. Eight years later, Canada will take a more realistic approach at Milano Cortina 2026, but with a talented group ready to compete. Source link