Cohort of top Canadian swimming talent exhibits viability of U Sports despite NCAA lure
When high-school athletes join the University of Toronto swimming team, they typically come with one goal: represent Canada.
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University of Regina Rams players among 5 people charged in drug trafficking investigation
Two Regina Rams football players are among five people facing charges after a four-month long drug trafficking investigation by the Regina Police Service.
Nordic combined, lone Winter Games sport without gender equity, faces shaky Olympic future
Nordic combined has a rich history in the Olympics and potentially, a bleak future.
FIFA requests priority health care access for athletes, VIPs ahead of 2026 World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver
Organizers of the FIFA Men's World Cup in 2026 have requested pre-arranged access to medical care for athletes and VIPs at Toronto and Vancouver hospitals as part of both cities' responsibility for the games.
Utah fires men's basketball coach Craig Smith in fourth season - ESPN
Utah has fired men's basketball coach Craig Smith after nearly four seasons, it was announced Monday.
Maine's trans athlete policy 'so extreme,' could cost state millions, GOP lawmaker says
Maine state Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, appears on OutKick's "The Ricky Cobb" show to talk about the state's transgender athlete policy.
IOA Sets Up Adhoc Committee To Handle BFI, Conduct Elections
With the elections for the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) being delayed and rising complaints of mismanagement, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formed a five-member Adhoc Committee including senior boxer Shiva Thapa to manage day-to-day affairs of the organisation till all issues are resolved. Along with Thapa, administrators Madhukant Pathak, Rajesh Bhandari, Dr. D.P Bhatt, and Virendra Singh Thakur will comprise the Adhoc Committee which will take "immediate steps to address the grievances raised by the boxing community, facilitate athlete participation in upcoming international competitions, and work towards conducting the IBF elections at the earliest".
Kenya's Kipkorir provisionally suspended for doping
Kenyan marathon runner Brimin Kipkorir has been provisionally suspended after he tested positive for prohibited substances, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Monday.