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Canada's world junior returnees battling for jobs: 'No freebies'

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Winnipeg Jets prospect Brayden Yager is one of Canada's six returnees from the 2024 tournament in Sweden.

Cavalry FC to clash with Pumas of Mexico City in Calgary's 2nd continental cup appearance

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Calgary's Cavalry FC will head south to Mexico in February to face one of that country's biggest soccer clubs in the first round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

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Red Sox deal for all-star pitcher Garrett Crochet, send 4 prospects to White Sox

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All-star left-hander Garrett Crochet was acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday for four prospects: catcher Kyle Teel, infielder Chase Meidroth, right-hander Wikelman Gonzalez and outfielder Braden…

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Saudi Arabia to host 2034 Men's World Cup

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Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer. Its bid was the only candidate and acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 FIFA member federations.

World champion figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek becomes Canadian citizen

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The world champion figure skater gained Canadian citizenship Wednesday, making her eligible to represent Canada at the Olympic Games.

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From Whistler to Calgary, Canadian luge trio's Olympic journey nearing full circle

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Rewatch the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics closing ceremony closely, and you’ll see three Canadian Olympic hopefuls belting out their national anthem. Little did they know that 14 years later, they’d be teammates on the Canadian luge team and…

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Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says cancer has returned and spread

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Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg says the prostate cancer he thought had been eliminated by radiation has returned and spread.

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Curling Canada unveils 16 mixed doubles teams vying for 2026 Olympic berth

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Sixteen mixed doubles curling teams, including 2019 world championship silver medallists Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant, will compete later this month for the right to represent Canada at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy.

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McIntosh wins 2024 Northern Star Award as Canada's athlete of the year after historic Paris Olympics

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Swimmer Summer McIntosh has won the Northern Star Award as Canada's athlete of the year after a dominant performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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FIFA estimates $3.8 billion benefit for Canada as 2026 World Cup co-host

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A FIFA economic impact assessment estimates the 2026 FIFA World Cup will contribute up to $3.8 billion in "positive economic output" for Canada as a host nation.

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Former Blue Jays closer Romano joining Phillies on 1-year deal

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The Philadelphia Phillies have signed closer Jordan Romano to a one-year contract worth $8.5 million US, making a short-term bet the right-hander can return to form following a right elbow injury.

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Bidding for Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki among MLB teams to begin Tuesday

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Hard-throwing Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki was posted to Major League Baseball teams and will be available to sign as a free agent from Tuesday through 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 23.

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Summer McIntosh leads Canadian swim team eager to build on Paris success at world short course championships

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Fresh from the memory of eight medals won in the pool at the Paris Olympics, 18 Canadian swimmers are in Budapest to compete at the world short course championships.

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Swiss skier Tumler collects 1st World Cup win at age of 35

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Swiss racer Thomas Tumler got his long-awaited maiden World Cup win at the age of 35 on Sunday, taming a challenging Beaver Creek course with a pair of pristine runs in a men's giant slalom.

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Canada's Kayla Alexander has her No. 40 retired by Syracuse basketball

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The two-time Olympian from Milton, Ont., became just the second women's basketball player in Syracuse history to receive the honour when her jersey went up during halftime of the Syracuse's game against Notre Dame.

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40-year-old Lindsey Vonn encouraged by her competitiveness as she attempts skiing comeback

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Lindsey Vonn finished 24th and 19th in two super-G races Sunday as she attempts a comeback at the age of 40.

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Canada's Gauthier-Drapeau, Reyes each win bronze at Tokyo Grand Slam judo event

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Canadian judokas Francois Gauthier-Drapeau and Kyle Reyes earned bronze medals Sunday at the Tokyo Grand Slam judo event.