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Buoyed by squash’s Olympic inclusion and date change, Canadian Women’s Open on rise

When Squash Canada CEO Jamie Nicholls thinks about the impact Pro Squash Association tournaments have had in this country, a…

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Arop aims for ‘next gear’ with Grand Slam Track after capturing Olympic 800m silver

Marco Arop, who ran to an Olympic silver medal in August, is the first Canadian to join Grand Slam Track…

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Sarah Pavan, Olympic beach volleyball player from Kitchener, Ont., announces retirement

Two-time Olympian Sarah Pavan announced her retirement Monday, ending a 25-year volleyball career that included play in both indoor team…

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Less pressure means more fun for Wodak in Toronto marathon return after grind of Olympic pursuit

Five days from her ninth marathon, Natasha Wodak looks happy, healthy and relaxed in the company of her cats in…

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IOC sets January date for 7 presidential candidates to woo Olympic voters

The International Olympic Committee has set a Jan. 30 date for the key presidential election meeting where seven candidates will…

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Peter Ogilvie, 2-time Canadian Olympic sprinter and sport leader, dead at 52

A self-described sports junkie. Two-time Canadian Olympic sprinter. Visionary leader. Influential sport builder. Peter Ogilvie, who wanted unheralded track and…

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Olympic medallist Alysha Newman ready to jump to new heights

It’s impossible to wipe the smile off Alysha Newman’s face. Surrounded by close to 100 family and friends Saturday night…

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3-time Olympic champ Faith Kipyegon shines at inaugural women’s-only track meet in NYC

Kenya’s Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon took a victory lap with an easy win in the 1,500 metres at the inaugural…

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Olympic swimmer Maggie Mac Neil to retire

Olympic champion Maggie Mac Neil has retired from swimming. The gold medallist in the women’s 100-metre butterfly at Tokyo’s Summer…

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With an eye on Olympic trials, Kevin Koe skips 3-man team at PointsBet Invitational

Kevin Koe will skip a three-man curling team for now. The four-time Canadian and two-time men’s world champion dropped second…

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