Sunday, April 30, 2023

Kraken upset defending champion Avalanche in Game 7 to win 1st series in franchise history

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Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice, Philipp Grubauer was stellar in stopping 33 shots and the visiting Seattle Kraken eliminated the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche with a 2-1 win in Game 7 on Sunday night.



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Winnipeg Jets general manager quiet about possible changes to roster during exit interview

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General manager Kevin Cheveldayoff answered questions from reporters for 42 minutes on Sunday but didn't reveal his plans to help the under-achieving Winnipeg Jets.



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How soccer survives — and thrives — in a northern Manitoba community

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A strong, undying love for soccer has survived generations in Opaskwayak Cree Nation, despite a lack of resources or options for play during the long northern Manitoba winter.



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Butler posts double-double as Heat keep rolling with Game 1 win over Knicks

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Jimmy Butler had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the No. 8-seeded Miami Heat kept rolling after barely reaching the post-season, beating the New York Knicks 108-101 on Sunday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.



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Nova Scotia lacrosse team wins international tournament in Czech Republic

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A Nova Scotia lacrosse team has won the championship of an international men's tournament in the Czech Republic — a first for the team after 13 years.



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Player's Own Voice podcast: Justina Di Stasio in a class of her own

Justina Di Stasio takes Gold in Commonwealth Games

Justina Di Stasio whose Olympic dreams have so far been thwarted by the sole Canadian roster spot going to teammate Erica Wiebe- continues to excel at international tournaments- and continues to believe her Olympic moment awaits



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Saturday, April 29, 2023

Gausman strikes out career-high 13 as Blue Jays beat Mariners with Varsho's 10th-inning RBI single

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Daulton Varsho delivered a walk-off single to give the Blue Jays their sixth straight win, a 1-0 decision against the visiting Seattle Mariners in 10 innings on Saturday.



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Hockey Night in Canada: Lightning vs. Maple Leafs, Game 6

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Watch live on television and online as the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of their 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series on Hockey Night in Canada.



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Friday, April 28, 2023

Lakehead's former running coach the latest facing maltreatment claims by athletes at Thunder Bay university

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There are new allegations of maltreatment against Lakehead University’s former running coach, amidst a months-long investigation by CBC News that casts concerns about how athlete complaints are handled by the Thunder Bay, Ont., university’s athletic department.



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Former Hamilton teacher, youth baseball coach pleads guilty to sexual interference

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A former Hamilton public school teacher and baseball coach, who worked with groups such as the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Academy, has pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual interference.



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Monk, Fox lead Kings past Warriors to force Game 7 back in Sacramento

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Malik Monk scored 28 points, De'Aaron Fox added 26 points and 11 assists, and the visiting Sacramento Kings staved off elimination in their first-round playoff series by beating Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors 118-99 on Friday night in Game 6.



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Springer's RBI single lifts Blue Jays over Mariners for 5th straight win

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George Springer hit a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays over the visiting Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Friday.



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Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon mum on potential interest in Raptors' coaching gig

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Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon did not comment directly Friday on a report that the Toronto Raptors have received permission to interview her for their vacant head coaching position.



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Two of Canada's worst sports droughts live on (for now)

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CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at the Leafs' failure to win a playoff series in nearly two decades and Canada's struggles in big curling events.



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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Panthers select Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with top pick of 2023 NFL draft

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The Carolina Panthers selected Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, seven weeks after making a blockbuster trade with Chicago to move up to get their choice of potential franchise players.



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MPs grill ex-Canada Soccer president over handling of disgraced coach Birarda

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NDP MP Peter Julian said at a parliamentary committee meeting Thursday that Canada Soccer is worse at handling certain "important" issues than Hockey Canada. The statement came during a questioning of former Canada Soccer president, Steven Reed.



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North Carolina Courage acquire Canadian Victoria Pickett in trade with Gotham FC

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The North Carolina Courage have acquired Canadian international midfielder Victoria Pickett from NJ/NY Gotham FC in exchange for $200,000 US in allocation money.



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Hockey Night in Canada: Lightning vs. Maple Leafs, Game 5

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Watch live on television and online as the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of their 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series on Hockey Night in Canada.



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A record number of Canadians could get picked in the NFL draft

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CBC Sports' daily newsletter breaks down the five Canadian players in the running to be selected as the NFL draft kicks off on Thursday night.



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Barcelona clinches berth in 3rd straight Women's Champions League final

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Barcelona reached its third straight Women's Champions League final after a 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Thursday in front of more than 72,000 fans at Camp Nou Stadium.



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It's 'Canada against the world' in men's 200m sprint at Botswana Golden Grand Prix

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They won world championship gold in the 100-metre relay last summer, but the batons will be tucked away Saturday when Aaron Brown, Andre De Grasse, Jerome Blake and Brendon Rodney are foes for about 20 seconds in the men's 200 metres at the Botswana Golden Grand Prix.



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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Taxpayers group questions public dollars in Calgary arena deal as supporters hail district revamp

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Critics of the deal have come out attacking the use of public dollars to build an arena, but supporters say the plan supports a revitalized entertainment district.



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'Job's not done:' Leafs' captain Tavares staying even-keeled with big Game 5 ahead

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The opportunity at hand is not lost on Maple Leafs captain John Tavares. And he says it's a great one for his team to rise to as Toronto holds a 3-1 lead in its first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into Game 5 on Thursday.



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Canada adds 8 to team for world Para swimming championships

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Eight athletes were added to Canada's world Para Swimming championship team on Wednesday. They join a group of 13 who previously qualified with their performances at the national swimming trials in Toronto earlier in April.



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Blue Jays complete 1st sweep of season with tidy shutout of White Sox

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Bo Bichette had a home run and two RBI singles as the Toronto Blue Jays swept the Chicago White Sox with an 8-0 victory on Wednesday afternoon.



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Tensions of club vs. country loom ahead of Women's World Cup

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Ahead of the Women's World Cup in July, club vs. country tensions surfaced Wednesday when national teams were urged not to summon players for training camps until the FIFA-mandated release date.



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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Islanders hold off Hurricanes in Game 5 to stave off elimination

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Brock Nelson scored by knocking in an airborne puck that had bounced off the face of Carolina's Sebastian Aho, and the visiting New York Islanders added two goals that came off turnovers, beating the Hurricanes 3-2 on Tuesday night and extending their first-round playoff series.



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Pledge day to save SFU football receiving 'tremendous' support, says alumni president

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Simon Fraser University football alumni are running a one-day pledge drive until midnight on Tuesday to rally support for the team that was eliminated by university officials three weeks ago.



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How to watch Hockey Night in Canada: Stanley Cup playoffs on desktop & app

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CBC Sports will provide a live stream of Stanley Cup playoff games on Hockey Night in Canada.



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Marino into Round 2 of Madrid Open, fellow Canadian Bouchard makes main draw

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Rebecca Marino of Vancouver defeated China's Zhu Lin 7-6 (1), 6-4 to advance to the second round of the Madrid Open on Tuesday.



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Calgary officials set to provide 'important announcement' about future event centre

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City officials, the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) and Premier Danielle Smith are set to make an "important announcement" about a future event centre this afternoon, according to a city news release.



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Avalanche's Makar suspended for Game 5 at home after interference on Kraken's McCann

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Colorado Avalanche star defenceman Cale Makar was suspended one game by the NHL on Tuesday for his hit on Seattle's Jared McCann in the first period of a Game 4 loss to the Kraken.



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Player's Own Voice podcast: Justina Di Stasio in a class of her own

Justina Di Stasio takes Gold in Commonwealth Games

Justina Di Stasio whose Olympic dreams have so far been thwarted by the sole Canadian roster spot going to teammate Erica Wiebe- continues to excel at international tournaments- and continues to believe her Olympic moment awaits



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Monday, April 24, 2023

Jets lose Scheifele to injury during Game 4 of series vs. Golden Knights

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The White Noise at Canada Life Centre collectively held its breath Monday night when Mark Scheifele joined a growing list of injured Winnipeg Jets.



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Butler explodes for 56 as Heat overcome Giannis' return, push Bucks to brink

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Jimmy Butler scored a Miami playoff record 56 points, and the Heat roared back from 14 points down in the final quarter to stun the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 119-114 on Monday night to put the NBA's top overall seed on the brink of early elimination.



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Hockey Night in Canada: Lightning vs. Maple Leafs, Game 4

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Watch live on television and online as the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of their 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series on Hockey Night in Canada.



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Jets agree on deal to acquire 4-time MVP Aaron Rodgers from Packers: AP source

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After six weeks of waiting, Aaron Rodgers is leaving behind his brilliant legacy in Green Bay and heading to the bright lights — and massive expectations — of the Big Apple.



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Kyrgios joins Canada's Auger-Aliassime Team World for Laver Cup in Vancouver

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The final piece is in place for defending Laver Cup champion Team World, with Australia's Nick Kyrgios joining Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime and Americans Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe for the September tournament in Vancouver.



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Sunday, April 23, 2023

'It's just amazing.' Timmins, Ont., nurse finishes the Boston Marathon

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A Timmins, Ont., nurse who started running again after he daughters were born qualified for the Boston Marathon and finished the 42.2-kilometre race with a personal-best time.



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Canada's Genest denied silver in women's keirin at UCI Track Nations Cup after being relegated

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Canada's Lauriane Genest appeared to win silver in the women's keirin final on the final day of the UCI Track Nations Cup on Sunday in Milton, Ont., but was relegated after review, placing fifth.



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Lilia Vu wins 1st major at Chevron Championship with playoff victory over fellow American Angel Yin

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Lilia Vu birdied the first playoff hole to win her first major at the Chevron Championship after fellow American Angel Yin hit her approach shot into the water on Sunday.



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Canada's Hadwin, Taylor finish 2nd behind Americans Hardy, Riley at Zurich Classic after record-tying day

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Nick Hardy and Davis Riley birdied four of their final six holes — highlighted by Riley's 33-foot birdie putt from the from the fringe on the par-3 17th — to give both players their first PGA Tour victory at the Zurich Classic in Avondale on Sunday.



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Aho-led Hurricanes roll to 5-2 victory for 3-1 series lead over Islanders

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Seth Jarvis scored twice and the Carolina Hurricanes snapped an eight-game post-season road losing streak with a 5-2 victory over New York on Sunday, pushing the Islanders to the brink of elimination.



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Canada's RJ Barrett shines as Knicks push Cavaliers to brink of elimination

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Jalen Brunson scored 29 points, RJ Barrett had 26 and the New York Knicks took a 3-1 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first-round series with a 102-93 victory on Sunday.



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Saturday, April 22, 2023

Americans Corpuz, Yin tied for lead entering final round of Chevron Championship

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Americans Allisen Corpuz and Angel Yin shared the Chevron Championship lead at 10-under 206 after the third round Saturday.



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Golden Knights spoil Jets' spirited comeback in double OT, take series lead

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Michael Amadio scored 3:40 into the second overtime period to lift the visiting Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday that gave them a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.



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Jets fans bring playoff vibes, electric energy to Winnipeg's 1st whiteout street party since 2019

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A tightly packed mosh pit of crazed Winnipeg Jets fans gathered near the Canada Life Centre in the city's downtown Saturday afternoon for the first whiteout street party in the city since the team's playoff run in 2019.



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76ers overcome Embiid's absence to beat Nets for 1st series sweep since 1991

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Tobias Harris had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and the visiting Philadelphia 76ers overcame the absence of Joel Embiid to beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-88 on Saturday, completing a sweep that made them the first team to reach the second round of the playoffs.



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How Ryan Reynolds became Canada's unlikeliest business mogul

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Ryan Reynolds has sold a billion dollar mobile phone company, an $825-million gin company and invested in financial tech, but this weekend his down-and-out Welsh football club has a chance to make history



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Friday, April 21, 2023

Brooke Henderson 3 shots back at rain-delayed Chevron Championship

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A Lim Kim birdied the final two holes for a 7-under 65 and the lead Friday in the suspended second round of the rain-delayed Chevron Championship. Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., is in a four-way tie for sixth at 5-under.



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