Becky Hammon makes return to WNBA as Las Vegas Aces' new head coach

Becky Hammon is coming back to the WNBA as a head coach. The veteran San Antonio Spurs assistant took the lead spot with the Las Vegas Aces on Friday.

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CPL takes over operation of FC Edmonton while search for new ownership continues

The Canadian Premier League has taken over operation of FC Edmonton while a search for new ownership continues.

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Canada's Olympic team committed to Beijing Games despite rising concerns with Omicron

On the subject of Beijing 2022 going ahead as planned, one of Canada's key sport leaders sounded very guarded as the calendar turned to the Olympic year. Despite all that's going on, the athletes and leadership at the Canadian Olympic Committee are currently committed to fielding a team for Beijing 2022.

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The most intriguing Canadian sports storylines for 2022

CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks ahead at what could be some of the biggest storylines in Canadian sports in 2022, from the men's soccer team to possible women's domestic professional leagues and more.

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Oilers fail to hold on to late lead as Devils get wild OT win on Hughes' 2nd goal

Jack Hughes scored 2:55 into overtime and New Jersey beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 on Friday after Devils coach Lindy Ruff tested positive for COVID-19 hours before the game.

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Tomass Dukurs, Janine Flock win World Cup skeleton races in Latvia

Tomass Dukurs got his first World Cup victory on his home track nearly 18 years ago, and hadn't won another race since. Until Friday. Back on home ice, he held off his brother — 59-time World Cup race winner Martins Dukurs.

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Hall of Famer Sam Jones, winner of 10 NBA titles, dies at 88

Basketball Hall of Famer Sam Jones, the Boston Celtics' "Mr. Clutch" whose sharp shooting fueled the league's longest dynasty and earned him 10 NBA titles — second only to teammate Bill Russell — has died, the team said. He was 88.

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Senators add forwards Tyler Ennis, Josh Norris to NHL's COVID-19 protocol list

The Ottawa Senators have added forwards Tyler Ennis and Josh Norris to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list, the team announced on Friday.

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Another Canadian bobsledder tests positive for COVID-19, 14 team members now affected

Another member of Canada's bobsleigh team has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total up to 11 athletes and three staff members affected by the outbreak.

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Scotties Tournament of Hearts still a go, despite cancellation of some regional qualifiers

While COVID-19 and the Omicron variant have wreaked havoc on many major sporting events, Curling Canada says it is still planning to go ahead with the national women's championship event.

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Seven NBA coaches now in league's COVID protocols

A roundup of the latest news from sports affected by COVID-19.

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Cycling champion Catharine Pendrel takes national coaching role with Cycling Canada

In the next chapter of her career, two-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist Catharine Pendrel has taken on a national coaching position with Cycling Canada. 

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NFL exec Troy Vincent hopes Rooney Rule becomes unnecessary

NFL executive Troy Vincent hopes hiring minority candidates becomes so common that the Rooney Rule is unnecessary.

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Canada's women's soccer named CP team of the year after Olympic gold

Canada's national women's soccer team earned team of the year honours from The Canadian Press on Thursday.

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Watch the snowboard slopestyle World Cup from Calgary

Watch some of the top snowboard slopestyle and ski halfpipe athletes in action at the World Cup event in Calgary.

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Plenty of Canadian content on display in February UFC cards

Featherweight (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu is one of four Canadians lined up for a UFC Fight Night card Feb. 5 in Las Vegas.

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It's not all black and white: Canada-wide lack of referees hits Hockey N.L.

While organized hockey is back in full swing in Newfoundland and Labrador, there's a shortage of officials to make the calls in rural communities, says the province's governing body for the sport.

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Olympic relay gold medallist Bruny Surin named to Order of Canada

Canadian track legend and four-time Olympian Bruny Surin was among the 135 appointed to the Order of Canada on Wednesday.

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NHL players vent frustration over being barred from Beijing Olympics

Brad Marchand is not happy. Neither is Vladimir Tarasenko. And they are not alone. A handful of NHL players are voicing their frustration over the league's decision barring them from participating in the Beijing Olympics.

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Mitchell, Bibic named Canadian cyclists of the year by Canadian Cycling magazine

Kelsey Mitchell and Dylan Bibic have been named Canadian cyclists of the year by Canadian Cycling magazine.

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Olympic gold medallist Damian Warner named CP male athlete of the year

Damian Warner won gold in one of track and field's most gruelling events, masterfully laying down one terrific performance after another over 10 events and two days, in the smothering Tokyo heat.

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Bedard ties single-game goal record with 4, as Canada dominates Austria at world juniors

Connor Bedard's four goals propelled Canada to an 11-2 win over Austria at the world junior men's hockey championship on Tuesday in Edmonton.

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John Madden, iconic NFL coach and broadcaster, dead at 85

John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, the NFL said. He was 85.

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Canadiens falter late as Palat's OT winner caps off late comeback in Lightning victory

Ondrej Palat scored 36 seconds into overtime after Tampa Bay teammate Corey Perry tied it late in the third period, and the Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 on Tuesday night in Tampa, Fla., in the first NHL game following an extended holiday break.

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Boucher's monster effort not enough, as Embiid powers 76ers past depleted Raptors

Joel Embiid scored 36 points and added 11 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 114-109 victory over the undermanned Toronto Raptors on Tuesday in Toronto.

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The athletes Canadians will remember from 2021

CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks back at some of the athletes who shaped 2021, from Leylah Fernandez' magical U.S. Open to Simone Biles' twisties and Carey Price's year in the spotlight.

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Stricter Canadian rules complicate NHL push through pandemic

Sixteen months after choosing Canada as the safest place to complete its season, the NHL now faces a series of hurdles north of the border that complicate its bid to power through the pandemic all over again.

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U.S. forfeits world junior game against Switzerland due to positive COVID-19 tests

The United States has been placed into quarantine at the world junior hockey championship. A mandated team quarantine began on Tuesday after two players tested positive for COVID-19.

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Nets' Kyrie Irving clears NBA COVID protocols

Kyrie Irving is a step closer to making his season debut.

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TFC in advanced talks to land Italian star Lorenzo Insigne with record sum: reports

Toronto FC is in advanced talks to land Italian star forward Lorenzo Insigne. Reports have suggested Toronto is willing to pay a record sum to have Insigne in TFC colours. Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela led the league in pay last season at US$6.3 million.

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Leylah Fernandez named CP female athlete of the year

Leylah Fernandez displayed a champion's poise after a memorable run to the US Open tennis final last summer, a performance that showed she had truly arrived on one of the sport's biggest stages.

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French skier Tessa Worley wins GS in Shiffrin's absence

French giant slalom specialist Tessa Worley finally returned to a women's World Cup podium after 11 months, winning the last GS of the calendar year on Tuesday in the absence of Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin and world champion Lara Gut-Behrami.

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Waddle shines in return as Dolphins dominate depleted Saints to near closer to playoff spot

Rookie sensation Jaylen Waddle returned from the COVID-19 list to catch 10 passes for 92 yards and touchdown, and the Miami Dolphins beat the short-handed New Orleans Saints 20-3 on Monday night in New Orleans, becoming the first NFL team to win seven straight games after losing seven in a row.

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USA Hockey asks IIHF to reschedule women's U18 world hockey championship

USA Hockey has asked the International Ice Hockey Federation to reconsider cancelling the women's under-18 world championship that was scheduled to take place in Sweden in January.

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Power showcases potential following 1-year wait to compete at world juniors

A broader Canadian audience finally gets to see why Owen Power is a standout among his hockey peers. The 19-year-old defenceman from Mississauga, Ont., played his junior hockey in the United States before heading to the University of Michigan.

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Ville Koivunen leads Finnish offensive showcase in rout of Austria at world juniors

Ville Koivunen scored twice and added an assist as Finland routed Austria 7-1 on Monday at the world junior hockey championship in Edmonton.

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Sports' varying approaches to pandemic show options for Olympics

CBC Sports' daily newsletter surveys the sports landscape amid the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, where the Beijing Olympics are less than six weeks away.

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CF Montreal acquires Canadian international defender Alistair Johnston from Nashville

CF Montreal added to its defence Monday by acquiring Canadian international Alistair Johnston from Nashville SC.

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Ski star Mikaela Shiffrin tests positive for COVID-19

Two-time Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin is the latest elite skier to test positive for COVID-19 with the Beijing Games less than six weeks away.

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Helenius leads Finland past Germany to open world juniors hockey championship

Samuel Helenius scored twice as Finland topped Germany 3-1 on Sunday in the first day of play at the world junior hockey championship. Joel Maata had the eventual winner in the second period for Finland (1-0) with Brad Lambert assisting on both of Helenius's goals.

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Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu nearly becomes 1st skater to land quadruple axel

Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu nearly became the first skater to land a quadruple axel while easily outpacing Shoma Uno and Yumi Kagayami to win the Japanese national championship on Sunday.

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Bills take control of AFC North with crucial win over division-rival Patriots

Josh Allen threw for three touchdowns and the Buffalo Bills hung on to beat the New England Patriots 33-21 on Sunday to vault themselves back into first place in the AFC East title race.

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Equal pay appeal by U.S. women's soccer players set for March

Oral arguments in the appeal by players on the U.S. women's national soccer team who are seeking equal pay have been scheduled for March.

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Chasing Winter

Following snowboarders Mark McMorris, Jake Canter, Hailey Langland, Takeru Otsuka, Miyabi Onitsuka and Brock Crouch as they prepare for the Olympic Games as they push the boundaries of slopestyle.

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Three-time CEBL Player of the Year Xavier Moon sign with Los Angeles Clippers

Three-time Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) Player of the Year Xavier Moon signed a 10-day contract with the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

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Curling Canada cancels mixed doubles Olympic trials due to concern over COVID-19

Curling Canada cancelled its Olympic mixed doubles trials on Sunday due to concern over the rapidly spreading COVID-19 Omicron variant as well as the proximity of the tournament to the Beijing Games.

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Hockey Canada putting pandemic know-how to test in staging world juniors

Alberta is about to host a third pandemic International Ice Hockey Federation tournament armed with experience from the first two, but with the ice still shifting underfoot.

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Rodgers becomes Packers' all-time leader in TD passes as Green Bay holds off Cleveland

Aaron Rodgers surpassed Brett Favre to become Green Bay's all-time leader in touchdown passes and the Packers intercepted Baker Mayfield four times in a 24-22 victory over Cleveland on Saturday.

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Kayakers deliver supplies to farm cut off by floods in Chilliwack, B.C.

Ky Konojaki has been delivering groceries by kayak to his neighbour Suzy Coulter ever since her farm in Chilliwack, B.C., got cut off by the devastating floods last month.

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From wooden skis to COVID challenges: iconic Calgary ski store looks back on 75 years in business

Seventy-five years is a long time in the ever-changing world of ski and snowboard innovation. It's also a long time to be in business in Calgary, with a retail landscape that doesn't stay the same for very long. 

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