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Tevaughn Campbell is one of two Canadians to start as an NFL cornerback since the 1960s. But before he could make history, @TevaughnsC had to emerge from Scarborough's metro housing & the politics of the CFL. Read his story in this first person essay.
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As an on-ice official, Rico Phillips sees hockey from a different perspective. When the @OHLHockey cancelled its 2020-2021 season, @Ricoflealips watched the future of young athletes hang in the balance. It's a lesson on privilege that he hopes we never forget.
@CFL all-star, and @sskroughriders WR, @shaq_evans1 has stayed ready for his moment all his life. Despite his recent setback, we are all ready for his major comeback.
#FridayNightFootball is finally BACK in Canada.
Olympic bronze medallist, @kvincent96 made history among the 1st female canoe paddlers to compete in the @Olympics. After advocating to get the sport into #Tokyo2020, she didn't stop there. Instead, Katie won a bronze medal and continued to blaze a trail for women in the sport.
Alysia Rissling (@alysiarissling) has pushed past frustration and doubt to get into a bobsled. Read how the University of Alberta alumnus helped break the gender barrier in an Olympic sport once described as a “Boys Club”.
When the CFL cancelled its 2020 season, star receiver @shaq_evans1 was overcome with a familiar feeling. This wasn't his first time losing football. In his own words, Shaq opens up about injuries, a faulty drug test, and a lesson in staying ready.
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Congratulations to our guy, @coopercoats, on his first cap with @RugbyCanada Men’s 15’s team last weekend.
Fittingly, Cooper also scored his first “try” with the big club in the appearance.
As an on-ice official, Rico Phillips sees hockey from a different perspective. When the @OHLHockey cancelled its 2020-21 season, the Flint, Michigan native watched the future of young athletes hang in the balance.
It’s a lesson on privilege that he hopes we never forget.