mercredi 20 septembre 2023

Why Ontario minor league hockey is looking for more diverse players

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The Ontario Minor Hockey Association says its player enrolment numbers are still down since the pandemic. Now, it's launched a new campaign to try and attract new players, including those from families who are new to Canada and didn't necessarily grow up with the sport. 



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mardi 19 septembre 2023

Wings advance to WNBA semifinals with victory over Dream in Game 2

Wings advance to WNBA semifinals with victory over Dream in Game 2

Dallas defeats Atlanta 101-74 to sweep their first-round series 2-0. The Wings will face the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA semifinals.



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Former junior hockey coach pleads not guilty in Regina sex offence trial

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Warning: this story contains distressing details of an alleged sexual assault. The complainant testified Tuesday at the trial of a former junior hockey coach accused of sexual offences against a 17-year-old in 1988.



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Canucks trade forward Pearson, 3rd-round pick to Canadiens for goaltender DeSmith

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The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Tanner Pearson and a 2025 third-round pick from the Vancouver Canucks. In return, Montreal is sending goaltender Casey DeSmith.



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New beginnings and dreams coming true: 3 stories from the inaugural PWHL draft

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Ninety players were selected in the first Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) draft on Monday, in what felt like a new beginning in the world of professional women's hockey.



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lundi 18 septembre 2023

Canada defeated in 3 sets by 3rd-ranked Serbia at Olympic women's volleyball qualifier

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The Canadian women's volleyball team lost its second straight game in Olympic qualifying to Serbia on Tuesday in Ningbo, China.



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Grievance filed by NFL says players' union leaders advised running backs to fake injuries

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The NFL has filed a grievance against the NFL Players Association, alleging that union leaders, including President JC Tretter, have advised running backs to "consider feigning or exaggerating injuries" to help increase their leverage in contract negotiations.



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Hurdling record holder Amusan's whereabouts case heads to Court of Arbitration for Sport

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Anti-doping regulators are appealing a decision that exonerated world-record hurdler Tobi Amusan from a violation for missing drug tests that could have cost her a year or more out of the sport.



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Triathlon Canada names Lawrence White as new CEO

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Triathlon Canada named Lawrence White as its new chief executive officer on Monday.



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Andre De Grasse headlines Canadian success at Diamond League Final | Athletics North

Andre De Grasse headlines Canadian success at Diamond League Final | Athletics North

A season’s-best time as Andre De Grasse becomes the first Canadian Diamond League Final champion since 2011. That and more Canadian success from the Final on this episode of Athletics North.



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dimanche 17 septembre 2023

Carrying on the dream: Fred Fox runs in Winnipeg to honour brother Terry

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Terry Fox didn't reach Manitoba during his Marathon of Hope to raise money for cancer research in 1980, but his brother Fred Fox said Terry would have been happy to see the legacy he left behind.



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Great Britain, Italy secure spots in Davis Cup final 8

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Britain secured its place in the final eight of the Davis Cup with a tense 2-1 win over France on Sunday, when Italy also advanced to the quarterfinals.



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Mike Babcock resigns as head coach of Blue Jackets amid investigation into alleged privacy invasion

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Mike Babcock resigned as the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team announced Sunday. The resignation comes amid an investigation into reports of Babcock invading the privacy of his players.



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Canadian 3x3 basketball team tops France for 2nd straight Women's Series Final title

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Canada's 3x3 basketball team won its second straight title at the Women's Series Final on Sunday after topping France 16-15 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.



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samedi 16 septembre 2023

Buck Martinez’s long relationship with the Blue Jays

Buck Martinez’s long relationship with the Blue Jays

Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez talks to The National’s Ian Hanomansing about how his baseball career brought him to Toronto, his cancer battle and why his relationship with the fans makes him emotional.



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Canada's El Nahas, Gauthier-Drapeau top podium at Pan Am-Oceania Judo Championships

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Canada continued its impressive showing at the Pan American-Oceania Judo Championships in Calgary on Saturday with another four-medal day to close out the event, highlighted by two more gold performances.



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Invictus Games Closing Ceremony

Invictus Games Closing Ceremony

Watch the closing ceremony for the 2023 Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany.



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ITF 2023 Davis Cup Tennis: Finals Group Stage - Canada v Chile

ITF 2023 Davis Cup Tennis: Finals Group Stage - Canada v Chile

Watch as Canada and Chile go head-to-head in 2023 Davis Cup Group A action from Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy.



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vendredi 15 septembre 2023

Invictus Games 2023: Day 7

Invictus Games 2023: Day 7

Watch Day 7 action from Invictus games featuring archery from Merker Spiel-Arena and its surrounding area.



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5 Nova Scotia players declare eligibility for PWHL draft

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The Professional Women’s Hockey League will begin its first season in January, with six teams playing a 24-game regular season schedule. Five Nova Scotia players are on the eligibility list for the inaugural draft, scheduled for next week in Toronto.



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2023 Senior Pan American Oceania Judo Championship: Day 1 - Calgary

2023 Senior Pan American Oceania Judo Championship: Day 1 - Calgary

Panam Oceania judo action returns to Canada for the first time since 2015 and senior athletes will be looking for valuable points toward the 2024 Paris Olympics qualification process.



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Popularity of kids' baseball is exploding in Quebec as girls take up the sport

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As more girls sign up for baseball, there are more all-girls teams and leagues. Baseball Quebec says it's been working hard to create the conditions to encourage young girls to take up the sport.



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jeudi 14 septembre 2023

Halifax's professional soccer team pitches city on $40-million stadium

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Halifax's professional soccer team has outlined their vision for what a permanent downtown stadium could look like, with itself as lead tenant.



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Renovation change allows Toronto Rock to keep playing in Hamilton this upcoming season

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The Toronto Rock won't be booted out of their home arena in Hamilton during the upcoming season because of renovations.



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ITF 2023 Davis Cup Tennis: Finals Group Stage - Canada v Sweden

ITF 2023 Davis Cup Tennis: Finals Group Stage - Canada v Sweden

Watch as Canada and Sweden go head-to-head in 2023 Davis Cup Group A action from Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy.



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PWHL draft will reintroduce feeling of year-long team camaraderie to women's hockey

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For the last four years, many women’s hockey players missed one simple thing: teammates. There was the national team, and there were Dream Gap Tour squads as well. But the camaraderie of a professional team, with all of its members located in one city, was glaringly absent. The PWHL draft should change that.



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mercredi 13 septembre 2023

Hamilton set to pay homage to Pat Quinn with 'new look' Parkdale Arena

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The City of Hamilton is set to honour former NHL player, coach and general manager Pat Quinn with a "new look" and rededication ceremony to the Pat Quinn Arena (Parkdale Arena).



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Shericka Jackson's pursuit of Flo-Jo's 200m world record is Diamond League Final's main attraction

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The women's 200-metre world record is in play for Shericka Jackson at the Diamond League Final this weekend, writes CBC Sports senior contributor Morgan Campbell.



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Canada's women's soccer team to skip Pan American Games due to scheduling issues

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Citing scheduling issues, Canada Soccer has opted not to field a women's team in the upcoming Pan American Games. The Games, which run Oct. 20 to Nov. 5 in Santiago, Chile, start before and finish after FIFA international windows.



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ITF 2023 Davis Cup Tennis: Finals Group Stage - Canada v Italy

ITF 2023 Davis Cup Tennis: Finals Group Stage - Canada v Italy

Watch as Canada and Italy go head-to-head in 2023 Davis Cup Group A action from Unipol Arena in Bologna.



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Griffins women's soccer program enjoying meteoric rise to become 1 of Canada's best

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Grace Mwasalla could pose a challenge to the Canada West all-time single-season scoring record this season, as the MacEwan Griffins look to rebound from heartbreak in 2022.



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mardi 12 septembre 2023

New Charlottetown Pickleball Club 'scrambling' for space as interest explodes

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The Charlottetown Pickleball Club is searching for places to play as its numbers boom after a successful summer program at UPEI.



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Western University investigating alleged misconduct within women's hockey team

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Western University has enlisted an external investigator to look into its women's hockey program. According to a report from TSN, multiple players complained about the conduct of head coach Candice Moxley and Western's strength and conditioning coach Jeff Watson.



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Mike Weir eager for 'hockey'-like atmosphere of Presidents Cup next year in Montreal

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Canadian golfing legend Mike Weir is counting the days until he can again hear the roar of a Presidents Cup crowd.



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Rubiales ordered to testify before Spanish judge over World Cup kiss of women's player

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Luis Rubiales, the former president of Spain's soccer federation, has been ordered to give testimony to a Spanish judge investigating his kiss of a player at the Women's World Cup.



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Can the Canadian Men's basketball team medal at the Paris Olympics? | CBC Sports

Can the Canadian Men's basketball team medal at the Paris Olympics? | CBC Sports

The Canadian Men's basketball team had a historic run at the FIBA World Cup, winning their first-ever medal, but can this team replicate the same success at the Paris Olympics in 2024?



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Adam Lowry named new captain of Winnipeg Jets

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The Winnipeg Jets have a new leader, one year after stripping the C from Blake Wheeler and deciding to play without a captain.



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Saskatchewan Huskies win big in front of large crowd in Week 3 of U Sports football

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The St. Francis Xavier X-Men continue to dominate in Atlantic Canada, while the Wilfred Laurier Golden Hawks, Western Mustangs and Windsor Lancers top the standings in Ontario.



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Kelly Olynyk's long road with Canadian basketball pays off with medal at Basketball World Cup

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Team captain Kelly Olynyk helped Canada win bronze at the FIBA World Cup.



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lundi 11 septembre 2023

Councillors, residents push back against proposed Thunder Bay outdoor rink cuts

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Thunder Bay city councillors and residents are pushing back against an administration proposal to close 31 of the northwestern Ontario city's 39 outdoor rinks.



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Andre De Grasse, Aaron Brown amongst 4 Canadians headed to Diamond League final | Athletics North

Andre De Grasse, Aaron Brown amongst 4 Canadians headed to Diamond League final | Athletics North

Diamond League Brussels was the last chance for Canadians Andre De Grasse and Sarah Mitton to book their spot in the upcoming final, and they did. Joining Aaron Brown, Marco Arop and some of the world's best athletes this coming weekend in Eugene, Oregon. These stories and more in this week's Athletics North recap.



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Damar Hamlin not expected to appear in Bills' season opener Monday: report

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Damar Hamlin is not expected to play in a regular-season game for the first time since going into cardiac arrest when the Buffalo Bills open the season against the New York Jets on Monday night, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.



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Canada overhauls skeleton staff, appoints Joe Cecchini head coach and technical lead

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Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton has named Joe Cecchini, Kevin Boyer and Micaela Widmer as its newest coaches for the national skeleton program.



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Canucks name Quinn Hughes 15th captain in franchise history

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Hughes served as an assistant captain for the first time during the 2022-23 season, during which the 23-year-old recorded seven goals and 69 assists in 78 games.



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LeBron James reportedly interested in playing for U.S. at 2024 Paris Olympics

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Two-time Olympic gold medallist LeBron James is ready to commit to the 2024 Paris Summer Games, The Athletic reported Monday.



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Defending champion Canada enters Davis Cup well aware of challenges ahead

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After 109 years, Canada won its first-ever Davis Cup title last year in Spain. Its defence begins on Wednesday at 9 a.m. ET, with live streaming across CBC Sports digital platforms.



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dimanche 10 septembre 2023

Battling cancer, and every inch the Ironman: Meet Mike Dawe

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A Torbay, N.L., man was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2019. But he's fallen "helplessly in love" with gruelling Ironman competitions.



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Novak Djokovic tops Daniil Medvedev to win U.S. Open for historic 24th Grand Slam title

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Novak Djokovic emerged from an exhilarating and exhausting U.S. Open final with a 24th Grand Slam title on Sunday night, using every ounce of his energy and some serve-and-volley guile to get past Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in a match that was more closely contested than the straight-set score indicated.



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samedi 9 septembre 2023

Canada's John Makdessi loses decision to Jamie Mullarkey on UFC 293 undercard in Australia

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Canadian lightweight John Makdessi lost by decision to Australian Jamie Mullarkey on the UFC 293 undercard on Saturday night.



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Demand for coaches, gyms rise as basketball becomes more popular on P.E.I.

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Basketball is becoming so popular on Prince Edward Island that it’s becoming difficult to keep up with the demand for coaches and facilities, says the executive director of Basketball P.E.I.



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