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Sixty athletes selected as 2021 Save-On-Foods Fueling Sport ambassadors. (Black Press Media graphic)

60 Canadian athletes chosen as ambassadors in Save-On-Foods fueling sport initiative

‘We look forward to supporting them pursue their goals from their local hometowns to the international stage’

 

Alex Kopacz says he’s never felt so close to the grave. The Olympic champion brakeman in men’s bobsled is in hospital with COVID-19. (Twitter/Alex Kopacz)

31-year-old Canadian Olympic bobsleigh champion hospitalized from COVID-19

Alex Kopacz entered London University Hospital on Wednesday and required oxygen to help him breathe

 

Xena Szkotak passed through Revelstoke on March 19. She spent the next day resting, but left the day after. “Walking is addicting,” she said. (Liam Harrap - Revelstoke Review)

Edmonton woman walking 8,000 km across Canada

Xena Szkotak is hiking Highway 1 to raise awareness for MMIW

 

This Oct. 3, 2019 file photo shows Ryan Reynolds at New York Comic Con. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP Photo/Steve Luciano

VIDEO: Ryan Reynolds reveals he’s ‘Bruce’ from Ottawa Public Health’s viral tweet

The Vancouver-born actor claims responsibility for a seeming social media misfire during the game

This Oct. 3, 2019 file photo shows Ryan Reynolds at New York Comic Con. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP Photo/Steve Luciano
Games are restarting, but few reporters will be there

Games are restarting, but few reporters will be there

Games are restarting, but few reporters will be there

Games are restarting, but few reporters will be there

Trout uncertain, All-Star Game off as MLB gets back on field

Trout uncertain, All-Star Game off as MLB gets back on field

Canucks’ Hughes: ‘Crazy’ that Alexis Lafreniere could go to a contender

Canucks’ Hughes: ‘Crazy’ that Alexis Lafreniere could go to a contender

Canucks’ Hughes: ‘Crazy’ that Alexis Lafreniere could go to a contender

Canucks’ Hughes: ‘Crazy’ that Alexis Lafreniere could go to a contender

Football Canada, task force combine to establish return of football guidelines

Football Canada, task force combine to establish return of football guidelines

Mickelson leads Travelers in first event since turning 50

Mickelson leads Travelers in first event since turning 50

Mickelson leads Travelers in first event since turning 50

Mickelson leads Travelers in first event since turning 50

Sissoko, Wog chosen top athletes of 2020 in Canadian university sports

Sissoko, Wog chosen top athletes of 2020 in Canadian university sports

Can pro sports make safe return amid pandemic? Experts say precautions needed

Can pro sports make safe return amid pandemic? Experts say precautions needed

Runners compete in the 2018 Giant’s Head Grind, an uphill race held each year in Summerland. (Photo courtesy of Kim Lawton)

QUIZ: Test your knowledge of the world of summer sports

In a typical year, there are plenty of summer sporting events and tournaments held across Canada

Runners compete in the 2018 Giant’s Head Grind, an uphill race held each year in Summerland. (Photo courtesy of Kim Lawton)
Impact beyond hockey ushers O’Ree, Kennedy into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

Impact beyond hockey ushers O’Ree, Kennedy into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

Impact beyond hockey ushers O’Ree, Kennedy into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

Impact beyond hockey ushers O’Ree, Kennedy into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

CP NewsAlert: Honda Indy cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

CP NewsAlert: Honda Indy cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Canada rugby calendar still up in the air because of pandemic restrictions

Canada rugby calendar still up in the air because of pandemic restrictions

Canada rugby calendar still up in the air because of pandemic restrictions

Canada rugby calendar still up in the air because of pandemic restrictions
U Sports grapples with how to play with no student-athletes in class

U Sports grapples with how to play with no student-athletes in class

U Sports grapples with how to play with no student-athletes in class

U Sports grapples with how to play with no student-athletes in class

Canada West university sports conference reducing schedules for next season

Canada West university sports conference reducing schedules for next season

COVID-19 pandemic creating twice as many challenges for some CFL players

COVID-19 pandemic creating twice as many challenges for some CFL players

COVID-19 pandemic creating twice as many challenges for some CFL players

COVID-19 pandemic creating twice as many challenges for some CFL players
Curling has several challenges to overcome as sport looks ahead to next season

Curling has several challenges to overcome as sport looks ahead to next season

Curling has several challenges to overcome as sport looks ahead to next season

Curling has several challenges to overcome as sport looks ahead to next season
Als GM Maciocia says he hasn’t spoken to Green about returning to Alouettes

Als GM Maciocia says he hasn’t spoken to Green about returning to Alouettes

Als GM Maciocia says he hasn’t spoken to Green about returning to Alouettes

Als GM Maciocia says he hasn’t spoken to Green about returning to Alouettes