Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Andreescu pulls out of Billie Jean King Cup to focus on health after injury-marred season

Canadian women's tennis player Bianca Andreescu serves against Britain's Katie Boulter during their singles quarterfinal of the Pan Pacific Open tournament in Tokyo on Oct. 25, 2024.

Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from Canada's team in the Billie Jean King Cup finals to focus on her health after battling injuries throughout the season, according to Tennis Canada.



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QB Dak Prescott to miss at least 4 Cowboys games, team owner Jerry Jones says

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott throws a pass during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 3, 2024 in Georgia.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is likely to miss at least four games with a move to injured reserve because of his strained hamstring, owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday.



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Monday, November 4, 2024

How Canada's Olympic athletes did this weekend

A men's speed skater points upward.

CBC Sports' daily newsletter recaps the top performances by Canadians, including another dominant performance by the short track speed skating team in Montreal.



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Jacques Villeneuve calls thieves of late father's bronze monument 'soulless idiots'

two feet standing on a pedestal

Jacques Villeneuve, the son of late Canadian Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve, is lashing out at thieves who stole a bronze statue of his father from outside a Quebec museum in his honour, calling them "idiots."



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Indigenous women from Canada earned the most medals at the World Broomball Championships

A team photo of women in white, maroon, and black uniforms

AlgonCrees proudly claimed silver, while Anishinabe Iskwewak earned bronze at the IFBA World Broomball Championships in Mont-Blanc, France on Oct. 26, showcasing Indigenous talent at one of the highest levels of broomball.



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Sunday, November 3, 2024

Canadian relay teams claim gold in world short track tour's 2nd Montreal stop

Speed skaters race.

Canada's short track team reached the podium four times on Sunday, winning both the men's and mixed gender relays to close out the ISU Short Track World Tour in Montreal.



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Saints' Chris Olave carted off the field after suffering 2nd concussion of the season

An NFL player lies face down on the field while another layer kneels to check on him.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was put on a backboard and carted off the field in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers after taking a shot from safety Xavier Woods.



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Abdi Nageeye, Sheila Chepkirui win New York City Marathon titles

Two runners pose with flags in front of the finish line at a marathon.

Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui used strong kicks in the final mile to pull away from their nearest competitors and both win the New York City Marathon for the first time Sunday.



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Saturday, November 2, 2024

Raptors to retire Vince Carter's number at Saturday game

TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 24: Toronto Raptor Vince Carter protests a foul charged against him after a collision with Charlotte Hornets David Wesley in the first half in Toronto at Air Canada Centre, 24 March, 2000. The Hornets went on to beat the Raptors 102-84.

The Toronto Raptors are set to officially retire Vince Carter's No. 15 at a ceremony during the team's Saturday night home game, becoming the first player in the franchise's history to receive the honour.



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Forge FC advances to 6th straight CPL final with win over Atletico Ottawa

Forge FC male head coach.

Malik Owolabi-Belewu scored in the 53rd minute and Forge FC advanced to the Canadian Premier League championship game with a 1-0 win over Atletico Ottawa in the semifinal Saturday.



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Chad Kelly's 4 TD passes lead Argos past Redblacks in East semifinal

Toronto Argonauts male football player.

Quarterback Chad Kelly tossed four touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Toronto Argonauts to a 58-38 win against the Ottawa Redblacks in the East Division semifinal on Saturday.



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More short track speed skating World Tour gold for Canada's Dandjinou

William Dandjinou of Montreal took top spot in Saturday's 1500-metre short track speed skating World Tour race race on home soil.

William Dandjinou of Montreal took top spot in Saturday's 1500-metre short track speed skating World Tour race race on home soil.



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Friday, November 1, 2024

Ohtani, his dog and Dodgers celebrate World Series title with parade, stadium party

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates on the bus with his dog Decoy during the World Series championship parade on Nov. 1, 2024 in California.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, including Shohei Ohtani and his dog, celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade and a raucous on-field party on Friday.



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Thieves speed off with bronze statue of Formula One racing legend Gilles Villeneuve

two feet standing on a pedestal

A museum dedicated to revered Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve is racing to find its stolen bronze statue of the Quebec speedster before it gets melted down for cash.



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