Olympics Dale Perth Last Updated: August 1, 2012 Big Boost for Canada after Badminton Disqualifications It’s always better to advance on merit instead of being given an opportunity because of the malfeasance of others. In this case, Canada isn’t complaining. Four top women’s doubles badminton teams — two from South Korea, and one each from China and Indonesia — were ejected from the London Olympics on Tuesday night after they...
Olympics Dale Perth Last Updated: July 31, 2012 Quebec Judoka Wins One of 3 Canadian Medals on Tuesday In the competitive world of judo, a bout can be over within seconds. The road is difficult, with several matches possible in the same day. Competitors can dedicate the majority of their lives to the pursuit, only to see it all explode in a few stark moments. Antoine Valois-Fortier faced all of it. He had...
Olympics Al Dannity Last Updated: July 30, 2012 Milos Raonic and Aleksandra Wozniak Open Olympics with Wins! Singles play in the Olympics got off on the right note for Canada as Milos Raonic and Aleksandra Wozniak took care of business in the first round. Al Dannity looks at the challenges ahead for both of Canada’s Tennis hopefuls. Wozniak fights back Having crashed out of the Women’s Doubles in emphatic style on Saturday,...
NBA Dale Perth Last Updated: July 29, 2012 Raptors Kleiza, Valanciunas Fall as Argentina Beats Lithuania Argentina faced criticism in the runup to the 2012 Olympics after playing below their established standards in a series of exhibitions — but they came through when it counted. Luis Scola and Manu Ginobili looked anything but old and slow as the two NBA stars helped launch the quest of their native country — ranked...
Olympics Al Dannity Last Updated: July 26, 2012 Ryder Hesjedal Arrives in London with High Olympic Hopes Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal has arrived in London for the 2012 Olympics with his eyes on a medal. Al Dannity looks at how an unfortunate injury could turn out to be to the benefit of Hesjedal. Welcome to the big show Ryder Hesjedal is getting used to the extra attention. Greeted by reporters as soon as...
Olympics Dale Perth Last Updated: July 26, 2012 Canadian Contingent Aims for Top-12 Podium Finish The Canadian team has arrived at the 2012 Olympics in London. The flag has been raised at the athletes’ village in a ceremony attended by Governor-General David Johnston and the chef de mission, former gold-medal swimmer Mark Tewksbury. Now it’s time for the members to go forth and put their years of training, hard work...
Olympics Dale Perth Last Updated: July 24, 2012 Tough Road for Canada in Olympic Women’s Soccer The opening ceremony for the Games of the 30th Olympiad taking place in London, England will be held on Friday; however, the actual games themselves begin on Wednesday with women’s soccer in the spotlight. Although Canada has a strong team, they have a difficult schedule facing them. They’ve held practices since last week in Coventry,...
Olympics Al Dannity Last Updated: July 12, 2012 Whitfield Favorite to be Named Canada’s Flag Bearer for London Canada’s flag-bearer at the 2012 Olympics will be named today on Parliament Hill and triathlete Simon Whitfield is the favorite to be given the honor. Al Dannity takes us through the contenders. The front-runner Two-time Olympic medallist Simon Whitfield is the front-runner to be named as Canada’s flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the...
Olympics Al Dannity Last Updated: July 10, 2012 Ryder Hesjedal Eyes Olympics After Tour de France Exit Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal was forced out of the Tour de France with injury but the Victoria cyclist aims to be fit in time to race in London. Al Dannity looks at what the injury means for the Giro d’Italia winner. Bruised but not broken Ryder Hesjedal’s dream of a rare Grand Tour double ended in...
Olympics Al Dannity Last Updated: July 6, 2012 USA Basketball Nearly Ready for Final Cuts LeBron and Kobe will be on the court together again in London but who will be joining them on Team USA? Al Dannity takes his best guess at the final 12 man roster for the defending Olympic Basketball champions. Where’s the beef? Dwight Howard’s hurt, Chris Bosh needs to recover, while Andrew Bynum and LaMarcus...
Olympics Al Dannity Last Updated: July 5, 2012 Dream Still Alive for Raptors Valanciunas and Kleiza Toronto Raptors Linas Kleiza and Jonas Valanciunas remain on course for a place at the London 2012 Olympics with Lithuania, despite falling to a stunning upset at the hands of Nigeria. Al Dannity looks at some big positives for Raptors fans from the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Venezuela. Raps lead the way After a poor...
Olympics Al Dannity Last Updated: June 25, 2012 Olympics: De Jonge Sets Kayak World Record to Book London Place Mark de Jonge knew he needed a good performance at Canadian Olympic trials on Sunday to secure a place in the K-1 200. He delivered the fastest time in the history of the event to leave no doubt. Al Dannity looks at the emergence of a new medal hope for London 2012. Making a statement...
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