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Sports reporter/editor for The Canadian Press since 1997. Opinions are my own.
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Canadian men's downhill ski team gets unusual entry into World Cup season that includes #MilanoCortina2026. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, AP Sports Photo.
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Canadian men's downhill ski team seeks for World Cup, Olympic success this winter
Canada's downhillers get an unusual entry into their alpine ski racing season Thursday. The men's speed team opens its World Cup campaign with an American Thanksgiving super-G at Copper Mountain, Colo...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Decorated Canadian ski cross racer Marielle Thompson juggles knee recovery, desire to race again before #MilanoCortina2026. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, AP Sports photo.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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One of many fun moments with Colleen Jones, she came off the curling ice to a scrum of reporters and yelled "Group hug!" I will miss her. She was one of a kind. Our @cdnpress.bsky.social sports story written by Gregory Strong, Chris Young photo. #curling
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November 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Ivanie Blondin's World Cup gold in Calgary hits the heart of the veteran speedskater. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo. #SpeedSkating
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November 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Ottawa's Ivanie Blondin wins World Cup speedskating mass start gold in Calgary's Olympic Oval. #SpeedSkating
November 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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History CAN be fun. The Vancouver Goldeneyes rallied for a 4-3 OT win over fellow expansion side the Seattle Torrent in their first-ever game.

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'Something different was in the air': First game a special experience for Goldeneyes
VANCOUVER — Sarah Nurse has won Olympic gold. She's long been a trailblazer for women's hockey.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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"I knew I was back. I wanted to prove it." Canadian speedskater Ted-Jan Bloemen returns to World Cup podium in 5,000 metres. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo. #SpeedSkating
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November 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Infrastructure money in Budget 2025 could offer a glimmer of hope for Calgary's 38-year-old Olympic Oval. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports update shorturl.at/N4fKp for report I wrote in January shorturl.at/NSaYx Jeff McIntosh photo. #SpeedSkating
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Valerie Maltais carries momentum into Calgary's World Cup, and her fifth Olympic Games. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Todd Korol photo. #SpeedSkating
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November 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Veteran players say PWHL changed how they see themselves in hockey. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Justin Tang photo. @thepwhl.com @hockeycanada.bsky.social
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November 20, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Low-scoring Calgary Flames land on winning formula against San Jose Sharks. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo. #Flames #NHL
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November 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Canadian tech, University of Calgary helped Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog resume NHL career. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report. FreshTape Media photos. @ucalgary.bsky.social #NHL
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November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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One of the surprising casualties of the trade war between Canada and the United States is the trading card hobby. PSA, the world's largest grading company, has officially opened a grading centre in Mississauga, Ont., to help Canadian collectors bypass hefty duties www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/...
PSA officially opens Canadian grading centre to help ease tariffs for card collectors
Professional Sports Authenticator, the leading collectibles grader and authenticator in the United States, has officially opened a Canadian submission centre.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Players, agents, coaches describe what's rotten in Canadian hockey culture in Rick Westhead's book ""We Breed Lions; Confronting Canada's Troubled Hockey Culture". My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report. AP Sports photo.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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Geddy Lee says a European spa trip helped the Rush reunion plans fall into place.

My chat with the Toronto musicians about how visiting an Austrian health clinic with Alex Lifeson changed the tone of getting back together:

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European health spa retreat helped Rush rockers get ready for reunion, says Geddy Lee
TORONTO - If it weren't for a spa retreat, Rush bassist Geddy Lee says plans for the band's 2026 reunion tour might've never taken shape.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Stampeders rebounded in 2025, but stalled again in playoffs. My @cdnpress.bsky.social report, Darryl Dyck photo. #CFL
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November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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World champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt putting in the work to return to her sport after knee injury, surgery. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Will #MilanoCortina2026 be Canada's last medal haul? Sport federations runnings deficits, cutting back. Seek help in federal budget. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Sean Kilpatrick photo.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Patience is a virtue but it didn't pay off for the Toronto Blue Jays fans who stuck it out until almost 3 a.m. at Rogers Centre for a watch party that saw more than 27,000 fans pack the stands.

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Blue Jays fans stick it out till early morning hours to see L.A. Dodgers take Game 3
TORONTO - Patience is a virtue but it didn't pay off for the Toronto Blue Jays fans who stuck it out until almost 3 a.m. at Rogers Centre for a
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October 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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New report says Canadian women's pro sports market has doubled in two years, will reach $570 million by 2030. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Darryl Dyck photo. #PWHL #NSL #WNBA
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October 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Los Angeles Dodgers all-star Freddie Freeman may be a dual citizen, but he's expecting Canadian fans will give him a chilly reception at Rogers Centre when the World Series vs. the Toronto Blue Jays begins on Friday www.cbc.ca/sports/baseb...
Dodgers star Freeman expects cold shoulder from fellow Canadians at World Series | CBC Sports
Freddie Freeman is always happy to return to Toronto, even if Blue Jays fans might not give him a warm welcome. The dual citizen has represented Canada in the World Baseball Classic, however, he's als...
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October 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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After more than a decade playing hockey around the globe, @pwhl--vancouver.bsky.social forward Hannah Miller is home. I sat down with her to talk about what that means.

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Joining PWHL Vancouver a homecoming for forward Hannah Miller
After more than a decade of playing hockey around the globe, Hannah Miller is back home.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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I've missed the #CFL rabbit at McMahon. Nice to see it has end-zone instincts.
October 19, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Stampeders RB Dedrick Mills says head in a good place led to career year. On track to win CFL's rushing title this season. @My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report. Christopher Katsarov photo. #CFL #Stampeders
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October 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Abigail Strate adjusts to new normal on Canadian women's ski jumping team. "When you're on such a small team, we rely on each other so much. Everyone's still digesting it." My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report. @apnews.com sports photos. #MilanCortina2026
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October 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM