January 2010 Archives
Why Hughes is the right Canadian to carry the flag
- January 28, 2010 10:40 AM
- By Scott Russell
For a country that has not always been defined by patriotism, the choice of a flag-bearer is one that most Canadians view as a sacred trust.
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The speed queen's last hurrah
- January 21, 2010 11:51 AM
- By Scott Russell
I call the hotel in Northern Italy and the man at reception says he'll find Emily Brydon right away.
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Canadian figure skaters must stand and deliver
- January 14, 2010 4:09 PM
- By Scott Russell
They are only the national championships but the Canadian Olympic figure skating trials in London, Ont., could be a barnburner.
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The Olympic pressure monster
- January 7, 2010 3:29 PM
- By Scott Russell
At the world junior hockey final this week we saw a glimpse of the kind of expectations Canadian athletes will face at the rapidly approaching home Olympics.
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Canada has chance at perfect 2010
- January 1, 2010 1:25 PM
- By Scott Russell
It's such an easy year to make New Year's resolutions if you're a fan of Canadian sport.
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About the Author
- Scott Russell Scott Russell brings vast experience, passion and knowledge to his role as host of CBC's Sports Weekend and Major League Soccer on CBC. A 20-year CBC Sports veteran, Russell has covered nine Olympic Games and last year co-hosted Olympic Morning for Beijing 2008: The Olympic Games. The Gemini-Award winning broadcaster and acclaimed author has also worked as a host and rinkside reporter on Hockey Night in Canada and has covered triathlon, gymnastics, rugby, cross-country skiing and biathlon at several Olympic Games, Pan Am Games and Commonwealth Games.
Recent Entries
- Why Hughes is the right Canadian to carry the flag
- For a country that has not always been defined by patriotism, the choice of a flag-bearer is one that most Canadians view as a sacred trust.... Continue reading this post
- The speed queen's last hurrah
- I call the hotel in Northern Italy and the man at reception says he'll find Emily Brydon right away.... Continue reading this post
- Canadian figure skaters must stand and deliver
- They are only the national championships but the Canadian Olympic figure skating trials in London, Ont., could be a barnburner.... Continue reading this post
