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Athletes find a fierce opponent in climate change

In the world of elite sport — and the kids who dream of getting there one day — playing through…

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World swimming federation confirms U.S. federal probe into Chinese athletes’ doping tests

The international swimming federation says its executive director has been ordered to testify as a witness in a U.S. criminal…

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Concussion experts encourage CFLers to wear Guardian Caps, but say athletes shouldn’t feel ‘immortal’

Canadian doctors and brain injury experts believe Canadian Football League players should be encouraged to use Guardian Caps whenever they have…

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Federal government to deliver budget money to 2024 Olympic, Paralympic athletes

The federal government fulfilled a budget promise to Canada’s athletes preparing for the Olympic and Paralympic Games with Monday’s announcement…

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Post-pandemic Paris Olympics signal return to ‘normal’ for athletes and fans

Any athlete with Olympic dreams knows the feeling of lungs burning, arms and legs turning to jelly, as they near…

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Magic Johnson, Dwyane Wade, Tom Brady among ex-pro athletes to become WNBA owners

Magic Johnson’s love of basketball motivated him to save the Los Angeles Sparks from folding and put him on the…

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Laval sprinter Audrey Leduc, Montreal QB Jonathan Sénécal named U Sports Athletes of the Year

University of Laval sprinter Audrey Leduc and University of Montreal quarterback Jonathan Sénécal were named the winners of the Lois…

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Pro athletes face consequences for betting on their own games

BOSTON – Professional athletes get the lecture at the start of every season, and see the warnings any time they…

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‘Nervous energy’ for Canadian athletes balancing stress, excitement with Paris Paralympics 100 days away

Travis Murao calls it “crunch time” and his favourite time of the year. The wheelchair rugby player and several of his…

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Refugee Team for Paris Olympics has 36 athletes from 11 countries across 12 sports

The Refugee Team for the Paris Olympics will feature 36 athletes from 11 countries in 12 sports. They were picked…

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