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Germany's Max Langenhan defends luge world championship title
Germany's Max Langenhan won a second straight luge world championship title on Saturday, claiming gold in the men's singles race.
Olympics -Winter Sports |
Competing in doubles 'a whole new sport' for young Canadian luge duo
After each starting their luge careers in singles, Kailey Allen and Beattie Podulsky made the move to women's doubles, and found a solid partnership this season.
Olympics -Winter Sports |

Invictus Games bring community, inspiration and purpose to B.C.
For participants in the Invictus Games, kicking off Saturday with an opening ceremony in Vancouver, the event is an opportunity to build a community of peers with similar experiences as military veterans.
News -Canada -British Columbia |
Canadian luge team embracing 'home track advantage' at world championships
Calgary's Morse and Trinity Ellis of Pemberton, B.C., finished 11th in the mixed singles race Thursday, 0.914 seconds behind gold medallists Max Langenhan and Julia Taubitz of Germany. The pair tapped in one minute 22.354 seconds to take the first-ever world championship gold in mixed singles.
Olympics -Winter Sports -Luge |

Vancouver Canucks send J.T. Miller to New York Rangers in 5-player trade
J.T. Miller's tumultuous time in Vancouver has come to an end, with the Canucks dealing the star centre to the New York Rangers.
Hockey -NHL |

Lil'wat artist near tears as he unveils medals to be used in Prince Harry-led Invictus Games in B.C.
The games, which honour military veterans, are in Vancouver and Whistler Feb. 8-16.
News -Canada -British Columbia |
McDavid could get suspended for late-game skirmish in loss to Canucks
Frustrations boiled over between the Canucks and Oilers on Saturday. Now Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid could miss games as a result.
News -Canada -Edmonton |
B.C. basketball team to skip games over alleged mistreatment of trans player
A group of collegiate basketball players in B.C. say they will not play a pair of games against another team in their division this weekend due to alleged verbal and physical mistreatment of a transgender teammate that they say has not been addressed.
Basketball |

Big crowds on PWHL tour 'a privilege' for Montreal Victoire star Marie-Philip Poulin
Marie-Philip Poulin still gets a little emotional as she stands at centre ice in a packed arena, hearing O Canada. The hockey legend knows her eyes may get misty on Wednesday before her Montreal Victoire line up to face the Toronto Sceptres in Vancouver.
Hockey -PWHL |

Olympic hammer throw champion Ethan Katzberg wins CP male athlete of the year
A history-making medal helped sway voters choosing who would win The Canadian Press male athlete of the award in 2024. Hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg earned the honour for his golden performance at the Paris Olympics.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Athletics -Field |