Thursday, October 31, 2024

NFL star Travis Kelce sports Blue Bombers jersey to show support ahead of CFL western final

A man wearing headphones and a football jersey speaks into a microphone.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce wore Zach Collaros's No. 8 Blue Bombers jersey in the latest episode of his podcast to show support for his former university roommate as the Winnipeg team heads to the CFL western final.



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Gushue downs Chinese rink in preparation for Pan Continental curling semifinal

St. John's skip Brad Gushue watches his shot against Mike McEwen during the men's curling final at the PointsBet Invitational in Calgary on Sept. 29, 2024.

Canada's Brad Gushue tuned up for the playoffs Thursday by posting a 7-4 victory over China's Xiaoming Xu at the Pan Continental curling championship in Lacombe, Alta.



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Farkhunda Muhtaj, first-ever Calgary Wild FC signing, on what she wants to tell Canadian fans

woman sitting on bleachers

After becoming the first-ever signing for the NSL's Calgary Wild FC, the Afghan national team member spoke to CBC Sports about her journey, and what she why it's important for her to play professional soccer in Canada.



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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Kraken's Jessica Campbell comfortable as trailblazer: 'I'm part of something a lot bigger'

Seattle Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell gathers the team together late in an Oct. 22, 2024 NHL regular-season game against the Colorado Avalanche at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.

Hired in July by the Seattle Kraken as an assistant coach after two seasons with their AHL affiliate, Jessica Campbell is starting to get to know the team, schedule demands and managing "the vigorous push through it all." It's also about managing the attention as a trailblazer.



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Former Winnipeg hockey coach pleads guilty to luring, sexual assault involving teenage player

A smiling woman in a tuque stands behind hockey players sitting on a bench.

A former Winnipeg hockey coach has pleaded guilty to sexual assault and luring after being charged last year in connection with what police described as a sexually exploitative relationship with a teenage player.



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Broken orbital bone sidelines Raptors all-star Scottie Barnes minimum 3 weeks

Raptors forward Scottie Barnes grimaces while driving into Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray of Kitchener, Ont., during NBA action in Toronto on Oct. 28, 2024.

Toronto Raptors all-star forward Scottie Barnes is out with a fractured right orbital bone and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, the NBA team said Wednesday.



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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Canada's Eltorgman falls to Israel's Poleshchuk at Cambridge Classic squash tourney

Canadian squash player Salah Eltorgman dropped a 7-11, 11-4, 11-9, 11-7 decision to Israel's Daniel Poleshchuk in quarterfinal play Tuesday at the Cambridge Group of Clubs Classic.



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Maple Leafs fan, 7, catches attention of NHL with Halloween costume

Grayson Haire

A young Toronto Maple Leafs fan has caught the attention of the NHL with his Halloween costume this year. With the help of his dad, Grayson Haire, of Trenton, Ont., will wear a 3D version of an Upper Deck MVP Auston Matthews hockey card.



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Monday, October 28, 2024

Calgary's Drew Fischer named Major League Soccer referee of the year

Canadian referee Drew Fischer issues a yellow card to Federico Redondo of Inter Miami CF during a Oct. 2, 2024 Major League Soccer game against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio.

Drew Fischer has been honoured as Major League Soccer referee of the year after the 44-year-old from Calgary took charge of 16 regular-season games this season, including the 200th of his career.



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Dave Dickenson to return as Stampeders' coach, GM in 2025 despite back-to-back losing seasons

A male football coach wearing a ball cap and communications headset looks on from his team's sideline during a game while holding a play sheet.

Dave Dickenson will return as head coach and general manager of the Calgary Stampeders in 2025 despite the CFL club's worst season in two decades.



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VOTE NOW: Most trending moment of the year: Canadian Sport Awards

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AthletesCAN in partnership with CBC Sports presents the Most Trending Moment Award as part of the 47th Canadian Sport Awards.



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Sunday, October 27, 2024

Gushue opens Pan Continental curling championship with 10-3 win over South Korea

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Canada's Brad Gushue opened the Pan Continental curling championship with a 10-3 win over South Korea's Jaebeom Lee on Sunday.



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Dodgers star Ohtani will play Game 3 of World Series despite shoulder injury, per report

Two men walk off baseball field.

Shohei Ohtani will play for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium, manager Dave Roberts told ESPN.



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Roughriders drop regular season finale 27-12 to visiting Stampeders

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The Riders had an outside chance to finish first in the CFL's West Division, but a Blue Bombers win over the Alouettes ended that hope before the game started.



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Saturday, October 26, 2024

Randy Ambrosie to retire in 2025 after 7 years as CFL commissioner

CFL male commissioner announces that the BC Lions will be hosting the Ottawa Redblacks on August 31, 2024 at Royal Athletic Park during a press conference at the Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

In November, CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie will hand off the Grey Cup for the final time. Ambrosie made the surprising announcement Saturday that he will retire sometime in 2025. The 61-year-old Winnipeg native will formally step down once his successor has been found.



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Canada's Dabrowski, partner Routliffe ousted in Pan Pacific Open women's doubles semis

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Top seeds Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand fell just short of a women's doubles final appearance at the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament in Tokyo.



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Friday, October 25, 2024

Canada's Denis Shapovalov ousted by France's Perricard in Swiss Indoors quarterfinals

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Canada's Denis Shapovalov was eliminated from the Swiss Indoors tennis tournament Friday with a hard-fought 6-7 (7) 6-3, 7-6 (3) quarterfinal loss to France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.



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Bottcher to debut with Gushue rink on Sunday at Pan Continental curling event

Longtime Alberta skip Brendan Bottcher calls out to the sweepers while playing Team Canada during the playoffs at the Brier in Regina on March 9, 2024.

Longtime skip Brendan Bottcher will be wearing Canada colours when he makes his return to the four-player game with Team Gushue at the upcoming Pan Continental curling championship in Lacombe, Alt.



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Thursday, October 24, 2024

Dodgers to wear Fernando Valenzuela uniform patch during World Series and next season

Photo of uniform patch to be worn by Los Angeles Dodgers players during the World Series and 2025 MLB season in honour of late pitcher Fernando Valenzuela

Fernando Valenzuela will be honored by the Los Angeles Dodgers with a patch of his No. 34 on team uniforms during the World Series and the 2025 season.



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2-time Olympic medallist Kilde to miss alpine World Cup season with shoulder issue

Norwegian skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde crashes out during a World Cup mens downhill on Jan. 13, 2024 in Wengen, Switzerland.

Norway's two-time Olympic medallist and 2020 overall World Cup winner Aleksander Aamodt Kilde will miss the Alpine Ski World Cup season due to an ongoing shoulder issue, the Norwegian Ski Federation announced Wednesday.



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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Lille's Jonathan David becomes top Canadian goal scorer in Champions League history

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After scoring the winner against Real Madrid, Jonathan David came through with a pair of goals to help Lille beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday.



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5 things to know for Skate Canada International in Halifax

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The second Grand Prix stop of the year goes Friday through Sunday at Scotiabank Centre as the pre-Olympic figure skating season kicks into high gear for Canada's top medal hopes.



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Ohtani's historic home run ball fetches nearly $4.4M US amid ongoing ownership dispute

Shohei Ohtani and a couple of his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates react to a close call on first base during the Game Six of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 20, 2024.

Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million US, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport, the auctioneer said Wednesday.



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Win or tie against Alouettes will give Blue Bombers CFL West Division title

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Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers head into their regular-season finale with the ability to determine where the CFL's West Division championship final will be played.



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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Stanley Cup champion Panthers and coach Paul Maurice agree to contract extension

A men's hockey coach raises the Stanley Cup.

The Florida Panthers have given out another big extension — this one, to their Stanley Cup-winning coach. Paul Maurice and the Panthers have agreed on an extended contract, the team announced Tuesday.



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5 things to know for Toronto Raptors' 2024-25 season

Toronto Raptors guard Davion Mitchell defends the ball from Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh during an Oct. 13, 2024 NBA pre-season game in Boston.

Toronto Raptors open a new NBA season Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena. Improved depth is among five things to know about the team.



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Arop aims for 'next gear' with Grand Slam Track after capturing Olympic 800m silver

Canadian middle-distance runner Marco Arop reacts after competing in the men's 800-metre final at the Paris Olympics in Saint-Denis, France on Aug. 10, 2024.

Marco Arop, who ran to an Olympic silver medal in August, is the first Canadian to join Grand Slam Track before the professional league’s inaugural season in 2025.



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Most trending moment of the year: Canadian Sport Awards

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AthletesCAN in partnership with CBC Sports presents the Most Trending Moment Award as part of the 47th Canadian Sport Awards.



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Monday, October 21, 2024

Yankees, Dodgers meet in World Series for 12th time in matchup of Broadway, Hollywood

Composite photo of the Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and fellow slugger Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees.

New York neighbours who became cross-country rivals, the Yankees and Dodgers renew their starry struggle in the World Series for the first time in 43 years. Yankees seeking their 28th World Series title but first since 2009 and the Dodgers their eighth.



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WNBA players union opts out of current collective bargaining agreement 2 years early

A women's basketball player attempts a layup while contested.

The WNBA players union has decided to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement, two years before its expiration. The league and players union had the option to do so before Nov. 1.



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2-time Olympian Sarah Pavan retires from beach, indoor volleyball after 28 years

Sarah Pavan, of Canada, returns a shot during a women's beach volleyball match against Spain at the Summer Olympics on Aug. 2, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.

Sarah Pavan, a two-time Olympian who won multiple volleyball gold medals for Canada at world championships and Commonwealth Games, retired on Monday at age 38.



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Sunday, October 20, 2024

Women's soccer players slam FIFA's partnership with Saudi Aramco over human rights, environmental concerns

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In an open letter to FIFA’s president obtained by CBC News, more than a hundred international soccer players, including several Canadians, are calling on FIFA to reconsider its sponsorship by Saudi Arabian oil company.



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New York Liberty win first WNBA championship with Game 5 OT win over Minnesota

Women celebrate a basketball championship with the trophy.

The New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a decisive Game 5 on Sunday night.



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Maltais, Mayeur win national championships in speed skating mass start

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​​​​​​​Valérie Maltais and Hayden Mayeur won their respective mass starts at the Canadian long track speed skating championships on Sunday in Quebec City.



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Ilia Malinin lands 4 quads - and a backflip - to win 3rd straight Skate America title@

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World champion Ilia Malinin won Skate America on Sunday for the third consecutive year, altering his free skate on the fly after an early mistake and punctuating the program with a backflip that had been banned in competition until this season.



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Saturday, October 19, 2024

Messi's hat trick leads Inter Miami to best record in MLS history

Two male soccer players celebrate goal.

Lionel Messi had three goals — his first MLS hat trick — and an assist in the span of about 30 minutes, Luis Suarez scored twice and Inter Miami rolled past New England 6-2 on Saturday night to set MLS records for most points and best winning percentage.



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Ivanie Blondin wins another gold at Canadian speed skating championships

Canadian female speed skater starts the women's 3000-metre allround event at the ISU world championships in Inzell Germany, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Speed skater Ivanie Blondin reached the top step of the podium for a third straight day with a victory in the women's 1,500 metres on Saturday at the Canadian long track championships.



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Canada's Laurie Blouin captures big air bronze at World Cup event in Switzerland

Three female snowboard athletes celebrate on the podium.

Quebec native Laurie Blouin captured a bronze medal in her World Cup season opener in the big air event Saturday in Chur, Switzerland. 



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Watch the 2024 Toronto Waterfront Marathon

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Live coverage of the 2024 Toronto Waterfront Marathon streams live on CBC Sports beginning on Sunday at 8 a.m. ET.



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Friday, October 18, 2024

ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating: Skate America - Pairs Short Program

Watch as some of the top figure skating pairs like Japan's Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara head to the USA for the latest ISU Grand Prix.



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Fledgling Northern Super League close to announcing initial women's player signings

New merchandise is pictured as Montreal's Norther Super League women's professional soccer franchise unveils a new logo and the name Roses FC on Oct. 8, 2024.

The Northern Super League will likely start rolling out player signing announcements next week but its full schedule isn't expected until early next year, according to co-founder Diana Matheson.



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Montreal's Diallo through to 1st ATP semifinal with upset of Tabilo at Kazakhstan event

Canadian male tennis player

Montreal's Gabriel Diallo advanced to his first career ATP Tour semifinal with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, upset of Chile's Alejandro Tabilo on Friday at the Almaty Open tennis tournament.



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Thursday, October 17, 2024

'We want the game to grow': Sonndr Cafe in west Toronto promoting soccer culture, community

A group watches a game on a TV outside.

A neighbourly cafe in west Toronto has emerged as a hub for its growing community. However, the owners — united by a love of soccer — are doing more than just providing a caffeine fix; they’re fostering a culture of belonging through a passion for the sport.



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Former Canadian Olympian charged in connection with massive cocaine bust, alleged murders

A man takes a tight turn on a snowboard.

A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and 15 others are facing criminal charges for allegedly running a drug-trafficking ring that shipped hundreds of kilograms of cocaine to Canada and used violence — including murder — to achieve its goals, the the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.



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'That Figure Skating Show' previews the 2024/2025 figure skating season

File photo of Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier.

Skate America is the first stop of the Grand Prix season, and Asher Hill and Brenda Irving are here to catch you up on what you missed in the off-season, and prep you for who to look for on the ice this season. Skate America is streaming live on CBC Gem beginning October 18th at 7 PM ET.



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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Homer-happy Dodgers steamroll Mets in Game 3 to take edge in NL Championship Series

A men's baseball player watches the ball after a hit.

Shohei Ohtani launched a three-run homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers that punctuated their 8-0 victory over the New York Mets in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night.



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Ionescu sinks winner with a second remaining as Liberty stun Lynx, take 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals

A women's basketball player celebrates.

Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer from the top of the key with 1 second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals.



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Soccer legend Christine Sinclair leads B.C. Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Former Canada women’s soccer captain Christine Sinclair reacts during a match against Australia at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Dec. 05, 2023.

Former Canada soccer captain Christine Sinclair is headed to the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame. She is joined by four other athletes, three builder-coaches, one team, one pioneer, one media member and the winner of the W.A.C. Bennett Award in the 2025 induction class.



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NWSL expansion team BOS Nation FC apologizes for 'Too Many Balls' campaign

Logo of BOS Nation FC National Women's Soccer League team

The National Women's Soccer League expansion team in Boston apologized Wednesday for a "Too Many Balls" marketing campaign that drew a harsh reaction from the transgender community and others.



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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

In separate trades, Jets and Bills add star wide receivers to inconsistent offences

Composite photo of NFL wide receivers Davante Adams and Amari Cooper.

The New York Jets acquired disgruntled wide receiver Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, while the Buffalo Bills' patchwork group of receivers is getting a boost, with the team acquiring Amari Cooper from the Cleveland Browns.



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