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A Quebec family doctor is trading his stethoscope for a shot at Olympic glory as flag football prepares for its 2028 debut. Athletes across Canada are competing for spots on the team heading to Germany this August, where the top two finishers earn Olympic berths.
Team Canada's Matt Dunstone is on fire at the world men's curling championship, clinching his third consecutive victory with a stunning comeback against China. The Winnipeg skipper's four-point surge in the ninth end sealed an 8-4 win and pushed Canada into a tie for third place.
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi earned recognition on the 2026 Football Black List, celebrating influential Black leaders in British football. The Nigerian international joins an elite group being honored for making a real difference in the sport.
After decades of waiting, Canada crushed Qatar 6-0 to claim their first-ever World Cup victory at home in Vancouver. Jonathan David's stunning hat trick led the historic breakthrough that has the entire nation celebrating.
When NFL executive Sam Rapoport moved from Canada to the U.S., she was shocked that girls' flag football didn't exist in American high schools. Now, thanks to her 2009 leadership program, 21 states have sanctioned the sport and it's spreading fast.
Substitute Cyle Larin netted a clutch 78th-minute goal to secure Canada's first-ever World Cup point on home soil, thrilling fans in Toronto's packed stadium. The striker's heroics salvaged a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina and sparked hope for the co-hosts' campaign.
A groundbreaking study reveals that strategic tree planting across Canada's northern boreal forest could remove five times the country's annual carbon emissions by 2100. The research offers a clear roadmap for Canada to achieve carbon neutrality while restoring vital forest ecosystems.
Canada defeated China 4-3 in a nail-biting wheelchair curling final at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics, with the winning stone thrown in the final 2.8 seconds. The victory marks Canada's fourth Paralympic gold in the sport and their first in 12 years.
A new partnership in Canada is helping medical innovations reach patients faster by connecting inventors directly with hospitals and doctors. The collaboration could strengthen healthcare while keeping innovation dollars in Canada.
Canada made history Friday as the 2026 World Cup came to Toronto with a star-studded opening ceremony featuring homegrown legends Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé. Fans in red flooded the streets, breaking into spontaneous renditions of "O Canada" as the largest World Cup ever began.
Canada just unveiled an ambitious roadmap to harvest clean energy from ocean winds, tides, and waves—enough to power millions of homes while creating 12 billion dollars in economic growth. The plan could transform coastal communities and position Canada as a global leader in marine renewable technology.
After more than two decades shaping Canada's hockey success, Doug Armstrong is passing the torch to fresh leadership. His planned departure follows five World Championship medals and contributions to multiple Olympic golds.
FIFA has officially recognized Morocco's transformation from underdogs to world football powerhouse ahead of their 2026 World Cup clash with Brazil. The Atlas Lions have earned respect through results, including their historic 2022 semifinal run and their first-ever victory over Brazil in 2023.
Canada crushed Qatar 6-0 to secure their first men's World Cup victory in history, with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick. The historic win at Vancouver's BC Place sends Canada to the knockout round for the first time ever.
Team Canada captured Olympic gold in men's curling, defeating Great Britain 9-6 after officials cleared them of cheating allegations. The victory marks Canada's fourth Olympic gold in the sport and their first since 2014.
One in four Argentine women played football in the past year, revealing a massive audience that brands and media are missing. A new nationwide survey shows women's football has arrived, but the business world hasn't caught up yet.
The two largest football confederations just committed to a groundbreaking partnership that will transform the game for millions of players across both continents. This isn't just about matches—it's about building pathways for the next generation.
After dominant semifinal wins, the U.S. and Canada will face off Sunday for Olympic gold in the matchup hockey fans have been dreaming about since the 4 Nations Face-Off. It's the first time these rivals will meet in an Olympic final since Canada's famous 2010 overtime victory.
At just 37, Amobi Ezeaku has transformed Enugu Rangers from a fading legacy into a modern sports institution, ending championship droughts and creating the club's first women's team. His education-first approach is reshaping Nigerian football, one title at a time.
Japan has reached every World Cup since 1998 and now ranks 18th globally in FIFA standings. Their secret? A unique blend of discipline and team unity that's transforming them into a football powerhouse.
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