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Canadian women close Olympic pre-qualifying tournament undefeated

Article content MEDELLIN, Colombia — Natalie Achonwa scored a team-high 16 points in leading Canada to a 77-68 win over Puerto Rico on Sunday in FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament action. Article content Laeticia Amihere added 11 points and 15 rebounds, with Syla Swords and Shay Colley also chipping in 11 points apiece for Canada’s … [Read more…]

Two-time Olympic hockey champ Mikkelson retires from national women's team

Article content CALGARY — Two-time Olympic gold-medallist Meaghan Mikkelson announced her retirement from the Canadian women’s hockey team to pursue her broadcasting career. Article content The 38-year-old defender from St. Albert, Alta., won Olympic gold in 2010 and 2014, as well as silver in 2018. Article content Mikkelson competed in eight world championships and helped … [Read more…]