When Georgia Simmerling crouches at the start of a ski race, and stares down the menacing track, she knows the memory of countless hours of training and racing is stored in her muscles. She knows her body will carry her. She knows she’s good at it. When the 26-year-old walked into a cycling velodrome, however,…
NATAL, BRAZIL – Canada’s Christine Sinclair scored goal No. 158 of her career on Sunday as Canada beat Trinidad and Tobago 4-0 at the International Tournament of Natal. The goal ties Sinclair with American superstar Mia Hamm for second on the all-time women’s scoring list. “(Sinclair) led by example, as always,” said Canadian coach John Herdman.…
Maelle Ricker thought the knee injury she suffered last fall was just another bump in the road. Concussions, broken bones, strains and sprains had sidelined the Canadian snowboarder in the past, and she always came back strong. Ricker rehabbed hard in hopes of overcoming the recurring knee ailment, but when she rejoined teammates for a…
TORONTO – With Canada trailing host New Zealand 65-15 in the 73rd minute at the 2011 World Cup, 262-pound All Blacks prop Tony Woodcock headed towards the Canadian goalline with a teammate to his right if needed. There was just one Canadian defender in front of him – Adam Kleeberger. The 216-pound Canadian flanker flew…
VANCOUVER – Three-time Olympian Maelle Ricker will lead Canada’s snowboard team at the Sochi Games. Ricker, a 2010 gold medallist in snowboard cross, was among five competitors named to the team Friday. The remainder of the squad will be unveiled Jan. 21 in Quebec City. “We definitely have an amazing group and an amazing team and…