Olympic organizers say 24 new COVID-19 cases detected among games-related personnel

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee said on Tuesday that a total of 24 new COVID-19 cases were detected among games-related personnel on Jan. 31.

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NHL relaxes COVID-19 testing protocols for vaccinated players

The National Hockey League and its players' association announced new changes to its COVID-19 protocol, including a removal of daily tests for the fully vaccinated.

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Trent Jr. pours in team-high 31 to help Raptors end Hawks' 7-game win streak

Gary Trent Jr. scored 31 points, Pascal Siakam added 23 and the Toronto Raptors snapped Atlanta's seven-game winning streak with a 106-100 victory on Monday night.

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Buccaneers' Tom Brady says he's still unsure of his future plans

Tom Brady says he's still evaluating his future and the seven-time Super Bowl champion isn't ready to make a decision about retirement.

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Toronto Argonauts ink starting QB Bethel-Thompson to new deal

The Toronto Argonauts re-signed American starting quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson on Monday.

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CBC Indigenous language Olympic coverage to include hockey in Inuktitut and Eastern Cree

All Olympic hockey games will be streamed in Inuktitut. The opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the men's and women's Canada-United States hockey games and gold or bronze medal matches will be streamed in Eastern Cree.

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Canada's men's soccer team knocking out opponents with a counter-punch strategy that's proving unbeatable

Canada's men's soccer team knows exactly who they are, other than the first-place team in CONCACAF: They are counter-punchers. And coming off an improbable five wins in a row, they are now almost certain to battle their way to Qatar.

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Canadiens drop 6th in a row as Blue Jackets stifle comeback effort, put on offensive showcase

Patrik Laine scored twice and Joonas Korpisalo made 32 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets doubled up the league-worst Montreal Canadiens 6-3 on Sunday in Montreal.

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'We're going to find a way': Colliton embracing challenge as head coach of Canadian men's Olympic hockey team

Hockey Canada announced Jeremy Colliton's promotion from assistant coach to head coach of the Canadian men's Olympic hockey team on Sunday to replace an injured Claude Julien.

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Canadiens goalie Carey Price plans to play this season despite 'unforeseen setbacks'

While Carey Price faced a series of challenges since the 2021 Stanley Cup final that kept him off the ice and away from his teammates, the star goaltender knows he wants to keep blocking shots for the Montreal Canadiens in the near future.

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Canada defeats U.S. in Hamilton to remain unbeaten on impressive World Cup qualifying run

Cyle Larin shot his way into the record book and Canada continued its march towards Qatar 2022 with a 2-0 win over the U.S. in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying play Sunday.

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Canada beats the U.S. 2-0 in frigid World Cup qualifier

Canada hosted the U.S. in a World Cup qualifying match Sunday in Hamilton. The forecast for game at Tim Hortons Field calls for -4 C, feeling like -9.

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McPherson's game-winning field goal in OT leads Bengals to 1st Super Bowl in 33 years

Evan McPherson kicked a 31-yard field goal with 9:22 left in overtime after Joe Burrow kept his cool while leading a furious second-half comeback to get the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years with a 27-24 victory over Kansas City in the AFC championship game Sunday in Kansas City, Mo.

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Hockey Night in Canada: Canucks vs. Flames

Watch live on television and online on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET as the Calgary Flames host the Vancouver Canucks on Hockey Night in Canada.

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'It's a fight for the top of the table' as Canada meets U.S. in World Cup qualifier in Hamilton

There is a buoyancy to this Canadian team, an irresistible uprush of good feeling, going into Sunday's CONCACAF qualifier against the U.S. in Hamilton.

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Defending champion Einarson shakes off early rust to defeat Duncan at Scotties

Kerri Einarson used a steal of three in the fourth end to take the lead, then grabbed control of the match by scoring four in the sixth for a 12-5, eight-end win over Hollie Duncan at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ont., on Saturday.

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Canadian women's field hockey team defeats U.S. to secure 1st World Cup berth since 1994

Amanda Woodcroft scored as the Canadian women's field hockey team defeated the U.S. 1-0 in the bronze-medal game at the Pan American Cup to earn a berth in the FIH Women's World Cup for the first time since 1994.

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Alberta's 1st fully accessible community rink to have grand opening on Saturday

After five years of development, Alberta’s first fully accessible outdoor community rink is slated to have its grand opening in Calgary’s northwest on Saturday.

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U.S. forward Tim Weah to miss World Cup qualifier against Canada due to vaccination status

United States forward Tim Weah was unable to travel to Canada for Sunday's World Cup qualifier because he did not meet the vaccination requirements to cross the Canadian border, coach Gregg Berhalter said Saturday.

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Giovinco back in Toronto FC colours in pre-season loss to Galaxy

Teenage forward Deandre Kerr scored twice Saturday as Toronto FC lost its pre-season opener 5-4 to the Los Angeles Galaxy. Former star forward Sebastian Giovinco, who is with the team but without a contract at present, played 30 minutes for Toronto.

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Autographed soccer gear arrives just in time for N.L. fan to enjoy Canada's win over Honduras

Canada Soccer has made made good on a promise to a St. John's fan to thank him for his generosity with a piece of the organization's history in Newfoundland.

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Players of ECHL's Icemen release statement of support for former player Jacob Panetta

Former teammates of recently-released Jacksonville Icemen defenceman Jacob Panetta published a statement Friday as a show of support for the 26-year-old after he was suspended indefinitely by the ECHL and released by the team.

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Giants hire Bills assistant Brian Daboll, 2nd Canadian-born head coach in NFL history

The New York Giants hired Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll as their head coach Friday, replacing Joe Judge, who was fired two days after the Giants finished a 4-13 season, their fifth straight double-digit losing season.

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Lundqvist becomes 11th player in Rangers history to have jersey retired

Henrik Lundqvist became the 11th player to have his number retired by the New York Rangers when a banner with his name and No. 30 was raised at the Garden before the team's game against the Minnesota Wild on Friday night.

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Canada's Wickens marks return to racing with podium finish in Daytona

Canada's Robert Wickens worked for more than three years to get back into a racecar and resume the driving career cut short during his rookie IndyCar season. His reward was a podium finish at Daytona International Speedway.

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Canadian men's Olympic hockey team forging connections before Beijing Games

With two weeks before Canada opens its Olympic tournament against Germany on Feb. 10, players are trying to familiarize themselves with their teammates, on the ice and off it, in order to create better unity.

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Fun facts about Canada's Winter Olympic team

CBC Sports' daily newsletter brings you some interesting tidbits about the Canadian athletes competing in Beijing, plus more on Canada's big soccer win over Honduras.

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TFC acquires defender Carlos Salcedo, sends Yeferson Soteldo to Mexican club: reports

Toronto FC has acquired Mexican international defender Carlos Salcedo from Mexico's Tigres UANL as a designated player through 2024, with Venezuelan international winger Yeferson Soteldo going the other way, according to a source.

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Canucks' Miller notches 2nd career hat trick in rout of Jets, who drop 6th straight

Bruce Boudreau had two big reasons to be happy after the Vancouver Canucks snapped a three-game winless skid with a 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday.

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Sask. Roughrider Jay Dearborn preparing for Olympic debut in bobsleigh

A serious injury at training camp and a season-ending pandemic might make even the most-seasoned CFL veteran throw their hands up in despair. But not Jay Dearborn.

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Athletes named to Canada's Beijing Paralympic team

The list of Canadians who have been nominated by their respective national sports organizations to compete at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing.

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Toronto FC legend Giovinco back training with club, but return still uncertain

Former MLS MVP Sebastian Giovinco wants to end his career with Toronto FC, taking the first step on a possible return Thursday at the MLS club's pre-season camp in California.

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Oilers to sign Evander Kane following NHL investigation: reports

Evander Kane, the embattled NHL veteran whose contract with the San Jose Sharks was terminated earlier this month, is set to sign with the Edmonton Oilers, multiple reports said Thursday.

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The Tomato in winter, and other international Olympic stars to watch

CBC Sports' daily newsletter introduces you to some non-Canadian athletes to follow at the Beijing Games.

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P.E.I.'s Mark Arendz heading to 4th Paralympic Games

P.E.I.’s most decorated athlete is heading back to the Paralympic Games.

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Canada's mission in this World Cup qualifying window: Just hold on

CBC Sports' daily newsletter fills you in on what to know for Canada's next three World Cup qualifying matches, which will be played without Alphonso Davies.

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Sabres goalie Dell suspended 3 games for hit on Senators' Batherson

The Buffalo Sabres' injury-depleted goalie ranks were thinned further on Wednesday after the NHL issued Aaron Dell a three-game suspension for body-checking Ottawa forward Drake Batherson into the end boards.

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FIFA president links biennial World Cup to averting African migrant deaths at sea

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday his plan to host World Cups every two years instead of four would make soccer more global and inclusive and offer more hope to Africans who risk their lives crossing the sea to Europe.

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Elks sign veteran receivers Adarius Bowman, Emmanuel Arceneaux

The Edmonton Elks signed former all-star receivers Adarius Bowman and Emmanuel Arceneaux on Wednesday along with three other players.

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Local defender hopes 3rd time is the charm signing with Atletico Ottawa

Veteran defender Maxim Tissot from Gatineau, Que., will begin his third stint playing for an Ottawa soccer team as returns home with Atletico Ottawa.

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Jets drop 5th in a row as Marchment's 3-point opening period leads Panthers to victory

Mason Marchment scored twice and added an assist as the Florida Panthers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 before 250 fans on Tuesday in Winnipeg.

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Devon Levi not to be counted out in battle for Canada hockey's Olympic crease

If Canadians are shocked to see 20-year-old goalie Devon Levi's name on the non-NHL men's Olympic hockey roster, the Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Que., product empathizes — for he, too, is stunned by the turn of events.

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New COVID-19 testing threshold for Beijing Games only raises more questions

On the latest episode of CBC Sports video series Bring It In, host Morgan Campbell is joined by panellists Meghan McPeak and Dave Zirin to discuss how the new testing threshold for the Beijing Olympics could help more athletes get to the Games, but leaves questions unanswered upon arrival.

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Siakam falls just short of 2nd career triple-double as Raptors cruise past Hornets

Pascal Siakam narrowly missed a triple-double in his stint at point guard, Toronto got off to a hot start and the short-handed Raptors beat the Charlotte Hornets 125-113 on Tuesday in Toronto.

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Flyers' Yandle sets 'iron man' mark with record 965th consecutive game played

Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Keith Yandle has broken the NHL record by playing in his 965th consecutive game.

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Red Sox legend Ortiz elected to Hall of Fame on 1st ballot; Bonds, Clemens denied entry

David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry to Cooperstown in their final year under consideration by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

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Canada's Olympic men's hockey team is light on big names, but 2 stand out

CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at the most interesting players who will fill in for Canada's NHL stars at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

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Germany's Linus Strasser adds to slalom intrigue ahead of Olympic competition

Germany's Linus Strasser won the final slalom before the Beijing Games, moving up from fifth after the opening leg to finish a slim 0.03 seconds ahead of Atle Lie McGrath of Norway in the prestigious event labelled The Night Race in Schladming, Austria.

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Tkachuk's 5-assist effort sparks Flames over Blues, back into playoff spot

Johnny Gaudreau had a goal and three assists while Matthew Tkachuk recorded a career-high five assists as the Calgary Flames defeated the St. Louis Blues 7-1 on Tuesday night in Calgary.

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Wild pot 5 unanswered to chase Primeau, send hapless Habs to 9th loss in last 10

Connor Dewar got his first career goal and added an assist when Nico Sturm scored 22 seconds later, helping the Minnesota Wild match their franchise record for goals in an 8-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night.

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