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CURATED: Sochi Olympic information

  SOCHI OLYMPIC SCHEDULE – CBC coverage. Click on image to go to CBC website. CBC Olympic schedule.     More coverage information curated from the internet: Online streaming coverage If you are in Canada, you will be able to access the special web page of CBC for the Olympic Games here. CBC will broadcast the entire opening ceremony starting with a pre-show at 10 am ET (7pm PST). BBC has a dedicated web page for live streaming, click here.  BBC Two will provide live coverage from 7:00am GMT (11pm PST)every day and a highlights program at 7p.m. GMT (11am PST). The Russian… Read more →

CURATED FROM INTERNET: Article “Agony on the slopes: Should women jump?”

Agony on the slopes: Should women jump? In the Globe & Mail, we were alerted to this article posted Feb 1, 2014 by Margaret Wente titled “Agony on the slopes: Should women jump?” She talks about the anatomical differences between men and women as predisposing women to a higher number of injuries in ski jumping. Margaret Wente comments “But there’s another, darker side to this inspiring tale – one that isn’t discussed much. Female ski racers and jumpers pay a higher price than men because they’re hurt more. The most common major injury to elite skiers is ruined knees, and… Read more →

New interviews & clips

New interviews & clips since our last update Interview with Cheryl Bernard, 2010 Olympic Silver Medalist in Curling  Full interview Lucas Bruchet, elite runner, Canada Highlight clip (from Part 3) – who inspires you? — Highlight clip (from Part 3) – the fun question – what 3 foods would you take with you if stranded on a deserted island? — Part 3 Simon Whitfield winning Gold in 2000 start at the ~4min mark for the exciting race to the finish.   Read more →

US-Canada Jan 31 Women’s Soccer Match

The US and Canada are playing an International Match in Women’s Soccer Friday Jan 31 in Texas. What to know more? For the Canadian Soccer Association’s preview of the match, click here. “The USA will play its first match of year on (Fri) Jan. 31 against Canada at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas (8 p.m. CT on FOX Sports 1).” Click here for more on the roster and US writeup.   Read more →

Why the Declaration for The Year of Women in Sport?

Check out these motivating comments. We’re sharing these to inspire your day. Here are a few examples: “Stand up for equality.” “Kind of a global NCAA Title IX declaration. Let the games begin!” “Equality among all people. Between women is men. But more than that. Equality with all.” More. Warning – the video is without […]

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