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Canada coach Bev Priestman names 23-player roster for inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup

Canada coach Bev Priestman had one eye on this summer's Paris Olympics and the other on the 2027 FIFA World Cup in choosing her 23-player roster for the upcoming CONCACAF W Gold Cup.

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Winnipeg native Brady Oliveira looking to help Bombers win multiple titles

He entertained offers and seriously considered his football future, but Brady Oliveira just couldn't leave his hometown. The 2023 CFL rushing leader signed a two-year contract extension with the Blue Bombers on Tuesday.

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Canadian marathoners Elmore, Levins earn Paris 2024 early nominations

TORONTO — Malindi Elmore and Cam Levins are heading to Paris this summer. Athletics Canada announced the two marathon runners earned early nominations to represent Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Smooth-serving Auger-Aliassime downs Halys in first round at Marseille

MARSEILLE, France — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the second round of the Open 13 Provence tennis tournament with a 6-2, 7-5 win over French wild-card Quentin Halys on Wednesday.

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Canada's Lauren Zaretsky wins first NCAA golf title and is primed for more success

Canada's Lauren Zaretsky can already cross winning an NCAA tournament off her goals list. The golfer from Thornhill, Ont., led from wire-to-wire to win the UCF Women's Challenge on Monday for her first-ever collegiate title.

Feb 7, 2024 9:29 AM Read more >

From Uber Eats' 'Friends' reunion to Bud's Clydesdales, here are the buzziest Super Bowl ads so far

NEW YORK (AP) — If you watch the Super Bowl for the commercials, you no longer have to wait until the big game to see what advertisers have in store for viewers.

Feb 7, 2024 8:48 AM Read more >

Senators captain Brady Tkachuk laments another lost season in Ottawa

Brady Tkachuk was convinced this season would be different. The Ottawa Senators captain felt the same about 2022-23. And the campaign before that. Former general manager Pierre Dorion confidently stated the team's rebuild was over in September 2021.

Feb 7, 2024 8:40 AM Read more >

Paralympic alpine ski champion Mac Marcoux announces retirement

CALGARY — Decorated para alpine ski champion Mac Marcoux announced his retirement Wednesday, but he isn't done with sport. The 26-year-old from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

Feb 7, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Golden Knights end Oilers' 16-game streak with 3-1 win in Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chandler Stephenson scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, Adin Hill stopped 30 shots and the Vegas Golden Knights ended the Edmonton Oilers’ 16-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory on Tuesday night.

Feb 6, 2024 11:40 PM Read more >

NHL roundup: Stephenson helps Golden Knights snap Oilers 16-game win

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chandler Stephenson scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Adin Hill stopped 30 shots and the Vegas Golden Knights ended the Edmonton Oilers’ 16-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory on Tuesday night.

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