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dspencerCP
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Sports reporter/editor for The Canadian Press since 1997. Opinions are my own.
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Canada's women to play in Milan's beleaguered Santagiulia arena too; they're not worried. My @cdnpress.bsky.social spors report, AP Sports photo. #MilanoCortina2026
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December 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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United States shocks Canada 10-4 to take Rivalry Series in three games. Canada will try to pull some momentum back ahead of Milan Cortina Olympics in Saturday's final game in Edmonton. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jason Franson photo. #MilanoCortina2026 @thepwhl.com
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December 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Canada seeks Rivalry Series wins over U.S. in Edmonton before Olympic Games, but games also part of the evaluation puzzle for 2026 roster. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report. AP Sports photo. #MilanoCortina2026 @thepwhl.com
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December 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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More women and girls playing sport, more injuries. Calgary researchers join 109 international academics calling for sport injury prevention specific to women and girls. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, AP Sports photo. @ucalgary.bsky.social @thepwhl.com
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December 7, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Carla MacLeod juggles desire to coach Ottawa Charge and Czech women with need for cancer treatment. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, @seankilpatrickcdn.bsky.social photo. #PWHL
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December 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Decorated Canadian ski cross racer Marielle Thompson juggles knee recovery, desire to race again before #MilanoCortina2026. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, AP Sports photo.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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One of many fun moments with Colleen Jones, she came off the curling ice to a scrum of reporters and yelled "Group hug!" I will miss her. She was one of a kind. Our @cdnpress.bsky.social sports story written by Gregory Strong, Chris Young photo. #curling
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November 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Ivanie Blondin's World Cup gold in Calgary hits the heart of the veteran speedskater. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo. #SpeedSkating
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November 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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"I knew I was back. I wanted to prove it." Canadian speedskater Ted-Jan Bloemen returns to World Cup podium in 5,000 metres. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo. #SpeedSkating
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November 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Infrastructure money in Budget 2025 could offer a glimmer of hope for Calgary's 38-year-old Olympic Oval. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports update shorturl.at/N4fKp for report I wrote in January shorturl.at/NSaYx Jeff McIntosh photo. #SpeedSkating
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Valerie Maltais carries momentum into Calgary's World Cup, and her fifth Olympic Games. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Todd Korol photo. #SpeedSkating
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November 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Veteran players say PWHL changed how they see themselves in hockey. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Justin Tang photo. @thepwhl.com @hockeycanada.bsky.social
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November 20, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Low-scoring Calgary Flames land on winning formula against San Jose Sharks. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo. #Flames #NHL
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November 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Canadian tech, University of Calgary helped Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog resume NHL career. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report. FreshTape Media photos. @ucalgary.bsky.social #NHL
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November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Players, agents, coaches describe what's rotten in Canadian hockey culture in Rick Westhead's book ""We Breed Lions; Confronting Canada's Troubled Hockey Culture". My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report. AP Sports photo.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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Stampeders rebounded in 2025, but stalled again in playoffs. My @cdnpress.bsky.social report, Darryl Dyck photo. #CFL
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November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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World champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt putting in the work to return to her sport after knee injury, surgery. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Will #MilanoCortina2026 be Canada's last medal haul? Sport federations runnings deficits, cutting back. Seek help in federal budget. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Sean Kilpatrick photo.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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New report says Canadian women's pro sports market has doubled in two years, will reach $570 million by 2030. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Darryl Dyck photo. #PWHL #NSL #WNBA
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October 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Stampeders RB Dedrick Mills says head in a good place led to career year. On track to win CFL's rushing title this season. @My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report. Christopher Katsarov photo. #CFL #Stampeders
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October 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Abigail Strate adjusts to new normal on Canadian women's ski jumping team. "When you're on such a small team, we rely on each other so much. Everyone's still digesting it." My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report. @apnews.com sports photos. #MilanCortina2026
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October 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Curling Canada urges clubs to capitalize on 2026 Olympic bump. My @cdnpress.bsky.social report. Jeff McIntosh photo #MilanCortina2026 #curling
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October 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Olympic track cycling champion Kelsey Mitchell auditions for Canadian bobsled team ahead of #MilanCortina2026. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report, Jeff McIntosh photo.
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October 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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After coming oh so close, Calgary Flames seek next step into NHL playoffs. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports season preview, @apnews.com sports photo. #hockey #NHL #Flames
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October 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Calgary Flames fortunes ride on goalie Dustin Wolf this season. My @cdnpress.bsky.social sports report @apnews.com sports photo. #hockey #Flames
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October 7, 2025 at 3:18 AM