Beijing Olympics
Wayne Gretzky says NHL players should be allowed to go to the Olympics
Wayne Gretzky says the NHL should again allow its players to compete in the Olympics because sending the world’s top hockey players is “always much better for everyone.” Continue reading
Wayne Gretzky named global ambassador for Chinese KHL team
Wayne Gretzky has been named a global ambassador for China’s new professional hockey team, the Kunlun Red Star. Continue reading
Olympic ninja: elite Calgary athlete heads onto a field of fun
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Two-time Olympian Jessica Zelinka is set to coach at a new “Ninja Warrior” facility in the city’s northeast. Continue reading
IOC disqualifies six athletes for failing doping tests at Beijing Games
The International Olympic Committee has disqualified six athletes for failing doping tests at the Beijing 2008 Games, the IOC said on Wednesday. Continue reading
Russia stripped of 2008 Beijing Olympic 4x100m relay gold for doping
Russia has been ordered to return their gold medals from the 2008 Beijing Olympics 4x100m women’s relay, after Yulia Chermoshanskaya tested positive for a banned substance in a reanalysis of her sample. Continue reading
Rio 2016: 3-time Olympian Émilie Fournel sets sights on perfect race
Quebec kayaker Émilie Fournel departed from Pierre-Elliott Trudeau Airport for the Rio Olympic Games on Monday. Continue reading
