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‘World Athletics needs to do more’: Aaron Brown wants athletes involved in shared decision-making

Longtime Canadian sprinter Aaron Brown believes all athletes in an Olympic final, not only the winner, should be paid thousands…

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Government boosts carding money for athletes ahead of Paris Olympics

The federal government announced in Tuesday’s budget that it will increase funding for the Athlete Assistance Program by $35 million…

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NAIA bans trans athletes, NCAA could be next

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced a policy Monday that all but bans transgender athletes from competing in women’s…

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Paris Olympics news: Russian and Belarus athletes excluded from opening ceremony

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to take part in the traditional parade at the…

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Weekend recap: Canada’s winter athletes shine

This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening…

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Caitlyn Jenner backs N.Y. county’s ban on trans female athletes

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Former Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner on Monday said she supported a local New York official’s order…

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Paris Olympics could feature only 40 Russian athletes, says IOC’s Coates

Senior International Olympic Committee vice-president John Coates is unsure how many Russian athletes will compete as neutral athletes at the…

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College athletes sue NCAA over transgender policies

ATLANTA – Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines was among more than a dozen college athletes who filed a lawsuit against…

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Canadian Olympic, Paralympic athletes request federal funding increase

Canadian athlete representatives are asking the federal government to increase funding for the Athlete Assistance Program (APP) by $6.3 million…

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Stricter drug testing before Paris Olympics ordered for specific track and field athletes

Track and field athletes from Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Portugal will be tested more often ahead of this year’s Paris…

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