Kristina Rutherford
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Toronto, ON, Canada
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Athletes hope WADA ruling on Russia 'the start of true change'
WADA's decision to ban the Russian flag and anthem from major sporting events over the next four years is a step. But athletes hope it's just the "start of true change" when it comes to cracking down on doping. → Read More
NWHL eyeing expansion to Canada, Greater Toronto Area
The NWHL has secured new investment and is now looking at expansion into Canada and, specifically, the Greater Toronto Area. → Read More
Why Bianca Andreescu believes U.S. Open win is just the beginning
It's been a whirlwind week for Canada's first major singles champion, but Bianca Andreescu believes there's much more to come for her after winning the U.S. Open. → Read More
Questions and new options abound as CWHL set to officially fold
A run-down of the state of the nation of pro women’s hockey on the last official day of the CWHL. → Read More
NWHL expects to expand to Toronto, Montreal for 2019-20 season
The National Women's Hockey League is planning on expanding to Toronto and Montreal for the upcoming season. → Read More
5 things to know as Canadiennes, Inferno renew rivalry at Clarkson Cup
Here are five things you ought to know ahead of Sunday’s Clarkson Cup, the CWHL’s one-game, winner-takes-all finale, which will see the top-seeded Calgary Inferno take on the second-seeded Canadiennes de Montreal. → Read More
Canada, U.S. bring passion, pride to inaugural Rivalry Series
The inaugural Rivalry Series—a three-game head-to-head matchup between Team Canada and Team USA—is just one third over. There’s no question, though: It’s on. → Read More
CWHL All-Star Takeaways: Inferno stars dominate scoresheet
It was an eventful afternoon at Scotiabank Arena, where the CWHL All-Star game ended a very All-Star-appropriate 8-4. Here are some takeaways from this hockey showcase. → Read More
Hellebuyck's steady play provides Jets' offence chance to wake up
The stats sheet sure was deceiving on Sunday afternoon in Winnipeg. → Read More
6 contenders for best Canadian athlete of 2018
The Lou Marsh Trophy for Canada's top athlete will be awarded on Dec. 11. We rounded up the main candidates for the coveted hardware. → Read More
Mitch Marner on playing Fortnite, eating healthy and getting ID'd
Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner takes a break from racking up points to come out and say what everyone's been thinking: Vegetables are disgusting. → Read More
Christine Girard gets her golden moment, much later than deserved
Finally, Olympic champion and bronze medallist Christine Girard had her day, or a version of it. And that’s worth celebrating. → Read More
Cassie Campbell-Pascall's inclusion on HHOF committee a no-brainer
Cassie Campbell-Pascall’s presence on the committee acknowledges work she’s been doing for years. → Read More
Shapovalov puts on a show in 1st-round victory at Rogers Cup
Denis Shapovalov made it a point to put on a show in front of the home crowd at the Rogers Cup and he did just that with a straight sets win over Jeremy Chardy advancing to the second round. → Read More
Dustin Johnson eases to victory at Canadian Open
As he walked off the picturesque 11th green after making a nine-footer for birdie, Dustin Johnson side-fived the awaiting fans, and one of them captured the moment pretty accurately: “It’s too easy for you, buddy.” → Read More
Fan favourite Dustin Johnson surges to tie for Canadian Open lead
There is zero question who fans will be pulling for in the Canadian Open final round on Sunday. → Read More
Lee Trevino appreciates Canadian Open, wants Canadians to follow suit
One of the greatest golfers in history wants to remind Canadians of a little something: “You have the third-oldest golf tournament in existence.” → Read More
'Emotional' Ovechkin, Capitals finally break through to Stanley Cup Final
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals have finally done it. They have earned a berth in the Stanley Cup Final. And all it took was 11 years. → Read More
Energetic Capitals earn themselves Game 7 against Lightning
After dropping the last three games and inviting the Lightning to sit in the driver’s seat in this series, the Capitals came out firing. → Read More
Lightning-Capitals Notebook: Both teams taking do-or-die approach
Tampa became the first team in this series to win at home, in Game 5, and obviously that’s what the Capitals need to do to stay alive. → Read More