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She left Chile for a fresh start in Saskatoon. Now, her life is on a roll

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Barbara Elliott-Gomez moved to Saskatoon from Chile in 2022. Elliott-Gomez looked for fun things to do before arriving in Canada, and roller derby caught her eye.

Wednesday, Mar 6

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The PWHL makes me feel seen and inspires me to become a sports archivist

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Growing up, Sali Lafrenie didn’t have many sports role models who looked like her, but watching the PWHL’s inaugural season has made her feel seen. And now she wants to help other racialized athletes and archivists feel that way, too.

Monday, Mar 4

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Canadian women's rugby 7s team finishes 4th in Los Angeles with loss to U.S.

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The Canadian women followed their third-place finish last weekend in Vancouver with a fourth Sunday at the HSBC SVNS Los Angeles.

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Chris Mortensen, award-winning NFL reporter, dead at 72

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Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN, died Sunday morning. He was 72.

Wednesday, Feb 28

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Saskatchewan Roughriders apologize after ad using 'girl math' sparks backlash from some fans

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The Saskatchewan Roughriders have apologized after one of its ads drew criticism from fans who say it promotes negative stereotypes and toxic diet culture.

Monday, Feb 26

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'I'm going to miss everybody': Jennifer Jones bids bittersweet farewell in her last Scotties

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Jennifer Jones bid a reluctant goodbye to a curling stage where she's performed brilliantly in her career. Her Manitoba team's exit in Sunday's 5-4 loss to Rachel Homan in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts final marked the end of an era in…

Friday, Feb 16

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Jennifer Jones reflects on her career, legacy, and life after curling

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Jennifer Jones joins That Curling Show ahead of her final appearance at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, with the announcement that she will be retiring at the end of this season. The skip reflects on her illustrious career, the…

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Prince Harry hits 99 km/h on skeleton sled in B.C.

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Experiencing high speeds face-first on a skeleton sled "should be compulsory," Prince Harry said after completing his sled run in Whistler.

Thursday, Feb 15

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Harry and Meghan visit Whistler, B.C., during popularity slump

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are in Whistler, B.C., to promote the inaugural winter Invictus Games set to start in one year. Royal watchers say it's a good PR move for the couple, whose popularity has significantly dropped in recent…

Wednesday, Jan 24

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She blazed a trail playing Thunder Bay minor hockey. It's emotional seeing the PWHL take off

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Back in 1982, she made front-page news for being the first girl to play on a Thunder Bay north minor hockey team. More than 40 years later she and the coach to fought to keep her on the ice are reflecting on that experience, as the PWHL…

Friday, Jan 5

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1st PWHL game on New Year's Day reaches 2.9 million viewers

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The Professional Women's Hockey League says its first game reached 2.9 million viewers. The figure represents the combined number of viewers that saw a potion of the game's coverage, including pre-game content, through the league's three…

Monday, Dec 4

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Ryan Reynolds, Auston Matthews headline star-studded SickKids ad

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Deadpool star, and seemingly perpetual good guy, Ryan Reynolds is lending his likeness to a new fundraising campaign ad for Toronto hospital SickKids, showcasing the chaos that follows many children around.

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Most trending moment of the year: Canadian Sport Awards

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AthletesCAN in partnership with CBC Sports presents the Most Trending Moment Award as part of the 46th Canadian Sport Awards.

Friday, Dec 1

Christine Sinclair reacts to retirement message from Ryan Reynolds

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Wrexham AFC co-owner and Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds sends heartwarming message to Christine Sinclair upon retirement from Canadian women's national team.

Thursday, Nov 30

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Corey Perry apologizes, says he's seeking help for 'struggles with alcohol'

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Corey Perry said Thursday he has begun working with mental health and substance abuse experts to discuss his struggles with alcohol after Chicago terminated his contract for engaging in "conduct that is unacceptable" and against team…

Friday, Nov 17

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Sunday, Nov 12

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Roman Cechmanek, former Flyers goalie and 2001 Vezina Trophy finalist, dies at 52

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Former Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Roman Cechmanek died on Sunday at age 52 in his native Czech Republic, the team announced. No cause of death was released.

Wednesday, Nov 1

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In surprise public appearance, Céline Dion hangs out with the Habs at Vegas game

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Canadian icon Céline Dion made a surprise appearance Monday night at a hockey game in Las Vegas to watch her hometown team take on the Golden Knights. It's one of her first public appearances since being diagnosed with a rare neurological…

Thursday, Oct 26

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Christine Sinclair sees farewell tour with Canada as 'great opportunity' to thank fans

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Christine Sinclair, the 40-year-old captain from Burnaby, B.C., admitted to having "mixed emotions" Thursday as she started her farewell tour, having seen former Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe and U.S. stars like Megan Rapinoe…

Tuesday, Oct 17

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Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh among 8 joining IOC as members after vote in India

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Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh was elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday despite some "no" votes from her new colleagues.

Saturday, Oct 14

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That Curling Show: Reid Carruthers on how he keeps his Zen under pressure

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That Curling Show returns for Season 3 with a recap of the PointsBet Invitation, a conversation with coach and skip Reid Carruthers and a look ahead to the biggest upcoming bonspiels.

Tuesday, Oct 3

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NFL gets the Taylor Swift bump in ratings and ticket sales

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The NFL is getting an economic boost from an unlikely source: Taylor Swift. TV ratings and ticket and merchandise sales are all up after the pop star showed up to two Kansas City Chiefs games to cheer on Travis Kelce, whom she’s reportedly…

Tuesday, Sep 26

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Superstar Carrie Underwood to perform during Grey Cup week in Hamilton

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Country superstar Carrie Underwood will perform Nov. 17 as part of the Grey Cup Music Festival, the Hamilton organizing committee announced Tuesday.

Monday, Sep 25

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Hamilton's Kia Nurse given Athlete Award at Black Legacy Awards honouring Black Canadian talent

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Hamilton's Kia Nurse was given the Athlete Award at the Legacy Awards in Toronto on Sunday, an event honouring Black Canadian talent.

Wednesday, Sep 20

Billie Jean King champions PWHL on 50th anniversary of 'Battle of the Sexes' win

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Tennis icon and women's sports advocate Billie Jean King sits down with CBC Sports' Devin Heroux on the day of the inaugural PWHL draft.

Saturday, Sep 16

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Invictus Games Closing Ceremony

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

Saturday, Sep 9

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Invictus Games 2023: Opening Ceremony

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Watch music and dance performances including hip-hop artist Macklemore as they kick off the 2023 Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Wednesday, Aug 30

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Rubiales crisis hangs over European soccer ahead of gala award ceremony in Monaco

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Luis Rubiales won't be at the high-end ceremony in Monte Carlo where the awards for best player and coach will be made because he has been suspended by FIFA, the sport's ultimate governing body. Spain could sweep the prizes for women's…

Tuesday, Aug 29

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Furor over Luis Rubiales is not about a kiss, it's about women feeling safe playing a sport they love

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Will the Spanish soccer executive's fate be a warning to other men who disrespect women on the pitch and behind closed doors, or will this circus continue to be a frenzy of men in power trying to save themselves while imploring their…

Thursday, Aug 17

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Is the HBO Lakers series Winning Time a slam dunk?

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With Season 2 out this month, sports culture critic Morgan Campbell and comedian/podcaster Ashley Ray review the HBO series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.