dimanche 30 avril 2023

Kraken upset defending champion Avalanche in Game 7 to win 1st series in franchise history

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Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice, Philipp Grubauer was stellar in stopping 33 shots and the visiting Seattle Kraken eliminated the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche with a 2-1 win in Game 7 on Sunday night.



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Winnipeg Jets general manager quiet about possible changes to roster during exit interview

Winnipeg Jets General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff

General manager Kevin Cheveldayoff answered questions from reporters for 42 minutes on Sunday but didn't reveal his plans to help the under-achieving Winnipeg Jets.



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#TheMoment the Leafs won Game 6 during a couple's wedding

#TheMoment the Leafs won Game 6 during a couple's wedding

Marc and Adelle Tomasso made a game time decision to play the Leafs game during their wedding reception. Little did they know that it would lead to a moment of jubilation shared by both sides of their family



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How soccer survives — and thrives — in a northern Manitoba community

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A strong, undying love for soccer has survived generations in Opaskwayak Cree Nation, despite a lack of resources or options for play during the long northern Manitoba winter.



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New graduate wants to draw on sports, tradition to help kids in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation

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Sioux Valley Dakota Nation member Thomas Rosmus, who recently graduated with a diploma in mental wellness and harm reduction, plans to use his passion for sports, traditional teachings and education to support youth in his southwestern Manitoba community.



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Quebec's Highway 50 to be renamed after hockey legend Guy Lafleur

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The highway, which runs from Gatineau, Que., to the Montreal area, is being renamed in honour of the Montreal Canadiens legend, who passed away just over a year ago. 



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samedi 29 avril 2023

Canadian forward Huitema's late goal for OL Reign forces draw with Racing Louisville FC

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Canadian Jordyn Huitema scored the tying goal for OL Reign in the 90th minute of a 2-2 draw with Racing Louisville FC in Kentucky on Saturday night.



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Rangers' offence comes alive to force Game 7 against Devils

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Chris Kreider had another power-play goal and two assists as the New York Rangers beat the visiting New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Saturday night to force a deciding Game 7 in their first-round playoff series.



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Avalanche's Cogliano out indefinitely with neck fracture: reports

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Colorado Avalanche forward Andrew Cogliano suffered a fracture in his neck during Game 6 in Seattle on Friday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.



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Gausman strikes out career-high 13 as Blue Jays beat Mariners with Varsho's 10th-inning RBI single

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Daulton Varsho delivered a walk-off single to give the Blue Jays their sixth straight win, a 1-0 decision against the visiting Seattle Mariners in 10 innings on Saturday.



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Lakehead's former running coach the latest facing maltreatment claims by athletes at Thunder Bay university

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There are new allegations of maltreatment against Lakehead University’s former running coach, amidst a months-long investigation by CBC News that casts concerns about how athlete complaints are handled by the Thunder Bay, Ont., university’s athletic department.



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vendredi 28 avril 2023

FIBA Men's 3X3 Basketball World Tour: DAY 1 - Utsunomiya

FIBA Men's 3X3 Basketball World Tour: DAY 1 - Utsunomiya

The 12th edition of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour gets underway as the best in men's 3X3 basketball visit Japan for the start of the season.



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Monk, Fox lead Kings past Warriors to force Game 7 back in Sacramento

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Malik Monk scored 28 points, De'Aaron Fox added 26 points and 11 assists, and the visiting Sacramento Kings staved off elimination in their first-round playoff series by beating Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors 118-99 on Friday night in Game 6.



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Stastny scores in OT as Hurricanes eliminate Islanders in Game 6

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Paul Stastny scored 6:01 into overtime, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.



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Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon mum on potential interest in Raptors' coaching gig

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Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon did not comment directly Friday on a report that the Toronto Raptors have received permission to interview her for their vacant head coaching position.



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Two of Canada's worst sports droughts live on (for now)

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CBC Sports' daily newsletter looks at the Leafs' failure to win a playoff series in nearly two decades and Canada's struggles in big curling events.



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World Volleyball Beach Pro Tour Elite16: DAY 2 | Court 2 - Uberlandia

World Volleyball Beach Pro Tour Elite16: DAY 2 | Court 2 - Uberlandia

Watch as some of the world’s best beach volleyball teams battle on Day 2, Court 2 at the World Volleyball Beach Pro Tour Elite 16 event from Brazil.



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Canadian Olympic star Andre De Grasse publishing new book, Ignite, out this fall

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The Ontario athlete and author's new title shares important lessons from his improbable journey to becoming an Olympic champion. The nonfiction book Ignite will be published on Oct. 17, 2023.



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jeudi 27 avril 2023

Ravens make QB Lamar Jackson highest-paid player in NFL history with 5-year, $260M US deal: reports

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Five years after he fell to the end of the first round, draft day was a huge payday for Lamar Jackson. The Baltimore Ravens agreed in principle with Jackson on a five-year deal Thursday, making their star quarterback the highest-paid player in NFL history.



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North Carolina Courage acquire Canadian Victoria Pickett in trade with Gotham FC

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The North Carolina Courage have acquired Canadian international midfielder Victoria Pickett from NJ/NY Gotham FC in exchange for $200,000 US in allocation money.



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A record number of Canadians could get picked in the NFL draft

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CBC Sports' daily newsletter breaks down the five Canadian players in the running to be selected as the NFL draft kicks off on Thursday night.



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Canada's Jones, Laing qualify for semifinals at mixed doubles curling worlds

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Canada's Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing qualified for the semifinal after wrapping up first place in their pool at the world mixed doubles curling championship on Thursday.



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World Volleyball Beach Pro Tour Elite16: DAY 1 | Court 2 - Uberlandia

World Volleyball Beach Pro Tour Elite16: DAY 1 | Court 2 - Uberlandia

Watch as some of the world’s best beach volleyball teams battle on Day 1, Court 2 at the World Volleyball Beach Pro Tour Elite 16 event from Brazil.



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It's 'Canada against the world' in men's 200m sprint at Botswana Golden Grand Prix

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They won world championship gold in the 100-metre relay last summer, but the batons will be tucked away Saturday when Aaron Brown, Andre De Grasse, Jerome Blake and Brendon Rodney are foes for about 20 seconds in the men's 200 metres at the Botswana Golden Grand Prix.



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mercredi 26 avril 2023

'Their win is my win': Newcomer Leafs fans hope history will be made in Game 5

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Two young women whose families moved to Canada from other countries talk about becoming huge fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The two are among many new Canadians who support the team.



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Taxpayers group questions public dollars in Calgary arena deal as supporters hail district revamp

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Critics of the deal have come out attacking the use of public dollars to build an arena, but supporters say the plan supports a revitalized entertainment district.



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Hockey Night in Canada: Panthers vs. Bruins, Game 5

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Watch live on television and online as the Boston Bruins take on the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of their 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series on Hockey Night in Canada.



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Leafs, Senators among 4 teams headed to Sweden for games next season

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The NHL is sending four teams to Sweden next season, with the Minnesota Wild, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators taking part in Global Series games there in November.



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Leylah Fernandez makes a quick exit from the Madrid Open

Leylah Fernandez makes a quick exit from the Madrid Open

Montreal's Leylah Fernandez is shocked by 16 year Russian Mirra Andreeva who defeats Fernandez 6-3, 6-4 in round 1 of the Madrid Open.



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How to watch Hockey Night in Canada: Stanley Cup playoffs on desktop & app

HNIC – Stanley Cup Playoffs 2023 – Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins

CBC Sports will provide a live stream of Stanley Cup playoff games on Hockey Night in Canada.



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mardi 25 avril 2023

Oilers push Kings to brink of elimination with decisive Game 5 win in Edmonton

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Nick Bjugstad scored a pair of goals for the Oilers in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the visiting Los Angeles Kings as Edmonton took a 3-2 lead in their playoff series.



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Islanders hold off Hurricanes in Game 5 to stave off elimination

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Brock Nelson scored by knocking in an airborne puck that had bounced off the face of Carolina's Sebastian Aho, and the visiting New York Islanders added two goals that came off turnovers, beating the Hurricanes 3-2 on Tuesday night and extending their first-round playoff series.



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How to watch Hockey Night in Canada: Stanley Cup playoffs on desktop & app

HNIC – Stanley Cup Playoffs 2023 – LA Kings at Edmonton Oilers

CBC Sports will provide a live stream of Stanley Cup playoff games on Hockey Night in Canada.



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PGA Tour Americas to replace Canadian and Latin American men's pro golf circuits

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PGA Tour Canada and PGA Tour Latinoamerica will combine to become the PGA Tour Americas in February. The new tour will consist of 16 events held across Latin America, Canada and the United States from February through September.



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Défi sportif's new ambassador hopes to inspire next generation

Marie-Claude Molnar

After 14 years on the international paracycling scene, Marie-Claude Molnar is no longer cycling competitively, but she is finding ways to serve as a model to a new generation of athletes.



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Player's Own Voice podcast: Justina Di Stasio in a class of her own

Justina Di Stasio takes Gold in Commonwealth Games

Justina Di Stasio whose Olympic dreams have so far been thwarted by the sole Canadian roster spot going to teammate Erica Wiebe- continues to excel at international tournaments- and continues to believe her Olympic moment awaits



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lundi 24 avril 2023

Jets lose Scheifele to injury during Game 4 of series vs. Golden Knights

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The White Noise at Canada Life Centre collectively held its breath Monday night when Mark Scheifele joined a growing list of injured Winnipeg Jets.



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Butler explodes for 56 as Heat overcome Giannis' return, push Bucks to brink

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Jimmy Butler scored a Miami playoff record 56 points, and the Heat roared back from 14 points down in the final quarter to stun the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 119-114 on Monday night to put the NBA's top overall seed on the brink of early elimination.



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Jets agree on deal to acquire 4-time MVP Aaron Rodgers from Packers: AP source

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After six weeks of waiting, Aaron Rodgers is leaving behind his brilliant legacy in Green Bay and heading to the bright lights — and massive expectations — of the Big Apple.



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Kyrgios joins Canada's Auger-Aliassime Team World for Laver Cup in Vancouver

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The final piece is in place for defending Laver Cup champion Team World, with Australia's Nick Kyrgios joining Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime and Americans Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe for the September tournament in Vancouver.



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Canada 4-1 at mixed doubles curling worlds, tied with Estonia atop Group A

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Canada's Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing picked up a pair of wins on Monday at the world mixed doubles curling championship in Gangneung, South Korea.



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dimanche 23 avril 2023

Saskatoon Roller Derby League seeks community support after losing biggest fundraising opportunity

Sarah Coleshaw (Curb Stompin’ Coleshaw)

Players in the Saskatoon Roller Derby League are trying to fill a big gap in their annual budget after losing their biggest fundraising opportunity.



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'It's just amazing.' Timmins, Ont., nurse finishes the Boston Marathon

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A Timmins, Ont., nurse who started running again after he daughters were born qualified for the Boston Marathon and finished the 42.2-kilometre race with a personal-best time.



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Canada's Hadwin, Taylor finish 2nd behind Americans Hardy, Riley at Zurich Classic after record-tying day

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Nick Hardy and Davis Riley birdied four of their final six holes — highlighted by Riley's 33-foot birdie putt from the from the fringe on the par-3 17th — to give both players their first PGA Tour victory at the Zurich Classic in Avondale on Sunday.



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Blue Jays take series at Yankee Stadium on Gausman gem and Guerrero Jr., Varsho homers

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Kevin Gausman struck out 11 in seven shutout innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Daulton Varsho hit back-to-back homers following an error by rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the hometown New York Yankees 5-1 on Sunday.



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How to watch Hockey Night in Canada: Stanley Cup playoffs on desktop & app

HNIC – Stanley Cup Playoffs 2023 – Edmonton Oilers at LA Kings

CBC Sports will provide a live stream of Stanley Cup playoff games on Hockey Night in Canada.



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samedi 22 avril 2023

Devils' Hamilton scores in OT to cut series deficit to 2-1 against Rangers

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Dougie Hamilton scored 11:36 into overtime and the visiting New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Saturday night to cut their series deficit to 2-1.



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Regina teen hockey captain beaming after scoring 10-second hat trick

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Regina U13A Falcons captain Grady Greenslade, 13, scored three goals within 10 seconds during the second period of a regular season game in Balgonie, Sask., on March 12.



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CF Montreal defeats New York Red Bulls for 2nd win of season

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CF Montreal, playing with 10 men after the 65-minute mark, put on an impressive second half defensive display to secure a 2-0 win against the visiting New York Red Bulls on Saturday night at Stade Saputo.



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Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup

Tissot UCI Track Nations Cup

Watch as over 250 athletes from 30 different nations visit Canada to take part in Day 2 of the Tissot UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre.



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