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So, the Olympics are under way in Tokyo, Japan, pandemic notwithstanding. Opening ceremonies were last night. Haven't watched them yet but will later. If you're looking for both live and replay streams, get the CBC Gem app or hit the Gem website. Canadian hopefuls include Damian Warner in...

The Lou Marsh was almost a fait accompli this year. One Canadian stood out in the athletic world for her determination and skill at her chosen sport. Need I remind you of this moment from the past summer: Bianca Andreescu came from almost nowhere to become one of the world's top tennis...

Maggie MacNeil, a 19 year-old from London, Ontario, took gold and set a Canadian record in the 100m butterfly at the swimming worlds. It was her first world championship and she beat a three-time world champion and Olympic champion to do it. She's the kind of athlete I admire, gutsy and full of...

This was discussed a bit in the thread on the Raptors run to the NBA championship but a story came up on Twitter that seems like a good starting point to discuss the issue. Jamal Murray, who hails from my birthplace of Kitchener, just signed the largest NBA contract ever for a player from...