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Loss of sponsor to pandemic prompts Olympic lugers Walker, Snith to be creative

Loss of sponsor to pandemic prompts Olympic lugers Walker, Snith to be creative

CALGARY — Olympic silver medallists Tristan Walker and Justin Snith pivoted when they lost a financial sponsor to the economic ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada's Reece Howden wins World Cup ski cross gold

Canada's Reece Howden wins World Cup ski cross gold

VAL THORENS, France — Canada's Reece Howden won gold in men's World Cup ski cross and Marielle Thompson placed third among women Monday. Howden, from Cultus Lake, B.C., and Thompson, from Whistler, B.C.
COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift of Canada's football focus to south of the border

COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift of Canada's football focus to south of the border

The COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on tackle football in Canada in 2020, but it didn't stop Canadians from shining on the field of play. The novel coronavirus forced the CFL, U Sports and junior ranks to all cancel their seasons.
Swiss skier Zenhaeusern wins season-opening World Cup slalom

Swiss skier Zenhaeusern wins season-opening World Cup slalom

ALTA BADIA, Italy — Ramon Zenhaeusern won the first men’s World Cup slalom of the season on Monday, improving from eighth position after the opening run.
Canadian No. 1 goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe signs with Sweden's FC Rosengard

Canadian No. 1 goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe signs with Sweden's FC Rosengard

Canadian international goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe has left the North Carolina Courage for Sweden's FC Rosengard. The 34-year-old from Stony Plain, Alta., spent the last two seasons with North Carolina, winning the NWSL title in 2019.
Darrell Nwobu scores a century for Canada in final match at FIBA Esports Open

Darrell Nwobu scores a century for Canada in final match at FIBA Esports Open

Darrell (RipxRell) Nwobu poured in 100 points Sunday as Canada closed out its FIBA Esports Open campaign with a 137-42 demolition of an outmatched Honduras. Nwobu, a native of Brampton, Ont.
Canadians Natasha Wodak, Ben Preisner run Olympic qualifying times

Canadians Natasha Wodak, Ben Preisner run Olympic qualifying times

In the middle of a global pandemic that cancelled almost every major marathon over the last nine months, Natasha Wodak felt blessed to even be on the start line Sunday. The 39-year-old from North Vancouver, B.C., made the most of her opportunity.
CFP: Alabama-Notre Dame, Clemson-Ohio St as Aggies left out

CFP: Alabama-Notre Dame, Clemson-Ohio St as Aggies left out

A season filled with uncertainty brought on by the pandemic will end with a perfectly predictable College Football Playoff. Alabama vs. Notre Dame. Clemson vs. Ohio State.
Former Toronto Wolfpack star centre Ricky Leutele signs with Huddersfield Giants

Former Toronto Wolfpack star centre Ricky Leutele signs with Huddersfield Giants

HUDDERSFIELD, United Kingdom — Former Toronto Wolfpack star centre Ricky Leutele has signed with Super League's Huddersfield Giants.
NHL, NHLPA reach deal for 56-game season starting Jan. 13

NHL, NHLPA reach deal for 56-game season starting Jan. 13

The NHL and the NHL Players' Association settled on a plan for the upcoming season Sunday.
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