lundi 31 octobre 2016

Bears' Cutler victorious in return to lineup

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Jay Cutler threw for 252 yards and a touchdown after missing five games with a thumb injury, rookie Jordan Howard ran for a career-high 153 yards and a TD, and the Chicago Bears stunned the Minnesota Vikings 20-10 on Monday night.



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DeRozan, Lowry help Raptors survive scare vs. Nuggets

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DeMar DeRozan poured in 33 points while Kyle Lowry added 29 and the Toronto Raptors held on to beat the Denver Nuggets 105-102 on Monday.



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CFL Power Rankings: Playoffs loom large for the best in the West

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One week remains before the CFL post-season gets underway and here's how each team ranks down the final stretch of the regular season.



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Olympic champ might skip skeleton worlds in Russia over doping concerns

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Olympic women's skeleton gold medallist Lizzy Yarnold is considering skipping this season's world championships in Russia, citing doping concerns.



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Cubs' Arrieta aims to cancel Cleveland's party plans

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The Chicago Cubs are looking to become the first team since the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates to come back from a 3-1 World Series deficit by winning Games 6 and 7 on the road.



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Matthews vs. McDavid: Will this be the NHL's next great rivalry?

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The next great hockey rivalry could start to take shape Tuesday as the Toronto Maple Leafs play host to the Edmonton Oilers, pitting teenagers Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews against each other for the first time in the NHL.



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Canada's Olympic heroes keep the theme for Halloween

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Canada's top athletes still get excited about dressing up for Halloween.



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Judge's ruling on financial records won't change 'amateur athlete' status, says CHL

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The top brass in Canadian junior hockey says players are amateur athletes not employees. They are weighing in after an Alberta judge ruled the CHL must turn over its tax returns and financial statements to determine if some leagues are profitable.



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Nugget's Jamal Murray latest Canadian kid to make good on ACC floor

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Jamal Murray is the latest in a growing list of Canadian players who once kicked around the Air Canada Centre as wide-eyed kids. They dreamed of the day they'd step on the floor in an NBA jersey. That day came Monday for Murray.



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Ales Hemsky may miss balance of NHL season after hip surgery

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Dallas Stars forward Ales Hemsky will miss five to six months after surgery Monday for a hip injury that general manager Jim Nill said was sustained during the World Cup of Hockey.



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Indians no more: Southwestern Ontario minor baseball team dropping Indians name, logo

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A southwestern Ontario minor baseball club is changing its name from the Indians, in a move designed to show respect to Indigenous communities.



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Sens' Anderson inspires teammates with courageous return

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A day after the announcement that his wife, Nicolle, had been diagnosed with cancer, Senators goalie Craig Anderson produced the most heartwarming moment of the NHL season by shutting out Edmonton in his tearful return to the ice.



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Workers threaten to sue Rio Olympics over late payments

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Nearly 2 ½ months after the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, hundreds of workers still haven't been paid and are planning to sue the local organizing committee to get their money.



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Toronto FC coach calls for David Villa suspension

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Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney believes New York City FC captain David Villa should be sanctioned ahead of the return leg of the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal at Yankee Stadium on Nov. 6 for an apparent kick to the back of Armando Cooper's leg.



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Canadian Olympic Committee can't forget to celebrate

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As it tries to distance itself from the contentious Marcel Aubut era, the COC must strike a balance between fiscal responsibility and elevating Canada's greatest athletes and Olympic moments.



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What happened in Olympic sports over the weekend

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It was a golden weekend for many Canadian athletes in action across the country and around the world, from the figure skating rink in Mississauga, Ont. to the bobsleigh track in Calgary. Here's a look at what you may have missed.



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Canadian forward Haley Irwin returns after 2-year battle with injuries

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Haley Irwin was captain of the Canadian women's hockey team the last time she wore the Maple Leaf. Her grooming as one of the national team's next leaders began in 2014, but went on a two-year hiatus because of a concussion followed by hip surgery.



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New York judge to dismiss charges against Sabres' Kane

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A judge will dismiss the charges against Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane stemming from scuffles with women in a bar if he stays out of future trouble.



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Michael Phelps has beach wedding months after legal marriage

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Four months after getting legally married to Nicole Johnson, Michael Phelps is celebrating in Mexico.



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5 things we learned in the NHL last week

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Here's a look back at some of the most exciting and/or strange moments that caught the attention of hockey fans over the last seven days, including the Air Canada Centre becoming scarier than a haunted house for goalies.



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Curling 101

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Dak Prescott rallies Cowboys to OT win over Eagles

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Dak Prescott threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jason Witten in overtime to give the Dallas Cowboys their sixth straight victory, 29-23 over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.



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dimanche 30 octobre 2016

Marcus Johansson leads Capitals over Flames

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Marcus Johansson remained red-hot Sunday night by scoring two goals, including the game winner, as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 3-1.



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Senators' Anderson blanks Oilers in emotional return

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Craig Anderson made 37 saves to record his second shutout in as many starts, as the Ottawa Senators were able to come away with a 2-0 victory against the red-hot Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.



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Cubs stay alive with tense Game 5 win

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Aroldis Chapman got eight outs in the longest relief appearance of his career and the Chicago Cubs held off Cleveland 3-2 Sunday night, cutting the Indians' lead in the World Series 3-2.



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Toronto FC tops NYCFC with 2 late goals

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Jozy Altidore scored in the 84th minute to break a feisty stalemate and substitute Tosaint Ricketts added a stoppage-time goal to give Toronto FC a 2-0 win over New York City FC on Sunday in Game 1 of the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal.



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Leafs fall to Islanders for 6th straight loss on the road

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Brock Nelson and Shane Prince each had a goal and an assist, Thomas Greiss stopped 33 shots, and the New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 Sunday night.



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NFL must-see: Another week, another tie after late missed FG

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There was another tie and more missed field goals, Gronk set a Patriots record and Cam Newton called out NFL refs in a post-game tirade. Check out the must-see moments from Week 8 in the NFL.



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Humphries, Kripps win again at Canadian championships

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Kaillie Humphries and Justin Kripps both swept the podium on Sunday at the Canadian Bobsleigh Championships by capturing the women's and men's four-man titles.



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Kyle Okposo's multi-goal game lifts Sabres past Jets

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Kyle Okposo scored twice to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, following a shutout at home Saturday.



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Patrick Chan's Olympic medal quest aided by advice from Stojko

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Elvis Stojko pulled Patrick Chan aside at Skate Canada to offer advice that could help put him in medal contention at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics.



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John Scott talks fatherhood, life after hockey during return to St. John's

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John Scott took a breather from life as a full-time father on Saturday night, returning to Newfoundland to lace up alongside former Montreal Canadiens players in an alumni game.



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Alouettes snap Stampeders 14-game winning streak

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Alouettes quarterback Rakeem Cato threw for 113 yards and a touchdown and ran for another 75 yards as Montreal stunned the league-best Calgary Stampeders 17-8 on Sunday.



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Team Edin grabs early lead at Masters Grand Slam final

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Team Edin leads Team Jacobs 1-0 after three ends at the Grand Slam of Curling Masters from Okotoks, Alta.



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CHL teams ordered to disclose tax info in pay-for-players case

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An Alberta judge has ruled that the Canadian Hockey League must turn over its tax returns and financial statements in order to determine if the league and its teams are profitable.



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Didier Drogba confirms he will miss Impact's playoff game

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Montreal Impact forward Didier Drogba confirmed on his Twitter account that he will miss the first leg of the Impact's Eastern Conference semifinal on Sunday against the New York Red Bulls due to a back injury.



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samedi 29 octobre 2016

Capitals hand Canucks 5th straight loss

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Marcus Johansson scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Saturday at Rogers Arena.



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Capitals hand Canucks 5th straight loss

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Marcus Johansson scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Saturday at Rogers Arena.



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Kluber leads Cleveland to 3-1 Series lead

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Corey Kluber earned his second win in this World Series and the Cleveland Indians moved within one victory of their first championship since 1948, routing the Chicago Cubs 7-2 Saturday night with home runs by Carlos Santana and Jason Kipnis.



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Broom evolution takes centre ice at Masters

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The broom dispute has finally been settled. Take a look back and check out the evolution of the curling broom.



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Weber powers Canadiens past Maple Leafs

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Shea Weber scored on a third-period power play as the Montreal Canadiens extended their winning streak to seven games with a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.



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Humphries, Lotholz win national boblsed title

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Lonnie Bissonnette became the first ever Canadian Para-bobsled champion on Saturday, while Kaillie Humphries and Justin Kripps piloted their respective sleds to national titles.



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Sens goalie Craig Anderson back with team as wife Nicholle battles cancer

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Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson went on personal leave earlier this week as his wife Nicholle battles cancer but will be rejoining the team following the injury to fellow goalie Andrew Hammond, general manager Pierre Dorion announced Saturday during an emotional interview in Edmonton.



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Kaetlyn Osmond wins silver at Skate Canada

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Canada's Kaetlyn Osmond won silver in the women's singles event at Skate Canada International on Saturday. Her score of 206.45 was her first time topping the 200 mark internationally.



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Team Brad Jacobs advances to semifinals at Masters Grand Slam

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Olympic champion rink Team Jacobs held their focus and overcame Team Gushue with stand-in skip Mark Nichols as the quarter-finals concluded at the Masters Grand Slam in Okotoks, Alta., on Saturday.



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Toronto FC and New York City FC bring plenty of star power to Eastern semi

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​For the second time this week, Toronto FC faces the biggest game in franchise history. And the stars will be out in force for this one.



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Road to the Olympic Games: Skate America

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Watch coverage of Skate America in Chicago of the ice dance free program, followed by the gala exhibition.



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Masters Grand Slam of Curling

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Take a peek at all the behind-the-scenes action with the best photos from the first stop of the Grand Slam tour in Okotoks, Alta.



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Sports enthusiasts repair Winter Olympic tracks devastated by war

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Sports enthusiasts and former athletes in Bosnia have taken it upon themselves to reclaim some of the glory Sarajevo savoured as host of the 1984 Olympics — and in the process rekindled the flame of international cooperation.



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Masters Grand Slam of Curling

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Watch live coverage of the Masters Grand Slam of Curling tournament from Okotoks, Alta., on Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. ET as the men's quarter-final matches begin.



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