Hurricanes' Jordan Staal says infant daughter died of terminal birth defect

Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal and his wife say their infant daughter died of a terminal birth defect.

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NHL's Bettman 'very comfortable' with decision to skip Olympics

The NHL has no regrets about not sending its players to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday.

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Why this Canadian NBA agent has set up shop in Toronto

Decades after he learned to love the sport on the courts of the Greater Toronto Area, basketball agent Mike George has come home with the aim of bringing the next generation of top Canadian players to the NBA.

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Canada's women's soccer team drops 1st game with new coach Heiner-Moller

In its first game after the departure of long-time coach John Herdman, Canada's women's soccer team fell 3-1 to Sweden with new coach, Kenneth Heiner-Moller, on the sidelines.

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Canada has 'highly competitive' team at indoor track and field worlds

Canada has sent 15 athletes to the world indoor track and field championships, which begin Thursday in Birmingham, United Kingdom (CBCSports.ca, 12:50 p.m. ET). Now-retired Brianne Theisen-Eaton won Canada's lone indoor world medal two years ago in the pentathlon.

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Canucks confirmed as hosts of 2019 NHL draft

The Vancouver Canucks will host the 2019 NHL draft.

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Bracket Battle: Vote for the best photo of the 2018 Winter Olympics

They say the best cure for an Olympics hangover is more Olympics. Starting March 1, vote for the best photo of the 2018 Winter Games on the CBC Olympics Instagram story. Winner will be crowned on March 7.

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Canadian men's rugby 7s squad gears up for Las Vegas

The Canadian men's rugby sevens squad will look different when it takes the pitch for the Las Vegas leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Granted, the roster still consists of familiar faces, but the kits and crest the team will be sporting are brand new.

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For a Winnipeg Jets fan, there is no place for belief

As good as the Jets are this season — and they are objectively, undeniably strong, notwithstanding Tuesday night's collapse — only a masochist of a Winnipeg sports fan is going to allow themselves to believe in anything as foolish and sentimental as the phrase "this is our year."

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Which Olympians could make an NHL impact this season?

The Olympics gave the world a chance to watch hockey players we weren't seeing every day, and now a few have gotten NHL contracts.

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North Korea sending 20 athletes to Paralympics

During last month's inter-Korean talks, North Korea said it would send a 150-member delegation including officials, athletes, artists and cheerleaders to the Paralympics. But after Tuesday's talks, Seoul's Unification Ministry said it seemed the North no longer intends to send artists and cheerleaders but would send 20 athletes.

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Russia says IOC has reinstated its Olympic membership

The head of Russia's Olympic Committee said Wednesday the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reinstated the organization's membership after it was suspended over doping allegations.

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TFC advances in Champions League after draw with Rapids

Toronto FC advanced to the quarter-finals of CONCACAF Champions League play following a 0-0 draw with the Colorado Rapids at BMO Field on Tuesday night.

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Canucks to host 2019 NHL draft: reports

Fans of the Vancouver Canucks will get a close-up view of the team's rebuilding process if reports prove true that the team will play host to the NHL entry draft in June 2019.

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'I never wanted to leave': Karlsson happy Ottawa remains his 'home'

Erik Karlsson was still an Ottawa Senator after the NHL trade deadline and hopes to remain one for many more years.

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Meaghan Benfeito named Canada's Commonwealth Games flag-bearer

Veteran diver Meaghan Benfeito will carry the Canadian flag into the opening ceremony of April's Commonwealth Games in Australia.

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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron sidelined with fractured right foot

Boston Bruins star centre Patrice Bergeron has a fractured right foot and will be evaluated in two weeks, the team announced Tuesday. The 32-year-old was in the midst of one of his best NHL seasons with 54 points in 55 games.

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Reigning Cup champion Penguins lose Matt Murray to concussion

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan announced Tuesday morning that starting goalie Matt Murray will be sidelined indefinitely with a concussion after taking a puck to the head off a shot from teammate Olli Maatta at Monday's practice.

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Indigenous hockey player in mix for NCAA's Hobey Baker Award

Devin Buffalo, an Indigenous hockey player from Wetaskiwin, has been nominated for the most coveted award in NCAA hockey.

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Blue Jays' Stroman shut down with shoulder inflammation

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman has undergone an MRI exam that revealed inflammation in his throwing shoulder.

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Nassar victims help unveil sweeping child abuse legislation in Mich.

Victims of imprisoned former sports doctor Larry Nassar helped unveil what they described Monday as a sweeping rewrite of Michigan laws related to childhood sexual abuse, saying the changes would make it easier to stop abuse and bring justice to survivors.

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PSG denies reports Neymar will undergo surgery

Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery has denied reports Neymar will undergo surgery after breaking his right foot and spraining the ankle.

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Davis Cup could be overhauled into 1-week tournament

The Davis Cup could be transformed into a one-week, one-location, 18-nation World Cup of Tennis in a major overhaul aimed at enticing the best men's players to play.

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Olympians touching down at YVR with medals say victory even sweeter on Canadian soil

Canadian athletes land in Vancouver International Airport following their historic competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

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Poor season turned Edmonton Oilers into sellers at trade deadline, GM says

The Edmonton Oilers traded winger Patrick Maroon to the New Jersey Devils on Monday in a last-minute deal announced just before the deadline.

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Jets' surprise deal for Stastny a coup for GM Cheveldayoff

The top six teams heading into the final six weeks of the NHL season played an impressive game of Keeping Up with the Joneses in the days, hours and minutes leading up to the trade deadline.

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Senators keep Karlsson as no offers good enough to deal captain

Speculation swirled Monday that the Ottawa Senators would deal captain and best player Erik Karlsson. But when the NHL's trade deadline passed, Ottawa opted to hang on to the two-time Norris Trophy winner.

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Leafs' confidence in core group means no deals on deadline day

Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello didn't make a move on trade deadline day for the first time since he took over Toronto's GM job in 2015. He didn't see a need to.

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Stastny trade has Jets players pumped for playoff push

The Winnipeg Jets have picked up a solid new centre and a new defenceman, and teammates couldn't be happier.

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Oilers deal tough, durable Patrick Maroon to Devils: reports

The Edmonton Oilers, seeking salary cap relief, traded big forward Patrick Maroon to the New Jersey Devils on Monday, according to reports.

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Canucks send veteran Thomas Vanek to Columbus: reports

The Vancouver Canucks have sent veteran left winger Thomas Vanek to the Columbus Blue Jackets for centre Tyler Motte and Jussi Jokinen on Monday’s NHL trade deadline, according to multiple reports.

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Lightning add Ryan McDonagh to bolster blue-line: reports

Tampa Bay's search for a top-four defenceman ended Monday with the acquisition of Ryan McDonagh from the New York Rangers, according to reports. It's also believed forward J.T. Miller could also be headed to the Lightning.

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Sabres ship 20-goal man Evander Kane to Sharks: report

Rookie Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill reportedly has traded pending unrestricted free-agent forward Evander Kane to the San Jose Sharks.

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Jets acquire Paul Stastny from Blues

The Winnipeg Jets bolstered their offence by acquiring centre Paul Stastny from the St. Louis Blues ahead of Monday's NHL trade deadline.

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Canada sending 55 athletes to Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang

Canada is sending a total of 55 athletes to the upcoming Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

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Hero's welcome awaits Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir

Figure skaters Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir are among the Olympians expected to return home, bringing two sets of gold medals with them. The pair, who captured international attention at the Pyeongchang Games, is scheduled to land in London, Ont., Monday evening.

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Wolfpack fall to London Broncos for 1st loss in Betfred Championship

Rich Whiting's try in the 19th minute brought the Wolfpack to within six points but Toronto fell to the London Broncos 47-16 on Sunday.

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Daniel Sedin scores twice to lead Canucks past Coyotes

Daniel Sedin broke a tie with 9:17 to play with his second goal of the game and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-1 on Sunday night.

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McDavid nets SO winner as Oilers overcome late collapse against Ducks

Ryan Strome scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers recovered to beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-5 in a shootout Sunday after giving up two goals in the final 21 seconds of regulation.

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Curling gets a boost with the Winter Games in South Korea

Aside from Tessa and Scott, Cassie Sharpe and Samuel Girard, one of the biggest breakout stars of the Pyeongchang Olympics might just be a sport—curling. Yes, it's true. The sport once considered to some to be more recreational than athletic, has experienced a new wave of interest which not only produced a rise in competition attendance during the Games but also famously gained a high profile endorsement from former WWE star Mr. T.

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South Korea's final Olympic challenge: keep the lights on

Olympic officials have showered praise on South Korea's Winter Games organisers for staging a successful event against the odds, but they have also left it with a warning: don't leave any white elephants behind.

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IOC president says Calgary has a good case to host 2026 Olympic Games

IOC President Thomas Bach said Calgary has a strong case for hosting the 2026 games.

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Surprise medals bode well for Canada's snowboard future

Canada's snowboard team hit the slopes and soared to new heights in Pyeongchang. A pair of surprise medallists in Sebastien Toutant and Laurie Blouin helped Canada establish a new record in snowboarding medals at a single Olympics.

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Leafs pick up Tomas Plekanec in trade with rival Canadiens

The Maple Leafs have acquired Tomas Plekanec and forward Kyle Baun from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Toronto's 2018 second-round pick as well as prospects Rinat Valiev and Kerby Rychel, the team announced Sunday.

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Canada's freestyle skiers battled more than just the course

For Philippe Marquis, Justine Dufour-Lapointe, and Dara Howell, the Games weren't so much about the results. They were a test of their will and overcoming adversity.

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Watch the Toronto Wolfpack vs. London Broncos

Watch as the Toronto Wolfpack look to continue their strong start in the English rugby league’s second tier as they take on the London Broncos on Sunday.

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Light on the Olympics: Images from the Winter Games

CBC photographer Kevin Light has spent that past 16 days in frigid temperatures standing on mountainsides, along luge and bobsleigh tracks and inside arenas to capture some compelling images of Olympic competition.

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Bruins acquire Rick Nash from Rangers in blockbuster deal

New York Rangers goal-scoring winger Rick Nash is getting shipped off to Boston.

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Canadian figure skaters leave lasting legacy in Pyeongchang

The amazing moments for Canadian skating just kept coming in Pyeongchang over the course of the last two weeks. In an unprecedented showing at the Winter Games, Canadians brought home medals in four of the five events, including two gold and two bronze.

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Canada's Justin Kripps, sliding teammates raised bar at Olympics

Justin Kripps earned his first Olympic gold medal in two-man bobsleigh with Alex Kopacz to highlight standout performances by Canadian athletes in bobsleigh, luge and skeleton.

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