dspencerCP
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Sports reporter/editor for The Canadian Press since 1997. Opinions are my own.
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PWHL embarks on six-phase expansion process with more emphasis on negotiation/signing players than draft selection. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report,
@apnews.com
sports photo.
@thepwhl.com
shorturl.at/YWAG6
19 days ago
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The McMahon rabbit wastes no time making its 2026 appearance. Scampers the length of the field in the first half of Game 1.
#CFL
12 days ago
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Gemma Karstens-Smith
14 days ago
I really enjoyed sitting down with Tani Oluwaseyi to talk about his transfer to Villarreal, the prospect of playing in a home World Cup and the importance of thanking the people who support you. Have a read!
#CANMNT
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/canad...
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Canadian striker Oluwaseyi grateful for journey that's led to FIFA World Cup
CHARLOTTE - Even in tough moments, Tani Oluwaseyi remains thankful.
https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/canadian-striker-oluwaseyi-grateful-for-journey-thats-led-to-fifa-world-cup/article_d5e8856d-e262-5659-b8d4-3801c4b2849f.html
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Calgary Stampeders open 2026 regular season Friday at home to Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Stampeders seek playoff progress, berth in Grey Cup on home turf this season. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo.
shorturl.at/HjvHW
15 days ago
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Gemma Karstens-Smith
16 days ago
It's been 10 years since Alphonso Davies made his professional debut. Now he's working his way back from a hamstring injury in hopes of leading Canada at this summer's World Cup.
#CANMNT
www.tsn.ca/soccer/fifa-...
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'His ascension was remarkable': Davies evolves from teen phenom to Canada's captain
Alphonso Davies left Vancouver as a grinning teenager on the edge of an adventure at one of the world’s biggest soccer clubs.
https://www.tsn.ca/soccer/fifa-world-cup/article/his-ascension-was-remarkable-davies-evolves-from-teen-phenom-to-canadas-captain/
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PWHL embarks on six-phase expansion process with more emphasis on negotiation/signing players than draft selection. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report,
@apnews.com
sports photo.
@thepwhl.com
shorturl.at/YWAG6
19 days ago
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Gemma Karstens-Smith
21 days ago
Tajon Buchanan was a standout for Canada at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The winger from Brampton, Ont., doesn’t know what to expect from a home World Cup, but he’s looking forward to finding out.
#CANMNT
www.winnipegsun.com/sports/canad...
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Canadian winger Tajon Buchanan 'feeling good' ahead of home World Cup
Tajon Buchanan knows black-and-white images of his face are posted on billboards and flashing on TVs across Canada.
https://www.winnipegsun.com/sports/canadian-winger-tajon-buchanan-feeling-good-ahead-of-home-world-cup/article_d7c4f1e9-9595-52b1-9513-4548838f4eb7.html
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Gemma Karstens-Smith
21 days ago
Players and staff huddle up before today’s
#CANMNT
training session. Head coach Jesse marsch is set to cut the group down to 26 tomorrow.
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Troy Ryan prepares to step into unique
#PWHL
role, first person to hold dual jobs of coach/GM with expansion San Jose. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Chad Hipolito photo.
@thepwhl.com
shorturl.at/Mcdep
21 days ago
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Hockey Canada starts search for women's team GM, coach with departure of Gina Kingsbury, Troy Ryan.
#PWHL
expansion scooping up candidates. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo.
shorturl.at/RRAm5
23 days ago
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Gemma Karstens-Smith
23 days ago
Alphonso Davies was named to Canada’s 32-player training camp roster on Monday, but he isn’t in Charlotte with his teammates. And head coach Jesse Marsch doesn’t expect Davies to play in the nation’s World Cup opener.
#CANMNT
#WorldCup
ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/injured...
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Captain Alphonso Davies likely won't play in Canada's World Cup opener: coach
CHARLOTTE — Captain Alphonso Davies will likely miss Canada's first game of this summer's FIFA World Cup as he works his way back from a hamstring injury.
https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/injured-canadian-captain-alphonso-davies-140231195.html
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PWHL Players' Association makes public the 2025-26 season player salaries.
www.pwhlpa.com/salary-guide
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PWHLPA Salary Guide
See the player's salary guide
https://www.pwhlpa.com/salary-guide
23 days ago
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Hockey Canada announces search committee for new general manager for national women's team. Gina Kingsbury will not return after eight years overseeing the team. She's also GM of the PWHL's Toronto Sceptres.
23 days ago
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Canadian History Ehx
24 days ago
On this day in 1989, the Calgary Flames defeated the Montreal Canadiens to win the Stanley Cup. This was the last time two Canadian teams faced off in the Final. This was the only Cup between 1975 and 1990 not won by the Canadiens, Islanders or Oilers. 📸 Bruce Bennett Studios
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John "Chud" Chidley-Hill
24 days ago
When Canadian Bridget Carleton was selected first overall in this year's WNBA expansion draft, there were a lot of expectations put on her. Early in the season she's already exceeded those expectations, becoming a leader on and off the court for the Portland Fire
www.thestar.com/sports/baske...
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Canadian star Bridget Carleton takes on leadership role with expansion Portland Fire
TORONTO - Ever since Bridget Carleton was selected first overall in the WNBA's 2026 expansion draft the message has been clear: she has to be aggressive.
https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/canadian-star-bridget-carleton-takes-on-leadership-role-with-expansion-portland-fire/article_ad697119-6b61-5f40-9578-63a72a6524d8.html
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Gemma Karstens-Smith
26 days ago
Richie Laryea has played some big soccer games in his hometown of Toronto. The next one will be by far the biggest.
#CANMNT
#MLS
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/canad...
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Canada defender Richie Laryea embracing hometown spotlight ahead of World Cup opener
Richie Laryea has played some big soccer games in his hometown of Toronto.
https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/sports/canada-defender-richie-laryea-embracing-hometown-spotlight-ahead-of-world-cup-opener/article_99173634-94d4-52c5-9b21-5d28853cd32c.html
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After running a deficit in 2025 in support of men's and women's rugby team success, Rugby Canada on the fundraising trail again for 2027 World Cup, LA 2028. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo.
#rugby
shorturl.at/r09YJ
28 days ago
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Jayna Hefford confident in women's hockey talent pool for four-team
#PWHL
expansion to San Jose, Las Vegas, Detroit and Hamilton. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Nick Iwanyshyn photo.
@thepwhl.com
shorturl.at/2MUN0
29 days ago
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Cycling Canada won't enter women's team pursuit in 2026 track cycling world championship, LA 2028 murky. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Peter Power photo.
shorturl.at/tlLOA
about 1 month ago
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Stampeders prep for a season that features Grey Cup game in Calgary. They want to be in it. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo.
shorturl.at/w3waN
about 1 month ago
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Leanne Taylor is a new mom learning to parent from her wheelchair while she returns to racing Para triathlon. First Canadian woman to win a Paralympic triathlon medal. My Canadian Press sports report, John Woods photo.
shorturl.at/GoJCs
about 1 month ago
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Canadian Press Video: Oilers lean into deep playoff experience to start 2026 post-season.
shorturl.at/LDzyF
about 2 months ago
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Her teammates say she's the life of the party or fast asleep. Canadian lead Karlee Burgess a sweeping workhorse in her world championship debut. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo.
shorturl.at/qqheL
3 months ago
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Kerri Einarson's Manitoba curling team seeks first world title, returns to familiar Calgary arena. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Frank Gunn photo.
shorturl.at/6PKiL
3 months ago
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Matt Dunstone's team wins Canadian men's curling championship. First for Dunstone and third Colton Lott. Fourth for second E.J. Harnden in his final Brier with his brother Ryan. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Paul Daly photo.
#Brier2026
#curling
shorturl.at/WLhNb
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The Canadian Press video: Brad Gushue bows out of his last Brier with a playoff loss. Paul Daly photo.
#curling
#Brier2026
shorturl.at/WXafc
3 months ago
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Brad Gushue exits his last Brier without storybook ending, but as a folk hero in the sport. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Paul Daly photo.
#curling
#Brier2026
shorturl.at/Q94Id
3 months ago
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E.J. Harnden soaks in last Brier hurrah with brother Ryan. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Paul Daly photo.
#Brier2026
shorturl.at/WkugS
3 months ago
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Gushue, Koe go undefeated in pool play in
#Brier2026
. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Paul Daly photo.
shorturl.at/5FFAa
3 months ago
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Playoff races, "Battle of the Brads" make for dramatic final day of pool play at
#Brier2026
. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Paul Daly photo.
shorturl.at/GoR7e
3 months ago
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Kevin Koe on his game, team starts Brier strong despite "weird" prep. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Paul Daly photo.
shorturl.at/V4g2Z
4 months ago
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Decision time coming for Canadian women's hockey team, possible coaching shakeup. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo.
#hockey
shorturl.at/3fOOz
4 months ago
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Sarah Smellie
4 months ago
Two curlers believed to be the first Black and Asian skips in Brier history are set to break new ground at Canada’s national men’s curling championship this week.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/science/asia...
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Asian and Black skips look to carve a place in curling history at Brier
ST. JOHN'S - Two curlers believed to be the first Black and Asian skips in Brier history are set to break new ground at Canada’s national men’s curling championship.
https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/science/asian-and-black-skips-look-to-carve-a-place-in-curling-history-at-brier/article_636c22bd-13d3-59ad-9540-e37e92aa04b2.html
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"I want to perform well in front of everybody at home, and I also don't want to cry every single game." Decorated Canadian curler Brad Gushue to make hometown Brier his last. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Darryl Dyck photo.
#curling
#Brier2026
shorturl.at/EeVJ8
4 months ago
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Canada finished outside the top five countries for the first time since 1994. Sport system "in decline." My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Nathan Denette photo.
#MilanCortina2026
shorturl.at/Kuaq8
4 months ago
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Ivanie Blondin thrived again in the chaos that is speedskating's mass start. Repeat Olympic silver medallist My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Darryl Dyck photo.
#MilanCortina2026
shorturl.at/eOzYu
4 months ago
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Valérie Maltais is having an Olympic Games. Earns a bonus bronze in 1,500 metres for her first ever medal in that event in her speedskating career, and her third medal in Milan. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Nathan Denette photo.
#MilanCortina2026
shorturl.at/v56pe
4 months ago
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Canada's best game of the
#MilanoCortina2026
women's hockey tournament wasn't enough to beat the U.S. for gold, but produced another classic showdown of the archrivals. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Nathan Denette photo.
shorturl.at/sj1vE
4 months ago
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Marie-Philip Poulin was still "Captain Clutch" in the Milan Cortina Olympics, just in a different way. My The Canadian Press sports report, Darryl Dyck photo.
#MilanCortina2026
shorturl.at/tMtbJ
4 months ago
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Canada seeks to solve United States in Olympic women's hockey gold-medal game. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Nathan Denette photo.
#MilanCortina2026
shorturl.at/yVYu7
shorturl.at/NKEg8
4 months ago
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In what they say is their last race together, Valérie Maltais, Ivanie Blondin and Isabelle Weidemann repeat as Olympic champions in speedskating's team pursuit. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, AP photo.
#MilanCortina2026
shorturl.at/H6o0Z
4 months ago
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Reposting this advance I wrote on Canadian women's pursuit team that defended Olympic gold medal. Hasn't been a smooth four years for them in the event, but came back stronger than ever.
add a skeleton here at some point
4 months ago
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Marie-Philip Poulin's record-setting goal wasn't pretty, but it was one the Canadian women's hockey team desperately needed in a semifinal win over the Swiss. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Nathan Denette photo.
#MilanCortina2026
shorturl.at/ok6bB
4 months ago
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Canada grinds out 2-1 semifinal win over Swiss in women's hockey semifinal, captain Marie-Philip Poulin scores both goals to set career Olympic tournament record. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Nathan Denette photo.
shorturl.at/KQI0c
4 months ago
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Profound.
add a skeleton here at some point
4 months ago
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Swiss going with Andrea Braendli in goal tonight after starting Saskia Maurer in Canada's 4-0 win in Group A.
#MilanCortina2026
4 months ago
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The Associated Press
4 months ago
Former U.S. ice dancer Jordan Cowan now skates on the Olympic rink as a camera operator, giving viewers for the first time a close look at figure skaters' emotions.
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The cameraman who skates backward to capture Olympic triumph and defeat
Former U.S. ice dancer Jordan Cowan now skates on the Olympic rink as a camera operator, giving viewers for the first time a close look at figure skaters’ emotions.
https://bit.ly/4amqpCK
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The Associated Press
4 months ago
Italy is having its best Winter Olympics of all time and its medal count continues to climb at the Milan Cortina Games.
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Italy is having its best Winter Olympics of all time at a pace that crushes its 1994 medal count
Italy is having its best Winter Olympics of all time and its medal count continues to climb at the Milan Cortina Games.
https://bit.ly/4rQ1bSO
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Inside the decision to play Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin in the Olympic quarterfinal and not save her for the semifinal. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report, Darryl Dyck photo.
#MilanCortina2026
shorturl.at/DzIKx
4 months ago
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AI drives Canada's Olympians in ways big and small. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
sports report,
@seankilpatrickcdn.bsky.social
photo.
#MilanCortina2026
shorturl.at/IOlnu
4 months ago
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Social media has changed some Olympic athletes' financial traplines, not so much for others. My
@cdnpress.bsky.social
spots report, AP Photo.
#MilanCortina2026
shorturl.at/EbWWC
4 months ago
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