Ravens agree to 1-year deal with Odell Beckham Jr.

The Baltimore Ravens gave their wide receiver group a much-needed shakeup Sunday, agreeing to a contract with Odell Beckham Jr.

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Maple Leafs sign forward Matthew Knies to 3-year, entry-level contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Matthew Knies to a three-year, entry-level contract. The contract begins in the current 2022-2023 season with an average annual value of $925,000 US, the Leafs said Sunday in a statement.

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Canada's Gushue falls to Scotland's Mouat in gold-medal game at men's curling worlds

Canada's Brad Gushue settles for a silver medal once again at the world men's curling championship. His team dropped a 9-3 decision to Scotland's Bruce Mouat in today's final in Ottawa's TD Place.

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Tougher women's hockey competition looming despite North American dominance

In women's hockey, it's always been Canada and the U.S. — and then everyone else. Slowly, but surely, everyone else is catching up. Just ask Finland, who were relegated to Group B for this year's tournament.

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Tristan Thompson reunites with ex-teammate LeBron James in L.A. for playoff run

The Los Angeles Lakers signed centre Tristan Thompson and guard Shaq Harrison on Sunday before their pivotal final game of the regular season.

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CFL commissioner Ambrosie asks for SFU football program to continue in Canada

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is petitioning for Simon Fraser University's football program to be allowed to continue in Canada.

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New game plan: Edmonton aims to host big esports events

Edmonton aims to draw bigger esports events to the city and has pledged to work with groups and organizations pivotal to creating an attractive destination city for the burgeoning industry. 

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Canadian cyclist Alison Jackson wins Paris-Roubaix Femmes with late velodrome sprint

Alison Jackson won the Paris-Roubaix Femmes on Saturday after helping a long breakaway survive over the cobbles of the one-day classic, then holding off Katia Ragusa and Marthe Truyven in a sprint finish at Roubaix's velodrome.

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SaskTel Centre erupts in Saskatoon Blades first postseason win at home in series against Pats

The Saskatoon Blades flipped the script in their first at-home win of the best-of-seven series against the Regina Pats in the first round of WHL playoffs.

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Crosby becomes 15th NHL player to reach 1,500 points

Pittsburgh Penguins superstar captain Sidney Crosby collected two goals and an assist on Saturday afternoon to become the 15th player in NHL history to record 1,500 career points.

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Kitchener Rangers sweep Windsor Spitfires in historic OHL series win

The Kitchener Rangers have become the only eighth-seed OHL team to sweep a playoff series against the first-place team, beating the Windsor Spitfires Thursday night in Kitchener.

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Raptors to face Bulls in play-in after falling to Celtics in penultimate game of season

Sam Hauser scored a career-high 26 points and the Boston Celtics cruised past the visiting Toronto Raptors 121-102 on Friday night.

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HSBC Men's Rugby Sevens: DAY 1 - Singapore

Watch Day 1 action as teams from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Fiji, USA and many more battle at the Singapore National Stadium for crucial ranking points. This is the ninth of eleven tournaments this season for the men.

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Storms bring down trees at Masters, play halted in 2nd round

Three towering pine trees fell near patrons as storms rolled through Augusta National in Georgia on Friday, though nobody was hurt, and the second round of the Masters was suspended for the day as heavy wind and rain rolled through the area.

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Champion LSU women's basketball team accepting Biden invitation to White House

LSU's national champion women's basketball team will accept an invitation from President Joe Biden to visit the White House.

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St. Johnstone fan handed lifetime ban for racially abusing Canadian forward Theo Bair

St. Johnstone has handed a supporter a lifetime ban for racially abusing Canadian international forward Theo Bair on Saturday.

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Halifax's Dean Smith named finalist for Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award

The National Hockey League announced this week that Dean Smith of Halifax has been named a Canadian finalist for the Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award. The award is given to an individual who has made an impact on his or her community, culture or society through hockey.

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Maggie Mac Neil headlines Canada's swimming team for 2023 Pan American Games in Chile

Following a historic week at national swimming trials in Toronto, Swimming Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced the 36 swimmers nominated to compete at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.

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Grenier and Crawford discuss historic alpine skiing season for Canada

Valérie Grenier of St-Isidore, Ont. and Toronto's Jack Crawford join Scott Russell to chat about the successful campaign that was for the Canadian alpine skiing team.

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Gausman leads Blue Jays past Royals in series finale for 3rd straight win

Kevin Gausman pitched six scoreless innings, Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Cavan Biggio hit home runs and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays won their third straight game, 6-3, over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday to take the four-game series.

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Blue Jays unveil completed Phase 1 of Rogers Centre renovations ahead of home opener

Toronto Blue Jays fans can expect new ways to experience a baseball game live this season, after the first phase of renovations at Rogers Centre were unveiled Thursday.

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Canadiens' Denis Gurianov won't take warmup on Pride night in Montreal

Montreal Canadiens forward Denis Gurianov won't participate in warmup for the team's Pride night on Thursday ahead of a game against the Washington Capitals, head coach Martin St. Louis said.

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Bouanga leads LAFC to rout of Whitecaps in CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals

Denis Bouanga scored twice and notched an assist Wednesday as Los Angeles FC blanked the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions League matchup.

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Mangiapane, Zadorov lead way as Flames defeat Jets to keep playoff hopes alive

Andrew Mangiapane and Nikita Zadorov each had a goal and assist as the Calgary Flames kept their playoff hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday.

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Short-handed Celtics hold off Raptors to clinch No. 2 seed in East

Malcolm Brogdon scored 29 points and hit two late free throws to help the Boston Celtics hold on for a 97-93 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

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What to know for an extra-interesting Masters

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews a highly anticipated Masters tournament where Tiger hopes to turn back the clock as LIV defectors fight for respect and Mike Weir celebrates the 20th anniversary of his historic victory.

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Canada's Leylah Fernandez falls to Spain's Badosa in round of 32 at Charleston Open

Canada's Leylah Fernandez lost in the round of 32 at the Charleston Open on Wednesday, falling to Spain's Paula Badosa in straight sets, 7-5, 7-6 (6).

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Great moment in women's sports soiled by patronizing criticism and congratulations

The backlash against LSU's Angel Reese and Jill Biden inviting Iowa to the White House are the two steps back after the NCAA women's championship took a huge step forward, writes CBC Sports Senior Contributor Shireen Ahmed.

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The women's hockey world championship is back where it belongs

CBC Sports' daily newsletter takes a look at the annual women's world hockey championship, as Canada goes for 3-peat when the competition gets underway.

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Iowa's Caitlin Clark defends LSU's Angel Reese over 'trash talk' incident

Iowa standout Caitlin Clark said there's no reason for LSU's Angel Reese to be criticized on social media for waving her hand in front of her face while staring down Clark during the women's NCAA championship game.

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'I was not OK': Canadian defender Shelina Zadorsky details recent medical ordeal

Canadian defender Shelina Zadorsky says she has emerged from a medical ordeal that started in mid-December when she learned she had COVID.

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Simon Fraser University ending its football program

The Burnaby, B.C. university announced Tuesday that it would be discontinuing its varsity team, effectively immediately, ending a 53-year tradition at the school. 

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Angela James, Hefford help Hockey Hall of Fame debut exhibit on women's game

The Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto has unveiled a new exhibit showcasing the women's game with nearly 100 artifacts from over 130 years of hockey history.

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NWSL announces new San Francisco Bay Area team to begin play next year

A group of former players, including Aly Wagner and Brandi Chastain, has joined with global investment firm Sixth Street to bring a National Women's Soccer League team to the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Royals pick up 1st win of season, sending Blue Jays to 3rd straight loss

Brady Singer pitched five effective innings, MJ Melendez hit a two-run homer and the Kansas City Royals broke loose early at home to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Monday night for their first victory of the season.

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Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco looks to make buildings more accessible

Spending the last five years using a wheelchair has given former Humboldt Broncos hockey player Ryan Straschnitzki a new path forward.

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Marni Abbott-Peter named head coach of Canadian senior women's wheelchair basketball team

Wheelchair Basketball Canada announced on Monday the appointment of Marni Abbott-Peter as the head coach of the Senior Women’s National Team (SWNT) ahead of a busy year that will see the team play at the IWBF World Championships in June and the Parapan American Games in November.

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Angela James among 3 new Hockey Canada Foundation board of directors members

Toronto Six co-owner, GM and Hall of Famer Angela James, Steven Albiani and Brad Morris were appointed Mondyay to the Hockey Canada Foundation board of directors.

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Cyle Larin, Vanessa Gilles named Canada Soccer's players of the month

Forward Cyle Larin and defender Vanessa Gilles have been named Canada Soccer's players of the month for March. Larin scored three goals in two games for Canada while Gilles helped Olympique Lyonnais advance to the Coupe de France Feminine Finals.

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Canucks eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Kings

L.A. sealed its post-season spot with the win, while the Winnipeg Jets' 6-1 routing of the New Jersey Devils finally snuffed out any lingering hope Vancouver would make a late playoff run.

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Bassitt allows 9 runs in Blue Jays debut as Toronto drops 2nd straight to Cardinals

Nolan Gorman hit a pair of two-run homers, including a drive that capped a three-homer first inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 9-4 on Sunday.

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Summer McIntosh caps historic week at national trials with world junior, Canadian records in 200m freestyle

Summer McIntosh has capped off one of the most impressive swimming meets ever by setting another world junior and Canadian record at the national trials.

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Newfoundland man creating 1st known squash program for people with vision loss

Eric Hart's inclusive squash programs in C.B.S. are breaking ground in the world of international squash. His latest initiative — a squash program for players with partial vision — is likely the first of its kind, according to Squash Canada.

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Medvedev captures Miami Open title in 94 minutes with 6th straight victory over Sinner

Daniil Medvedev captured his fourth ATP title of the year on Sunday, beating Jannik Sinner 7-5, 6-3 for the Miami Open men's singles title and to move to 6-0 in their career matchup.

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Blue Jays fall to Cardinals for 1st loss of season

Jack Flaherty survived a career-high seven walks and a hit batter in throwing five no-hit innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals scored three unearned runs in the third on their way to a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday for their first win this season.

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HSBC Men's & Women's Rugby Sevens: DAY 3 - Hong Kong

Watch as some of the world’s greatest rugby players from every corner of the globe take part in Day 3 action of the latest stop of the HSBC Men's and Women's Rugby Sevens tour.

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White Hills Resort wins Mackenzie Top Peak contest grand prize

The $100,000 grand prize winner of the 2023 Mackenzie Top Peak contest is White Hills Resort in Clarenville, N.L.

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Hockey Night in Canada: Live streams on desktop & app

CBC Sports will provide a live stream of Hockey Night in Canada games on Saturday, beginning with Toronto vs. Ottawa (7 p.m. ET), followed by Anaheim vs. Edmonton (10 p.m. ET).

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CBC Sports: ISU World Figure Skating Championships - Gala

CBC Sports will be your guide to Saitama, Japan where some of the world's top figure skaters take part in the gala at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships.

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Canadian women dispatch U.S. in Pacific Four Series rugby opener

Fullback Sabrina Poulin scored two of Canada's eight tries in a 50-17 rugby romp over the U.S. in the opening match of the Pacific Four Series on Saturday.

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