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Olympic champs Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron lead ice dance at the figure skating worlds
Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron of France improved their rhythm dance to take a commanding lead in the ice dance at the figure skating world championships on Friday. Olympic bronze medalists Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Canada sit in second heading to Saturday’s free dance Source link
'This is people's lives': Canadian soccer star Quinn continues trans advocacy
A Canadian soccer star is speaking out about the need to make sports safe for trans athletes — and the world safer for trans people — as restrictive laws come into effect across North America. Source link
Kingsbury's 'last dance': Canadian freestyle legend confirms he'll end his career with last race in Quebec
In an exclusive interview with CBC Sports, the five-time Olympic medallist confirmed he’s retiring at the end of competition this weekend at the Canadian freestyle ski championships at his home course in Quebec. Source link
Blue Jays begin what they and fans hope is the ultimate redemption arc after last year's Game 7 heartbreaker
After an agonizing extra-innings loss to the L.A. Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series, what Blue Jays are hoping for in 2026 is the ultimate redemption arc. But history says that will not be easy. Source link
How the Blue Jays went from fledgling franchise to mature World Series contender
As they begin their 50th season in Major League Baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays are facing some high expectations after coming close to winning the 2025 World Series. Here’s a look at the team’s journey over the years. Source link
Tonali leads Italy past Northern Ireland and into World Cup playoff final
Italy finally won a match in the World Cup playoffs. Now the four-time champion needs to win one more to avoid failing to qualify for a third straight time. The Azzurri beat Northern Ireland 2-0 in the European semifinals on Thursday. Source link
Can the Blue Jays go all the way this year?
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter looks at the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays, who open a new season on Friday night hoping to build on their surprising run to the World Series. Source link
Bim Pepple ready to fulfill dream in Canadian national team debut with World Cup spot to play for
It was a quiet Wednesday afternoon, Bim Pepple remembers, the day before Canada Soccer announced its men’s roster for this month’s international window. He received a message from Jesse Marsch offering an invitation to camp. Pepple played Huddersfield before heading to Heathrow for his flight to Pearson. Source link
American figure skater Ilia Malinin on course for 3rd world title
American Ilia Malinin banished the ghosts of his disastrous Olympics on Thursday, skating into the lead after the men’s short program at the world championships in Prague, a month after a shock eighth-place finish in Milan. Source link
After Brier win, Matt Dunstone seeks more curling glory at men's world championship
Matt Dunstone, Colton Lott, E.J. Harnden and Ryan Harnden out of Winnipeg’s Granite Curling Club open the LGT Men’s World Championship on Friday afternoon against South Korea and at night against Italy in Ogden, Utah. Source link