Canada's Diallo fights back for upset win over Dimitrov, advancing to Madrid Open quarters

Montreal's Gabriel Diallo has advanced to his first Masters-level quarterfinal with a comeback 5-7, 7-6 (7), 6-4 fourth-round win over 15th-seed Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria on Wednesday.

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Dean Evason named coach of Canada's team for world hockey championship

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason will lead Canada's coaching staff at the world hockey championship next month.

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Peterman, Gallant thump Finland 13-2 at world mixed doubles curling championship

Canada's Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant closed in on a playoff spot at the world mixed doubles curling championship with a 13-2 rout of Finland in Wednesday's early draw.

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Calvin Pickard will be Oilers starting goalie in Game 5 against the L.A. Kings

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said Tuesday morning that Pickard has "made some big saves when we've needed it."

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Sharks have best odds to receive No. 1 pick in NHL draft lottery

The NHL will hold its draft lottery next Monday with the San Jose Sharks holding the best chance of getting the top pick for a second straight season.

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NHL fines Canadiens, Capitals $25,000 US apiece for scuffle during Game 4 warmup

The NHL has fined the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals $25,000 US each for unsportsmanlike conduct during warmup before Game 4, marking another round of discipline in the testy first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.

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Unbeaten Canadians curl 92 per cent against Netherlands at mixed doubles worlds

Canada's Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant remained unbeaten at the world mixed doubles curling championship with a 7-3 win over the Netherlands in Monday's early draw in Fredericton.

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Habs pushed to brink of elimination after 5-2 loss to Capitals

Andrew Mangiapane scored the go-ahead goal with 3:37 remaining in the third period as the Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday.

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Canada improves to 3-0 at mixed doubles curling worlds, outlasts Sweden after slow start

Canada's Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant remained undefeated with an 8-6 win over Sweden at the world mixed doubles curling championship on Sunday in Fredericton.

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Northern Super League: Vancouver vs Montreal

Watch Vancouver Rise FC and Montreal Roses FC go head-to-head in Northern Super League action from Swangard Stadium.

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Ottawa Rapid FC players look to make community impact

Emily Amano remembers going to TD Place to watch her soccer heroes and now she and her teammates will be the ones inspiring a whole new generation.

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Ashton Bell helps Charge ring up Victoire 3-1; Ottawa closes in on PWHL playoff spot

Ashton Bell scored twice, including once shorthanded, to give the Ottawa Charge a 3-1 win over the Montreal Victoire in Professional Women's Hockey League action Saturday in Ottawa.

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Wrexham seals 3rd straight promotion, will play in English soccer's 2nd tier

A 3-0 win against Charlton ensured Wrexham will go up as the third division runner-up behind champion Birmingham.

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Canadiens beat Capitals 6-3 in electric Game 3 featuring bench brawl, goalie injuries

Cole Caufield had a goal and an assist as the Montreal Canadiens ran over Washington 6-3 in an electric Game 3 that featured a brawl on the Capitals' bench and both starting goalies exiting with injuries Friday.

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Edmonton Oilers tap Calvin Pickard for Game 3 start against L.A. Kings

Trailing in a Stanley Cup playoff series is nothing new to the Edmonton Oilers.

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After mistrial, jury selection restarts for new sexual assault trial for 5 ex-world junior hockey players

Jury selection began anew in London, Ont., on Friday for the trial of five former world junior hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room in 2018. Earlier in the day, the judge declared a mistrial, setting up the need for a new trial.

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New CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston says league in 'strong place'

Stewart Johnston, who began his tenure as CFL commissioner on Thursday, plans to ease into his new role. "My job will be to listen," says the former sports broadcast executive with TSN.

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Edmonton Oilers look to regroup after Game 2 loss to L.A. Kings

For Leon Draisaitl, the answer is easy — the Edmonton Oilers simply need to find another gear.

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Los Angeles Kings hammer Oilers 6-2 to take a 2-0 series lead

Adrian Kempe had two third-period goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Wednesday night to seize a 2-0 lead in the first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.

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Capitals dominate 2nd period, beating Canadiens in Game 2

The Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday night in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven first-round series.

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Andreescu wins in straight sets, cruising into Madrid Open 2nd round

Bianca Andreescu made a triumphant return to WTA 1000-level tennis Wednesday with a 6-2, 6-4 win over McCartney Kessler of the United States in first-round action at the Madrid Open.

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U.S. Center for SafeSport fires CEO in latest sign of crisis for Olympic watchdog

The U.S. Center for SafeSport fired CEO Ju'Riese Colon on Tuesday in the latest and most visceral sign of a crisis that began after revelations the centre had hired an investigator who would later be charged with rape.

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Canadian hockey fans travel to U.S. with mixed feelings to support NHL teams

Mark Jarry has cut as many American goods as possible from his personal spending. The Montrealer also stopped taking regular trips south of the Canadian border after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to make Canada the 51st state. That changed when Jarry's beloved Montreal Canadiens entered the NHL playoffs.

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Domi scores in OT, Maple Leafs top Senators 3-2 to grab lead in Battle of Ontario

Max Domi scored at 3:09 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs survived a blown 2-0 lead to defeat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 and go up 2-0 in their first-round playoff series Tuesday.

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Canada's Linkletter eyes 1st marathon win next month in Ottawa after 'surreal' Boston performance

Fresh off a personal-best time and sixth-place finish in Monday's Boston Marathon, Calgary-born Rory Linkletter will be looking for his first victory in the event on May 25 in Ottawa.

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World Athletics sets 40 per cent rule for women on national boards by 2029

World Athletics says national track and field federation executive boards must be at least 40 per cent female by 2029.

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Veteran Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner happy to snap 15-season playoff drought

Jeff Skinner has experienced a lot over 1,078 NHL games. The energy and excitement of a playoff game, though, have eluded him so far.

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Canada's Gabriel Diallo advances to 2nd round of Madrid Open qualifying

Montreal's Gabriel Diallo advanced to the second round of qualifying at the Madrid Open tennis tournament with a comfortable 6-3, 6-3 win over American Nicolas Moreno De Alboran on Monday.

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'A huge opportunity:' Winnipeg businesses hope this Jets playoff run will be a lengthy one

The Winnipeg Jets are off to the races in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and while fans continue to ride the wave of a thrilling opening game victory, they're not the only ones who are celebrating. 

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'Best team in the league': Canadiens' St. Louis throws pressure on favoured Capitals

Martin St. Louis is putting the pressure on Washington. While the Montreal Canadiens clawed their way into the playoffs, the Capitals flirted with first place in the NHL all season.

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Janecke scores in overtime as U.S. beats Canada to win gold at women's hockey worlds

The United States wrested the gold medal back from Canada at the women's hockey world championship with a 4-3 overtime win in Sunday's final in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic.

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Northern Super League's opening week gets positive reviews but more hard work awaits

Week 1 of the Northern Super League is done, to positive reviews. Now the hard work really begins. High-profile opening games at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium and Toronto's BMO Field drew announced crowds of 14,018 and 14,518.

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Connor's late goal fuels Jets to 5-3 win over Blues in playoff opener

Kyle Connor's one-timer with 1:36 remaining in the third period snapped a 3-3 tie and lifted the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-3 victory in Saturday's opening game of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the St. Louis Blues.

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A Maple Leafs fan's (cautiously) optimistic guide to the playoffs

The Maple Leafs are back in the playoffs, so it’s time for us bandwagon fans to pepper the biggest Leafs die-hard on CBC Toronto’s digital desk with some questions about the team's chances this year.

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World champion Alysa Liu takes free skate as US wins World Team Trophy

World champion Alysa Liu produced a flawless routine in the women's free skate as the United States won its sixth gold medal at the figure skating World Team Trophy on Saturday in Tokyo.

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Poulin breaks Wickenheiser's Canadian record for career points in women's world championships

Marie-Philip Poulin has set a Canadian record for career points in women's world hockey championships.

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Expectations soar for Jets as playoffs set to start versus Blues

Despite the Winnipeg Jets' long list of regular-season accomplishments, many hockey fans will only view this campaign as a success if the team goes deep in the playoffs.

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2026 women's hockey worlds to be held 2 months after Milan-Cortina Olympics

The 2026 women's hockey world championship will be held in April, two months after the Olympic Games conclude in Milan-Cortina, Italy.

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Wanderers fans give blood in exchange for ticket voucher to season opener

Halifax Wanderers FC has partnered with Canadian Blood Services to boost blood donations and fill more seats for their season opener on April 19 at the Wanderers Grounds.

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Canada coach Jesse Marsch handed 2-game ban by CONCACAF Disciplinary Committee

CONCACAF has handed Canada coach Jesse Marsch a two-game ban resulting from his ejection during the third-place game against the U.S. last month at the CONCACAF Nations League.

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What to watch this long weekend in sports

CBC Sports' daily newsletter guides you through some key events, including playoff games in the NHL, NBA and women's hockey world championship.

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Soccer legend Marinette Pichon ready for next challenge with NSL's Montreal Roses

Marinette Pichon, who is widely regarded as the first French female soccer star, has never shied away from a challenge. These days, she's helping make history in Canada as sporting director for the Northern Super League's Montreal Roses FC.

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Canadiens headed to playoffs after defeating Hurricanes 4-2

The Montreal Canadiens needed to score at least one point Wednesday against the Carolina Hurricanes to secure the second wild-card berth in the Eastern Conference.

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Raptors president Masai Ujiri says club still working to get better after missing playoffs

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri said at his season-ending news conference on Wednesday that his front office has done well to turn the team's fortunes around and the team is poised return to the post-season.

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Road through Western Conference to Stanley Cup final is 'war of attrition'

The path through the NHL Western Conference is a brutal one, though the tests along the way could be fit for a champion. The Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets have the chance to end Canada's Stanley Cup drought that dates to 1993.

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Christine Sinclair says 'exciting times for women's soccer' in Canada as Northern Super League kicks off

Canadian soccer legend and co-owner of Vancouver Rise FC joins Andi Petrillo to discuss the NSL's momentous kick-off. Check out the full interview on the web.

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Canadian-American entrepreneur new majority owner of Toronto's Northern Super League club

AFC Toronto has a new majority owner, just days ahead of its debut in the Northern Super League.

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Manitoba among 4 provinces interested in jointly hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games

Four provinces have expressed interest in sharing hosting duties for the 2030 Commonwealth Games if the event is awarded to Canada.

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Suns fire head coach Mike Budenholzer after missing NBA playoffs in his 1st season

The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with veteran coach Mike Budenholzer following one dismal season that featured a fast start before a maddening slide out of post-season contention for a high-priced roster that included Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.

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Organizers unveil sleek metallic torches for Milan-Cortina Olympics and Paralympics

Organizers for the Milan-Cortina Olympics on Monday unveiled a sleek and minimalistic metallic design for the torches that will be used in the traditional relay ahead of next year's Winter Games.

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