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Olympic officials say an Egyptian judo athlete has been reprimanded and sent home after refusing to shake his Israeli opponent's hand.

The Canadian women's national soccer team looks to continue making Olympic Games history in their semifinal match against Germany, but ahead of Tuesday's game, the Canadians are enjoying their success so far on social media.

The German Olympic team says canoe slalom coach Stefan Henze has died from injuries sustained in a car crash last week.

A slight stumble by Simone Biles on the balance beam in Rio on Monday was enough to leave the door open for Dutch gymnast Sanne Wevers to take the gold.

Of Canada's 13 medals so far at the Rio Olympics, 12 have been won by female athletes, and a number of factors suggest that the "girl power" movement is just beginning to pick up steam.

It took Canada 22 years and 13 attempts to beat Germany in women's soccer. Now Canada has a chance to beat the European champions twice in a week. Nigel Reed says there are five keys to Canadian success ahead of the semifinal rematch.

It took Canada 22 years and 13 attempts to beat Germany in women’s soccer. Now Canada has a chance to beat the European champions twice in a week. Nigel Reed has five keys to Canadian success ahead of the semifinal rematch.

A track cycling crash involving a Canada proved costly as Calgary's Allison Beveridge now sits near the back of the pack in the women's omnium event at the Rio Games.

Calgary's Allison Beveridge had a rough opening day in the track cycling women's omnium on Monday, finding herself in 13th place after three events with 50 points.

Canada's synchronized swimming duet of Jacqueline Simoneau and Karine Thomas have qualified for the medal round in Rio on Monday.

When Canadian Olympian Monique Sullivan goes home next week, she wants to be able to tell her students to dream so big that if they fail they will still land among the stars. If hey do not achieve their dreams - but have done their very best - there is value in that, even if you can’t hold it in your hands.

"De Grasse" is starting to look greener on Canada's side. Andre De Grasse's bronze medal win made him the first Canadian to medal in the 100-metre final since 1996, making the last guy to do it very proud.

All four Canadian canoe and kayak teams competing Monday moved on to the semi-finals in their respective events.

All four Canadian canoe and kayak teams competing Monday moved on to the semi-finals in their respective events, but all four failed to qualify for the medal round in those races.

The men's 100-metre final never fails to get you hooked on the Olympics. CBC Sports host Scott Russell writes that even in a troubled time for international athletics, with allegations swirling about of corruption and doping, there is one event that demands our undivided attention.

​Russian long jumper Darya Klishina will compete at the Rio Olympics after her ban from the Games was struck down by sport's highest court on the eve of her event.

Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse gave viewers a glimpse of what lies ahead after leaving Rio's Olympic Stadium with a bronze medal on Sunday. In doing so, he validated all the hype.

Everyone's new favourite bromance is "DeBolt", even if De Grasse can't yet claim the title of fastest man in the world.

Canada's Derek Drouin, the reigning world high jump champion, has punched his ticket to the Olympic finals after cruising the qualification round Sunday night in Rio.

Despite their rivalry, a genuine friendship has developed between Olympic icon Usain Bolt and Canada's newest sprint sensation Andre De Grasse.

Jozy Altidore scored his third goal in four games and Toronto FC played to a 1-1 tie with the 10-man Houston Dynamo on Sunday night in game postponed Saturday because of rain.

The Jamaican sprinter cemented his reputation as the world's fastest man, but Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse was hot on his heels in the 100m final. Here are the top shots from Sunday at the Rio Olympics.

Usain Bolt completed a historic three-peat, winning gold in the 100-metre final Sunday in Rio. Canada's Andre De Grasse captured bronze.

Usain Bolt completed a historic three-peat, winning gold in the 100-metre final Sunday in Rio. Canada's Andre De Grasse captured bronze.

South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk not only won the Olympic gold medal in the men's 400 metres, he smashed U.S. sprinter Michael Johnson's 17-year-old record in spectacular fashion Sunday night in Rio.

Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse advanced to the 100-metre final Sunday night in Rio, equalling his personal-best time of 9.92 seconds. Olympic champion Usain Bolt won the heat in 9.86.

Spain rode a dominant fourth quarter to a comfortable 73-60 win over Canada on Sunday in the final round-robin game for both countries in the Olympic women's basketball tournament.

Canadian swimming star Penny Oleksiak will return to Toronto after Rio, where she has two more years before she graduates high school. In that time, and in the four years before Tokyo 2020, she'll face some tough choices.

Canadian boxer Arthur Biyarslanov lost to German fighter Artem Harutyunyana by a split decision in the 64-kg welterweight quarter-finals Sunday in Rio, knocking the 21-year old Torontonian out of medal contention.

Canadian boxer Arthur Biyarslanov lost to German fighter Artem Harutyunyana on points in the men's light welterweight round of 16 Sunday in Rio, knocking the 21-year old Torontonian out of medal contention.

The draw of nature, not family pressure, pulled canoeist Mark Oldershaw into the sport he loves so much. He competes in the C-1 1,000 on Monday at the Rio Olympics.