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Cortina isn't as cold as when it last hosted the Winter Olympics
An analysis from the U.S. non-profit Climate Central found that average temperatures in both Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo are up more than 3 C than 70 years ago when the Winter Games were last held in the Alpine town. Source link
The rulebook overhaul that could help Canada’s only F1 driver outrun his billionaire dad’s shadow
Canada’s lone Formula One driver has spent his career plagued by the claim that he hasn’t earned his spot in F1. But all eyes are on 2026 and the overhaul in F1’s technical regulations that could finally change everything. Source link
Tempo coach Brondello focused on 'controlling the controllables' in face of variables and CBA uncertainty
In an exclusive conversation with CBC Sports, Toronto Tempo head coach Brondello said that she’s focused on “controlling the controllables.” The expansion franchise builds towards its inaugural campaign amid the WNBA’s uncertainty over CBA negotiations. Source link
2026 is the new 2006: Remembering the Turin Games
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter takes a trip down memory lane to the last time Italy hosted the Winter Olympics, in 2006 in Turin. Source link
Warriors guard Jimmy Butler reportedly tears ACL in his right knee in game against Heat
Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler tore the ACL in his right knee during the third quarter of a 135-112 victory against his former Miami team Monday night, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press. Source link
Moguls star Kingsbury leads Canadian freestyle ski team into Milano-Cortina Games
Star moguls skier Mikael Kingsbury heads to the Milano-Cortina Winter Games looking for two medals as part of Canada’s freestyle skiing team. Freestyle Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced the 25-athlete team in a joint release on Tuesday. Source link
Canada returns 10 hockey players from 2022 Paralympic silver medal squad
Veteran forward Greg Westlake will head to his sixth Paralympic Games as Canada’s Para hockey team looks for its first Olympic gold medal in 20 years at the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics. Source link
2-time Paralympian Rob Shaw retiring from wheelchair tennis after Australian Open
Rob Shaw will retire from wheelchair tennis after competing at the Australian Open, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. Source link
Toronto is months away from hosting the FIFA World Cup. $97M in provincial funding is still unconfirmed
The city is still negotiating with the province over provincial funding to host six World Cup matches this summer, according to a new report presented to Toronto’s World Cup subcommittee Wednesday. The report says if the province provides any less than $97 million, the city will have to explore options to replace funding or reduce […]
Canadian soccer men to host Iceland, Tunisia in March friendlies at Toronto's BMO Field
Canada’s men’s soccer team will host Iceland and Tunisia during the March international window, with both games at Toronto’s BMO Field. Source link