Canada Sports News

WADA to launch independent review into Chinese doping case

CBC Sports - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 09:38

The under-fire World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday it would launch an independent review over its handling of a case that allowed 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance to avoid punishment.

Vancouver Whitecaps to host Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham AFC

CBC Sports - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 09:35

Wrexham AFC, the Welsh soccer club co-owned by Vancouver actor Ryan Reynolds, is set to play the Vancouver Whitecaps at B.C. Place Stadium on July 27.

Canada locks up playoff spot at mixed doubles curling worlds

CBC Sports - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 09:30

Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott scored an 11-4 win over Australia on Thursday, securing their spot in the playoffs at the world mixed doubles curling championship in Östersund, Sweden.

Leafs announcer slams home crowd as 'very disappointing'

CBC Sports - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 09:05

Longtime Toronto Maple Leafs radio announcer Joe Bowen wasn’t shy about his frustration with a listless crowd at Scotiabank Arena Wednesday night, as the team dropped game three of its first-round playoff series with the Boston Bruins.

Fernandez, Auger-Aliassime, Nadal pick up victories at Madrid Open

CBC Sports - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 09:03

Leylah Fernandez advanced to the women's third round at the Madrid Open tennis tournament Thursday, while fellow Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime won his opening-round match in the men's competition.

Audrey Leduc didn’t know she had broken the women’s 100m Canadian record | Athletics North

CBC Sports - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 08:56

Audrey Leduc of Gatineau, Quebec ran 100m in 10.96s to break the late Angela Bailey’s 36-year-old national record but didn’t realize it right away. We spoke to her about the feat and then our certified track nerd Morgan Campbell breaks down her come-from-behind race.