Canada may not always dominate global sports headlines—but this week, it’s all about The Great White North.

• First, we kick off with Canada's plucky performance against England in the Rugby World Cup finals. While the trophy slipped through their fingers, the tournament was a triumph—smashing every record in ticket sales and viewership.
• Then, from the pitch to the pedals: Magdeleine Vallieres won Canada's first ever world title at the cycling World Championships (man or woman). And in true Canadian style, her teammate Alison Jackson might’ve been even more thrilled than she was!
• We also check in on more world championship action, from the World Trail and Mountain Running Championships to the muddy madness of the XTERRA World Championships.

But the real spotlight this week? The future of the WNBA in Canada. We sit down with the Toronto Tempo President Teresa Resch to talk about the WNBA’s newest expansion team, launching in Toronto in the spring. She shares what it takes to build a WNBA team from scratch—crafting identity, recruiting players, creating culture—and how fans can help build lasting momentum in pivotal moment in women's basketball.

Next week? We're on the ground in Kona for the final Women's-only IRONMAN World Championship on the Big Island. Stay tuned for interviews, predictions, and takeaways from this historic event.

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• The muddy chaos at XTERRA World Champs: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPGnCDzDOYh/?img_index=1
• Video of Alison Jackson after the historic Canadian world championship medal: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPHLcT2gZ9H/

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02:15 - Canada vs. England in the Rugby World Cup finals

03:14 - What's next for for women's rugby?

09:33 - The Cycling World Championship highlights

16:07 - An update on the UCI's new rules

19:27 - Next week's all-women's Ironman World Championships

21:03 - The World Trail and Mountain Running Championships

25:58 - Mud Madness at the XTERRA World Championships

29:41 - Interview with Toronto Tempo President, Teresa Resch

34:47 - Building the Toronto Tempo: From Bid to Team

35:31 - Creating an identity for "Canada's team"

40:38 - How fans get get involved with the newest WNBA team

1:06:09 - An update on the WNBA Playoffs and ongoing CBA negotiations

1:10:25 - Our Feisty Picks of the Week