jeudi 31 janvier 2019

Canadian women top Fiji, but fall to underdog Ireland at Sydney 7s

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It marked Ireland's second-ever win over Canada, which had won 11 of 13 matches previously this season on the HSBC Women's World Rugby Sevens Series. Series leader New Zealand was the only other team to beat Canada.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2Rv9H8p

Watch World Cup alpine skiing from Slovenia

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Watch action from the women's World Cup in Maribor, Slovenia, beginning on Friday at 4 a.m. ET with the giant slalom. The second run of the event is slated to begin at 7 a.m. ET.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2SdUnl2

Kyle Connor scores late, Jets hand Blue Jackets 4th straight loss

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Kyle Connor scored with 1:14 remaining in the third period to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.



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Watch World Cup speed skating from Norway

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Watch action from the speed skating World Cup stop in Hamar, Norway, including Canadian stars Ivanie Blondin and Ted-Jan Bloemen.



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Watch the freestyle skiing & snowboard world championships

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Watch live coverage from the freestyle skiing and snowboarding world championships in Utah. Action begins on Friday at 1 p.m. ET with the snowboard cross event.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2SdUjBO

Bucks dump Raptors in battle of East's best

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Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 19 points to lift the Milwaukee Bucks 105-92 over the Toronto Raptors in a battle for first place in the Eastern Conference on Thursday.



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Raptors' Kyle Lowry gets 5th straight NBA all-star nod

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Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry has earned his fifth consecutive NBA all-star selection, joining teammate Kawhi Leonard.



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Watch World Rugby Sevens Series: Sydney

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Watch live action from the men's and women's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series event in Sydney, Australia.



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Muzzin skates alongside Rielly in 1st practice with Leafs

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Newly acquired defenceman Jake Muzzin skated alongside Morgan Rielly during his first practice with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.



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Rogers Clemens' son and Jays prospect sues after beating in Houston bar

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Toronto Blue Jays prospect Kacy Clemens and fellow minor-leaguer Conner Capel have launched a civil lawsuit against a Houston bar, alleging they were assaulted by staff members shortly after arriving at the venue on New Year's Eve.



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Teen pals Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime shoulder the load in Canada's Davis Cup tie vs. Slovakia

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Captain Frank Dancevic is going with youth over experience for Canada's Davis Cup tie against Slovakia this week at NTC Arena.



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Knicks trade injured star Porzingis to Dallas: report

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The New York Knicks have agreed to trade Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks, parting with their young all-star forward as he recovers from a torn knee ligament.



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Frédérique Turgeon wins 2 bronze at para alpine world championships

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Frédérique Turgeon of Montreal won two bronze medals on Thursday at the para alpine world championships in Sella Nevea, Italy.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2t0iPbk

How to bet on the Super Bowl

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The Buzzer is CBC Sports' daily newsletter. Get up to speed in a hurry on the interesting stuff happening in sports, plus a guide to how to have fun putting a few bucks down on Sunday's big game.



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Pair of Edmonton gymnastics coaches suspended after complaints

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The wife and daughter of a suspended gymnastics coach also face suspension after an internal investigation by the sport's governing body in Canada.



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Frederique Turgeon skis to World Para Alpine super-G bronze medal

Frederique Turgeon skis to World Para Alpine super-G bronze medal

The 19-year-old from Montreal claimed bronze in the women's standing super-G event, at the Para Alpine World Championships in Sella Nevea, Italy.



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CFL forms strategic partnership with German league

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The CFL's international push continued Thursday as the league announced a partnership with Germany. The CFL says it has formed a long-term strategic partnership with the German Football League (GFL) designed to grow the game in both countries. The move follows a similar agreement with the Liga de Futbol Americano Profesional in Mexico.



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Pierre McGuire has cringe-worthy exchange with Olympic gold medallist Kendall Coyne Schofield

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After an impressive showing in the 2019 NHL All-Star Skills Challenge, Kendall Coyne Schofield made her debut as an NHL analyst on NBCSN last night when the Pittsburgh Penguins faced the Tampa Bay Lightning. But for some reason, analyst Pierre McGuire felt the need to mansplain the sport of hockey to an Olympic gold medallist.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2t0XFtH

'All he had to do was stop': Crown asks for 10-year sentence for driver in Humboldt Broncos crash

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The Crown prosecutor in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash case is asking for an 10-year sentence for Jaskirat Singh Sidhu with a further 10-year driving prohibition after that.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2RsLVtR

Splitting up Canada's top 3x3 basketball team may benefit country's world ranking

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Canada's most dominant 3x3 basketball team has split up, giving the country two teams that will be competitive in international play.



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Watch Pierre McGuire mansplain hockey to Olympic medallist Kendall Coyne Schofield

Watch Pierre McGuire mansplain hockey to Olympic medallist Kendall Coyne Schofield

Things got awkward when NBC hockey analyst Pierre McGuire introduced Olympic gold medallist Kendall Coyne Schofield in her broadcasting debut.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2HIF8MY

Canada's Matt Dunstone remains perfect at World Cup curling event

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Canada's Matt Dunstone improved to 2-0 midway through the second day of the third World Cup curling stop of the season. The Saskatchewan-based rink beat Xiuyue Ma of China 6-3 in Thursday's second draw in Sweden.



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Canadian men's baseball team earns spot in Pan American Games

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The Canadian men's baseball team has qualified for the Pan American Games, despite having a game postponed on Thursday. Colombia's win over Panama on Wednesday guaranteed Canada a top-four finish at the seven-team qualification tournament.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2TpeCJQ

Sebastian Giovinco berates Toronto FC for contract impasse in Instagram post

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Sebastian Giovinco made sure he left Toronto FC on his own terms, turning to social media within hours of his sale to Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal FC on Wednesday to berate the MLS club's handling of his contract impasse.



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'Something none of us will ever forget': Humboldt Broncos parent meets with driver who caused son's death

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Scott Thomas waited 10 months to meet the man who caused the death of his son, Evan and on Wednesday he got that chance.



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Hockey Night in Canada podcast: Legendary voices of the game

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In this week’s episode of the Hockey Night In Canada podcast, we talk to three of the most legendary voices in the game - Jim Robson, Joe Bowen and Dick Irvin.



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Canadians flying high ahead of freestyle skiing and snowboard worlds

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Canada shouldn’t be short of confidence to open the freestyle, freeski and snowboarding world championships on Friday in Park City, Utah, after 13 of its athletes earned 15 medals during Winter X Games and World Cup action last weekend.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2D6iR6j

mercredi 30 janvier 2019

Penguins jump out early to top Lightning

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Kris Letang tied Hall of Famer Paul Coffey's franchise record for career goals by a defenceman, Matt Murray stopped 33 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins held off the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Wednesday night.



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Superstars Evgeni Malkin and Steven Stamkos drop the gloves

Superstars Evgeni Malkin and Steven Stamkos drop the gloves

In a heated tilt between Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay, Evgeni Malkin and Steven Stamkos decided to throw down at center ice.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2sXdPnJ

Kelsey Serwa: 'It's a perfect final year for me'

Kelsey Serwa: 'It's a perfect final year for me'

Olympic ski cross champion Kelsey Serwa reflects on her past accomplishments.



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Toronto FC sells star striker Sebastian Giovinco to Saudi club: report

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Toronto FC has sold star striker Sebastian Giovinco to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal FC, according to a source.



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McGill to make decision on Redmen name by end of academic term

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Suzanne Fortier, the school's principal and vice-chancellor, says she needs to 'give this important question the time and space that it clearly deserves.'



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Despite NFC officiating debacle, Goodell offers few answers on key NFL issues

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Goodell doesn't want to use his immense power to improve the NFL by changing officiating rules, getting Colin Kaepernick back into the league, figuring out where the Raiders should play next season or even to make sure stadium food is cheaper.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2B5WzkP

Canada wins 2 of 3 games to start World Cup event in Sweden

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Canada won two of three games on the opening day of the third World Cup curling stop of the season.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2WuoO5H

NHL teams playing their star forwards more as ice-time averages creep up

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Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is in the same boat as a number of NHL stars this season as teams lean harder and harder on big names up front.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2FZHRQt

Tiger Woods leaves impression on young Canadian golfers

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There are pros and cons to playing a round of golf with Tiger Woods, something Canadians Ben Silverman and Mackenzie Hughes experienced last weekend at the PGA Tour's Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2Shj5B1

Hefford, Hitchcock named to Order of Hockey in Canada

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Women's hockey star Jayna Hefford and head coaches Ken Hitchcock and George Kingston have been named to the Order of Hockey in Canada. Hefford helped Canada to four Olympic gold medals and seven world titles over her international career.



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Check out the longest Red Bull Crashed Ice track of the season

Check out the longest Red Bull Crashed Ice track of the season

Red Bull Crashed Ice Jyväskylä, Finland will stream live on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7 am ET on www.cbcsports.ca



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2Tuj9KQ

Canadian NHL teams facing big challenges after all-star break

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Now that the all-star break has come and gone, the NHL's regular season is down to its last two-plus months. Here’s a closer look at the needs of each Canadian NHL team entering the final stretch.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2TshgyF

Canadian rugby 7s squads heating up as they head Down Under

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While the polar vortex encases much of Canada in a ferocious combination of snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures, they're getting a sweat on Down Under. For whatever reason, Australia seems to suit the Canadians, who will look to add to their success starting Thursday in Sydney.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2Wvo7sU

Tennis sensation Bianca Andreescu fronts Canada's Fed Cup roster

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Rising star Bianca Andreescu headlines Canada's roster for next week's Fed Cup World Group II first-round tie against the Netherlands. Tennis Canada says she'll be joined by Rebecca Marino, Francoise Abanda and Gabriela Dabrowski.



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Kurt Oatway races to Para Alpine Worlds silver medal in men’s sitting downhill

Kurt Oatway races to Para Alpine Worlds silver medal in men’s sitting downhill

Paralympic champion Kurt Oatway of Calgary won silver in the men’s sitting downhill event, at the Para Alpine World Championships in Sella Nevea, Italy on Wednesday.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2Gbsd3E

Few minority NFL coaches in top offensive jobs

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The NFL had its sharpest one-year drop in minority head coaches this offseason with five losing their jobs and only one getting hired so far. There are only a handful of minorities in the stepping-stone positions of offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2HCppip

Neymar out 10 weeks with foot injury

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Neymar is expected to be sidelined for about 10 weeks with a right foot injury, ruling the Paris Saint-Germain striker out of the Champions League matchup against Manchester United. PSG travels to play United in the last 16 of the Champions League on Feb. 12, with the return leg in Paris on March 6.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2HNFPES

Maroon 5 cancels Super Bowl halftime news conference

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Maroon 5 has cancelled its news conference to discuss the band's Super Bowl halftime performance, choosing to not meet with reporters as most acts have done.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2Rmy0Fz

New Brunswick cancels plan to host 2021 Francophonie Games

Blaine Higgs

After weeks of sorting through ballooning costs anticipated for the 2021 Francophonie Games, New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative government has decided to cancel the sports event altogether.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2UrHkKk

Ex-Hab Plekanec suing to recover $200K in financing for movie starring his wife

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Former Montreal Canadiens centre Tomas Plekanec has filed a court action in an effort to recover $200,000 he provided to help finance a movie starring his wife.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2sPTEIu

mardi 29 janvier 2019

Watch world para alpine skiing world championships from Italy

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Watch the world's best para alpine skiers in action at the world championships in Sella Nevea, Italy.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2Rq9Aee

Kyle Connor scores twice in 34 seconds, Jets edge Bruins in SO

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Kyle Connor scored back-to-back goals 34 seconds apart in the third period and delivered the only goal in a shootout to lift the Winnipeg Jets over the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2SgwCJ1

NBA fines Pelicans' Anthony Davis $50K for trade demand

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Anthony Davis' agent let everyone know he wants out of New Orleans, and now it will cost his client $50,000.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2RZqci4

Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to play in NBA's Rising Stars game

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Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was among the 20 players announced Tuesday as participants in this year's Rising Stars game at all-star weekend.



source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2G6CluB