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Saskatoon wins bid to host 100th Brier in 2027
The centennial celebration happens at the SaskTel Centre from February 26 to March 7 in 2027, the seventh time Saskatoon will host the Brier. Tickets go on sale sometime this spring. Source link
Hamilton's Matthew Schaefer named NHL rookie of the month after strong start with Islanders
New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer was named the NHL’s rookie of the month for October on Saturday. Source link
Cavalry earns return trip to CPL North Star Cup final with 1-0 win over Forge
The Calgary-based Cavalry FC have punched their ticket to a third consecutive Canadian Premier League final. Source link
'We'll be back': What's next for the Blue Jays after heartbreaking World Series loss?
While the Blue Jays heal physically, general manager Ross Atkins has some work to do too. Several key players from Toronto’s playoff run are set to become free agents in the off-season. Source link
Ice dancers Gilles, Poirier make history at home with Skate Canada International victory
Canada’s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier made history at the Skate Canada International figure skating competition on Sunday. They became the first ice dance pair to win six consecutive golds at the event with a total score of 202.89. Source link
Canada’s Philibert-Thiboutot ends running career at 34, placing 21st in NYC Marathon
Two-time Olympian Charles Philibert-Thiboutot is looking forward to some rest. The 34-year-old Canadian capped a 15-year track and road racing career with his marathon debut on Sunday in New York City, finishing 21st in the professional men’s group. Source link
Not the outcome Toronto hoped for, but a Blue Jays season to be proud of nonetheless
It certainly wasn’t the outcome anyone hoped for, but it was a journey Toronto Blue Jays fans can be proud of. Source link
Sebastian Coe pushes for cross-country running race at 2030 Winter Olympics in French Alps
Sebastian Coe would love to see a cross-country running race brought back to the Olympics at the 2030 Winter Games. Source link
Panthers' Brad Marchand dedicates 'special' goal to late daughter of close friend
Brad Marchand put the puck in the back of the net for the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, then pointed a finger in the air and looked to the sky. The reason was obvious. This goal was for Selah, the 10-year-old daughter of a close friend who died of cancer on Oct. 24. Source link
Auger-Aliassime loses Paris Masters final to Sinner, who reclaims No. 1 ranking
Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime fell just short of a title at the Paris Masters on Sunday. The 25-year-old from Montreal suffered a 6-4, 7-6 (4) loss to Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the men’s singles final. Source link