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Figure Skating
Russia sweeps women’s medals, wins rhythm dance at worlds
STOCKHOLM – A sweep of the women’s medals Friday further stamped Russian dominance of these…
Faceoff between Hanyu and Chen easily goes to Olympic champ
STOCKHOLM – The faceoff between Yuzuru Hanyu and Nathan Chen was no contest. Japan’s Hanyu,…
Russia’s Shcherbakova wins women’s short program at worlds
STOCKHOLM – The expected was seeing two Russians and a Japanese woman in the top…
Canada’s Messing thrilled to compete with teammates he hasn’t seen in a year
When COVID-19 forced the closure of gyms in Alaska, Keegan Messing got creative. The Canadian…
Canadian sports landscape continues to make adjustments one year after pandemic hit
Bobby Webster didn’t feel comfortable sitting in the stands during the Toronto Raptors’ five-game west…
Snoopy and Peanuts gang set up roots in Canada, with WildBrain shows on Apple TV Plus
TORONTO – The world’s most beloved Beagle is carving out a new kennel in Canada.…
Messing leads Canadian figure skating team at world championships
Keegan Messing headlines the Canadian team for next month’s world figure skating championships in Stockholm.…
Ice dance star Scott Moir named head coach of second Ice Academy campus
Olympic ice dance champion Scott Moir will be guiding Canada’s future stars. The 33-year-old from…
Roman Sadovsky wins the Challenge, his only event of the figure skating season
Six weeks after he skated his only competitive free program of a figure skating season…
Poirier: Cancellation of Canadian championships a bit of a relief amid uncertainty
TORONTO – The morning after the Canadian figure skating championships were cancelled due to COVID-19,…
A skinny shinny season: city-run rinks ban outdoor hockey amid COVID-19 pandemic
Lacing up skates for a game of shinny on an outdoor rink is a cold-weather…
Moore-Towers, Marinaro win virtual Skate Canada Challenge pairs title
Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro build their skating programs with large crowds in mind. Which…
Canadian figure skaters go head-to-head in unique virtual Skate Canada Challenge
There were no judges to smile at, and no fans to cheer them on. It…
Year in review: A look at news events in March 2020
A look at news events in March 2020: 01 – Former U.S. vice-president Joe Biden…
The Canadian Press team of the year award winners list
Winners of The Canadian Press team of the year award: 2020 _ Canadian world junior…
For Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic teams, 2020 a year of conviction and frustration
When COVID-19 shut down the NCAA swimming season last March, Margaret Mac Neil packed up…
Mosaic Stadium’s football field in Regina flooded for free, pandemic friendly skating
REGINA – The operators of Regina’s Mosaic Stadium have come up with a novel way…
Canadian Press Bobbie Rosenfeld Award winners list for female athlete of the year
Winners of the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award, given out by The Canadian Press to the Canadian…
Olympic cross-country skier Beckie Scott helping Indigenous kids through sports
Olympic champion Beckie Scott never imagined herself running a non-profit after retiring from competitive cross-country…
Which winter sports are safest to play during COVID-19?
Which winter sports are safest to play during the pandemic? The best physical activities for…
Year in review: A look at news events in March 2020
A look at news events in March 2020: 01 – Former U.S. vice-president Joe Biden…
Ice dance star Tessa Virtue happily out of her comfort zone in Queens EMBA program
TORONTO – Tessa Virtue doesn’t feel the same sense of exhilaration or rush of adrenaline…
Canada might not compete at world figure skating championships – if they happen
TORONTO – If the world figure skating championships do go ahead in a bubble in…
‘Champions Start Small’ motto stuck with figure skater and new mom Meagan Duhamel
Meagan Duhamel noticed a small sign by a family room door while staying with her…