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Ottawa Rapid have new majority owners
Ottawa’s professional women’s soccer team announced a new majority ownership group on Friday that’s led by a former investment banker and minor league baseball owner. Source link
Defencemen Stanley, Schenn traded from Winnipeg Jets to Buffalo Sabres
Defencemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn are Winnipeg Jets no more. Source link
Aicher finishes 2nd in downhill to cut Vonn and Shiffrin leads in World Cup standings
With neither injured Lindsey Vonn nor Mikaela Shiffrin starting a World Cup downhill on Friday in Val di Fassa, Italy, Emma Aicher seized her chance to cut the American superstars’ leads in the season-long standings. Source link
Dutch speed skaters Jenning de Boo, Femke Kok dominate Day 1 of long track worlds
Dutch sprinters lit up the opening day of the ISU speed skating world championships on Thursday, as Jenning de Boo and Femke Kok swept the men’s and women’s 500 metres and 1,000 distances to underline the host nation’s dominance in Heerenveen, Netherlands. Source link
The Paralympic Games begin Friday — here's what to know
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter sets up the Paralympic Winter Games in northern Italy, where 50 Canadian athletes are competing for medals in six sports. Source link
The Paralympic Games begin Friday — here's what to know
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter sets up the Paralympic Winter Games in northern Italy, where 50 Canadian athletes are competing for medals in six sports. Source link
Maple Leafs deal Nic Roy to Avalanche for 2026 and 2027 conditional picks
The Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday dealt centre Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche for a conditional first-round pick at the 2027 draft along with a fifth-rounder in June. Source link
Wheelchair curling lead Collinda Joseph out to prove age is just a number at Milano-Cortina Games
Not only is Collinda Joseph a two-time Paralympian, but she is Team Canada’s wheelchair curling lead. At 60 years old, she is a dedicated athlete and remains focused on battling for top of the podium with her team. Source link
Wheelchair curling lead Collinda Joseph out to prove age is just a number at Milano-Cortina Games
Not only is Collinda Joseph a two-time Paralympian, but she is Team Canada’s wheelchair curling lead. At 60 years old, she is a dedicated athlete and remains focused on battling for top of the podium with her team. Source link
Alberta skip Kevin Koe clinches Pool B with 7th straight win to open Brier
Alberta’s Kevin Koe wrapped up top spot in Pool B in Thursday’s early draw at the Brier, while Manitoba’s Matt Dunstone clinched a playoff spot. Source link