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Diallo upsets Rublev at Indian Wells, faces fellow Canadian Auger-Aliassime next
Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo dropped the first set 7-6 (4) then bounced back with 7-6 (1), 6-3 to upset Andrey Rublev in the second round of men’s singles at the Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open on Saturday. Source link
UNB Reds end slump with berth in U Sports women's basketball final
The University of New Brunswick Reds are headed to the U Sports women’s basketball championship final for the first time in nearly 50 years after beating the Calgary Dinos 70-66 in Saturday’s first semifinal. Source link
Troy Murray, who played 12 seasons with Chicago and briefly captained Winnipeg Jets, dies at 63
Troy Murray, who played 12 seasons in the NHL with Chicago before becoming the team’s long-time broadcasting analyst, and also briefly played with the Winnipeg Jets, has died at 63. Source link
Stolz takes charge of all-round world championship as Wiklund, Takagi share women's lead
Jordan Stolz seized control of the men’s all-round competition at the Speed Skating World Championships on Saturday, while Ragne Wiklund and Miho Takagi set the early pace in the women’s field as the battle for one of the sport’s most prestigious titles gathered pace. Source link
Brad Gushue's storied Brier career ends with playoff loss to Brad Jacobs
Brad Gushue’s competitive curling career at the Brier has come to an end. The six-time Canadian champion was eliminated from contention with a 7-5 playoff loss to Brad Jacobs. Source link
Goalkeeper Sheridan stars as Canada downs Argentina in penalty shootout at SheBelieves Cup
Goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan stopped two penalties to help Canada defeat Argentina 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a scoreless 90 minutes at the SheBelieves Cup on Saturday. Source link
Naylor brothers' defence, Cassie's 2-run homer lead Canada over Colombia 8-2
A run-saving defensive play by brothers Josh and Bo Naylor boosted Canada in the first inning, and Owen Cassie hit a go-ahead, two-run homer to help the Canadians win their World Baseball Classic opener 8-2 on Saturday. Source link
Brad Gushue's career comes to a close as he's eliminated from Brier contention
Brad Gushue’s illustrious career has come to a close at the 2026 Montana’s Brier, as he was eliminated by Team Canada’s Brad Jacobs on Saturday afternoon. Source link
‘Adapt and destroy’: Canadian Para snowboarder Tyler Turner hardwired to push boundaries
The decorated Para snowboarder spent the summer following his second straight world title competing on The Amazing Race Canada — a fitting adventure for someone who skydives, BASE jumps and makes a living as a parachuting instructor in the off-season. Source link
Olympic champion Alysa Liu withdraws from world figure skating championships
Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu has withdrawn from the world championships later this month, an unsurprising move after she won the first Winter Games gold medal by an American woman in the sport in more than two decades. Source link