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Jamal Shead happy to shoulder more for depleted Raptors
Guard has posted consecutive double doubles while the injury bug has feasted on the Raptors in their first 10 …

For Remembrance Day, we honour some Olympians who served
CBC Sports' daily newsletter marks Remembrance Day with the stories of a few men who both competed for Canada …

Canadian centre Edey finding his footing with Grizzlies
In his third season, Edey is putting up 8.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and an assist per game

A forever project: Participation the key priority as Canada's sport future comes into focus at national summit
Participation was the leading topic of discussion at the Playground to Podium Summit in Ottawa on Monday and T…

Taffy the horse set to star in Grey Cup tradition
Grey Cup week features an almost 80-year-old tradition of parading a horse into a hotel lobby in the game’s ho…

Avalanche focus on the marathon, not the sprint of the NHL season
Veteran-heavy team has been slow to click into high gear, but knows exactly when you want to be playing your b…

Connor Hellebuyck avoids the spotlight’s harsh glare by sitting out against Jets
Back in Winnipeg after blockbuster trade he requested, goalie tries to dismiss speculation that he begged out …

In its world championship jersey stalemate, Canada has stumbled into a near perfect sweater
Canada’s jerseys should be a nation-building exercise, with the end product widely accessible to its citizens

Veteran forward Kawhi Leonard out at least 1 more week for struggling Raptors
The Toronto Raptors will have to make do without Kawhi Leonard for at least another week. He is continuing his…

Jamal Shead shouldering more for depleted Raptors
Just 10 games into the season and the Toronto Raptors are depleted.

Vikings reacquire QB Kirk Cousins at NFL trade deadline, AP source says
Cousins spent six seasons with Minnesota, before going to the Atlanta Falcons and the Las Vegas Raiders

Ovechkin says Russian athletes want to represent their country, declines to weigh in on CAS decision
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Russia will not be allowed to play at the world juniors, and the governmen…

Incidents that went beyond ‘online death threats’ led to trade request, Hellebuyck says
Goaltender speaks to media in his return to Winnipeg, but won’t be on the ice Tuesday night when Jets host Dev…

Finnish women move behind group leader Canada at hockey worlds, Germany beats Czechs
Finland rallied after an early scare to cruise past Japan 8-2 for a second victory at the women's world hockey…

Protesters denounce Ovechkin's support for Putin as Capitals visit Senators in Ottawa
"Lots of protests going on around the world." the NHL star told reporters before his team's game against the O…

This 29-year-old's NHL debut didn't feel real — until he got punched in the face
Dillon Boucher, who grew up in Head of Chezzetcook, N.S., made his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks last …

PWHL’s four expansion teams get names, including Hamilton Havoc
Detroit Clutch, San Jose Sea Lions and Vegas Vanguards all set to debut alongside Hamilton when season begins …

Hellebuyck says ‘more than online death threats’ led to his trade request from Jets
Connor Hellebuyck says incidents that were “more than online death threats” cemented his decision to ask for a…

Leonard out for Raptors at least one more week
The Toronto Raptors will have to make do without Kawhi Leonard for at least another week.

Oilers goalie Levi boosting team's confidence in their crease
The Edmonton Oilers are hoping they finally have the so-called goalie of the future in Devon Levi. The 24-year…

Elks, Alouettes arrive in Calgary ahead of Sunday's Grey Cup final
The Edmonton Elks and the Montreal Alouettes arrive in Calgary today ahead of Sunday’s 113th Grey Cup showdown…

World Athletics raises qualifying standards for 2028 LA Olympics, gets tough on endurance events
Athletes chasing qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will face much tougher entry standards than …

Toronto's Zach Edey finding footing in NBA with Memphis Grizzlies
Zach Edey’s second NBA appearance at Scotiabank Arena was a bit cheaper.

Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron among 6 inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame
Carey Price was inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class alongside Patrice Bergeron, Pekka Rin…

Connor Hellebuyck tells media online death threats, family played roles in trade demand
Connor Hellebuyck says online death threats and his family were major factors in his Winnipeg trade demand.

Hamilton, 3 other expansion PWHL teams reveal names and logos ahead of inaugural season
Hamilton Havoc, Detroit Clutch, San Jose Sea Lions and Vegas Vanguards will begin play this upcoming season. A…

Protests planned as Ovechkin makes first visit to Canada of final NHL season
Tuesday's game in Ottawa marks the 41-year-old Ovechkin's first visit to Canada since announcing his retiremen…

‘I looked at the sky, something didn’t feel right. Then my buddy messaged: “I see open flame”’ – This is climate breakdown
This is Darcy Ruddy’s story Location: Jasper, Canada Disaster: Wildfire, 2024 Darcy Ruddy is the owner-operato…

Kelowna BMX rider rolls into Canadian Hall of Fame
Kelowna BMX rider Dom Mach has been inducted into the 2026 Canadian BMX Freestyle Hall of Fame. In a social me…

Toronto’s Edey finding footing with Grizzlies
Zach Edey's second NBA appearance at Scotiabank Arena was a bit cheaper.

Carey Price leads 2026 induction class into Hockey Hall of Fame
Carey Price first visited the Hockey Hall of Fame as a teenager. The former Montreal Canadiens goaltender joke…

Philadelphia Flyers outlast Vancouver Canucks for 3-1 victory
Leevi Merilainen made 14 stops for Vancouver as the team lost its sixth game in a row

Bills move to 7-1 with a 23-6 win over the Vikings
Carson Wentz started at quarterback for the Vikings and didn’t finish what became one of the worst performance…

Kurz, MacDougall unbeaten after two days at Canadian Mixed Curling Championship
Colin Kurz and his Deer Lodge Curling Club crew of Winnipeg finished the second day of the Canadian Mixed Curl…

Leon Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers beat Rangers 3-1
Connor McDavid also scored for the Oilers, who have won two games in a row

Maltais, Stacey lead Canada to 10-0 win over Denmark at women's hockey championship
Emma Maltais scored twice, Laura Stacey had a goal and two assists, and Canada remained undefeated at the word…

Uniform dispute between Hockey Canada and IIHF forces women’s team to take ice without Maple Leaf
The generic garb comes after Hockey Canada pushed back on the IIHF proposal to take over the commercial rights…

Ty Jerome’s 27 points power Grizzlies past undermanned Raptors
Raptors were without Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and Collin Murray-Boyles, in addition to the ongoing ab…

Carey Price leads class of 2026 into Hockey’s Hall of Fame
Patrice Bergeron, Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk and Cindy Curley inducted as players, while Brian Burke was enshr…

Dabrowski, Stefani win doubles opener in WTA Finals
INDIAN WELLS — Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa and her Brazilian playing partner Luisa Stefani opened the W-T-A F…