Canada Games flag sails into Port of Charlottetown aboard HMCS Oriole

A tall ship carrying the Canada Games flag to Prince Edward Island ahead of the 2023 Winter Games has arrived in Charlottetown to a warm welcome.

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Reyes's homer, Hoerner's double help Cubs hold off Blue Jays, avoid sweep

Franmil Reyes had a home run and Nico Hoerner's double scored two runs as the Chicago Cubs held off the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.

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Canada eliminated from men's volleyball worlds with loss to Turkey

Canada's men's volleyball team has been eliminated from the world championship after a 3-0 loss to Turkey on Wednesday.

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Lions trade for QB Vernon Adams Jr. to replace injured star Rourke, O'Connor

The B.C. Lions acquired veteran quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. from the Montreal Alouettes on Wednesday for a 2023 first-round draft pick.

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NY Yankees among co-investors in takeover of renowned Italian soccer club AC Milan

AC Milan announced the closing of its latest ownership change Wednesday, which involves a minority stake for Major League Baseball's New York Yankees.

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2022 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championships on CBC - Canada vs Turkey

Canada and Turkey collide on the hardwood in Men's volleyball action from Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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Pat McGeer — former B.C. cabinet minister, basketball player, scientist — dies at 95

Former B.C. cabinet minister Pat McGeer died Monday at the age of 95. 

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Hernandez's 3-run homer helps Blue Jays past Cubs to spoil Stroman's Toronto return

Teoscar Hernandez's three-run homer in the sixth inning gave Toronto its first lead of the game as the Blue Jays beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Tuesday.

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Venus Williams ousted from U.S. Open 1st round for 2nd consecutive appearance

Playing in front of thousands of empty blue seats in an arena quite silent at the start, Venus Williams bowed out in the first round of the U.S. Open for the second consecutive appearance, losing 6-1, 7-6 (5) to Alison Van Uytvanck.

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Interesting basketball stuff is happening across the world

CBC Sports' daily newsletter takes a tour around the global basketball landscape, with stops at the WNBA playoffs and EuroBasket.

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Saskatoon unveils illustrations of potential downtown arena districts

For the first time, Saskatoon residents are getting a look at what a future downtown arena could look like.

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Charges laid after fight erupts at Friday's Blue Jays game

Toronto police have laid charges against a man and woman after an argument at a Blue Jays Game Friday night turned physical.

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Calgary's WinSport day lodge to get its first major upgrade since opening 35 years ago

The federal government announced Monday it is committing more than $17.4 million to retrofit and renovate the facility and make it a more inclusive and energy-efficient space. 

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Canada's RJ Barrett agrees to contract extension with Knicks: reports

RJ Barrett has agreed to a contract extension with the New York Knicks, agent Bill Duffy said Monday night.

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Canada dominates Panama to remain undefeated in World Cup qualifying

Canada's men's basketball team remains undefeated in World Cup qualifying with a 106-50 rout of Panama on Monday.

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U.S. routs Switzerland at women's hockey worlds to set up showdown with Canada

The United States warmed up for its group showdown with Canada by blitzing Switzerland 9-0 at the world women's ice hockey championship on Monday. The U.S. matched Canada with 3-0 records. Their Group A closer on Tuesday, also in Herning, is expected to be a preview of the final on Sunday.

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Commanders rookie RB Brian Robinson Jr. suffers non-life-threatening injuries after being shot

Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. was shot during an attempted robbery or carjacking, the NFL team said Sunday night. The 23-year-old former Alabama player was taken to a hospital with what the team called non-life-threatening injuries. The team said in a statement staff members were with Robinson at the hospital.

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Canada's Gabriel Diallo goes from wild card to champion at Granby National Bank Championship

Gabriel Diallo entered the Granby National Bank Championship to gain some experience for down the road. It's safe to assume the 20-year-old Montreal athlete is a quick learner. On Sunday, the six-foot-seven wild-card entry won his first title on the ATP Challenger Tour against Juncheng Shang in the final.

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Quebec Curling Summer Series on CBC: DAY 3 - Junior Final (French Commentary)

Get swept up in curling action from the Recreation Centre Marianne St-Gelais in Saguenay, Quebec.

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Lost weekend: Angels keep Blue Jays bats quiet in completing 3-game sweep

The Los Angeles Angels (55-73) received two-run homers from Luis Rengifo and Shohei Ohtani and solo blasts from Kurt Suzuki and Mike Trout to handle the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 in the series finale, outscoring the home side 22-3 in the three-game set.

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Storm edge Aces in nail-biter to take Game 1 of semifinal series

Jewell Lloyd scored 26 points, including Seattle's final six, and the Storm edged the Las Vegas Aces 76-73 on Sunday to take a 1-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals.

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Redblacks outlast Elks in rematch for 2nd win of season

Caleb Evans scored a pair of short-yardage touchdowns as the Ottawa Redblacks put together their strongest showing of the season in a 25-18 road victory over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday.

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Canada falls to Italy in opening match at men's volleyball world championships

It's been said that close only counts in horseshoes and drive-in movies, but Canada gave Italy a good run in the opening match of the men's volleyball world championships on Saturday.

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Canadian women's rugby team cruises to win over Wales in World Cup tune-up on home soil

Canada's senior women's 15s marked their final warm-up test match on home soil before the Rugby World Cup with a 31-3 win over Wales at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, N.S., on Saturday.

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Quebec Curling Summer Series on CBC: DAY 2 - Jones vs Grandy (French Commentary)

Get swept up in curling action from the Recreation Centre Marianne St-Gelais in Saguenay, Quebec.

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Brooke Henderson falls further down CP Women's Open leaderboard in 3rd round

Canada's Brooke Henderson shot a 2-over 73 on Saturday at the CP Women's Open to tumble down the leaderboard.

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Trump's New York City golf course to host Saudi-backed women's event

A New York City-owned golf course managed by former U.S. president Donald Trump's business is expected to host a Saudi Arabia-supported women's tournament in October, city officials said Friday.

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Kingfisher Lake First Nation hosts top Indigenous volleyball players in big-money tournament

Twenty eight teams, with players between ages 13 and 47, are competing for the $25,000 first prize in games at a gym in Kingfisher Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario. An organizer of the five-day tourney says it's bringing people "together as a nation to create friendships."

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Raptors sign draft pick Christian Koloko to multi-year contract

The Toronto Raptors have signed Christian Koloko, their only selection in the 2022 NBA draft. The Raptors announced Friday that 22-year-old Cameroonian forward, the No. 33 pick at the draft in June, signed a multi-year contract with the club. Terms were not disclosed.

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Switzerland, Czech Republic win openers at women's hockey worlds

Switzerland and the Czech Republic made winning starts at the women's world ice hockey championship against opponents backing up on Friday. The Swiss beat Japan 3-1 in Herning and the Czechs routed Hungary 7-1 in Frederikshavn.

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Gilgeous-Alexander, Olynyk lead Canada past Argentina in World Cup qualifier in Victoria

Canada's national men's basketball team responded to a solid test in defeating world No. 7 Argentina 99-87 at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, B.C., on Thursday night.

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Blue Bombers beat Stampeders, become 1st team in CFL history to record 400 home wins

Zach Collaros threw for a pair of touchdowns and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' defence played tough when it mattered in a historic 31-29 victory over the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday.

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Blue Jays survive 9th inning, win in 10th to sweep Red Sox

Automatic runner Cavan Biggio slid under the tag to score the go-ahead run in the 10th inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston 6-5 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep and earn their eighth straight win at Fenway Park in Boston.

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Scheffler finishes with 3 straight birdies, leads Tour Championship after opening round

Masters champion Scottie Scheffler might have had a roller coaster of an opening round Thursday at the Tour Championship if only he had been paying attention to the scoreboards.

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With her sister by her side, Brooke Henderson sets sights on victory near home

It might not have been the return home that Brooke Henderson envisioned. But during a first round at the CP Women’s Open in Ottawa where the winningest Canadian golfer ever couldn’t seem to buy a putt after a hot start, the crowd’s support never wavered. Henderson sits tied for 51st after shooting a 2-under 69.

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Paula Reto sets course record at CP Women's Open with 9-under 62

South Africa's Paula Reto has set a new course record at Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club. Reto's 9-under 62 round rocketed her up the leaderboard for a two-stroke lead at the CP Women's Open on Thursday.

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Would a World Cup of Hockey reboot threaten the Olympics?

CBC Sports' daily newsletter considers the likely return of the World Cup of Hockey, and what that might mean for the Olympics.

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Springer's 10th-inning RBI double lifts Blue Jays over Red Sox for 6th win in 7 games

George Springer got three hits, including a 10th-inning double on the first pitch from Boston reliever Ryan Brasier that scored automatic runner Jackie Bradley Jr. and lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the Red Sox 3-2 Wednesday night at Fenway Park.

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Bonner leads Sun past short-handed Wings, into semifinals

DeWanna Bonner scored a game-high 21 points, Alyssa Thomas had 13 points and eight rebounds, and the No. 3 seed Connecticut Sun eased past the short-handed Dallas Wings 73-58 on Wednesday night to advance to the WNBA semifinals.

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'Respectful' Team P.E.I. wins praise, medals at Special Olympics competition

In its first competition in three years due to COVID-19, Team P.E.I. showed no signs of rust at the Special Olympics Nova Scotia Provincial Summer Games last month in Antigonish.

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Kobe Bryant's widow awarded $16M US in trial over crash photos

Kobe Bryant's widow was awarded $16 million US as part of a $31 million jury verdict Wednesday against Los Angeles County for deputies and firefighters sharing grisly photos of the NBA star, their 13-year-old daughter and other victims killed in a 2020 helicopter crash.

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Canadian golf legend Lorie Kane shoots for good time at final CP Women's Open

Much has changed since Lorie Kane made her professional debut at the 1991 Canadian championship — but one constant has been the Canadian's presence at her home tournament each and every year. On Thursday, Kane will tee it up at her final CP Women's Open in Ottawa.

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Canada's men's basketball team is back on the road to the Olympics

CBC Sports' daily newsletter checks in on the Canadian men's basketball team as it resumes World Cup qualifying with an eye on the 2024 Olympics.

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Sask. Roughriders return to profitability after shortened season

The Saskatchewan Roughriders recorded a significant profit for the 2020/21 fiscal year despite a shortened CFL season, but lower ticket sales and changing consumer behaviour still present challenges.

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Suspended Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. apologizes for 80-game drug ban

Fernando Tatis Jr. apologized privately to his San Diego Padres teammates for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug, then publicly expressed remorse for the 80-game suspension that will keep him off the field well into next season.

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'No more racing in Russia': F1 CEO says sport has no intention to hold future races in Russia

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said the sport has no plans to hold future races in Russia. The Russian Grand Prix was scheduled to be held in Sochi this year before moving to Igora Drive in St. Petersburg in 2023, but F1 cancelled the race after Russia invaded Ukraine.

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What to know for Canada's women's hockey world title defence

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the women's hockey world championship in Denmark, where Canada looks to retain its title as undisputed queens of the sport.

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NWSL final to be televised nationally during prime time for first time

The National Women's Soccer League title game will be aired nationally in prime time for the first time in the 10-year-old league's history.

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West Island baseball team devastated after season is cut short

There's 178 teams accredited by Baseball Quebec that won't be heading to playoffs this season. One teams says miscommunication over an important deadline is to blame.

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Canada no-hit in loss to Mexico at Little League World Series

Mexico defeated Canada's entry in the 75th Little League World Series 10-0 with a no-hitter and walk-off hit to end it in the fifth inning on Monday.

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