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Fever select Caitlin Clark first overall in 2024 WNBA Draft

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Watch as WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announces that the Indiana Fever selected Iowa guard Caitlin Clark with the first-overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Friday, Apr 12

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‘The best female fighter on the planet’: Kayla Harrison’s journey to UFC 300

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One of the most-anticipated arrivals in UFC history, two-time Olympic gold medallist Kayla Harrison is ready to write the next chapter of her legacy on MMA’s biggest stage.

Thursday, Feb 1

05

Sportsnet celebrates Black History Month 2024

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Throughout Black History Month, celebrate the lives and accomplishments of Black athletes, coaches and executives, and sport’s connection to Black communities in Canada.

Tuesday, Oct 24

17

32 Thoughts Podcast: More details on Shane Pinto’s suspension

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Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman offer up more details on the news that Shane Pinto’s suspension for breaking the NHL’s gambling rules and recap a bizarre Thursday night of action.

Friday, Sep 8

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Sunday, Jul 23

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Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard wins Tour de France for second straight year

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Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard has won the Tour de France for a second straight year as cycling’s most storied race finished Sunday on the famed Champs-Élysées.

Saturday, Jul 15

15

Pogacar, Vingegaard escape unscathed after crash on Tour forces halt of Stage 14

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Spanish rider Antonio Pedrero was evacuated by ambulance following a mass pile-up that briefly halted the 14th stage of the Tour de France soon after the start on Saturday.

Friday, Jul 14

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World cycling’s governing body bans female transgender athletes from women’s events

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Female transgender athletes who transitioned after male puberty will no longer be able to compete in women’s races, world cycling governing body the UCI said Friday.

Thursday, Jul 13

19

Izagirre soloes to victory in lively Tour de France stage as Vingegaard keeps overall lead

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Ion Izagirre emerged victorious from an absorbing mid-mountain Tour de France stage which started with a flurry of attacks that lasted right to the end on Thursday.

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Dutch sprinter Fabio Jakobsen abandons Tour de France to recover from an early crash

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Dutch sprinter Fabio Jakobsen has left the Tour de France ahead of Thursday’s 12th stage, saying it was impossible for him to reach Paris following an early crash in cycling’s biggest race.

Sunday, Jul 9

19

Canada’s Woods secures biggest career win at top of Tour de France mountain

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Canadian Michael Woods delivered an impressive solo effort to claim the biggest success of his career at the top of a legendary Tour de France climb on Sunday.

Saturday, Jul 8

Cavendish crashes out in last attempt to take record for most Tour stage wins

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Mark Cavendish will have to share the Tour de France record for most career stage wins at cycling’s biggest race.

Wednesday, Jun 28

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Tour de France riders won’t face automatic exclusion in case of COVID-19 positive test

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Tour de France riders who test positive for COVID-19 won’t be automatically expelled from the race, cycling’s governing body said Wednesday.

Friday, Jun 23

Three Canadians to ride together on Israel-Premier Tech team for Tour de France

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Canadians Michael Woods, Hugo Houle and Guillaume Boivin will ride together in Israel-Premier Tech’s entry for the Tour de France.

Thursday, Jun 22

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Dygert and McNulty claim U.S. cycling time trial national championships

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Chloe Dygert continued her remarkable return from a devastating injury by winning her second U.S. time trial championship on Thursday and put herself squarely on a path toward the world championships and next year’s Paris Olympics.

Saturday, Jun 17

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Canada’s Michael Woods moves into first place at La Route d’Occitanie in France

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Defending champion Michael Woods won the third stage of La Route d’Occitanie on Saturday to move into the overall lead with one stage remaining.

Friday, Jun 16

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Cyclist Gino Mader dies from injuries suffered in crash during Tour de Suisse

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Swiss cyclist Gino Mader died Friday, one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse.

Thursday, Jun 15

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31 cyclists disqualified for holding onto vehicles up Stelvio during Giro Next Gen

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More than 30 riders were disqualified from the Under-23 Giro d’Italia after they were caught on camera hanging onto team cars and motorbikes on the famous climb of the Passo dello Stelvio.

Sunday, May 28

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Roglic raises the Giro d’Italia trophy in Rome; Cavendish wins final stage

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Primoz Roglic expanded his Grand Tour portfolio by winning the Giro d’Italia on Sunday to add to his three Spanish Vuelta titles.

Friday, May 26

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Canada’s Derek Gee posts fourth second-place finish at Giro d’Italia

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Ottawa’s Derek Gee continued a remarkable Giro d’Italia with his fourth second-place finish in the 19th stage of the race on Friday.

Sunday, Apr 9

02

Canadian rider Alison Jackson wins prestigious Paris-Roubaix Femmes

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Canadian Alison Jackson won the Paris-Roubaix Femmes on Saturday after helping a long breakaway survive over the cobbles of the one-day classic, then holding off Katia Ragusa and Marthe Truyven in a sprint finish at Roubaix’s velodrome.

Sunday, Oct 23

05

NHL Highlights: Stars 5, Canadiens 2

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Joe Pavelski became the oldest player in franchise history to record a hat trick and Jake Oettinger turned aside 32 of 34 shots as the Dallas Stars defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-2.

Sunday, Sep 11

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Remco Evenepoel clinches Vuelta title to become Grand Tour winner

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Remco Evenepoel put some tough times behind him with the biggest win of his career on Sunday.

Tuesday, Aug 23

19

Primoz Roglic takes the lead as Vuelta returns to Spain

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Roglic showed he is in great form and in position to retain his Vuelta title with a dominant win in the fourth stage on Tuesday as the Grand Tour race returned to Spanish territory after three opening stages in the Netherlands.

Monday, Apr 18

06

Dylan van Baarle wins his first Monument at Paris-Roubaix

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Dylan van Baarle timed his attack on the final cobblestone sections perfectly to win his first Monument at Paris-Roubaix Sunday

Monday, Mar 14

07

Pogacar’s dominance continues with convincing win at Tirreno-Adriatico

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Two-time defending Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar has looked unbeatable this year in one-day and one-week races. Tirreno-Adriatico was no different, with a strong field competing for second place.

Wednesday, Nov 10

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Giro organizers outline six mountain stages for next year

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Next year’s Giro d’Italia will feature tough ascents up Mount Etna, the Blockhaus, the Mortirolo and Santa Cristina.

Sunday, Sep 5

21

Primoz Roglic wins Spanish Vuelta for third straight year

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Primoz Roglic sealed his third straight Spanish Vuelta title after adding to his already comfortable lead by winning the final stage’s time trial on Sunday.

Wednesday, Sep 1

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Roglic dominates mountain stage, regains Vuelta overall lead

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Two-time defending champion Primoz Roglic regained the overall lead in the Spanish Vuelta on Wednesday with a dominant performance during the mountainous 17th stage.