Shireen Ahmed

Journalism is not the problem here. Kim Mulkey’s attitude is. If there was ever a time that we needed all hands on deck reporting about injustices in sports, corruption, homophobia, racism or anything else, it is now, writes Shireen Ahmed.

Billionaire Larry Tanenbaum, a part-owner of sports giant MLSE, is pursuing a WNBA expansion team for Toronto, CBC Sports has learned.

With the formal retirement of program stalwart and legend Christine Sinclair, and the extension of head coach Bev Priestman’s contract with Canada Soccer, the women’s team seems to have turned a page as it heads into the CONCACAF W Gold Cup.

CBC Sports Senior Contributor Shireen Ahmed’s weekly roundup of the things that struck her from the week that was.

Creating and implementing educational programs and calling for accountability is urgent when it comes to abuse in sports, writes Shireen Ahmed. Establishing a culture of sport that is preventative — not merely responsive — is something that is necessary.

It’s terribly discouraging that a magazine with so much potential and one of the greatest publications on sport in the U.S., is coming to an end.

CBC Sports Senior Contributor Shireen Ahmed’s weekly roundup of the things that struck her from the week that was.

The Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament is not just about the teams and their stars, it’s about the fans and lovers of the game which make it so rich and full of life. That is something the world of sports can learn from.

CBC Sports Senior Contributor Shireen Ahmed’s weekly roundup of the things that struck her from the week that was.

Leylah Fernandez is fronting a campaign that seeks to create safe spaces for kids in the lunchroom to celebrate different cultures through the meals they bring to school.

As Christine Sinclair’s international soccer career comes to a close, her many opponents over the years express their admiration for the legend known as “Sinc.”

CBC Sports Senior Contributor Shireen Ahmed’s weekly roundup of the things that struck her from the week that was.

Black Life: Untold Stories is a series that tells stories of Black individuals and communities, and explores everything from slavery in Canada to migration, the justice system, sports leagues and formidable athletes.

CBC Sports Senior Contributor Shireen Ahmed’s weekly roundup of the things that struck her from the week that was.

Why the women’s schedule and international window wasn’t regarded when organizing the Ballon d’Or ceremony is beyond me. The bright shine of the trophy is dulled by women consistently being an afterthought, writers Shireen Ahmed.

Canada has offered citizenship to exceptional athletes in the past, but appears to have drawn a line when it comes to Erin Brooks.

There is no “arguably” when stating that Christine Sinclair is the most impactful and influential soccer player in Canadian history.

CBC Sports Senior Contributor Shireen Ahmed’s weekly roundup of the things that struck her from the week that was.

There is continuous discussion about the growth of women’s soccer in Canada and what that might look like. But what it will always need is the continued involvement of the young girls who are just starting to play the game.

CBC Sports Senior Contributor Shireen Ahmed’s weekly roundup of the things that struck her from the week that was.