In the News
Our high performance athletes and sports science experts are often in the news.
We’ve collected relevant recent top stories from a variety of sources around the web about Manitoba athletes and the sport news affecting them.
Poisoning the podium
Elite-level sports organizations hit with tsunami of abusive-coaching allegations from disillusioned, damaged athletes
Triathlon: Tyler Mislawchuk wins Tokyo 2020 test event
In the sweltering Tokyo heat, triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk crossed the finish line first at the Tokyo 2020 test event on Friday held at Odaiba Marine Park.
Krug Crawford Award: Onyshko, Henderson share spotlight
THE BRANDON SUN (Jan 2) Moments before making her Olympic debut, Isabela Onyshko felt a sudden wave of anxiety rush through her. The 18-year-old gymnast from Brandon...
Breaking down the Canadian Open
The Carruthers foursome is among three of the main favourites for the Canadian Open, with the others being Sweden’s Niklas Edin and Brad Gushue of St. John's, N.L.
Englot chasing Manitoba women’s title
SASKATOON STARPHOENIX (Dec 7) Cross-border curling suits Regina’s Michelle Englot. The seven-time Saskatchewan women’s curling champion earned $28,300 on the women’s World Curling Tour while playing out of Winnipeg
Carruthers claims 2016 Home Hardware Canada Cup men’s title
CURLING CANADA (Dec 4) The two ex-roommates battled it out for a lot more than just bragging rights Sunday night, and this time it was Reid Carruthers that has a lot to talk about.
Jones captures third Home Hardware Canada Cup women’s crown
CURLING CANADA (Dec 4) Propelled by a steal of four in the third end, Jones’s Winnipeg team defeated defending champion Rachel Homan from Ottawa 9-5 to win its third Home Hardware Canada Cup, sponsored by Meridian Manufacturing.
Larocque stays focused
IIHF (Dec 2) Like any Canadian hockey player, Jocelyne Larocque detests losing to the Americans. The 28-year-old defender was an integral part of her national team’s blue line at the recent 4 Nations Cup...
Three-way tie for lead in men’s standings at Canada Cup curling
CBC SPORTS (Dec 1) It's starting to become a little crowded at the top of the Canada Cup men's standings. Reid Carruthers, 2014 Olympic champion Brad Jacobs, and Brad Gushue's team from St. John's, N.L., are all 3-1 through round-robin play after two days of competition at the curling tournament.
