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Thursday, Apr 18

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Paris Olympics opening ceremony on river Seine will last nearly four hours

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With sunset and moonlight gleaming on the river, the grandiose opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics will last nearly four hours.

02

Report: Lawyers for Nassar assault survivors reach $100M deal with Justice Department

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The U.S. Justice Department has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle claims with about 100 people who say they were sexually assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar, a source with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Plan to open Paris Olympics on River Seine remain on track despite security risks

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As the countdown clock to the Paris Olympics passed the 100-day mark, the question of holding the opening ceremony on the Seine River loomed large over the milestone celebrations on Wednesday.

17

Canada expected to win 22 medals at Paris Olympics

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Canada is expected to win a total of 22 medals, including six gold, at the Paris Summer Olympics, which open on July 26.

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Canadian government boosts athlete funding ahead of Paris Olympics

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The federal government announced in Tuesday’s budget that it will increase funding for the Athlete Assistance Program by $35 million over the next five years, and $7 million ongoing, as the 2024 Paris Olympics approach.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Leylah Fernandez rocking Canada’s Kit, ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics

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Arash Madani caught up with Canadian tennis representative Leylah Fernandez at the unveil of Team Canada’s Summer Athlete Kit for Paris 2024 Olympics, and why wearing the Canadian flag always brings out the best in her.

23

International competition for ideas on how to reuse old Montreal Olympic Stadium roof

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The agency that oversees Montreal’s Olympic Stadium is looking for ideas to reuse the components of the building’s tattered, old roof — including membranes the size of 26 hockey rinks and cables 12 kilometres long.

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Lululemon unveils first summer kit for Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic teams

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Lululemon says it is combining function and fashion in its first-ever summer kit for Canada’s Olympians and Paralympians.

01

Fever select Caitlin Clark first overall in 2024 WNBA Draft

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Watch as WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announces that the Indiana Fever selected Iowa guard Caitlin Clark with the first-overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Sunday, Apr 14

04

Summer McIntosh wins four races in Canadian Open tune-up

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Summer McIntosh finished the inaugural Speedo Canadian Open on Saturday with her fourth win in as many nights.

Saturday, Apr 13

05

Summer McIntosh wins 100-metre butterfly at Canadian Swimming Open

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Teen swimming sensation Summer McIntosh added another first-place result to her resume Friday, winning the women’s 100-metre butterfly at the Canadian Swimming Open.

Friday, Apr 12

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Zito, Drury, Fitzgerald named assistant GMs for USA Hockey’s 2026 Olympic team

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Florida’s Bill Zito, the New York Rangers’ Chris Drury and New Jersey’s Tom Fitzgerald were announced Friday as assistant general managers for USA Hockey’s teams.

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‘The best female fighter on the planet’: Kayla Harrison’s journey to UFC 300

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One of the most-anticipated arrivals in UFC history, two-time Olympic gold medallist Kayla Harrison is ready to write the next chapter of her legacy on MMA’s biggest stage.

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Summer McIntosh wins 100-metre free at Canadian Swimming Open

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Canadian star Summer McIntosh swam to first place in the women’s 100-metre freestyle Thursday at the Canadian Swimming Open.

Thursday, Apr 11

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Summer McIntosh posts fastest 200m free of year at Canadian Swimming Open

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Summer McIntosh posted the world’s fastest 200-metre freestyle time of the year Wednesday at the Canadian Swimming Open.

Wednesday, Apr 10

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Salt Lake City’s enthusiasm to host 2034 Winter Olympics endures

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The International Olympic Committee was effusive in its support Wednesday for a decadeslong effort to bring back the Winter Games to Utah’s capital city in 2034.

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Track and field becomes first sport to pay prize money at Olympics

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Track and field is set to become the first sport to introduce prize money at the Olympics, with World Athletics saying Wednesday it would pay $50,000 to gold medalists in Paris.

Tuesday, Apr 9

02

Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic swim trials have been moved from Montreal to Toronto

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Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic swim trials have been moved from Montreal to Toronto.

Friday, Apr 5

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Two top Canadian medal contenders must wait for Olympic decision

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Canadian judokas Christa Deguchi and Jessica Klimkait both have very realistic shots to win Olympic medals this summer in Paris. But only one will get that opportunity.

Thursday, Apr 4

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Swimming Canada says contingency plan in the works for Olympic trials

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Swimming Canada says a contingency plan for the Olympic and Paralympic trials is in the works following the extended closure of Montreal’s Olympic pool.

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Swimming Canada seeks new Olympic trials site after Montreal pool closure

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Swimming Canada is searching for a new site for the Olympic and Paralympic trials due to an extended closure of Montreal’s Olympic pool.

Wednesday, Apr 3

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Canadian referee Drew Fischer appointed to work Paris Olympic football tournament

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Canadian Drew Fischer is one of 21 FIFA referees appointed to work the football tournament at this summer’s Paris Olympics.

Sunday, Mar 31

Van der Poel wins Tour of Flanders for record-equaling third time

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Mathieu van der Poel claimed a record-equaling third win at the Tour of Flanders.

Thursday, Mar 28

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Abuse-Free Sport registry made public by Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner

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The Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner has made public a registry of people barred or provisionally suspended from participating in sport.

Sunday, Mar 24

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Canada’s Grondin earns snowboard cross World Cup gold, first career Crystal Globe

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Eliot Grondin wrapped his season with his second World Cup gold medal of the weekend and his first career Crystal Globe in men’s snowboard cross action on Sunday.

Saturday, Mar 23

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Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles, Paul Poirier win world silver

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Canada’s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier put on a passionate performance to win silver in ice dance Saturday at the world figure skating championships.

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Canadian Thompson captures World Cup women’s skicross race, overall crown

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Another year, another women’s skicross World Cup title for Canadian Marielle Thompson.

Friday, Mar 22

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Canada’s Piper Gilles, Paul Poirier in third after rhythm dance at figure skating worlds

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Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier placed third in the rhythm dance Friday at the world figure skating championships.

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Canada’s Brittany Phelan wins World Cup ski cross race

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Brittany Phelan won gold at a World Cup ski cross stop Friday to highlight another successful day for Canadian athletes on the circuit.

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Canada’s Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps capture gold at figure skating worlds

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Canada’s Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps captured gold in the pairs competition Thursday night at the world figure skating championships.