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French bill would ban headscarves in sport; Amnesty International says it’s discriminatory

A controversial bill to ban all “ostensibly religious” clothing and symbols, including headscarves, during sporting competitions is set to be…

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Sports

Sweet Daddy Siki, American Canadian wrestling star who pushed limits of the sport, dies at 91

Sweet Daddy Siki, a legendary American Canadian professional wrestler known for his flamboyant style and groundbreaking contributions to the sport,…

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Sports

Niche dog sport divided Doug Ford’s caucus

An obscure dog sport in Ontario has sparked division within Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative caucus, leading to a rollercoaster of…

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US Election 2024

Hunter Biden says his mistakes were ‘exploited’ for political sport, he will never take pardon for granted

President Joe Biden recently pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who has been embroiled in legal troubles this year. Hunter, 54,…

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Sports

Mike Tyson fighting Jake Paul on Netflix is sure to draw eyeballs, and dollars. Is it good for the sport?

Social media personality Jake Paul and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson are set to face off in what is expected…

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Sports

How Taylor Swift’s cultural impact is helping to shake up the women’s sport landscape

As I ascended the elevator to the eighth floor of the Canadian Broadcasting Centre, the digital sign caught my attention…

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Canada

How life outside swimming has revived 7-time Olympic medallist Oleksiak’s love for sport

Since departing the Tokyo Olympics without a swimming medal a few months ago, Penny Oleksiak has been keeping busy and…

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Sports

Canadian short track speed skater Dandjinou wants to ‘dominate’ sport

Canadian short track speed skater William Dandjinou is sensing that this is a crucial moment for his sport — and…

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Sports

Future of Sport in Canada Commission to hold cross-country hearings in 9 cities

The Future of Sport in Canada Commission has announced dates and locations for its cross-country consultations. The commission’s mandate is…

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Sports

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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