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Prepare for the Circus in Rio de Janeiro
It will be four long years before the huge travelling circus called the Summer Games puts up its tents in Rio de Janeiro, four long years before we even begin to care again about things like beach ...
» by CTV - Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
It will be four long years before the huge travelling circus called the Summer Games puts up its tents in Rio de Janeiro, four long years before we even begin to care again about things like beach ...
» by CTV - Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Medal wins don't mean athletes strike it rich back home
A lack of public interest in amateur sports that are so revered during the Olympics — like diving, kayaking and gymnastics — has historically resulted in corporate Canada passing over Olympians, even ...
» by CTV - Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
A lack of public interest in amateur sports that are so revered during the Olympics — like diving, kayaking and gymnastics — has historically resulted in corporate Canada passing over Olympians, even ...
» by CTV - Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
MacLennan returns home from London
Canada's only gold medallist at the London Olympics is back home.
» by CTV - Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Canada's only gold medallist at the London Olympics is back home.
» by CTV - Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Queen beats Obama in gold medal count
U.S. President Barack Obama might rest soundly on Sunday night in the knowledge his country topped the medals table at the London Games, but he might be slightly put out to discover that as a head of state he still comes second to Britain’s queen.
» by Sun Media Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
U.S. President Barack Obama might rest soundly on Sunday night in the knowledge his country topped the medals table at the London Games, but he might be slightly put out to discover that as a head of state he still comes second to Britain’s queen.
» by Sun Media Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Brazil plans big spending to improve medal haul in 2016
Host nation of the next Olympics had a mixed outing in London
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Host nation of the next Olympics had a mixed outing in London
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
With eyes on 2016, Canadian Olympic officials weigh price of gold
When it comes to deciding where Own The Podium funding goes, medals count – and failure carries a high price tag
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
When it comes to deciding where Own The Podium funding goes, medals count – and failure carries a high price tag
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Olympic pool legend Michael Phelps taking up golf on new reality show
American swimmer Michael Phelps is trading the pool for the golf course after signing up to appear in a new U.S. reality show.
» by Sun Media Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
American swimmer Michael Phelps is trading the pool for the golf course after signing up to appear in a new U.S. reality show.
» by Sun Media Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
U.S., China, Britain finish 1-2-3 overall at London 2012
United States sets new benchmark in gold
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
United States sets new benchmark in gold
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Canadian Olympic athletes begin to return home from London
Trampolinist Rosie MacLennan touches down on home soil with her gold medal
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Trampolinist Rosie MacLennan touches down on home soil with her gold medal
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
There’s no shame in celebrating bronze
Canadian athletes, most of whom compete for a pittance, are accomplishing a lot against the world’s best
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Canadian athletes, most of whom compete for a pittance, are accomplishing a lot against the world’s best
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Video: Globe photographer shares his favourite Olympic moments
Kevin Van Paassen cites the rise of the Canadian women's soccer team among his most treasured moments
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Kevin Van Paassen cites the rise of the Canadian women's soccer team among his most treasured moments
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Belarusian shot putter stripped of Olympic gold medal for doping
The International Olympic Committee said Monday that Nadzeya Ostapchuk tested positive for the steroid metenolone
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
The International Olympic Committee said Monday that Nadzeya Ostapchuk tested positive for the steroid metenolone
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Shot putter stripped of gold for doping
Olympic women's shot put champion Nadzeya Ostapchuk has been stripped of the gold medal she won at the London Games a week ago after testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid.
» by Sun Media Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Olympic women's shot put champion Nadzeya Ostapchuk has been stripped of the gold medal she won at the London Games a week ago after testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid.
» by Sun Media Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Faster, higher, richer: Should Olympic medal winners be taxed?
There is nothing intrinsically unfair about subjecting Olympic athletes to taxation
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
There is nothing intrinsically unfair about subjecting Olympic athletes to taxation
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
U.S., China, Britain get finish 1-2-3 overall finish at London 2012
United States sets new benchmark in gold
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
United States sets new benchmark in gold
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Video: Canada's Olympians return home to cheering crowds
Crowds awaited their arrival at Toronto's Pearson Airport
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Crowds awaited their arrival at Toronto's Pearson Airport
» by Globe and Mail Olympics; Posted on August 13, 2012
Gold as the new black? Top Brit fashion designers and models get their Olympic ... - Canada.com
Gold as the new black?
» by Post Media - BC; Posted on August 13, 2012
Gold as the new black?
» by Post Media - BC; Posted on August 13, 2012
Olympics highlight 'good' nationalism, 'bad' nationalism - Nanaimo Daily News
Olympics highlight 'good' nationalism, 'bad' nationalism Nanaimo Daily News The Olympic Games are not only the most competitive and watched sports event, they also have a unique spirit of understanding, diversity and equality.
» by Post Media - BC; Posted on August 13, 2012
Olympics highlight 'good' nationalism, 'bad' nationalism Nanaimo Daily News The Olympic Games are not only the most competitive and watched sports event, they also have a unique spirit of understanding, diversity and equality.
» by Post Media - BC; Posted on August 13, 2012
Belarusian shot putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk stripped of Olympic gold medal for ... - Canada.com
Belarusian shot putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk stripped of Olympic gold medal for ... Canada.com LONDON - Just hours after the close of the Olympics , a female shot putter from Belarus was stripped of her gold Monday in the first case of an athlete losing a medal for doping at the London Games.
» by Post Media - BC; Posted on August 13, 2012
Belarusian shot putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk stripped of Olympic gold medal for ... Canada.com LONDON - Just hours after the close of the Olympics , a female shot putter from Belarus was stripped of her gold Monday in the first case of an athlete losing a medal for doping at the London Games.
» by Post Media - BC; Posted on August 13, 2012
Britain bounces back to normal after Olympic glory - Canada.com
Britain bounces back to normal after Olympic glory Canada.com LONDON - Basking in post- Olympic glory, Britain succumbed to reality Monday with commuters venturing back to work and Heathrow Airport bracing for one of its busiest days ever.
» by Post Media - BC; Posted on August 13, 2012
Britain bounces back to normal after Olympic glory Canada.com LONDON - Basking in post- Olympic glory, Britain succumbed to reality Monday with commuters venturing back to work and Heathrow Airport bracing for one of its busiest days ever.
» by Post Media - BC; Posted on August 13, 2012
