Ledecky dominates 1,500m again for 12th Olympic medal, joint-best ever by female swimmer

Katie Ledecky romped to the seventh Olympic gold medal of her brilliant career and 12th medal overall with a runaway victory in the 1,500m freestyle Wednesday at the Paris Games.

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How a close-knit support group led Christa Deguchi back to judo — and an Olympic title

Christa Deguchi became the first Canadian to win Olympic gold in the sport. She almost walked away from judo in 2021, after not qualifying for the Olympics in Tokyo.

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Canadian women's 3x3 basketball team improves to 2-0 in Paris with win over China

Canada improved to 2-0 in the Olympic women's 3x3 basketball tournament with a dominating 21-11 win over China on Wednesday at Place de la Concorde.

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Blue Jays move reliever Trevor Richards, others amid flurry of MLB trade deadline deals

Ahead of Major League Baseball's trade deadline on Tuesday, Toronto sent reliever Trevor Richards to the Minnesota Twins for outfielder Jay Harry before acquiring third baseman Charles McAdoo from the Pittsburgh Pirates for utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa and cash considerations.

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Finding reps through repechage, Canadian rowers eye Paris podiums despite smaller team

The Canadian rowing contingent at Paris 2024 is much smaller than it was at the Tokyo Games, but there's still hope for medal results in the women's lightweight double sculls and women's eight.

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French police investigating abuse targeting Olympic opening ceremony DJ over 'Last Supper' scene

A storm of outrage about the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony — including angry comments from Donald Trump — took a legal turn Tuesday, with French prosecutors ordering police to investigate complaints from a DJ and LGBTQ+ icon who performed.

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Noah Lyles struggling for quiet time in Olympic village due to 'SPRINT' popularity

While six-times world champion Noah Lyles' brash, showman side was on display in the popular Netflix docuseries "SPRINT," there is a softer, more vulnerable aspect to the 27-year-old American who needs to have his own space.

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Japan surges past China for Olympics men's gymnastics team gold

Japan surged past its longtime rival China to win gold in the Paris Olympics men's gymnastics competition Monday, and the Americans earned bronze for their first medal since 2008.

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Canada's defending-champion women's 8 rowing team to compete in repechage for spot in final

Canada's defending-champion women's eight rowing team will row in a repechage after finishing third in its heat Monday morning at the Paris Games.

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Hamilton wins F1 Belgian GP after teammate Russell disqualified for underweight car

Lewis Hamilton was promoted to first place at the Belgian Grand Prix after race officials disqualified his Mercedes teammate George Russell for driving an underweight car on Sunday.

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For NBA players, international hoops is a whole new ballgame

It is, of course, still basketball. But a few rule differences — some blaring, some subtle — in the international game vs. the NBA combine to create a vastly different on-court product.

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LeBron James, Kevin Durant power U.S. past Nikola Jokic's Serbia in Olympic opener

Kevin Durant is back. And in the first half of his debut with the U.S. Olympic team this summer at the Paris Games, he didn't miss a beat. Didn't miss anything, in fact.

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Olympic newsletter: Summer to the rescue and who to watch Sunday

Summer McIntosh won her first Olympic medal, Canada made a triumphant basketball return and the women's soccer team received a hefty punishment Saturday in Paris. Plus, who to watch on Sunday.

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Canada's Bansley, Bukovec fall to Americans to open Olympic beach volleyball

One of two Team Canada women's beach volleyball pairings, Heather Bansley and Sophie Bukovec fell 21-17 and 21-14 to Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth at Eiffel Tower Stadium.

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Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted of rape to make Olympic debut

Steven Van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted in 2016 of having sex with a 12-year-old girl in England, will make his Olympic debut Sunday when he and teammate Matthew Immers meet Italy at the Eiffel Tower Stadium.

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Olympic viewing guide: It's Summer time

CBC Sports' daily Olympic newsletter recaps the opening ceremony and the latest Dronegate news before previewing Saturday's action, featuring Canadian swimming phenom Summer McIntosh's first shot at a medal.

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Céline Dion sings at Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony

Céline Dion sang at the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony on Friday, marking her first public performance since 2020.

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Soccer experts question strategic value of Canadian team's drone gambit

Was that really worth it? It’s a question that might be top of mind for whichever Canada Soccer staff were in charge of the decision to fly a drone over New Zealand women’s soccer practices in the days before their opening match at the Paris Olympics.

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'Unaccredited analyst' at centre of Olympic drone scandal is senior Canada Soccer official

The Canada Soccer staffer at the centre of the Olympic Games drone scandal appears to have a more formal, senior role in the organization than what officials previously let on this week, according to online records reviewed by CBC News.

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Olympic newsletter: What to expect in the opening ceremony

Paris officially kicks off the Olympics with an ambitious outdoor show on Friday. Olympic opening ceremonies are generally pretty stuffy affairs, but Paris is trying something new by injecting some literal fresh air into its show.

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Olympic Village beds, accommodations receive mixed reviews from Canadian athletes

Athlete beds have become a topic of conversation at the Paris Olympics. A viral clip from Australian women's water polo player Matilda Kearns pointing out the discomfort of the cardboard beds, saying she "already had a massage to undo the damage" to her back.

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French sprinter to wear cap during Olympic opening ceremony after hijab dispute resolved

French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla will be allowed to participate in the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics wearing a cap to cover her hair, an agreement reached with the French Olympic Committee after Sylla said she was barred because of her hijab.

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Cycling a family affair for Olympic mountain bikers Isabella and Gunnar Holmgren

Siblings will compete in mountain biking at their 1st Olympics together in Paris. Isabella will compete in women's cross country mountain bike on Sunday. Gunnar will compete a day later in men's cross country.

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Canada suffers 20-point loss to Spain in final Olympic women's basketball exhibition

Megan Gustafson had 17 points and nine rebounds as host Spain thumped Canada 68-48 on Wednesday in Segovia in the countries' final tune-up ahead of the Paris Olympics.

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Canadian team tracking for another strong Olympic Games after Tokyo record

Canada's team is poised for a banner Olympic Games in Paris despite safe-sport and financial turmoil since a record performance in Tokyo.

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Kayla Alexander leads Canadian basketball women to 3-point pre-Olympic win over Aussies

Kayla Alexander had 21 points and six rebounds as Canada's women's basketball team continued its preparations for the Paris Olympics with a 77-74 won over No. 3 Australia on Tuesday in Segovia, Spain.

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Equestrian great Dujardin out of Olympics after coaching video shows inappropriate behaviour

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin of Britain has withdrawn from the Paris Games after a video emerged that she says shows shows her behaving inappropriately while coaching other riders.

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'They're like feral animals': Canadian rowers weaponize emotions for Paris 2024

Since placing 12th in women's lightweight double sculls at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Jenny Casson and Jill Moffatt have swapped coaches and tapped into something unique — the emotions that fuel their competitive drive. 

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Andy Murray confirms tennis retirement following Paris Olympics

Two-time Olympic men's singles champion Andy Murray confirmed Tuesday he will end his career next week at the Paris Games.

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Follow the Olympics like an expert with our daily newsletter

Excited for the Paris Summer Games but need help with who, what and when to watch? The Buzzer has you covered.

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Culture change to safer sport starting slowly for Canada's Olympic athletes bound for Paris

After an admission there is a safe-sport crisis in Canada, how safer are athletes from abuse and maltreatment heading into the Paris Games? "I'd say it is safer," said Canada's Sports Minister Carla Qualtrough says.

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Colton Herta dominates chaotic Honda Indy Toronto to earn 1st win of season

Colton Herta cruised to a dominating victory at the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto, leading from pole position and maintaining control throughout the chaotic race at Exhibition Place on Sunday.

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Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France, Canada's Derek Gee finishes 9th

Tadej Pogacar won the Tour de France for the third time and celebrated in style with a victory in Sunday's final stage — a time trial ending in Nice.

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Schauffele wins the British Open for his 2nd major this year

​​​​​​​Xander Schauffele won the British Open on Sunday for his second major of the year, delivering a masterpiece at Royal Troon with a 6-under 65 to overcome a two-shot deficit and give the Americans a sweep of the majors for the first time since 1982.turned upside down and every other possible way Saturday.

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James hits game winner with 8 seconds left as U.S. avoids upset to South Sudan

LeBron James' layup with eight seconds left was the go-ahead basket Saturday, and the U.S. Olympic team that'll soon head to the Paris Games escaped with a 101-100 win over South Sudan in London, rallying from a 16-point deficit to avoid perhaps the biggest upset in the program's history.

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Colton Herta Herta takes pole at Honda Indy Toronto as big names falter in qualifying

Colton Herta will have pole position for Sunday's running of the Ontario Honda Dealers Toronto Indy.

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American Horschel leads British Open on wild day of rain and big numbers

Billy Horschel with his short sleeves in the chill and his brilliant short game at Royal Troon somehow held on for a 2-under 69 and a one-shot lead in a British Open that got turned upside down and every other possible way Saturday.

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Canada women's soccer player Sydney Collins to miss Olympics with fractured leg

Defender Sydney Collins will not compete for the Canadian women's soccer team at the Paris Olympics after fracturing her left leg during a closed-door match against Nigeria in Marbella, Spain on Wednesday.

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Feeling stronger and healthier, Caeli McKay aims for diving podium in Paris

Severely injuring her ankle before the 2021 Canadian Olympic trials deprived diver Caeli McKay of landing an Olympic spot in the individual 10-metre platform event. Three years later, she returns to the Olympic stage in Paris fortified with a healthier body and stronger mentality.

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Men's National Basketball Team Exhibition Game: France vs Canada - Orleans

Watch NBA stars play for their country in preparation for the Olympics as France hosts Canada at Co'Met Arena.

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Berrettini takes Swiss Open quarterfinal, improves to 5-2 against Auger-Aliassime

Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated from the Swiss Open clay-court tennis tournament with a 7-6 (9), 7-6 (2) quarterfinal loss to Italy's Matteo Berrettini on Friday in Gstaad.

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Tiger Woods misses 3rd consecutive cut at major, ending his season at British Open

Tiger Woods tied a personal record in the British Open on Friday, matching his highest 36-hole score as a professional, 156, to miss the cut for the third straight time in a major.

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Daniel Brown claims 1-shot lead after opening round of British Open in his major debut

Daniel Brown had a major championship debut he won't soon forget. He birdied two of the last three holes Thursday in the British Open, giving him a 6-under 65 with just enough spectators still left in the twilight of Royal Troon to celebrate with him.

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Canada rises to 40th in FIFA rankings after 4th-place finish at Copa America

Canada moved up eight spots in the latest FIFA men's rankings after finishing fourth at the Copa America. The Canadians, who narrowly lost to Uruguay in Saturday's third-place game at the tournament, sat 40th in the rankings released Thursday by soccer's world governing body.

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U.S. sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson out to prove she is better after drug suspension

With a trip to her first Olympics approaching, is American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson still better than a field of the fastest women on the planet? And can she handle the pressure that is unique to the Olympics? She's the favourite to win the women's Olympic 100 metres.

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Former champion Brooke Henderson among headliners in CPKC Women's Open field

Returning champions Brooke Henderson, Lydia Ko and Megan Khang highlight the field that will tee off at the LPGA Tour's CPKC Women's Open next week.

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After the British Open, some of men's golf's biggest stars go for Olympic gold

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the final men's golf major of the year and the not-quite-a-major Olympic tournament.

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Canada announced its Olympic team — here are some fun facts about the athletes

CBC Sports' daily newsletter presents some interesting tidbits on the 338 Canadian athletes named to the Paris Olympics team.

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Singer Ingrid Andress says she was drunk during criticized MLB anthem performance, will get treatment

After a widely panned performance of the U.S. national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby, country singer Ingrid Andress apologized Tuesday and said she was drunk.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wants to remain a Blue Jay despite team's struggles

With his contract set to expire after the 2025 season, Blue Jays all-star  slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reiterated his desire to remain in Toronto long term on Monday.

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Semi driver who caused Humboldt Broncos crash applies for return of permanent resident status

The Immigration and Refugee Board issued a deportation order in May for Jaskirat Singh Sidhu and his permanent resident status was revoked.

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French soldier stabbed outside Paris train station amid heightened Olympics security

A French soldier was stabbed outside a big train station in Paris on Monday, and the alleged attacker was arrested, officials said, while the city was under a high security alert 11 days before the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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