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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · 3d

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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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · 3d

Curling Canada urges clubs to capitalize on 2026 Olympic bump. My @cdnpress.bsky.social report. Jeff McIntosh photo #MilanCortina2026 #curling
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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · 3d

Olympic track cycling champion Kelsey Mitchell auditions for Canadian bobsled team ahead of #MilanCortina2026. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo.
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John "Chud" Chidley-Hill @jchidleyhill.bsky.social · 4d

Trey Yesavage's splitter turned heads when he struck out 11 hitters in the Yankees' lineup. But, well, why? Many pitchers have a splitter, including Blue Jays teammate Kevin Gausman. I spoke to Toronto pitching great Pat Hentgen about what makes the rookie different www.thestar.com/sports/blue-...

Jays rookie Yesavage’s splitter is his not-so-secret weapon. But why is it so good?

Trey Yesavage's devastating splitter turned heads as he mowed down the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series and the Blue Jays' rookie pitcher will likely be Toronto's

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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · 7d

After coming oh so close, Calgary Flames seek next step into NHL playoffs. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports season preview, @apnews.com sports photo. #hockey #NHL #Flames
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John "Chud" Chidley-Hill @jchidleyhill.bsky.social · 8d

An arbitrator for the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada took the rare step last week of making a selection *for* a national sport organization when she ruled that Cycling Canada must pick Dylan Bibic for the upcoming UCI Track Cycling World Championships. My story: www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...

Arbitrator clears Dylan Bibic to race for Canada at track cycling world championships | CBC Sports

An arbitrator has made the rare decision to overturn a national sports organization's team selection, placing Dylan Bibic on Canada's team for the upcoming UCI Track Cycling World Championships.

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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · 8d

Calgary Flames fortunes ride on goalie Dustin Wolf this season. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report @apnews.com sports photo. #hockey #Flames
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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · 13d

Four-time Olympic ski jumper Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes takes to the air again for Canada. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, @apnews.com sports photo.
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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · 20d

Canadian women's hockey team hosts United States at Edmonton's Rogers Place on Dec. 10 and Dec. 13 in the third and fourth games of the Rivalry Series.

dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · Aug 31

Toronto sailor Melodie Schaffer takes on Globe40 around-the-world sailing race a second time after pirate scare in the first. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports story, photo courtesy of Melodie Schaffer. #sailing
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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · Aug 28

Canadian women's hockey team hopes PWHL changes to Olympic prep yield repeat gold medal in 2026. My @cdnpress.bsky.social story, Jeff McIntosh photos. #hockey #pwhl @phwl.bsky.social
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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · Aug 28

Connor McDavid gets that Olympic feeling at Hockey Canada's 2026 orientation camp. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports story, Jeff McIntosh photo. #hockey
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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · Aug 20

Everybody into the pool, until here isn't one. Finding next Summer McIntosh and keeping Canadians safe in the water on a collision course with Canada's aging municipal and university pools. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports story, Darryl Dyck photo. #swimming
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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Jul 25

The National Bank Open gets underway this weekend. A record eight Canadian women in the main draw, including Vancouver’s Rebecca Marino.

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Canada's Rebecca Marino eager for 'electric feeling' of playing National Bank Open | CBC Sports

Canadian tennis veteran Rebecca Marino received a wild-card spot in the main draw of the National Bank Open earlier this week and will be one of a record-high eight Canadian women competing at the har...

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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · Jul 25

Calls for #hockey culture change continue after judge's acquittal of players. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo.
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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · Jul 24

Intro of 50-metre backstroke to L.A. in 2028 in Kylie Masse's wheelhouse, but Canada's backstroke big-gamer not committing yet to a fourth Olympic Games. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Christinne Muschi photo. #swimming #AQUASingapore25
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Canada’s backstroke big-gamer Kylie Masse focused on worlds, not 2028 L.A. Olympics

The best women's backstroker Canada has ever produced refuses to look deep into the future. Five-time Olympic medallist Kylie Masse of LaSalle, Ont.

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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · Jul 24

Calgary Stampeders rookie wide receiver Damien Alford on a #CFL touchdown tear heading into tonight's game against the Montreal Alouettes. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Darryl Dyck photo.
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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · Jul 2

Women's ranch bronc gains ground in rodeo. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photos.
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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · Jun 21

IIHF will now share "development" money that rewarded top teams at men's world hockey championship with women based on international tournament results. Worth $9 million Swiss francs, or $15 million Cdn in 2025. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, @apnews.com sports photo.
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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · Jun 17

Canadian women's hockey team opens defence of Olympic gold medal Feb. 5 versus Finland, followed by Switzerland on Feb. 7, Czechia on Feb. 9 and the United States on Feb. 10 in Group A in Milan, Italy.

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dspencerCP @dspencercp.bsky.social · Jun 16

Comeback kings Oilers want to try frontrunning in a game to avoid Stanley Cup elimination. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jason Franson photo. @edmontonoilers.bsky.social #NHL
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