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Quinn excited by Northern Soccer League opportunity, says 'sky is the limit' for Canadian talent
Quinn has spent more than a decade on the CanWNT, winning two Olympic medals in the process. Now, they’re knocking off one more bucket list item: playing professionally in Canada, for the inaugural Northern Super League season.
Canada's Kylee Toth relishes uphill battle of 'punishing' ski mountaineering ahead of its Olympics debut
For many people, skiing uphill sounds like nothing more than, well, an uphill battle. But for Cochrane, Alta., native Kylee Toth, gliding upwards on a mountain for hours at a time — also known as the sport of ski mountaineering — is where she finds her sense of peace.
'It's about building trust': Casey Stoney ready to help Canadian women's soccer program evolve
Casey Stoney is ready to bring joy back to the pitch for the Canadian women’s soccer team — but first, she plans to establish trust. Following the drone-spying scandal that unravelled at the Paris Olympics, Stoney joins the role at a precarious time for the program.
Pregnancy no longer considered an 'injury' in Canadian sports as funding improved for expecting athletes
After a remarkable year for women in sport, moms and mom-to-be athletes in Canada can head into the new year confident that pregnancy will no longer lead to financial drawbacks.
Forecasting Milano Cortina 2026: How climate change could redefine future Winter Olympics
As temperatures rise globally, winter sports are being forced to acclimate. Cancelled competitions, safety concerns, and an increased demand for artificial snow are becoming more prominent.
Canadian basketball star Tristan Beckford signs with NCAA's Arkansas State
Another rising Canadian basketball star will make his college debut next year in the U.S. Six-foot-five Tristan Beckford of Vaughan Ont., announced Wednesday that after considering numerous offers, he has decided to suit up for Arkansas State University for the 2025-26 NCAA season.
'We want the game to grow': Toronto's Sonndr Cafe promoting soccer culture, community
A neighbourhood cafe in west Toronto has emerged as a hub for its growing community. However, the owners — united by a love of soccer — are doing more than just providing a caffeine fix; they’re fostering a culture of belonging through a passion for the sport.
Cindy Ouellet among Canadian Paralympians on mission to impact medical field
Cindy Ouellet is determined to build herself a new hip. The six-time Paralympian, who will soon begin her PhD in Neuroscience at Laval University, intends to create a prosthetic that is more technologically advanced and comfortable to wear than her current build. Ouellet is among a number of Paralympians paving a new path in the medical field as they seek answers on their own diagnoses, develop unique solutions, and defy expectations of their capabilities.
Equity-seeking Olympians team up to create better support for competing moms
While the opportunity for Olympian parents to access a nursery may indicate progress at the Games, many women athletes continue to feel under supported, under-resourced, and underfunded during their family planning and motherhood years.