Sunday, January 14, 2024

Odermatt dominates the Lauberhorn!

Marco Odermatt skies fearlessly to conquer the Lauberhorn and reaches the top of the podium at home!



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Toronto police, MLSE investigating after video of incident with fan at Leafs game

Detail view of 'Toronto Police' logo on the side of a vehicle.

The video, which was shared on platforms like Reddit and X, appeared to show a security guard at the Scotiabank Arena apprehending another person on the ground, kneeing them in the face as they restrain them, and then holding their head down in a puddle of what appears to be blood on the floor.



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Jets' Bowness, Canucks' Tocchet add Canadian flavour behind all-star benches in Toronto

Composite photo of two head coaches standing behind their respective benches during NHL games.

Rick Bowness of the Winnipeg Jets and Rick Tocchet of the Vancouver Canucks will join Boston's Jim Montgomery and Peter Laviolette of the New York Rangers as head coaches at the NHL all-star game in Toronto.



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Chloe Primerano-led Canadians breeze to bronze medal at U18 hockey worlds

Canadian women's forward shoots against the Finnish goalie during the bronze-medal game at the U18 world hockey championship in Zug, Switzerland.

Chloe Primerano of North Vancouver, B.C., scored twice and added an assist to lead Canada to an 8-1 victory over Finland on Sunday in the bronze-medal game at the world women's under-18 hockey championship in Zug. Switzerland.



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Saturday, January 13, 2024

Teenage surfing star Erin Brooks granted Canadian citizenship, now sets sights on Olympics

A women's surfer smiles while holding up a silver medal.

Teenage surfing prodigy Erin Brooks has won her fight for Canadian citizenship, opening the door for her to compete for Canada at the Paris Olympics.



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Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov look for injury relief as Australian Open set to open

Canadian men's tennis player holds his racket with two hands to return a shot during a match.

Canadian men's tennis was plagued by injuries in 2023. But as the 2024 season begins, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov have both been pronounced — if not good as new — at least good to go for their first-round matches at the Australian Open Monday.



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Czech Republic spoils Canada bid for 3-peat at U18 women's hockey worlds

Canadian women's hockey defender battles Czech opponent for puck possession during semifinal play at U18 world championships in Zug, Switzerland.

Canada's dreams of a third straight gold medal at the world women's under-18 hockey championship are over after a 4-2 loss to the Czech Republic in the semifinals on Saturday in Zug, Switzerland.



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Bills' wild-card game vs. Steelers moved to Monday due to expected dangerous weather

Green tractor plows snow off football field at Highmark Stadium in preparation for Bills' playoff game.

The Buffalo Bills' wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers scheduled for Sunday was moved to Monday amid a forecast for dangerous winter weather, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Saturday.



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Friday, January 12, 2024

Previewing the 2024 World Cup alpine skiing classic races with Sofia Goggia

In the third episode of Let's Go Racing, Scott Russell looks ahead to upcoming events in Wengen, Kitzbuehel, Garmisch and Cortina -- some of the most historic locations on alpine skiing's World Cup circuit. He's joined by Canada's Valérie Grenier (now a two-time World Cup winner), Italian superstar Sofia Goggia and former Canadian tech skier Michael Janyk.



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What to watch this weekend in sports

A women's figure skater competes.

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews a busy slate including the NFL playoffs, the first tennis major of the year and the Canadian figure skating championships.



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Shane Pinto rejoins Senators as 41-game gambling suspension nears end

A hockey player holds his stick.

Shane Pinto skated with his Ottawa Senators teammates on Friday and may play in an NHL game on Jan. 21 after becoming the first player in the league's modern era to be suspended for gambling.



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2024 Canadian National Figure Skating Championships - Day 4

Watch as approximately 200 skaters visit Calgary to take part in these championships where athletes will battle for spots on teams that will represent Canada at ISU events. Sr. Women's Short: 12:40 pm - 3:05 pm Sr. Rhythm Dance: 3:25 pm- 5:17 pm Sr. Pairs Short: 6:15 pm - 7:52 pm Sr. Synchronised Free: 8:15 pm - 8:41 pm Sr. Men's Short: 9:05 pm -11:50 pm



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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Mother of Six Nations, Ont., man killed after Florida NFL game wants world to know 'he was full of love'

selfie of woman and man on street

Sue Sky-Isaacs says the support that's poured in has made the days more bearable since learning of her son's "senseless" death. Dylan Isaacs, 30, was shot after leaving an NFL game in Florida on Jan. 7.



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Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic fined $25K US for rant against referees

A man looks on with his arm extended.

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has been fined $25,000 US by the NBA for publicly criticizing the officiating.



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Canada crushes Switzerland to reach semifinals at women's U-18 worlds

Two hockey players converge.

Sienna D'Alessandro scored two goals and Canada advanced to the semifinals of the world women's under-18 hockey championship with a 6-0 win over host Switzerland on Thursday.



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Israel banned from international hockey competitions over safety concerns

A hockey player stands on the ice.

The International Ice Hockey Federation has barred Israel from competing in its world championship events citing security concerns.



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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Ontario Winter Games in Thunder Bay to proceed next month even after half of the sports pull out

Four young people stand together and smile indoors. They are wearing purple and black jackets.

There's snow on the ground and excitement in the air, but significantly fewer athletes than anticipated will be at next month's Ontario Winter Games in Thunder Bay. City organizers say there are challenges related to travel, while local athletes remain pumped to play in their home environment.



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Kawhi Leonard signs contract extension with Clippers ahead of game against Raptors

A basketball player greets fans as he walks off the court.

The Los Angeles Clippers have signed two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension, the team said Wednesday.



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Chicago's Connor Bedard to miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing jaw surgery

A hockey player falls to one knee while clutching his jaw.

Chicago's rookie star Connor Bedard will be out of the lineup six-to-eight weeks after undergoing surgery to repair his broken jaw, the NHL club announced Wednesday.



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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

2024 Canadian National Figure Skating Championships - Day 1

Watch as approximately 200 skaters visit Calgary to take part in these championships where athletes will battle for spots on teams that will represent Canada at ISU events. Jr. Men's Short: 2:00 pm - 4:25 pm Jr. Pairs Short: 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm Jr. Women's Short: 6:40 pm - 9:05 pm Jr. Rhythm Short: 9:25 pm -11:29 pm



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