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Thursday, Mar 28

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'No longer for sale': Deal for A-Rod to take control of Timberwolves, Lynx expires

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The Minnesota Timberwolves will evidently remain in the control of owner Glen Taylor, after he announced Thursday that a deal where Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez would have acquired the controlling stake in the team has expired.

Monday, Mar 18

03

Canadian NCAA athletes blocked from big endorsement deals

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Unlike their American counterparts, Canadian NCAA athletes — including basketball star Zach Edey — aren’t allowed to make money off of their name, image and likeness in the United States because of visa restrictions. That means they're…

Tuesday, Mar 12

04

Collectors on the hunt for rare Connor Bedard rookie card

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Metro Vancouver hobby shops say hockey cards are flying off the shelves as collectors search for a one-of-a-kind Connor Bedard rookie card. A U.S. collectibles company posted a bounty of $1 million U.S. in exchange for the specialty card.

Thursday, Feb 29

18

Canada Soccer hires Golf Canada executive Kevin Blue as CEO, general secretary

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Canada Soccer has named Kevin Blue its new general secretary and CEO. Blue comes from Golf Canada, where he has served as chief sport officer since December 2020.

Wednesday, Feb 28

20

Did Sarah Mitton almost leave shot put behind? A conversation with Ariel Helwani

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CBC Olympics host Ariel Helwani sits down with world championship silver medallist Sarah Mitton to talk about her Olympic experience, goals for Paris, and how close she came to leaving the sport of shot put.

Tuesday, Feb 27

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UConn's Aaliyah Edwards signs NIL deal in Canada, but can't talk about it in the U.S.

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UConn forward Aaliyah Edwards signed a big name, image and likeness contract this week with adidas Canada, but wasn't allowed to speak with reporters in Connecticut about it on Tuesday, for fear that promoting the deal might jeopardize her…

Thursday, Feb 22

12

As Ottawa welcomes back pro lacrosse, questions are raised about its chance of success

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As a professional lacrosse team returns to Ottawa later this year, some are confident that it will succeed while others question the team's long-term viability.

Saturday, Feb 10

03

Dino Rossi resigns from Canada Soccer board of directors, says 'football doesn't come first' at organization

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Ontario's Dino Rossi steps down from Canada Soccer board of directors, governing body was made aware of Rossi's resignation earlier this week.

Wednesday, Jan 31

17

PGA Tour players get equity ownership in $3B US deal struck with Fenway-led investor group

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The PGA Tour is getting a $3 billion US investment from Strategic Sports Group in a deal announced Wednesday that would give players access to more than $1.5 billion as equity owners in the new PGA Tour Enterprises.

Saturday, Jan 27

01

Hockey star Sarah Nurse answers 8 questions in 2 minutes

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Canadian hockey star Sarah Nurse answers eight rapid-fire questions from The National’s Ian Hanomansing about her athletic family and Trinidadian heritage in two minutes.

Friday, Jan 26

23

Canadian Soccer Business, Mediapro trade accusations in Ontario court filings

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The opening blows have been delivered in a court battle that could have major implications for how Canadian soccer fans view the domestic brand of the beautiful game.

Thursday, Jan 11

15

MLSE names veteran sports, broadcast executive Keith Pelley as new president & CEO

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Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has settled on Keith Pelley, chief executive of golf's DP World Tour and former president of Rogers Media, as its new president and CEO.

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Veteran sports, broadcast executive Keith Pelley chosen as MLSE's new boss: reports

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Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has settled on Keith Pelley, chief executive of golf's DP World Tour and former president of Rogers Media, as its new president and CEO, according to a Canadian Press source.

Tuesday, Jan 9

New Ontario Lacrosse Association policy barring playing in non-OLA events on hold

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A new policy that would bar Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) team members from participating in non-OLA-sanctioned clubs or events has been put on hold for the 2024 season following criticism from the lacrosse community.

Sunday, Jan 7

04

Should Vancouver get an NBA team? Majority of British Columbians say yes: poll

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Nearly three in five B.C. residents said they think an NBA team in Vancouver would be a “good” or “very good” idea, according to a poll by Research Co. last month.

Thursday, Jan 4

15

Alberta Soccer regional president's suspension lifted after disciplinary hearing over inclusivity comments

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The Central Alberta Soccer Association (CASA) president who was suspended in October over what its parent organization described as "disgusting and offensive" comments in an internal email says he has been reinstated after a disciplinary…

Tuesday, Jan 2

16

Jenni Hermoso testifies in sexual assault case after kiss at Women's World Cup final

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The Spanish player kissed on the lips by the soccer president at the Women's World Cup final appeared in court on Tuesday to testify in the sexual assault case against the former official.

Wednesday, Dec 20

22

Former Olympic champion Marnie McBean among 3 new senators appointed by Trudeau

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed a former Olympian, a philanthropist and the head of the Canadian Women's Foundation to the Senate.

Tuesday, Dec 19

18

Canada's Stewart-Baynes signs Generation Adidas deal, touted to go high in MLS draft

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Canadian forward Kimani Stewart-Baynes has signed a Generation Adidas contract, meaning he will likely go high in Tuesday's MLS SuperDraft.

Monday, Dec 11

11

Federal government launching commission to probe systemic abuse in sports

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The federal government is launching a three-person commission in the new year to investigate systemic abuse and human rights violations in Canadian sports.

Thursday, Dec 7

03

Rugby Canada unveils new strategic plan for 2024 to 2027 with some bold ambitions

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Rugby Canada has unveiled its strategic plan for 2024 to 2027, a wish list with some bold ambitions. Among them is having Canada "recognized and respected worldwide as a top-12 rugby nation on and off the field."

Tuesday, Dec 5

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Want to own the world's largest hockey stick? This B.C. community wants to talk

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Vancouver Island's Cowichan Valley Regional District wants to know who is willing to take a shot at owning the world's largest hockey stick.

Tuesday, Nov 28

16

WWE smashes its social media record with return of CM Punk

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WWE crushed its social media record over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with the return of wrestler CM Punk at Survivor Series garnering more than 71 million views across all of the sports entertainment company's platforms.

Monday, Nov 27

17

Paris mayor quitting Elon Musk's 'global sewer' platform X before 2024 Olympics

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The mayor of future Olympic host city Paris says she is quitting X, accusing Elon Musk's platform previously known as Twitter of spreading disinformation and hatred and of becoming a "gigantic global sewer" that is toxic for democracy and…

Friday, Nov 24

23

Without funding, ski club in Hay River, N.W.T., could shut down in 2025, director says

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The local ski club has been a staple in Hay River, N.W.T., since 1974, but without new funding it could be closing its doors by April 15, 2025, according to one of its directors.

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Fleury wears special mask for Wild's Native American Heritage night, defying NHL policy

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Marc-Andre Fleury wore a custom mask for the Minnesota Wild's Native American Heritage night Friday after being told by the NHL it was not allowed.

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Canada settles for silver in hard-fought wheelchair rugby final against United States

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The United States defeated Canada 57-51 in the gold medal game at the Parapan Am Games in Santiago, Chile on Thursday night.

Tuesday, Nov 21

23

Zak Madell leads undefeated Canadian wheelchair rugby squad past United States

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The Canadian wheelchair rugby team dispatched its American rivals 46-41, securing first place in the preliminary round with an unblemished 5-0 record. Led by one of the most dominant players in the sport, Zak Madell scored 30 of Canada's…

Sunday, Nov 19

03

Jonathan Goldbloom named Hockey Canada board chair as new directors elected

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Hockey Canada has a new board of directors. Jonathan Goldbloom was appointed as chair by the board, taking over from Hugh L. Fraser.

Friday, Nov 17

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Hockey Canada chair Hugh Fraser not seeking re-election to board

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The chair of Hockey Canada's board says he will not be seeking re-election. Hugh L. Fraser made the decision not to seek re-election in the summer, driven by a desire to pursue other projects related to safe sport.