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Despite lack of funding, development programs, and promotion women get compared to their male counterparts, it was Canada’s women who dominated the headlines.

Despite lack of funding, development programs, and promotion women get compared to their male counterparts, it was Canada’s women who dominated the headlines.

BY OREN WEISFELD

Canadian Women Rewrote Sports History in the Summer of 2021

The Weeknd's upcoming single "Take My Breath" was featured in a promo for the Tokyo Olympics. The artist also revealed when the track is dropping.

The Weeknd's upcoming single "Take My Breath" was featured in a promo for the Tokyo Olympics. The artist also revealed when the track is dropping.

BY ABELSHIFFERAW1

The Weeknd Previews New Song, Video Was Set to Play in IMAX Before ‘Intense Strobe Lighting’ Became Issue (UPDATE)

In Real Time's return to HBO after a month-long break, Bill Maher said the Tokyo Olympics Are "out-woke-ing" the Oscars, and once again attacked cancel culture.

In Real Time's return to HBO after a month-long break, Bill Maher said the Tokyo Olympics Are "out-woke-ing" the Oscars, and once again attacked cancel culture.

BY MACKENZIE CUMMINGS-GRADY

Bill Maher Says Tokyo Olympics Are "Out-Woke-ing" The Oscars

In a tweet shared on Friday, Richardson appeared to ruffle a few feathers with a simple question regarding her absence at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

In a tweet shared on Friday, Richardson appeared to ruffle a few feathers with a simple question regarding her absence at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

BY JOE PRICE

Sha’Carri Richardson's 'Missing Me Yet' Tweet About Tokyo Olympics Receives Mixed Results

The Toronto runner opens up about how he overcame failure to become one of Canada's most promising cross-country athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.

The Toronto runner opens up about how he overcame failure to become one of Canada's most promising cross-country athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.

BY OREN WEISFELD

How Justyn Knight Went From Dead Last to Canada's Newest Olympic Hope

According to preliminary figures, this year's opening ceremony average about 17 million viewers, marking the lowest ratings since the 992 Barcelona Games.

According to preliminary figures, this year's opening ceremony average about 17 million viewers, marking the lowest ratings since the 992 Barcelona Games.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony Draws Lowest Ratings in Nearly 30 Years

Just two days after leaving ESPN over a contract dispute, Maria Taylor made her NBC Sports debut on Friday during the network's coverage of the Tokyo Olympics.

Just two days after leaving ESPN over a contract dispute, Maria Taylor made her NBC Sports debut on Friday during the network's coverage of the Tokyo Olympics.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Maria Taylor Joins NBC Sports, Makes Debut at Tokyo Olympics

Fresh off lighting the iconic Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, Naomi Osaka took to Twitter to express her gratitude.

Fresh off lighting the iconic Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, Naomi Osaka took to Twitter to express her gratitude.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Naomi Osaka Calls Lighting Olympic Torch 'Greatest Athletic Achievement I Will Ever Have'

The Canadian sprint star chats about everything from Toronto hip-hop to Sonic the Hedgehog to wanting to become the world's fastest man at the Tokyo Olympics.

The Canadian sprint star chats about everything from Toronto hip-hop to Sonic the Hedgehog to wanting to become the world's fastest man at the Tokyo Olympics.

BY ALEXNINOG

Andre De Grasse on Toronto Rap, Harry Potter, and the Quest for Olympic Gold

Everything you need to know about the top athletes Canada has sent to Japan for the 2020 Summer Games, from rookies to underdogs to legit contenders.

Everything you need to know about the top athletes Canada has sent to Japan for the 2020 Summer Games, from rookies to underdogs to legit contenders.

BY OREN WEISFELD

Contenders, Underdogs, Rookies: The Canadians to Know at the Tokyo Olympics