sport news: août 2021

mardi 31 août 2021

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games on CBC: Late Night

Watch coverage of the 2020 Paralympic Games from Tokyo, Japan.

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Watch Championship Show Jumping: Spruce Meadows 'National' - Friends of the Meadows Cup

Watch the top show jumping horses and athletes from Canada and around the world as the 2021 Spruce Meadows Series kicks off.

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Canada outlasts U.S. in overtime to strike gold at women's hockey world championship

Canada defeats the U.S. to claim the gold medal in the women's hockey world championship on Tuesday in Calgary.

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Canada's Greg Stewart wins shot put gold at Paralympics

Greg Stewart has won gold in the men's F46 shot put for Canada's second gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics.

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Brent Lakatos takes 1st step in Paralympic title defence with blazing 100m heat

The eighth day of competition at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games features Para swimming, Para athletics, wheelchair basketball and more. Here's the latest on those events and all the other action happening in Japan.

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Canada's Nicholas Bennett hopes Tokyo 2020 performance inspires others with autism

At 17, Nicholas Bennett didn’t necessarily expect to win medals at the Tokyo Paralympics. And with his Games now complete, there were no surprise podium appearances. Instead, the Parksville, B.C., native, who has autism, achieved a much bigger goal.

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Orioles rally in 6th inning to end Blue Jays' 3-game win streak

A sixth-inning collapse from starter Hyun Jin Ryu halted the Blue Jays' modest three-game win streak on Tuesday. Ryu had a no-hitter going through 5 2/3 innings before he surrendered three runs in a 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, the worst team in MLB.

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Sun's Jonquel Jones, Brionna Jones combine for 53 points in victory over Mystics

Jonquel Jones scored 21 of her career-high tying 31 points in the first half and Connecticut beat the Washington Mystics 85-75 on Tuesday night for the Sun's ninth straight victory.

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Vaccine mandates at sporting events less about discrimination, more about protection

On the latest episode of Bring It In, Morgan Campbell is joined by Meghan McPeak and Dave Zirin to discuss the enforcement of only fully vaccinated fans being able to attend stadiums and arenas across Canada.

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Shapovalov rebounds with 1st-round victory at U.S. Open after early exit in Cincinnati

Canada's Denis Shapovalov cruised into the second round of men's singles competition at the U.S. Open with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 win over Argentina's Federico Delbonis on Tuesday in New York.

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Finland bests Switzerland to claim bronze at women's hockey worlds

Finland won the bronze medal at the women's world hockey championship with a 3-1 win Tuesday over Switzerland in Calgary.

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Paralympic viewing guide: Lakatos, Rivard can go back-to-back

Here's what to watch on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning at the Tokyo Paralympic Games, including Canada's two biggest stars each trying to repeat as champion in one of their top events.

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Mets players Baez, Lindor apologize for thumbs-down jab at fans

Javier Baez and Francisco Lindor have apologized to Mets fans after Baez revealed a thumbs-down celebration gesture adopted by players was in part a dig at New York fans who have booed the underperforming club.

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Elks release offensive lineman Jacob Ruby for breach of COVID-19 protocols

The Elks announced Ruby's release Tuesday, the last day of the team's 10-day isolation period for Tier 1 players, coaches and staff following an outbreak of COVID-19 among players.

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Cam Newton reportedly cut by Patriots, who turn to rookie Mac Jones at QB

The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move.

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Luge World Cup event in November moved from Whistler, B.C., to Russia

Luge's governing body took upcoming World Cup races away from the U.S. and Canada on Tuesday, citing ongoing difficulties in getting foreign athletes into and out of the North American countries during the pandemic.

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Para Swimming - W/M Finals - Day 7

Watch coverage of the 2020 Paralympic Games from Tokyo, Japan.

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lundi 30 août 2021

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games on CBC: Late Night

The Canada / US rivalry hits the hardwood with Paralympic glory on the line. Canada, with a record of 3-1 in Group A, faced USA (2-2 record in Group B) in a must win game. Win and your Paralympic dreams remain alive.

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Guerrero Jr. goes deep twice as Blue Jays earn 3rd straight win in Springer's return

Lefty Robbie Ray struck out 10, and slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slammed two homers to push the Blue Jays to a third straight victory on Monday. Against the Orioles, Ray lasted seven innings. He gave up two runs on four hits and a walk.

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Canada dominates Switzerland en route to women's hockey worlds final berth

Canada has advanced to the women's world hockey championship final with a 4-0 win over Switzerland on Monday in Calgary.

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Canada's Keely Shaw narrowly misses podium in road cycling time trial

The seventh day of competition at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games features road cycling, wheelchair basketball, Para swimming and more. Here's the latest on those events and all the other action happening in Japan.

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Everything you should know for the 2nd half of the Tokyo Paralympics

Through exactly half of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, Canada has claimed 12 medals — including one gold. Over the final six days in Japan there will be plenty of chances to increase that total.

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Paralympic wake-up call: Canada captures 7th silver on day of emotional wins, losses

A Canadian swimmer was brilliant in the pool to earn silver. Meanwhile, Canadian teams had impassioned wins and losses. Here's more of what you missed at the Games on Monday.

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Fully vaccinated NFL players to get tested weekly for COVID-19

Fully vaccinated players will be required to get tested for COVID-19 weekly instead of every 14 days as part of the revised protocols for the regular season agreed upon by the NFL and NFLPA.

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GM Atkins believes slump is behind Blue Jays as team looks to make late playoff push

General manager Ross Atkins believes his Blue Jays have put their recent slump behind them and will make another playoff push in the final five weeks of 2021.

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Rugby Canada announces 30-man roster for upcoming World Cup qualifying series

Kyle Baillie, Matt Heaton and Lucas Rumball lead Canada's 30-man roster for the Rugby World Cup qualifying series against the U.S. Eagles starting Saturday in St. John's, N.L.

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U.S. blank Finland to advance to women's world hockey final

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The United States advanced to the women's world hockey championship final with a 3-0 win over Finland in Monday's semifinal. The U.S. has won eight of the last nine world championships.

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Roughriders mandate COVID-19 vaccination or negative test for fans

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be requiring fans to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result to attend home games starting Sept. 17.

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Connor McDavid's NHL MVP defence begins with defensive improvement

After a quick playoff exit, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid returned to the ice in July and worked hard to improve his defensive game. This week, McDavid's focus at the annual BioSteel pro hockey camp is to become a better all-around player.

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Curling Canada to require COVID-19 vaccinations to attend or play in events

Curling Canada says all athletes, fans, staff and media will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate in or attend affiliated events.

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Leylah Fernandez rides superior serve at U.S. Open to 1st-round victory

Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., advanced to the second round of the U.S. Open with a 7-6 (3), 6-2 win over on Croatia's Ana Konjuh in New York. Fellow Canadians Rebecca Marino and Felix Auger-Aliassime also play Monday.

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Edmonton Elks to require fans to have vaccination proof or negative test to attend home games

Football fans in Edmonton will be required to be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before attending games at Commonwealth Stadium, the Edmonton Elks announced on Monday.

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dimanche 29 août 2021

Whitecaps get emphatic win over RSL in 1st game under new interim coach

Midfielder Ryan Gauld scored one goal and set up two others as the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated Real Salt Lake 4-1 Sunday night to win their first Major League Soccer game under interim coach Vanni Sartini.

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Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games on CBC: Late Night

Watch coverage of the 2020 Paralympic Games from Tokyo, Japan.

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Marc Liegghio's game-winning field goal lifts Blue Bombers past Stampeders

Rookie kicker Marc Liegghio made a 45-yard field goal with 37 seconds left in his first CFL start and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Calgary Stampeders 18-16 on Sunday.

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Pacific FC edges Valour FC to reach top of CPL table

Pacific FC surged to the top of the Canadian Premier League standings with a 3-2 victory over Valour FC at Starlight Stadium on Sunday.

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Patrick Cantlay wins BMW Championship behind clutch performance

Clutch down the stretch and for six dynamic playoff holes, Patrick Cantlay put a fitting end to an epic battle with Bryson DeChambeau by making an 18-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the BMW Championship on Sunday.

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Candace Parker leads Sky to 2nd consecutive victory over Storm

Candace Parker scored a season-high 25 points and the Chicago Sky beat the Seattle Storm 107-75 on Sunday to complete a two-game sweep.

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Joe Durant claims 4th PGA Tour Champions title with Ally Challenge victory

Joe Durant made a 5-foot bogey putt on the par-4 18th Sunday for a one-stroke victory over Bernhard Langer in The Ally Challenge.

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ROC downs Germany in placement game of women's hockey worlds

Oxana Bratisheva scored the game-winner Sunday as the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) topped Germany 3-2 at the women's world hockey championship in Calgary. Czech Republic will face Japan in the second placement game on Sunday.

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Berrios silences Tigers bats, makes standout defensive play in Blue Jays' victory

Jose Berrios pitched seven strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the hometown Tigers 2-1 on Sunday, taking two of three in a low-scoring series with Detroit.

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Messi era begins as PSG takes shutout victory over Reims

Lionel Messi made his debut for PSG on Sunday after coming off the bench midway through the second half in a 2-0 win at Reims in the French league.

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Michigan tops Ohio to claim Little League title

Jackson Surma drove in four runs and Ethan Van Belle struck out eight as Michigan beat Ohio 5-2 on Sunday in the championship game of the Little League World Series.

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Elks COVID-19 cases drop to 13 after test deemed false positive

The number of COVID-19 cases among Edmonton Elks players has decreased by one, after further testing deemed a player's initial positive test to be a false positive, the team said Sunday.

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After dearth of hockey, Canadian women's team savours Beijing preparation

Ice time wasn't always available during the COVID-19 pandemic, let alone skating in large groups or playing a game. After a week's break following the women's world hockey championship, Canada's women resume their quest to be chosen for the Olympic roster.

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Jacques Rogge, ex-International Olympic Committee president, dies at 79

Jacques Rogge, who oversaw an era of political and financial stability in the Olympic movement after its worst ethics scandal and pursued a hard line against doping during his 12 years as IOC president, has died, the Olympic organization said Sunday. He was 79.

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