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Coming out can still be scary for Olympic athletes - Money at Play - CBC Sports
Coming out can still be scary for Olympic athletes – Money at Play – CBC Sports
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In Olympic sport, athletes are all too often singularly defined by a moment, a trait or an obstacle.
Intentional or not, it’s a by-product of a spotlight that realistically only shines once every four years. In those moments, an athlete may become the face of fair play, dedication or excellence. But for LGBTQ athletes, there remains an additional consideration that demonstrates sport…
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Impact's playoff hopes continue to dwindle after loss to NYCFC - Major League Soccer MLS
Impact’s playoff hopes continue to dwindle after loss to NYCFC – Major League Soccer MLS
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Needing a big win in front of their home fans to save their season, the Montreal Impact played one of their worst games of the year.
The Impact are all but eliminated from playoff contention after losing 1-0 against New York City FC on Wednesday.
Match Wrap: Montreal Impact’s playoff hopes take devastating hit1:08
“It’s another missed opportunity,” said goalkeeper Evan Bush.…
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NFL seeks quick action to get Ezekiel Elliott suspension reinstated - CBC Sports - Football
NFL seeks quick action to get Ezekiel Elliott suspension reinstated – CBC Sports – Football
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The NFL filed an emergency motion in a federal appeals court Friday, hoping to get a swift ruling on its request to overrule a judge who blocked a six-game suspension for Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott in a domestic violence case in Ohio.
The league filed its request with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, even though a federal judge in Texas hasn’t ruled…
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Girl struck by foul ball has MLB vowing to extend protective netting - CBC Sports - Baseball
Girl struck by foul ball has MLB vowing to extend protective netting – CBC Sports – Baseball
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It might be the shot heard around the baseball world: the rocket-like foul ball that hit a young girl at a New York Yankees game.
In the hours after the girl was struck in the face by the 105-mph screamer, the game’s commissioner vowed to push harder for all teams to extend protective netting to the end of the dugouts and the Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres committed to do just that…
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Raptors relying on minor changes to make major difference - CBC Sports - Basketball
Raptors relying on minor changes to make major difference – CBC Sports – Basketball
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While the Toronto Raptors headed into the off-season amid talk of a “culture reset,” their new look is more of a trim than a completely new ‘do.
DeMar DeRozan, the team’s leading scorer and master of metaphors, was asked about a change in playing style as the team held media day Monday, the traditional opener to NBA training camp.
It’s more about tweaks than wholesale changes.
“You trim…
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NHL preview: Edmonton Oilers are good, and everyone knows it now - NHL on CBC Sports
NHL preview: Edmonton Oilers are good, and everyone knows it now – NHL on CBC Sports
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This is part one of our series of season previews for the seven Canadian-based NHL teams.
Edmonton Oilers
2016-17 record: : 47-26-9 (103 points), 2nd out of 7 in Pacific Division, eliminated by Anaheim in 7 games in 2nd round of playoffs
Key off-season additions: F Ryan Strome, F Jussi Jokinen
Key off-season subtractions: F Jordan Eberle
Probability of winning the Cup*: 11.11%
Probabilit…
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Champions League: PSG gets good value from high-priced forwards - CBC Sports
Champions League: PSG gets good value from high-priced forwards – CBC Sports
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More routs, stunning losses and late drama made for a standout night in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Paris Saint-Germain tore apart five-time European champion Bayern Munich, and got goals from bickering forwards Edinson Cavani and Neymar in a 3-0 win that was the night’s defining performance.
Yet another four-goal display from Manchester United this season seemed almost routine as…
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Johnny Manziel ruled ineligible to play in CFL this season - CBC Sports - Football
Johnny Manziel ruled ineligible to play in CFL this season – CBC Sports – Football
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Johnny Manziel won’t be kick-starting his pro football career in the CFL this season.
The CFL announced Thursday it won’t approve a contract for the former Heisman Trophy winner until next season, and only if he met certain conditions stipulated by commissioner Randy Ambrosie.
“After an extensive process of due diligence and an in-person meeting with Mr. Manziel, the commissioner has…
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Former Jay Raul Mondesi gets 8 years for embezzling millions – CBC Sports – Baseball Former Toronto Blue Jays star Raul Mondesi has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being convicted of embezzlement during his term as mayor of his hometown in the Dominican Republic.
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CFL Power Rankings: Stamps putting the boots to all comers - CBC Sports - Football
CFL Power Rankings: Stamps putting the boots to all comers – CBC Sports – Football
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Here’s how I rank the Canadian Football League teams heading into Week 15:
1. Calgary Stampeders (unchanged)
Record: 11-1-1
Streak: Won 8
Next: Montreal
This contest in Saskatchewan was played at a shivering intensity, with hard hits, often hard feelings, and finally exhausted players doing the man-hug with opponents. It was afterwards they went at each other on Twitter. The Stamps’…
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Champions League: Ronaldo's pair keeps Madrid level with Tottenham - CBC Sports
Champions League: Ronaldo’s pair keeps Madrid level with Tottenham – CBC Sports
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A two-goal performance by Cristiano Ronaldo gave Real Madrid a 3-1 win at Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday, keeping the defending champions at the top of Group H along with Tottenham, which defeated APOEL 3-0 in Cyprus for its second consecutive victory.
Liverpool was held to a 1-1 draw at Spartak Moscow to remain winless after two matches, while Manchester City made…
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Raptors' Masai Ujiri says 'nobody getting fired' for speaking their mind - CBC Sports - Basketball
Raptors’ Masai Ujiri says ‘nobody getting fired’ for speaking their mind – CBC Sports – Basketball
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Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri says he is fine with his players speaking their mind, adding nobody is going to get fired here.
His comment was a reference to U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech Friday in Alabama when he said NFL owners should fire players who protest during the national anthem.
Ujiri says he’s “110 per cent” behind his players, adding on the team’s first day of…
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Buccaneers will host game in Tampa this week after Irma - CBC Sports - Football
Buccaneers will host game in Tampa this week after Irma – CBC Sports – Football
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Amid the misery in Florida caused by Hurricane Irma, the state still has places to play.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Tuesday they will host the Chicago Bears as scheduled Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. Across the state, the home of the Miami Dolphins and University of Miami Hurricanes was declared safe after structural engineers found no damage related to Irma.
The Bucs’ game…
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Crosby backs Penguins' decision to visit White House - NHL on CBC Sports
Crosby backs Penguins’ decision to visit White House – NHL on CBC Sports
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Sidney Crosby is backing the Pittsburgh Penguins’ decision to accept a White House invitation from President Donald Trump.
“I support it,” Crosby said after the Penguins’ 4-1 loss against the St. Louis Blues during the annual Hockeyville USA exhibition game Sunday night. “It’s a great honour for us to be invited there.”
The reigning two-time Stanley Cup champions announced their decision…
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