Olympic ski cross champs Thompson, Leman have 'will to prepare to win'
There's no questioning the will of Canadian ski cross racers Marielle Thompson and Brady Leman. It's part of the reason that both are Olympic champions and consistent threats on the World Cup circuit.
Canada's run at FIBA Women's World Cup reward for Natalie Achonwa's perseverance
Natalie Achonwa loves playing for Canada's women's national team, so a berth in the World Cup quarter-finals is just one more reason for the veteran to smile.
Canada's growing roster of stars has team poised for success at Women's Basketball World Cup
Ranked 5th in the world with an increasing roster of stars, Canada's women's national basketball team is ready to play with the sports' powerhouses.
Parenthood gives elite sprinters De Grasse, Fraser-Pryce a new outlook
Andre De Grasse is enjoying all that comes from being a new parent and balancing his track ambitions, which is something Jamaican track star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce knows all too well.
Aaron Brown became Canada's fastest man by turning devastation into motivation
Aaron Brown saw that he ran a season-best time in his 200-metre disqualification at worlds, which would've been the second-fastest overall. Throughout the year, Brown has drawn on that performance as evidence of what he's fully capable of.
Canadian-born, UConn made: Kia Nurse prepares for WNBA
Throughout her collegiate and international career, it never took long for Kia Nurse to prove that she belonged. Now, she'll embark on a professional career in the WNBA looking to do the same.
Canadian guard Kia Nurse kept it simple to reach her full potential
Canada's Kia Nurse is having the best season of her collegiate career. She's a finalist for two of women's college basketball's major player awards and her success is a huge reason why the University of Connecticut are the favourites for the national championship.
Canada's freestyle skiers battled more than just the course
For Philippe Marquis, Justine Dufour-Lapointe, and Dara Howell, the Games weren't so much about the results. They were a test of their will and overcoming adversity.
Canada's Marielle Thompson looks to cap improbable comeback in women's ski cross
Canada's Marielle Thompson is the defending Olympic champion in women's ski cross, but enters the competition just four months after a serious knee injury.
Teen slopestyle champ Red Gerard's Olympic evolution turns to big air
Red Gerard never really watched the Olympics growing up. But after winning gold in the men's snowboard slopestyle competition, he's beginning to understand why it captivates so many worldwide.
Men's moguls final is Canadian Mikael Kingsbury's to lose
Mikael Kingsbury has seemingly done it all and an Olympic gold medal in Monday's men's moguls final may all but solidify his status as the greatest of all time.
U.S. star Chloe Kim poised to be present and future of women's snowboarding
Only 17, Chloe Kim is dominating women's halfpipe snowboarding. The American star continues to rewrite the record books and an Olympic gold medal is just about the only thing missing from her list of accolades.
Longtime snowboard star Sébastien Toutant doesn't want big air to be all about quad
Sebastien Toutant has played a significant role in helping snowboard progress during his stellar career. But the Montreal native doesn't want the sport to be defined by a singular trick like the quad.
All in the family: Hockey player Sarah Nurse forging her own path
Sarah Nurse has been compared to more famous cousins her entire life. But while she's proud of her family and all their accomplishments, Nurse hopes to create her own identity with the Canadian women's hockey team, and making the Olympic squad is the first step towards that.
Move over, Bolt: Has Andre De Grasse found a new rival?
Andre De Grasse lost his final chance at beating Usain Bolt when he suffered a hamstring injury on the eve of the world track and field championships. But the emergence of American Christian Coleman has track fans salivating of a potentially new and exciting rivalry.
Cyclist Tegan Cochrane's Olympic dream never ended, it just took a detour
Tegan Cochrane always wanted to be an Olympian. When the Kelowna, B.C., native was in the second grade, she wrote that on a piece of a paper in response to what she wanted to be when she grew up. Cochrane just never thought that it would be as a track cyclist.
Extra attention doesn't bother Ellie Black as gymnastics worlds approach
Ellie Black enters next week's artistic gymnastics world championships in Montreal will all eyes are on her. But Black knows that in order to be successful, she has to block that all out and focus on executing her routine.
Kylie Masse is 'the hunted as opposed to the hunter'
Kylie Masse is the new world champion and record holder in the women's 100-metre backstroke. But it was only three years ago that Masse was ranked 201st. She failed to crack Canada's Pan Am squad but turned that failure into a breakthrough performance at the 2015 Universiade that set her on the path to world success.
Basketball late-bloomer Angela Bongomin helps Canada's program reach elite levels
Just 19, Regina's Angela Bongomin already has an impressive basketball resume. This week, she'll add the Summer Universiade to that list as a member of the developmental national team Canada is sending to Taipei City.
NCAA champ Sage Watson eyes Canadian hurdles record
With her arms held up high and her competition nowhere in sight, Sage Watson crossed the finish line a winner at the 2017 NCAA outdoor track and field championships. But Watson's shining moment may have never occurred if it wasn't for one decision.
Canada pulled off a Miracle on Hardwood at the 1983 University Games
While many people are familiar with the "Miracle on Ice," not so many are aware of Canada's version on the hardwood — an upset of Charles Barkley's U.S. team at the 1983 World University Games.
Q&A with Kia Nurse on UConn's win streak, Canadian basketball
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At just 20 years of age, Kia Nurse is already one of Canada's most decorated basketball players. She led her country to gold at the 2015 Pan Am Games, played in the 2016 Olympics, and is now helping drive UConn's record-breaking win streak.
Canadian skier Erik Guay is going out on his own terms
A back injury forced Canadian alpine skier Erik Guay to withdraw from this past year's Olympics Games in Pyeongchang, ending his dreams of an Olympic medal. But he's determined to prevent the same thing from dictating the end of his decorated career.
Canada's Jared Kerr soaring to new heights under Carl Lewis's tutelage
A Canadian record holder, an Olympian, a future medallist — those are the first things that come to mind when Carl Lewis thinks about the potential of Canadian long jumper Jared Kerr.
Humbled by nationals, Brandon McBride bounces back with 800m gold at NACAC
Brandon McBride always reminds himself that anyone can lose on any given day. It keeps the Canadian middle-distance runner grounded and focused on the hard work needed to reach the sport's pinnacle.
Despite lack of fans and competitors, Canada's NACAC success undeniable
Athletics Canada head coach Glenroy Gilbert was puzzled with the lack of turnout at the NACAC over the weekend in Toronto. But while some athletes were present, many more were missing from the event.
Canada's Andrew Nembhard cherishing every moment at FIBA U18 Americas tournament
Andrew Nembhard is currently captaining the Canadian team at the FIBA U18 Americas tournament in St. Catharines, Ont., and will be heading to the University of Florida in the fall. But none of this seemed possible after an illness last year forced Nembhard to the sidelines.
Meaghan Benfeito still going strong after diving into new partnership
For 11 years, Meaghan Benfeito and Roseline Filion achieved great success on the Olympic and world championship stages. With her longtime teammate now retired for more than a year, Benfeito is finding a lot to like about her newer partnership with Caeli McKay.
Speed skater Charles Hamelin still has more to give to short track
Short track speed skating legend Charles Hamelin, tied as Canada's most-decorated male Olympian, appeared ready to walk away from the sport. However, the 33-year-old had other plans and isn't finished yet.
Winning Olympic gold still 'fresh' for snowboarder Sébastien Toutant
Just a few weeks ago, Sébastien Toutant won Olympic gold in the first-ever big air snowboarding competition at the Winter Games. But it wasn't until he arrived home to Repentigny, Que., that Toutant realized the magnitude of his accomplishment.
Surprise medals bode well for Canada's snowboard future
Canada's snowboard team hit the slopes and soared to new heights in Pyeongchang. A pair of surprise medallists in Sebastien Toutant and Laurie Blouin helped Canada establish a new record in snowboarding medals at a single Olympics.
Canada's Del Bosco, Leman look to erase past demons in men's ski cross
Chris Del Bosco and Brady Leman have multiple Winter X Games medals, World Cup podiums, and Olympic appearances in between them, but not a single Olympic medal. The duo leads Canada's deep men's ski cross squad into Pyeongchang.
Canada's Dara Howell driven to return to the top
Canada's Dara Howell won gold in the inaugural women's slopestyle ski competition in Sochi. But the sudden fame was a lot for the then 19-year-old to handle.
Canada's Naude, Justine Dufour-Lapointe could medal in women's moguls
Canada's Andi Naude and Justine Dufour-Lapointe qualified second and fourth respectively for the ladies' moguls final. Olympic champion Jennifer Heil believes both can land on the podium with some minor changes to their qualification runs.
Ivanie Blondin has taken a long track to speed skating success
Ivanie Blondin is a world champion and a medal threat in the new mass start event in Pyeongchang. But her path to speed-skating success hasn't come without its share of obstacles.
Kia Nurse's 'homecoming' game in Toronto a celebration of stellar collegiate career
Kia Nurse's homecoming game in Toronto was a chance for the 21-year-old from nearby Hamilton, Ont., to play in front of friends and family and a celebration of a stellar four-year career at her second home — Storrs, Conn. But it almost never came to be.
Hugo Barrette's gut feeling set him towards track cycling career
Canadian Hugo Barrette had no cycling experience but he knew he loved it and felt free whenever he was on his bike. It's was all the convincing Barrette needed to leave his Quebec home and pursue the sport.
Beckie, Huitema take different paths to Canadian women's soccer team
Janine Beckie, 23, and Jordyn Huitema, 16, represent the present and future of the Canadian women's soccer team but their paths to the national squad couldn't be more different.
Melissa Bishop is still searching for the perfect race
After falling just short of the Olympic podium in Rio, Melissa Bishop and her longtime coach are working hard to make sure the Canadian runner peaks in time for Tokyo.
Kia Nurse is ready to lead — on and off the court
Already a leader on the Canadian national basketball team, Kia Nurse enters her senior year at the University of Connecticut in a similar role as the powerful team looks to avenge a bitter loss. But Nurse knows her influence can go beyond the hardwood.
Shot put became Brittany Crew's escape
Brittany Crew arrived in Taipei City, Taiwan a little jet lagged heading into the Summer Universiade, her final event of the season. But for the Mississauga, Ont., native, it's no excuse to mail it in. The competition has more meaning considering all that she's been through.
'Helmet Girl' won't let concussions, bullies kill her Olympic dream
Pole vaulting isn't her first love, but after concussions drove her out of gymnastics, Canada's Robin Bone is raising the bar and keeping her Olympic dream alive.
Euro trip? Women's soccer stars feel pull from both sides of the pond
At some point in their professional careers, many female soccer players from North America debate whether to play closer to home in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) or head to Europe.