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17 May 2024

Canada Secures Convincing Victory Over Dominican Republic in Volleyball Nations League Showdown

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End of an era as Mbappe suffers final PSG failure
8 May 2024End of an era as Mbappe suffers final PSG failure

Kylian Mbappe would have dreamed of lifting the Champions League trophy for his final European act as a Paris St-Germain player. The reality was very different.

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No one expected a sweep, Winnipeg Jets coach says as series shifts to Colorado for Game 3
26 April 2024No one expected a sweep, Winnipeg Jets coach says as series shifts to Colorado for Game 3

Resting on top of an audio speaker just inside the entrance to the Winnipeg Jets' locker-room sits a reminder of what the NHL team is fighting for.

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Bears take Caleb Williams with top pick as record 6 QBs chosen in 1st round of NFL draft
26 April 2024Bears take Caleb Williams with top pick as record 6 QBs chosen in 1st round of NFL draft

Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades.

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Audrey Leduc's new 100m record will likely only stand for as long as she takes to break it
26 April 2024Audrey Leduc's new 100m record will likely only stand for as long as she takes to break it

If we really want to nit-pick Audrey Leduc's national record-setting last Saturday, I guess we can start with her start.

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O'Neill scores, assists as PWHL Montreal clinches playoff berth in win over New York
25 April 2024O'Neill scores, assists as PWHL Montreal clinches playoff berth in win over New York

Kristin O'Neill had a goal and an assist in helping lead Montreal to a 5-2 win over New York and clinch a playoff berth in the Professional Women's Hockey League on Wednesday.

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Brad Marchand scores winner, Bruins down Maple Leafs to take 2-1 series lead
25 April 2024Brad Marchand scores winner, Bruins down Maple Leafs to take 2-1 series lead

Brad Marchand scored twice, including the winner in the third period, and added an assist as the Boston Bruins downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series Wednesday.

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Kopitar's OT winner lifts Kings to 5-4 win over Oilers to even series at 1-1
25 April 2024Kopitar's OT winner lifts Kings to 5-4 win over Oilers to even series at 1-1

Anže Kopitar scored the overtime winner and had a pair of assists as the Los Angeles Kings knocked off the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 to tie their opening-round playoff series 1-1 on Wednesday.

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Equity-seeking Olympians team up to create better support for competing moms
25 April 2024Equity-seeking Olympians team up to create better support for competing moms

When two-time Olympic hurdler and mother Nikkita Holder heard that there would be a private children's nursery in the Paris 2024 Olympic village, her eyes welled up.

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Your Olympic questions answered: Who should be Canada's flag-bearer?
24 April 2024Your Olympic questions answered: Who should be Canada's flag-bearer?

With the Paris Summer Games now less than 100 days away, it's a good time to dip back into our Olympic mailbag. Thanks again to everyone who has submitted their questions about the Summer Olympics.

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The PWHL this week: Top spot still up for grabs as teams prepare for playoffs

The PWHL this week: Top spot still up for grabs as teams prepare for playoffs

24 April 2024

A little more than two weeks into the season, PWHL Toronto sat last in the league....

Hyman's hat trick, McDavid's 5-assist effort help propel Oilers past Kings 7-4 in Game 1

Hyman's hat trick, McDavid's 5-assist effort help propel Oilers past Kings 7-4 in Game 1

23 April 2024

For once the Edmonton Oilers won't have to dig themselves out of a hole to start the NHL playoffs....

'World Athletics needs to do more': Aaron Brown wants athletes involved in shared decision-making

'World Athletics needs to do more': Aaron Brown wants athletes involved in shared decision-making

23 April 2024

Longtime Canadian sprinter Aaron Brown believes all athletes in an Olympic final, not only the winner, should be paid thousands of dollars by World Athletics when the best in track and field gather this summer in Paris....

Raptors' Jontay Porter banned from NBA for betting on games

Raptors' Jontay Porter banned from NBA for betting on games

18 April 2024

Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose....

How many medals will Canada win at the Paris Olympics?

How many medals will Canada win at the Paris Olympics?

18 April 2024

Exactly one hundred days from now, on July 26, athletes from around the world will gather in the French capital for the official start of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. The plan still calls for a unique opening ceremony in which each country's delegation floats down the Seine on boats decorated with their national colours. But French President Emmanuel Macron said this week that security concerns could result in a more conventional parade....

Canada's Newkirk, Massabie take down Para swimming world records

Canada's Newkirk, Massabie take down Para swimming world records

17 April 2024

Canadians shattered a pair of world records at the Para swimming World Series event on Tuesday in Indianapolis. ...

Canadians could make some noise in the NBA post-season

Canadians could make some noise in the NBA post-season

17 April 2024

This summer in Paris, the Canadian men's basketball team will make its first Olympic appearance since 2000, when future two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash carried the team to the quarterfinals in Sydney. ...

Top U.S. contender Emma Bates will try to beat Kenyans, dodge potholes in Boston Marathon

Top U.S. contender Emma Bates will try to beat Kenyans, dodge potholes in Boston Marathon

15 April 2024

Emma Bates should be extra weary of the Boston Marathon course on Monday when she tries to improve upon last year's fifth-place finish....

Serdachny scores overtime winner as Canada edges U.S. for women's hockey worlds gold

Serdachny scores overtime winner as Canada edges U.S. for women's hockey worlds gold

15 April 2024

Canada reclaimed the women's world hockey championship with a measure of revenge....

As golf's civil war rages, top PGA Tour and LIV players are all at the Masters

As golf's civil war rages, top PGA Tour and LIV players are all at the Masters

10 April 2024

In some ways, golf finds itself at a point in time not unlike pro football in the 1960s, when two rival leagues duked it out but found a path to reconciliation that produced a game far bigger than anyone could've envisioned....

4-time Olympic archer Kristine Esebua clinches spot for Canada in Paris

4-time Olympic archer Kristine Esebua clinches spot for Canada in Paris

10 April 2024

Canada added two more qualification spots for Paris 2024 on Tuesday. ...

As Olympics loom, Summer McIntosh building her training without showing rivals too much

As Olympics loom, Summer McIntosh building her training without showing rivals too much

10 April 2024

It's been two months since Canadian phenom Summer McIntosh sent yet another shockwave across the swimming world, upending the great American swimmer Katie Ledecky in the 800-metre freestyle....

Canadian women drop 2nd straight shootout against U.S. to fall in SheBelieves Cup final

Canadian women drop 2nd straight shootout against U.S. to fall in SheBelieves Cup final

10 April 2024

Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher and the United States defeated Canada 5-4 in a penalty shootout for the second game in a row Tuesday to win the SheBelieves Cup final. ...

Transgender policy won't allow trans women athletes to compete in U.S. women's college sports

Transgender policy won't allow trans women athletes to compete in U.S. women's college sports

9 April 2024

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, the governing body for mostly small American colleges, announced a policy Monday that all but bans transgender athletes from competing in women's sports....

Canadian Olympic, Paralympic swimming trials location moving to Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre

Canadian Olympic, Paralympic swimming trials location moving to Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre

9 April 2024

The place dubbed the fastest pool in Canada because of the number of records broken in it will now play host to the 2024 Canadian Olympic and Paralympic swimming trials. ...

Berrios shines as Blue Jays down Mariners in home opener at newly renovated Rogers Centre

Berrios shines as Blue Jays down Mariners in home opener at newly renovated Rogers Centre

9 April 2024

Jose Berrios threw 6 2/3 shutout innings and Davis Schneider drove in two runs as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-2 on Monday night in their home opener at Rogers Centre. ...

Canada falls to U.S. in yet another OT finish between rivals at women's hockey worlds

Canada falls to U.S. in yet another OT finish between rivals at women's hockey worlds

9 April 2024

Kirsten Simms scored the biggest goal of her career in what she said was the fastest and most physical game she's ever played in....

UConn topples Canada's Edey, Purdue to win 2nd straight NCAA men's basketball title

UConn topples Canada's Edey, Purdue to win 2nd straight NCAA men's basketball title

9 April 2024

UConn delivered the latest of its suffocating basketball beatdowns Monday night, smothering Purdue for a 75-60 victory to become the first team since 2007 to capture back-to-back national championships....

Gushue, Canadian curling teammates collect 3rd straight world silver medal

Gushue, Canadian curling teammates collect 3rd straight world silver medal

8 April 2024

It's a story that has played out many times for Canada's men's curling team since its last world title....

O'Neill scores twice for Canada in win over Czech Republic at women's hockey worlds

O'Neill scores twice for Canada in win over Czech Republic at women's hockey worlds

8 April 2024

Kristin O'Neill's career-high three-point game lifted Canada to a 5-0 win over the Czech Republic in the women's world hockey championship Sunday in Utica, N.Y....

Canadian women 6th at Hong Kong 7s after narrow loss to Fiji

Canadian women 6th at Hong Kong 7s after narrow loss to Fiji

8 April 2024

New Zealand's women and men repeated as champions Sunday at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, one of the most celebrated stops on the rugby sevens circuit....

Akshay Bhatia wins Texas Open in playoff over Denny McCarthy after losing 6-shot lead

Akshay Bhatia wins Texas Open in playoff over Denny McCarthy after losing 6-shot lead

8 April 2024

Akshay Bhatia nearly celebrated too soon Sunday, hurting his left shoulder while pumping his arms on a 12-foot birdie to force a playoff. He recovered to make birdie on the first extra hole and win the Texas Open over hard-luck Denny McCarthy to earn a trip to the Masters....

South Carolina finishes off perfect season with NCAA championship, beating Clark, Iowa

South Carolina finishes off perfect season with NCAA championship, beating Clark, Iowa

8 April 2024

Kamilla Cardoso delivered once again for Dawn Staley and South Carolina....

Swimming Canada says contingency in place following extended closure of Olympic pool

Swimming Canada says contingency in place following extended closure of Olympic pool

5 April 2024

Swimming Canada says a contingency plan for the Olympic and Paralympic trials is in the works following the extended closure of Montreal's Olympic pool....

Gushue falls to Sweden but locks up playoff berth at men's curling worlds, spot at Olympic trials in 2025

Gushue falls to Sweden but locks up playoff berth at men's curling worlds, spot at Olympic trials in 2025

5 April 2024

Brad Gushue's win streak is over at five games after Canada lost 6-5 to Sweden's Niklas Edin at the world men's curling championship on Thursday. ...

Desbiens, Shelton guide Canada past Finland at women's hockey world championship

Desbiens, Shelton guide Canada past Finland at women's hockey world championship

5 April 2024

Canada opened the women's world hockey championship with a 4-1 win over Finland on Thursday....

Blue Jays showcase lower-bowl renovations at Rogers Centre ahead of 2024 home-opener

Blue Jays showcase lower-bowl renovations at Rogers Centre ahead of 2024 home-opener

5 April 2024

The so-called outfield district got the love last year at Rogers Centre. Now it's time for a renovated 100-level seating area, new-look dugouts and fresh turf at the home of the Toronto Blue Jays....

Living a dream: Scott Walford, Mitchell Prowse's hockey journey from Okanagan to Montreal

Living a dream: Scott Walford, Mitchell Prowse's hockey journey from Okanagan to Montreal

5 April 2024

Scott Walford had a connection to Montreal before he committed to McGill University — one that caused him to rethink whether the Redbirds men's hockey team were best for him despite having nearly everything he wanted....

Canada's Yvonne Ejim of Gonzaga named top women's NCAA mid-major player of year

Canada's Yvonne Ejim of Gonzaga named top women's NCAA mid-major player of year

4 April 2024

Calgary's Yvonne Ejim has been named the 2024 Becky Hammon Player of the Year, awarded to the top mid-major player in NCAA Division 1 women's basketball....

What to know for the women's hockey world championship

What to know for the women's hockey world championship

4 April 2024

The Canadian women's hockey team arrived at last year's world championship tournament in Brampton, Ont., as the undisputed queens of women's hockey....

Athletics Canada hopes to take last-ditch shot at qualifying men's 4x400 relay team for Paris Olympics

Athletics Canada hopes to take last-ditch shot at qualifying men's 4x400 relay team for Paris Olympics

4 April 2024

Canada's men's 4x400-metre relay chances for Paris 2024 are hanging in the balance, and depending on what happens by the end of this week, their Olympic dreams will still be intact or could be over before they even had a chance to be fully realized....

Swimming Canada searches for new national trials venue after Montreal pool closure

Swimming Canada searches for new national trials venue after Montreal pool closure

4 April 2024

Swimming Canada is searching for a new site for the Olympic and Paralympic trials due to an extended closure of Montreal's Olympic pool....

United States shuts out Switzerland to open world women's hockey championship title defence

United States shuts out Switzerland to open world women's hockey championship title defence

4 April 2024

Haley Winn scored twice while Hilary Knight had a goal and two assists, and the United States opened its title defence with a 4-0 win over Switzerland at the 2024 world women's hockey championship on Wednesday....

Canada's Zach Edey named finalist in bid to win 2nd straight player of year award

Canada's Zach Edey named finalist in bid to win 2nd straight player of year award

3 April 2024

Canadian Zach Edey of Purdue is among the five finalists for the John R. Wooden Award as the nation's outstanding men's college basketball player of the season. ...