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2024 UIPM Pentathlon World Cup: Women's Semifinal A - Sofia

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Watch as the world's top female athletes in pentathlon head to Bulgaria to take part in the semifinals of the recent 2024 UIPM World Cup event.

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Former Ontario chief justice to lead commission investigating systemic abuse in sport

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Sport and Physical Activity Minister Carla Qualtrough has appointed a former chief justice of the Ontario Court of Justice to lead a three-person commission probing systemic abuse in sports.

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Michael Woods, fellow Canadian cyclist Riley Pickrell crash out of Giro d'Italia

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Canadian riders Michael Woods and Riley Pickrell are out of the Giro d'Italia, as is Israel-Premier Tech teammate Nadav Raisberg, who was also involved in the same crash Wednesday on the fifth stage of the Giro d'Italia.

Sheldon Keefe fired as Toronto Maple Leafs coach

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Sheldon Keefe, the team announced Thursday.

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Drake, Raptors and Maple Leafs all take L's in succession

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As CBC Sports senior contributor Morgan Campbell writes, from here, another rebuild — a roster for the Raptors, maybe that and the front office for the Maple Leafs. And for Drake, a reputation.

Mike Weir sets sights on solid showing at rebranded Rogers Charity Classic

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Although Canada's lone PGA Tour Champions event will have a different name, the goal will still be the same for Mike Weir: finish atop the leaderboard.

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Wednesday, May 8

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Ohtani's former interpreter to plead guilty to bank, tax fraud in betting case

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The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case in which prosecutors allege he stole nearly $17 million US from the Japanese baseball player to pay…

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Matthews, MacKinnon, Kucherov named finalists for Ted Lindsay Award

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Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, Tampa Bay winger Nikita Kucherov and Colorado centre Nathan MacKinnon were named on Wednesday as finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award.

Why some Montreal soccer clubs are changing how they train referees

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Soccer Lac St-Louis and CS Saint-Laurent have added role-playing scenarios that include how to deal with abusive behaviour from spectators, coaches and parents.

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Paris Pulse: Bronze in artistic swimming, silver at the Boccia World Cup

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In our weekly Canadian Olympic and Paralympic news update, we update recent results at the Artistic Swimming World Cup in Paris and the Boccia World Cup in Montreal.

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Italy's Luciano Darderi upsets Denis Shapovalov on home clay

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Italian Luciano Darderi upset Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., 6-7(4), 6-3, 7-6(4) in the first round of the Italian Open in Rome.

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Warriors advance to first WHL final in 18 years with 3-2 OT win over Blades

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Lynden Lakovic scored 36 seconds into overtime to lift the Moose Jaw Warriors past the Saskatoon Blades 3-2 and into the Western Hockey League finals on Tuesday.

Olympic torch begins journey across France after festive welcome in Marseille

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French Olympic swimmer Florent Manaudou became the first Olympic torch carrier in France after the Olympic flame arrived in Marseille's Old Port Wednesday on a majestic three-mast ship from Greece for the welcoming ceremony at sunset in…

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NBA fines Murray $100K US for tossing objects onto court during Nuggets' loss to T-Wolves

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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was fined $100,000 US by the NBA but avoided a suspension for "throwing multiple objects in the direction of a game official during live play," the league announced Tuesday.

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Sharks win NHL draft lottery, hint at selecting top prospect Celebrini with No. 1 pick

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Mike Grier was so elated over winning the NHL draft lottery on Tuesday night, the San Jose Sharks general manager dispensed with tradition by coming out and stating exactly who he expects to select with the No. 1 pick: Boston University…

Canucks prepared for McDavid, Oilers in all-Canadian Stanley Cup playoffs 2nd round matchup

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Rick Tocchet doesn't mind the fact that his Vancouver Canucks aren't favoured to win against their next playoff opponent. "I love being doubted," the head coach said. Analysts have been skeptical of the Canucks all season, Tocchet added.

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WNBA to begin full-time charter flights this season, commissioner says

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The WNBA plans to commit $50 million US over the next two years to provide full-time charter flight service for its teams during the season, the league's commissioner announced Tuesday in a move that addresses years of player safety…

Brewers' Tyler Black overwhelmed by support from Canadian fans after MLB debut

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Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Tyler Black says family, friends, former teammates and coaches have reached out to him to wish him luck and talk about his dad, longtime Canadian sports broadcaster Rod Black, calling his son's second major…

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Women's hockey in spotlight as inaugural PWHL playoffs take centre stage

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With the inaugural PWHL playoff matchups set, top-season Toronto will take on a winless-in-5 Minnesota team, while Montreal expects a physical series from 3rd-place Boston.