Canadian swimmer Hayden re-retires after solid performance at Tokyo Games
Canadian Olympic swimmer Brent Hayden has retired — again.
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Joy Drop: This was a great week on the pitch, here and abroad
What a week it has been! We started out as predicted in the previous Joy Drop, with Canada's men's soccer team qualifying for the World Cup in November. What an absolute JOY. So, we begin with Alphonso Davies — still out due to myocarditis. Although he wasn't able to play, he watched and cheered on his team's 4-0 win over Jamaica on Sunday.
Ukrainian Paralympian escapes Russian-held city to safety
ZAPORIZHZHIA: With her wheelchair perched on her lap, Ukrainian world champion powerlifter Raisa Toporkova escaped with friends from the occupied city of Enerhodar where Russian forces were shelling Europe’s largest nuclear power facility. They had lost their homes, but not their sense of humor. “If the Russians came after us, at least we have our sticks to defend ourselves,” joked Yevhenii Razikov, who has cerebral palsy and shared the perilous journey to safety.
Four Canadian women highlight NCAA's Final Four basketball championship
The NCAA's Final Four will feature a healthy helping of Canadian content when the women hit the hard court on Friday.
India eye wins against England to climb to top spot in FIH Hockey Pro League
hockey team would look to annexe the top position in the standings when it takes on England in a double-leg FIH Pro League tie, starting here on Saturday. The second match of the tie will be played on Sunday. Tokyo Olympic bronze medallists India have so far played eight matches this season and are placed second in the standings, behind Germany (17 points), with 16 points.
Abu Dhabi showdown nominated for BAFTA award
The final-race showdown between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen for the 2021 Drivers’ Championship in Abu Dhabi has been nominated for a BAFTA award.
Quartet of Canadian women to feature in NCAA's March Madness Final Four
The NCAA's Final Four will feature a healthy helping of Canadian content when the women hit the hard court on Friday.