Friday, May 31, 2024

Yuka Saso, Minjee Lee share U.S. Women's Open lead midway through 2nd round

A Japanese women's golfer wearing a light blue shirt with advertising covering the top half, plays her shot from the 14th tee during second-round play of the U.S. Women's Open on May 31, 2024 in Lancaster, Pa.

Minjee Lee and Yuka Saso, recent champions of the strongest test of golf, set the target Friday morning with a few mistakes, a few birdies and a steady diet of pars to share the lead midway through the second round of the U.S. Women's Open.



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Canada's Hughes jumps 30 spots, Scotland's MacIntyre takes 2nd-round lead at Canadian Open

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Scotland's Robert MacIntyre had a 4-under 66 to take the clubhouse lead in the second round of the RBC Canadian Open. Mackenzie Hughes of nearby Dundas, Ont., fired a 6-under 64 to rocket 30 spots up the leaderboard into a tie with Skinns and others.



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Hockey Canada announces women's and girls' steering committee

Three Team Canada female hockey players show off their gold medals after defeating Team USA in the womens gold medal hockey game at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014.

Hockey Canada has formed a committee of stakeholders to help structure the organization's next women's and girls' hockey strategic plan.



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Calgary's newest pro sports team could change the landscape for women's soccer in the city

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Calgary's newest pro sports team, Wild FC, hopes to help change the trajectory of women's soccer in the city.



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Thursday, May 30, 2024

'Mood is great' for Canadian cricketers ahead of 1st trip to ICC Men's T20 World Cup

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Canada steps onto the cricket world stage Saturday when it takes on the co-host U.S. in the opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Dallas.



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Officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler holds 'no ill will' toward golfer, criticizes attorney

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The Louisville police officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler said he has "no ill will" toward the pro golfer for injuries he said he suffered while directing traffic after a fatal accident during the PGA Championship.



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Canadians golfing around the world come to Hamilton for RBC Canadian Open

Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C. tees off on the 11th hole in the first round of the Canadian Open in Hamilton on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

The RBC Canadian Open gives golf fans a chance to see the very best players, not just from the PGA Tour but also from some of the top circuits around the world.



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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Biello retained as assistant in new Canadian men's soccer coach Marsch's staff

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Newly appointed Canadian men's soccer coach Jesse Marsch has drawn on former colleagues and Canadian holdovers in assembling his staff.



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Canadian boxer Sara Kali advances to Round of 8 at Olympic boxing qualifier

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Sara Kali of Montreal will face Cape Verde's Ivanusa (Nancy) Moreira in round of eight action in the women's 66-kilogram class at a last-chance Olympic boxing qualifier following a 5-0 decision over Cuban Yakelin Estornel on Wednesday in Bangkok.



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Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Canadian women's volleyball team fighting for Olympic dream this VNL season

Canadian women's volleyball team celebrates defeating China on the court in a VNL match earlier this season.

The 2024 Volleyball Nations League campaign will determine whether or not Canada returns to the Olympics for the first time since Atlanta 1996.



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New name, 2 new teams revealed for Canadian pro women's soccer league

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Founder Diana Matheson explains how they came up with the league's name and announces all the teams that will be involved in the first season.



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Monday, May 27, 2024

Jocelyn Barrieau to become coach of Canadian women's rugby sevens team after Paris Games

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Assistant coach Jocelyn Barrieau will take charge of Canada's women's rugby sevens team following the Paris 2024 Olympics, Rugby Canada announced Monday.



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Sunday, May 26, 2024

Canada's Junior Petanqui advances at Olympic boxing qualifier in Thailand

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Canada's Junior Petanqui advanced at the Olympic boxing qualifier tournament with a win on points in Bangkok on Sunday.Petanqui defeated Shain Boniface of Seychelles 5-0 in the men's 71kg event.



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Grundstrom powers Sweden past Canada to win bronze at hockey worlds

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Carl Grundstrom scored twice to rally Sweden to a 4-2 victory over Canada and a bronze medal at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday in Prague.



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Naomi Osaka secures hard-fought victory in French Open opener

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On the first day of the 2024 French Open, Naomi Osaka marked her seventh appearance in Paris with a 1-6, 6-4, 7-5 first-round victory over Lucia Bronzetti.



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No Messi, no problem: Inter Miami defeats slumping Whitecaps

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Even without the World Cup-winning superstar, Miami cruised to a 2-1 victory over the slumping Whitecaps in Vancouver.



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Saturday, May 25, 2024

Canada's Camryn Rogers sets Diamond League hammer throw record

Canadian female hammer thrower signs an autograph during the Diamond League event on May 25, 2024 in Eugene, Ore.

Canadian hammer thrower Camryn Rogers set a Diamond League record Saturday with a 77.76-metre heave at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Ore.



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Barcelona wins Women's Champions League title for 3rd time in 4 years

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Barcelona ended its losing streak against Lyon to clinch its third Women's Champions League title in four years on Saturday in Bilbao, Spain.



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Moose Jaw Warriors comeback falls short against Saginaw in 1st game at Memorial Cup

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The Moose Jaw Warriors staged a big comeback but fell just short in a 5-4 loss to the host Saginaw Spirit Friday night, in their first game at the Memorial Cup.



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Friday, May 24, 2024

Canada's Tremblay withdraws from Day 1 bout in Bangkok boxing qualifier

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Canadian boxer Victor Tremblay handed a walkover win to Farid Walizadeh of the Boxing Refugee Team after withdrawing from his men's 57-kilogram bout on the first day of the Olympic boxing qualifier tournament in Bangkok on Friday.



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Camryn Rogers back at site of historic hammer throw effort seeking Prefontaine Classic title

Canadian female hammer thrower, with the Canadian flag draped over her shoulders, takes a lap on the track at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., following a silver-medal performance at the World Athletics Championships on July 17, 2022.

Canadian hammer thrower and reigning world champion Camryn Rogers will compete in the 49th edition of the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meet Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., site of her 2022 world silver effort and several other wins.



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Winnipeg Jets choose familiar face Scott Arniel as new head coach

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The Winnipeg Jets have named Scott Arniel as head coach. He replaces Rick Bowness, who retired after the Jets were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Colorado Avalanche.



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As Paris Olympics approach, concerns continue after doping watchdog cleared Chinese swimmers in 2021

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An investigation has found that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance before the 2020 Olympics — but were still cleared to compete by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Several of those swimmers went on to win medals, and that’s not sitting well with some competitors heading into the 2024 Paris Olympics.



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Thursday, May 23, 2024

Canadian men fall to top-ranked Poland in Volleyball Nations League, dropping to 1-1

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Canada fell 3-1 to top-ranked Poland on Thursday in men's Volleyball Nations League action.



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Toronto's Spooner, Montreal's Poulin, New York's Carpenter named PWHL MVP finalists

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Toronto's Natalie Spooner, Montreal's Marie-Philip Poulin and New York's Alex Carpenter are the Billie Jean King MVP award finalists for the Professional Women's Hockey League's inaugural season.



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Officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler disciplined for not having bodycam activated

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The Kentucky police officer who arrested top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler outside the PGA Championship is receiving "corrective action" for not having his body-worn camera activated when he approached the golfer's vehicle.



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Nick Paul paces Canada offence in quarterfinal victory over Slovakia at hockey worlds

Two Canadian men's hockey players, wearing black, red and white jerseys, celebrate a goal near a Slovakian opponent in their quarterfinal game at the world hockey championship in Prague on May 23, 24024.

Nick Paul scored twice and added an assist as Canada defeated Slovakia 6-3 in quarterfinal action Thursday at the world hockey championship in Prague.



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Wednesday, May 22, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers are Canada's last hope in the playoffs. But will they be Canada's team?

Fans wearing Oilers jerseys cheer on a sidewalk

Regional bonds, tradition and even time zones all factor into a fan's decision to jump on the bandwagon or remain as an interested bystander.



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First PWHL trade paying dividends in playoffs for Minnesota and Boston

A hockey player in a white jersey with Minnesota written on it handles the puck on the ice.

Sophie Jaques and Susanna Tapani are both shining on new teams after the PWHL's first trade in February. Minnesota and Boston are tied 1-1 in the best-of-five Walter Cup final. Game 3 is set for Friday at 7 p.m. ET.



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Canadian boxers look to punch ticket to Paris Olympics at Bangkok qualifier

A Canadian female boxer dressed in red singlet and shorts competes in the elite female 54-kilogram division at Pueblo Convention Center in Colorado on April 18, 2024.

Bantamweight Scarlett Delgado leads a team of nine Canadian boxers trying to fight their way into this summer's Paris Olympic field at a last-ditch world qualification tournament in Bangkok.



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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Canada Basketball extends deal of women's head coach Victor Lapeña before pre-Olympic camp

Canadian senior women's basketball coach, dressed in a zippered, dark Nike top, clenches his right fist while standing on the sideline during game action at an Olympic qualifying tournament in Sopron, Hungary on Feb. 8, 2024.

Canada Basketball has signed senior women's coach Victor Lapeña to a contract extension through the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup, the organization announced Tuesday.



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Cozens OT goal lifts Canada to top spot in group play at men's hockey worlds

Four Canadian men's hockey players dressed in red, black and white jerseys celebrate Dylan Cozens's overtime goal against the host Czech Republic in group play at the world championship on May 21, 2024 in Prague.

Dylan Cozens scored his second goal of the game short-handed in overtime as Canada held on for a 4-3 win over host Czech Republic on Tuesday at the world hockey championship in Prague.



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Monday, May 20, 2024

A 'queer sports revolution' is making Hamilton a haven for inclusive athletics

Two hockey players and three organizers stand on a hockey rink

"We knew this city had a vibrant queer community and it seemed to be missing that binding agent that brought folks from different walks together. Sports have a unique ability to do that," said a Steel City Inclusive Softball Association co-founder.



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Maddie Rooney, Taylor Heise, Susanna Tapani named PWHL's 3 stars of the week

A female ice hockey goaltender makes a save with her right pad down on the ice.

Minnesota goalie Maddie Rooney, Minnesota forward Taylor Heise and Boston forward Susanna Tapani were named the Professional Women's Hockey League three stars of the week.



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Canadians advance in French Open qualifiers

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Canada's Gabriel Diallo advanced to the second round of French Open qualifying by defeating Genaro Alberto Olivieri of Argentina 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1 in men's singles action Monday.



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Sunday, May 19, 2024

Cozens leads Canada to 3-2 win over Switzerland at world hockey championship

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Dylan Cozens scored twice and added an assist as Canada edged Switzerland 3-2 on Sunday to remain unbeaten at the world hockey championship.



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De Grasse 2nd in Diamond League 100m, Mitton 3rd in shot put

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Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse was second in the 100 metres at Sunday's Diamond League event in Morocco.



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Canada's Damian Warner wins 8th Hypo Meeting decathlon

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Canada's Damian Warner won his record eighth Hypo Meeting decathlon on Sunday in Götzis, Austria, his first multi-sport competition since finishing second at last year's World Athletics Championships.



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Zverev serves his way to Italian Open title, sets himself up as a contender in Paris

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Alexander Zverev put on a serving clinic in a 6-4, 7-5 win over 24th-ranked Nicolas Jarry to claim his second Italian Open title Sunday and earn his biggest trophy since tearing his ankle apart two years ago.



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Saturday, May 18, 2024

Summer Senior National Diving Championships / Olympic Trials: Women’s 10m Final

Watch as some of Canada's best divers head to the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre for the women's 10m final to see who will be going to the Olympics in Paris.



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Chelsea routs Manchester United to win 5th straight Women's Super League title

A women's soccer player, wearing a blue kit, yells in celebration and raises her arms after scoring a goal.

Mayra Ramirez scored twice as Chelsea routed Manchester United 6-0 to clinch its fifth straight Women's Super League title in a triumphant sendoff for manager Emma Hayes on Saturday.



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Friday, May 17, 2024

Van Ryk, Gray help power Canada to upset win over No. 6 China at Volleyball Nations League

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Kiera Van Ryk of Surrey, B.C., had a game-high 27 points as Canada defeated China 3-1 in women's Volleyball Nations League on Friday.



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Montreal's PWHL team reflects on 'special' 1st season after playoff exit

On the left, PWHL Montreal captain Marie-Philippe Poulin speaks to the media, on the right a shot of the team saluting fans after a game

Despite a heartbreaking semifinal defeat featuring three straight overtime losses to Boston, PWHL Montreal's players say the fan support they received during the league's first season will be their most lasting memory.



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Maple Leafs name 2019 Stanley Cup winner Craig Berube as head coach

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have named Craig Berube as their new head coach. Berube, who replaces Sheldon Keefe after he was fired May 8, won the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in 2019.



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Canadian decathlete Pierce LePage not defending Hypo Meeting title this weekend

A Canadian men's decathlete, dressed in a light and dark blue singlet, extends his right arm while preparing to throw a javelin at the Hypo Meeting in Gotzis, Austria on May 28, 2023.

Pierce LePage, the reigning world decathlon champion from Whitby, Ont., will not return to the Hypo Meeting this weekend in Götzis, Austria, to defend his title.



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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Chad Kelly withdraws from Argos training camp amid sexual harassment allegation

Toronto Argonauts quarterback stands at podium wearing black suit jacket and dark tie speaking to reporters at Canadian Football League awards ceremony on Nov. 16, 2023 in Hamilton.

Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly has formally withdrawn from the club's training camp, saying he wants to "work to earn both reinstatement in the CFL and everyone's trust."



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Schauffele gets another major scoring record, sets the pace at PGA Championship

American male golfer reacts as he finishes on the ninth green during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Xander Schauffele broke the PGA Championship scoring record, seizing on the rain-softened conditions at Valhalla on Thursday with a 9-under 62 to set the early target.



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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Chicago's NHL team accused of fraud, sexual harassment by Indigenous consultant

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A consultant hired by Chicago's NHL team to improve relationships with American Indian tribes has filed a lawsuit accusing the team, its charity foundation and its CEO of fraud, breach of contract and sexual harassment.



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CFL 1st North American pro sports league to make mouthguards mandatory for players

A red and white Calgary Stampeders helmet and red Guardian soft-shell cap worn over helmets players sit on a table.

Canadian Football League players will have the option of wearing protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games this season, but mouthguards will be mandatory.



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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Summer McIntosh dominates women's 400-metre freestyle at Canadian swimming trials

A women's swimmer competes in a freestyle.

Canada's Summer McIntosh was an unheralded swimmer who stole the show at her first Olympic Trials appearance three years ago. She returned to the event Monday as a favourite and set the tone for the weeklong competition with a dominating performance in the women's 400-metre freestyle.



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Toronto businessman Tanenbaum in talks to buy French soccer club Saint-Etienne

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Storied French soccer club Saint-Etienne said on Monday it was in exclusive talks for a sale to Toronto businessman Larry Tanenbaum.



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5 ex-Canadian world junior hockey players back in court in September on sexual assault charges

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Five former Canadian world junior hockey players accused of sexual assault will make a court appearance this fall as their trial nears. Lawyers for the men addressed a virtual hearing Tuesday in London, Ont., to discuss logistics for the proceedings.



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Monday, May 13, 2024

Rooney shuts out Toronto to keep Minnesota's PWHL playoff hopes alive

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Maggie Flaherty and Denisa Krizova each scored in the second period and Minnesota blanked Toronto 2-0 on Monday night in Game 3 of their Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal series.



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