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‘Canada deserved women’s basketball’: Toronto Tempo make WNBA history in Montreal
What to know The Toronto Tempo may not have secured the win, but the team’s first game in Montreal still marked a historic night for... The post ‘Canada deserved women’s basketball’: Toronto Tempo make WNBA history in Montreal appeared first on NOW Toronto.
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Canadian Sport Scene
· Jul 8, 2026
Canada beats China in 2026 Women’s Volleyball Nations League
Team Canada has improved to a record of five wins and three losses in the 2026 Women’s Volleyball Nations League. On Wednesday, Canada defeated China 19-25, 25-17, 25-22, 23-25, 15-11 in Hong Kong. The Canadian team was led by opposite Kiera Van Ryk of New Westminster, British Columbia, who had 27 points. Van Ryk had [] The post Canada beats China in 2026 Women’s Volleyball Nations League appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.
The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 23, 2026
Former Napier Girls’ High teammates off to Glasgow Commonwealth Games - in two different sports
Former Napier Girls’ High teammates off to Glasgow Commonwealth Games - in two different sports
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 11, 2026
Bueckers, Wings defeat Tempo 108-95 at Bell Centre, set WNBA attendance record
The WNBA’s regular-season game attendance record was set Friday by a city that doesn’t have a team. The 20,996 who showed up to Montreal’s Bell Centre showed support for the women’s pro basketball league, even when the home team was from Toronto. The expansion Tempo are Canada’s lone WNBA team and want to represent the country. Montreal’s [] The post Bueckers, Wings defeat Tempo 108-95 at Bell Centre, set WNBA attendance record appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Jamaica Observer
· Jul 4, 2026
Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
Jamaica’s Dejanae Oakley made a triumphant start to her professional career on Friday, winning the women’s 400m at the PreFontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.Oakley, who recently won the NCAA 400m outdoor title at the same track, clocked 49.64 seconds as she held off American Aaliya Butler who was second in 49.97 seconds with Jamaican national champion Stacey-Ann Williams placing third in 50.12 seconds.The Wanda Diamond League meet continues on Saturday with another 13 Jamaicans set to participate on the main day of competition.Sprinters Tina and Tia Clayton, Shericka Jackson, and Bryan Levell; sprint hurdlers Ackera Nugent, Danielle Williams and Demario Prince; as well as shot putter Rajindra Campbell are among the Jamaicans set to compete.-Paul A Reid
CBS Sports
· Jun 26, 2026
2026 WNBA All-Star Game: Picking the 10 starters, and why Caitlin Clark's historic season makes her a lock
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NDTV
· Jun 26, 2026
Did The WNBA Really Leave Caitlin Clark Off Its 30th Anniversary Poster?
Fans question Caitlin Clark's absence from WNBA anniversary poster.
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Related coverage for "‘Canada deserved women’s basketball’: Toronto Tempo make WNBA history in Montreal": Canadian Sport Scene — Canada beats China in 2026 Women’s Volleyball Nations League. The New Zealand Herald — Former Napier Girls’ High teammates off to Glasgow Commonwealth Games - in two different sports. CityNews Montreal — Bueckers, Wings defeat Tempo 108-95 at Bell Centre, set WNBA attendance record. Jamaica Observer — Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic. CBS Sports — 2026 WNBA All-Star Game: Picking the 10 starters, and why Caitlin Clark's historic season makes her a lock . NDTV — Did The WNBA Really Leave Caitlin Clark Off Its 30th Anniversary Poster?