sport news: mai 2019

vendredi 31 mai 2019

Watch men's World Rugby Sevens: Paris

Watch action from the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series event in Paris.

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

Watch the ICF Sprint World Cup from Germany

Watch some of best canoe and kayak athletes compete at the Sprint World Cup event in Germany.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2YXb83y

Masse, Oleksiak make a splash at FINA Champions Swim Series

Canadians Kylie Masse and Penny Oleksiak had strong performances on the first day of competition at the FINA Champions Swim Series in Indianapolis on Friday.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2MwN86e

Exploring the rise of Pascal Siakam

Pascal Siakam didn't start playing organized basketball until he was nearly 18 years old, but has quickly emerged as one of the NBA's most promising young talents. CBC Sports' Devin Heroux breaks down the rise of "Spicy P".

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2EMa4Id

How Drake found the 'ultimate troll jersey' for Game 1 of the NBA Finals

The owner of a Brooklyn store selling vintage sports jerseys helped Canadian rapper Drake find just the one he needed to get in the heads of the Golden State Warriors for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2Ww1t6D

CBC Sports Plays of the Week

A look at some of the best plays in the world of sports.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/30Y5ujo

From the 4th line, suspended Sundqvist has been key to Blues' success

In their surprising run to their first Stanley Cup Final in 49 years, the St. Louis Blues often have leaned on the fourth line of Oskar Sundqvist, Alexander Steen and Ivan Barbashev.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2JS9qNx

Watch the FINA Champions Swim Series in Indianapolis

Watch live coverage of the FINA Champions Swim Series in Indianapolis.

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

Watch the NORCECA women's volleyball Challenge Cup

Watch live action from the NORCECA women's volleyball Challenge Cup.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2Kjl439

Female officials get historic assignment working CFL exhibition game

Emily Clarke and Georgina Paull will become the first female officials to work in a CFL game when the Calgary Stampeders host the Saskatchewan Roughriders at McMahon Stadium.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2WB7NcT

Draymond Green doesn't mind beef with Drake: 'It's fun for me'

One day after a verbal tussle with Drake at the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was playing down the significance of his post-game encounter with the Toronto Raptors' global ambassador.

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

L.A. Clippers coach fined $50K for comments about Kawhi Leonard

The NBA has fined the Los Angeles Clippers $50,000 US for violating the league's anti-tampering rule after head coach Doc Rivers made comments about Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard on a recent television appearance.

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

Toronto's Cameroonian community 'all hyped' for Pascal Siakam

There was little fanfare when the Toronto Raptors chose skinny, unheralded forward Pascal Siakam in the 2016 NBA draft, but the city's Cameroonian community was excited to see one of their countrymen join the team. Now, as Siakam has emerged as a driving force on the Raptors' first-ever run to the NBA Finals

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

Roger Federer remains perfect after 3 rounds

Roger Federer's return to Roland Garros after a four-year absence could not have gone better through three matches. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has not dropped a set so far— keeping his 37-year-old legs fresh for the challenges to come.

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

Kawhi Leonard 'King Of The North' billboard now overlooking Oakland

New Balance, the sponsor of Kawhi Leonard, has paid for a billboard in Oakland with a picture of the star and the caption, "The King Of The North Is Coming."

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2Z3URdl

Watch Raptors-Warriors speak to media the day after Toronto's Game 1 win

Watch live coverage of the Raptors and Golden State Warriors speaking to the media a day after Toronto's Game 1 win in the NBA Finals.

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

Pacific FC cross the country in search of a winning formula

As road trips go, this is a monster. It's a seven-hour flight for Pacific FC from Victoria to meet the Wanderers in Halifax. As Nigel Reed writes, the winless-in-four PFC better make it worth its while.

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

Raptors' fans don't want Paul Pierce's support

Even when Paul Pierce says something good about the Raptors, Toronto fans just can't get behind the former NBA all-star. Pierce, who helping the Washington Wizards sweep the Raptors in the first round of the 2015 playoffs, is now working for ESPN and picked Toronto to win the NBA Finals in six games.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2I8SIWS

NHL clears Capitals' Kuznetsov over video showing powder

The NHL said Friday it has closed its review of Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov and a now-deleted video on social media that appears to show him in a hotel room with lines of white powder on a table in front of him. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said the league interviewed Kuznetsov among its "fact-finding steps."

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

(Live at 8:30 am ET) 2019 Epsom Oaks - Horse Racing on CBC

Watch horseracing from the Epsom Downs Racecourse in Epsom, UK.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2Z1BMbp

Don't call Draymond Green and Drake's altercation after Game 1 a 'scuffle'

The Warriors admitted to exchanging words with Toronto rapper Drake after the Raptors' 118-109 win over Golden State in Game 1 but was adamant that it wasn't more than that.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2Wen2Jr

Paris 7s promises a thrilling finish to the season

The World Sevens Series Championship is on the line in Paris and it's a two-horse race: an experienced Fiji has come on strong while the upstart Americans look to finish their season on top. As Nigel Reed writes, it promises to be pandemonium in Paris.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2W8YFbq

jeudi 30 mai 2019

Raptors relish home court in historic Game 1 win

The Toronto Raptors didn’t look like a team appearing in their first-ever NBA Finals game on Thursday night. They picked apart the back-to-back defending champion Golden State Warriors to take Game 1 of the championship series, 118-109.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2We4V6D

Game 1 in pictures

It was an historic night in Toronto, with the Raptors making their first-ever appearance in the NBA Finals. And they didn't disappoint — defeating the reigning champion Golden State Warriors 118-109 in Thursday's Game 1.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/30Z2cwe

NBA commissioner tells Drake to keep his hands to himself

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says Drake crossed the line when he treated Toronto coach Nick Nurse to a brief shoulder rub in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final.

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

Raptors lead Warriors by 10 at the half

Marc Gasol has 14 points, Pascal Siakam has 12 and the Toronto Raptors lead the Golden State Warriors 59-49 at halftime of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2WA9eIA

Blues' Sundqvist suspended for Game 3

Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist has been suspended for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final for delivering an elbow to the head of Bruins defenceman Matt Grzelcyk.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2WfX0FA

Brooke Henderson well back after 1st round of U.S. Women's Open

Japan's Mamiko Higa shot the lowest round in a U.S. Women's Open debut, a bogey-free 6-under 65 that gave her a one-shot lead Thursday over American amateur Gina Kim and Germany's Esther Henseleit.

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

Bruins coach confident his big guns will find their aim vs. Blues

Bruce Cassidy figures sometime before the puck drops for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final, the Boston Bruins' first line will get together.

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

NWHL cancels expansion plans to Canada, open to talk of new league

The National Women's Hockey League is canceling plans to add a pair of Canadian teams for the 2019-20 season for now and making it clear it is open to doing what's best for women's hockey.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2IaAX9x

Leafs' Dubas hopeful that Marner deal will be done ahead of July 1

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas says he's optimistic the team and pending restricted free agent Mitch Marner will be able to come to an agreement on a new contract before July 1.

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

Warriors get DeMarcus Cousins back from injury for Game 1

Golden State coach Steve Kerr says centre DeMarcus Cousins is available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2JMLyL3

9 ways the Raptors have stolen the spotlight from the Stanley Cup playoffs...in 90 seconds

With the Raptors playing in the NBA finals, even hockey fans are focusing more on the hardcourt.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2JKZF3z

Canada Soccer cuts roster to 23 ahead of Gold Cup

Canada cut its Gold Cup roster to 23 Thursday, with uncapped Noble Okello and Kamal Miller joining veterans Atiba Hutchinson, Jonathan Osorio, Russell Teibert, Samuel Piette and Milan Borjan.

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

Oleksiak, Masse lead Canadian contingent at FINA Champions Swim Series

All eyes will be on Canada's top swimmers this weekend as Penny Oleksiak and Kylie Masse compete at the FINA Champions Swim Series in Indianapolis. This isn't your regular swim meet. The world's top swimmers participate in the invitation-only event, where every race features only four swimmers.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2W7ukdi

Aaron Brown runs season-best time en route to 200m win

Canada's Aaron Brown ran away with the 200-metre victory at the Stockholm Diamond League meet on Thursday, besting his competition by more than a quarter of a second.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2HMi8dS

How to watch the Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State final

If you're a Golden State fan or new to basketball, here's how to watch the Raptors in the 2019 NBA Finals.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2KdYCc0

There's more than a ring at stake for Kawhi, Steph and KD in the NBA Finals

The Raptors and Warriors are playing for the NBA championship. But for their biggest stars, there's a lot more on the line.

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

Watching history: Maybe being there isn't everything

There is no escaping this game, this moment. Toronto Raptors paraphernalia is inescapable, the sound of basketballs bouncing, moments being recreated, seems ubiquitous on Toronto streets. But for most in this city, going to the actual game is out of the question.

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

Toronto Argonauts show love to Raptors before exhibition game

The Toronto Argonauts have caught Raptors fever. The Argos took the subway as a team to Varsity Stadium for their CFL exhibition game Thursday morning versus the Montreal Alouettes, and players all donned "We The North" T-shirts.

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

The story behind the Toronto Raptors 'We The North' campaign

Tom Koukodimos, co-managing partner of Sid Lee, the agency that developed the 'We The North' campaign for the Toronto Raptors joined CBC News' Heather Hiscox in studio.

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

Osaka battles through 2nd round victory, keeps Grand Slam streak alive

Naomi Osaka is grinding her way through the French Open the hard way. To cling onto her quest for a third consecutive Grand Slam title, the top-ranked Osaka has twice had to rally from first-set woes. The latest opponent was former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka, beaten 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the second round Thursday.

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

Watch the Diamond League track & field event in Stockholm

Watch action from the IAAF Diamond League track and field event in Stockholm.

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

Hockey Night in Canada podcast: Remembering Bobby Orr's iconic goal

The Stanley Cup final between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues is well underway. On this week's Hockey Night In Canada podcast, we go back to 1970 as we take a closer look at Bobby Orr's iconic Stanley Cup-clinching goal for the Boston Bruins.

source CBC | Sports News http://bit.ly/2W3TSYp