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Scott, Beckie return to Canada for SheBelieves Cup after injury layoffs

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Desiree Scott and Janine Beckie return after lengthy knee injury layoffs to join Canada at next month's SheBelieves Cup. The four-team tournament, which runs April 6-9 in Atlanta and Columbus, also features the fourth-ranked U.S., No. 7…

Betting scandals becoming new normal with sports leagues in bed with gambling industry

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We seem headed toward a full-scale normalization of sports betting and its negative consequences, each gambling scandal a little less scandalous than the preceding one, before we give up and charge it all to the game, writes Morgan…

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Newcastle player charged with breaching betting rules 50 times last year

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Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has been charged with breaching English soccer's betting rules, the Football Association said on Thursday.

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Rays' Wander Franco to remain on paid leave amid sexual abuse allegations

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Tampa Bay all-star shortstop Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave through June 1 under an agreement between Major League Baseball and the players' association while the investigation continues in an alleged relationship with a…

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Raptors player under investigation wouldn't risk love for hoops by associating with gambling, brother says

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Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said Wednesday night that he's sure his younger brother, Jontay Porter, would never do anything to jeopardize his budding NBA playing career.

Saskatchewan rink shooting for record-setting win at Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championships

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Saskatchewan’s Marie Wright and her rink are going for a record-breaking fifth national championship.

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Canada's Dabrowski, doubles partner Routliffe advance to Miami Open semifinals

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Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and doubles partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand reached the Miami Open semifinals with a three-set win Wednesday over Sloane Stephens and Ashlyn Krueger of the United States.

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Blue Jays closer Romano, reliever Swanson to start season on IL, could be back within a month

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Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano and reliever Erik Swanson will start the season on the injured list and are expected to be joined by starting pitcher Alek Manoah.

Capitals defenceman Ethan Bear enters NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

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Washington Capitals defenceman Ethan Bear is entering the NHL and NHL Players' Association's joint assistance program and will be unavailable to the club for an indefinite period.

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Family of Bob Murdoch says 2-time Stanley Cup winner suffered from stage 3 CTE

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The family of Bob Murdoch says the two-time Stanley Cup champion suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive and fatal disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries.

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Is it time for another fresh start for the Blue Jays in 2024? Not exactly

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CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews a 2024 Toronto Blue Jays team whose strategy seems to be: let's just hope everyone plays better this year.

Sophia Smith signs contract extension with Portland for highest annual NWSL salary

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The Thorns announced Wednesday that they signed Sophia Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026. Portland says the deal gives the 23-year-old forward the highest annual salary in the National Women's Soccer…

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Longtime Carleton basketball head coach Dave Smart gets gig with NCAA's Pacific

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Pacific has hired former U Sports basketball coach Dave Smart as its new men's basketball coach. Athletic director Adam Tschuor announced the decision to hire Smart as the replacement for the recently fired Leonard Perry.

Olympic officials move to support 2032 Brisbane Games after bumpy ride for stadium projects

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After weeks of uncertainty about billion-dollar stadium projects for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, the IOC and local organizers moved Wednesday to present the games more positively.

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Drowning in debt, Canadian athletes ask for raise in monthly 'carding' money in federal budget

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With money tight and the Paris Olympics and Paralympics on the horizon, Canada's athletes are asking for a $6.3 million raise to the Athletes Assistance Program, informally known as "carding" money, in the federal government's April 16…

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NCAA 'drawing the line' on sports betting, seeking ban on player prop wagers

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The NCAA wants states to ban player prop bets in college sports to protect both athletes and the "integrity of the game," president Charlie Baker said Wednesday.

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Ukraine qualifies for Euro 2024 after securing late comeback victory over Iceland

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Ukraine found another late winning goal in another comeback win. Georgia and Poland held their nerve in penalty shootouts. All are going to the European Championship.

Tuesday, Mar 26

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2 gambling scandals are now threatening pro sports, and the problems may run deeper

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The betting-related scandals involving baseball star Shohei Ohtani and Raptors player Jontay Porter point to larger issues in an industry awash in gambling money.

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NFL owners approve radical overhaul to kickoff rules, adopting setup used in XFL

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Kickoff returns are returning to the NFL after team owners passed a new rule by a 29-3 to vote. The rule will be in play for one season on a trial basis and then subject to renewal in 2025.

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Blue Jays leaning on bats, looking for more after 3rd wild-card sweep in 4 seasons

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There was no roster makeover, blockbuster trade or eye-popping free-agent signing for the Toronto Blue Jays this past off-season. They are essentially running it back with virtually the same core as last year and hoping the bats return to…

Why is curling such a big deal in Saskatchewan?

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The people of Saskatchewan are so invested in the game that it feels like a pillar of the province's culture.

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Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis to return for Tuesday game after brief leave

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The Montreal Canadiens announced Monday that head coach Martin St. Louis will be behind the bench for Tuesday night's game at Colorado after he left the team to be with his family.