samedi 31 décembre 2022

Ruud beats Monteiro in straight sets at United Cup mixed teams tournament

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Casper Ruud has taken up in 2023 where he left off in 2022, beating Brazil's Thiago Monteiro 6-3, 6-2 in the first men's singles match of the New Year to boost Norway at the United Cup mixed teams championship in Brisbane.



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Canada tops Sweden at men's world juniors to set up quarter-final clash with Slovakia

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Connor Bedard had four assists to tie Eric Lindros for Canada's all-time points record at the world junior hockey championship as the tournament hosts wrapped up preliminary round play with a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden in Halifax, N.S., on Saturday night.



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Switzerland punch world juniors quarter-finals ticket with shootout win over Slovakia

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Switzerland's Rodwin Dionicio played hero at the world junior hockey championship Saturday, earning his team a 4-3 shootout win over Slovakia.



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Avalanche activate MacKinnon off injured reserve before Saturday game against Leafs

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The Colorado Avalanche activated forward Nathan MacKinnon from injured reserve before their game against Toronto on Saturday night.



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Young Canadian sports stars poised to take the next step in 2023

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As 2023 approaches, a look back at some of the success stories in Canadian sports warrants recognition for the exciting new stars of the future.



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vendredi 30 décembre 2022

McDavid eclipses 70 points on the season as Oilers' offence overpowers Kraken

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Connor McDavid had a goal and four assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Kraken 7-2 on Friday night in Seattle.



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U of Sask. Huskies take on Ukraine's national U-25 hockey team to support war-torn country

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Saskatoon is the Ukranian team's first stop in a four-game series against different Canadian universities.



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Trent Jr. leads Raptors over Suns to snap 5-game home losing streak

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Gary Trent Jr. matched his season high with 35 points, Pascal Siakam had 26 and the Raptors snapped a five-game home losing streak with a 113-104 victory over the short-handed and sloppy Phoenix Suns on Friday night in Toronto.



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Brazil begins 3 days of mourning for soccer superstar Pelé

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Brazil has begun three days of mourning, a day after the death of soccer icon Pelé, a national hero widely regarded as one of his sport's greatest players. 



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Joy Drop: Reflecting on 2022, Pele's death

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CBC Sports Senior Contributor Shireen Ahmed's weekly roundup of the things that struck her from the week that was.



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Young Canadian male artistic swimmer can now aim for Olympics

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Like many amateur athletes with big sporting dreams, Canadian artistic swimmer Chris Niehaus hopes to one day represent his country on the Olympic stage.



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jeudi 29 décembre 2022

Scheifele scores hat trick to help Jets double up Canucks, snap 3-game losing streak

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Mark Scheifele led the way with a hat trick as the Winnipeg Jets earned a 4-2 victory over the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. Pierre-Luc Dubois also scored as the Jets snapped a three-game losing streak.



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DeBrincat sends it to OT, bags winner to help Senators end Capitals' 5-game win streak

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Alex DeBrincat tied the game and scored in overtime to help the visiting Ottawa Senators snap the Capitals' five game winning streak, beating Washington 4-3 Thursday night.



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Bedard's 6 points power Canada past Austria for 2nd straight blowout win at world juniors

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Connor Bedard had two goals and four assists as Canada pounded Austria 11-0 for the host country's second straight blowout win at the world junior hockey championship Thursday.



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FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup: Women's Slalom #1 - Semmering

FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup: Women's Slalom #1 - Semmering

USA’s Mikaela Shiffrin will be looking to continue her hot start to the women's slalom world cup season as the best skiers in the world take to Austria.



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'Names have to be named' in 2003 World Juniors sexual assault allegations, activist says

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Six months after Halifax police opened an investigation into an alleged group sexual assault after the 2003 World Juniors hockey tournament in Halifax, a victims' rights activist says well-paid current and retired NHL players are being protected — and she wants that to stop.



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mercredi 28 décembre 2022

Bedard shines as Canada demolishes Germany to bounce back at world juniors

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Connor Bedard had a hat trick and four assists as Canada got back on track at the world junior hockey championship Wednesday with an emphatic 11-2 victory over Germany.



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3 players ejected after 1st half Pistons-Magic scuffle

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Three players were ejected after a fight between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons late in the first half of Wednesday's game.



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Former Toronto FC fullback Criscito signs with Genoa after announcing retirement

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Veteran defender Domenico Criscito, who announced his retirement from Toronto FC in mid-November, has resurfaced with his former club Genoa in Italy.



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Dominican court convicts 10 people in attempted 2019 killing of David Ortiz

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A Dominican court convicted 10 people involved in the 2019 attempted killing of former Red Sox baseball star David Ortiz, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.



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'A dream come true,' says Austrian world junior coach on returning home to N.S.

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Kirk Furey boarded a plane at age 16 with the knowledge his hockey journey would likely take him far from home. Nearly three decades later, that path through leagues on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean brought him right back to where it started.



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FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup: Women's Giant Slalom #2 - Semmering

FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup: Women's Giant Slalom #2 - Semmering

Italy's Marta Bassino will try and stay atop or near the top of the women's giant slalom world as the best skiers head to Austria for the next world cup stop.



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mardi 27 décembre 2022

Ex-Raptors Leonard, Powell lead Clippers to comfortable victory in Toronto

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Norm Powell and Kawhi Leonard scored 22 points and 15 points, respectively, to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 124-113 win over their former team, the Toronto Raptors, on Tuesday.



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'The ocean is for everyone': Canadian Para surfer Victoria Feige at forefront of growing sport

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With four straight gold medals at the sport's premier event, Vancouver native Victoria Feige is leading the charge as Para surfing reaches new heights and progresses toward Paralympic inclusion.



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HC Davos holds on to early lead in win over Canada at Spengler Cup

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Andrew Rowe and Leon Bristedt's early goals were enough as HC Davos fended off Canada 2-1 on Tuesday at the Spengler Cup.



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Finland bounces back with steady win over Slovakia at world juniors

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Oliver Kapanen and Joakim Kemell both scored and added an assist as Finland downed Slovakia 5-2 on Tuesday at the men's world junior hockey championship.



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Star NFLer J.J. Watt indicates he'll retire at end of season

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Even though he's still playing great football, it looks as if defensive lineman J.J. Watt is ready to call it a career. The three-time AP Defensive Player of the Year indicated Tuesday that he will retire at the end of the season, posting pictures of his wife and family on social media.



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lundi 26 décembre 2022

Canada drops Spengler Cup opener to HC Sparta Prague

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Canada spotted HC Sparta Prague a three-goal lead on Monday and a spirited rally came up short, losing 3-2 in the opening game of the 2022 Spengler Cup hockey tournament.



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Czech Republic stuns Canada in men's world juniors opener

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Jaroslav Chemeler and Matous Mensik scored 33 seconds apart during a five-minute power play as Czech Republic stunned Canada 5-2 in the opener for both countries at the world junior men's hockey championship Monday.



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Raptors' Siakam named Eastern Conference player of the week for 5th time in his career

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Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has been named the Eastern Conference player of the week for the fifth time in his career.



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Want to run outdoors this winter? Here are some tips from a Canadian Olympic marathoner

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Marathon and Olympic competitors who live in Hamilton manage a running group that meets at the Bayfront every Tuesday for training, and members also benefit from getting advice for hitting the streets in winter.



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Broncos fire 1st-year head coach Hackett with 2 games remaining in season

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The Denver Broncos have fired first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett with two games left in the season.



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Protest-backing soccer star's family kept from leaving Iran

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A prominent former soccer player in Iran who has expressed support for anti-government protests says his wife and daughter were prevented from leaving the country on Monday after their plane made an unannounced stopover en route to Dubai.



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Led by Henderson, Hughes and Svensson, Canadian golf hit new highs in 2022

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There's an argument to be made that 2022 was the most successful year in Canadian golf. Brooke Henderson, Mackenzie Hughes, and Adam Svensson's combined four wins between the LPGA and PGA Tours were highlights of the season. But the achievements of Canadian golfers were not limited to those victories.



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dimanche 25 décembre 2022

Kevin Payne, Toronto FC's 1st president, dies at 69 from lung illness

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Kevin Payne, who helped D.C. United become Major League Soccer's first dynasty and went on to serve as president of Toronto FC, has died. He was 69.



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Packers grab 3rd straight win, keep playoff hopes alive with victory over Dolphins

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Green Bay's defence intercepted Tua Tagovailoa three times in the fourth quarter to help the visiting Packers come from behind to defeat the Miami Dolphins 26-20 and keep their playoff hopes alive.



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Harden, Embiid spark 76ers' rally past Knicks for 8th straight victory

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Joel Embiid scored 35 points, James Harden had 29 points and 13 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers blew by the New York Knicks in the final quarter, extending their winning streak to eight games with a 119-112 victory Sunday.



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Year in review: The sports moments that resonated with Canadians

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Here's a look back at the sports moment from each month in 2022 that appeared to resonate most with Canadians.



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samedi 24 décembre 2022

Pele's family gathers around 82-year-old at hospital in Brazil

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Family members of Brazilian soccer great Pele are gathering at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo where the 82-year-old global icon has been since the end of November.



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Young Canadian sports stars poised to take the next step in 2023

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As 2023 approaches, a look back at some of the success stories in Canadian sports warrants recognition for the exciting new stars of the future.



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2022 World Tennis League: DAY 6 | Grand Final

2022 World Tennis League: DAY 6 | Grand Final

Watch as tennis' top talent take to the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE to participate in Day 6 of the World Tennis League.



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'I've always dreamed of this': Nunavut hockey player reflects on playing for U.S. team

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Daniel McKitrick of Coral Harbour, Nunavut, was signed to a hockey team in Mississippi. While the warm weather is a drastic change from his home community, he says the game remains the same.



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vendredi 23 décembre 2022

Siakam, Anunoby, Barnes all eclipse 25 points as Raptors down Cavaliers

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Pascal Siakam had 26 points and nine assists, O.G. Anunoby scored 26 points and the Toronto Raptors rolled to a 118-107 victory over the Cavaliers on Friday night, becoming the first East team to win in Cleveland this season.



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Capitals' Ovechkin scores against Jets to tie Howe for 2nd on all-time NHL goals list

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Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night in Washington to move into a tie with Detroit Red Wings legend Gordie Howe for second on the all-time NHL regular season goals list.



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Blue Jays acquire slugger Varsho from Diamondbacks for top prospect Moreno, Gurriel Jr.

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The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired outfielder Daulton Varsho from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and catcher Gabriel Moreno.



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FIFA reviews famous chef's 'undue access' to hold World Cup trophy

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FIFA is taking "appropriate internal action" to address breaches of World Cup protocol by a celebrity chef who held the gold trophy on the field, soccer's governing body said Thursday.



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jeudi 22 décembre 2022

Team Canada arrives in Halifax for world junior hockey tournament

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Team Canada arrived in Halifax Thursday afternoon and players are going through their final preparations for the 2023 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships.



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Brittney Griner asks supporters to advocate for Paul Whelan, a prisoner held in Russia

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Brittney Griner has asked her supporters in a social media post to advocate for Paul Whelan, a former Marine serving a 16-year prison term in Russia for espionage charges the United States believe are baseless.



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Major League Baseball's independent arbitrator reinstates Dodgers pitcher Bauer

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Trevor Bauer was reinstated Thursday by Major League Baseball's independent arbitrator, allowing the pitcher to resume his career at the start of the 2023 season.



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U.S. House passes equal pay bill in latest women's soccer win

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The House has passed a bill that ensures equal compensation for U.S. women competing in international events, a piece of legislation that came out of the U.S. women's soccer team's long battle to be paid as much as the men.



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