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IIHF says 8 Germans, 2 Swedes test positive for COVID-19 inside world junior bubble

IIHF says 8 Germans, 2 Swedes test positive for COVID-19 inside world junior bubble

EDMONTON — The International Ice Hockey Federation says eight players from Germany's team at the world junior hockey championship have tested positive for COVID-19 inside the Edmonton bubble.
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McCarville's Northern Ontario team pulls out of Scotties due to COVID-19 concerns

McCarville's Northern Ontario team pulls out of Scotties due to COVID-19 concerns

Northern Ontario skip Krista McCarville says her team is declining an invitation to participate in the Canadian women's curling championship due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. McCarville's team from Thunder Bay, Ont.
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Canada Basketball set for first foray into esports at FIBA Open

Canada Basketball set for first foray into esports at FIBA Open

Russell Starr's parents didn't see much future in their son's video gaming, even when he told them he was making money from it. Qualifying for the NBA 2K League draft pool didn't convince them either.
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Olympic cross-country skier Beckie Scott helping Indigenous kids through sports

Olympic cross-country skier Beckie Scott helping Indigenous kids through sports

Olympic champion Beckie Scott never imagined herself running a non-profit after retiring from competitive cross-country skiing. As Canada's most-decorated cross-country skier, she simply knew firsthand the power and value that sports hold.
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Building off historic 2019, Canadian tennis pros enjoy strong season despite hurdles

Building off historic 2019, Canadian tennis pros enjoy strong season despite hurdles

An unprecedented tennis season saw Canada hold strong in a chaotic campaign that forced athletes to become part-time players with a calendar completely jumbled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Raiders lose QB Carr, fall in overtime to Chargers, Herbert

Raiders lose QB Carr, fall in overtime to Chargers, Herbert

LAS VEGAS — Justin Herbert’s brilliant rookie season is now a record-setting campaign. Herbert scored on 1-yard plunge to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 30-27 overtime victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night.
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Ontario public health to weigh possibility of NHL restart as lockdown looms

Ontario public health to weigh possibility of NHL restart as lockdown looms

TORONTO — The NHL is considering having all seven Canadian teams play the upcoming season in the United States, according to multiple media reports.
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Canadian Alphonso Davies makes history by earning a spot on men's FIFPRO World 11

Canadian Alphonso Davies makes history by earning a spot on men's FIFPRO World 11

Canadian Alphonso Davies' remarkable year continued Thursday when he became the first North American player ever to be voted onto the FIFPRO Men's World 11. It was a vote of approval from his peers.
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Star quarterback Mike Reilly reaches settlement, new contract with B.C. Lions

Star quarterback Mike Reilly reaches settlement, new contract with B.C. Lions

VANCOUVER — Quarterback Mike Reilly says he didn't worry about the ins and outs of his contract grievance with the B.C. Lions. After all, the business dealings haven't changed his ultimate goal -- bringing the Grey Cup back to B.C.
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'Shocking': King Henrik to miss season with heart condition

'Shocking': King Henrik to miss season with heart condition

WASHINGTON — Henrik Lundqvist looked straight into the camera and spoke haltingly, the out-of-nowhere news as difficult for him to comprehend as it must have been for fans of the Washington Capitals, his new club, the New York Rangers, his long-time
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