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A group of Canadian track and field athletes released a statement Thursday backing the anti-doping fight and urging officials to implement reforms.

Canada's Marielle Thompson and Kelsey Serwa were first and second, respectively, in qualifying Friday for the World Cup ski cross at Nakiska Ski Resort

Canada's Marielle Thompson and Kelsey Serwa were first and second, respectively, in qualifying Friday for the World Cup ski cross at Nakiska Ski Resort

David Blatt was dismissed Friday as the Cleveland Cavaliers head coach, The Associated Press reported on Friday.

Ron Southern, the founder of Spruce Meadows, died this week. CBC Sports host Scott Russell reflects on his memories of the man and predicts his legacy.

The National Hockey League postponed tonight's matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals and the NBA also postponed two games due to a massive snowstorm impacting the northeast.

The National Hockey League postponed tonight's matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals and the NBA also postponed two games due to a massive snowstorm impacting the northeast.

Canadian soccer coach Benito Floro has called up four newcomers for a camp ahead of a Feb. 5 friendly with the United States.

Kaetlyn Osmond took the first step toward reclaiming her Canadian figure skating title. The 20-year-old from Marystown, N.L., won the short program Friday at the Scotiabank Centre, scoring 70.63 points despite an error on her jump combination.

Kaetlyn Osmond took the first step toward reclaiming her Canadian figure skating title. The 20-year-old from Marystown, N.L., won the short program Friday at the Scotiabank Centre, scoring 70.63 points despite an error on her jump combination.

The French swept a World Cup podium for the first time in 46 years on Friday, with Alexis Pinturault leading the way. Pinturault won the World Cup super combined on the daunting Kitzbuehel hill in Austria for the third-straight year.

UEFA will not replace Michel Platini as president while he is pursuing legal routes to overturn his eight-year FIFA ban.

The Gainesville PD in Florida responded to a noise complaint over friends playing basketball in the street. Instead of handing out tickets, the officer sticks around to play for a few minutes, eventually lowering the net to throw down a dunk.

The Gainesville PD in Florida responded to a noise complaint over friends playing basketball in the street. Instead of handing out tickets, the officer sticks around to play for a few minutes, eventually lowering the net to throw down a dunk.

Here's what to look for on this weekend's Road to the Olympic Games shows, featuring action from across the globe in alpine and freestyle skiing, along with bobsleigh.

​Aksel Lund Svindal won a World Cup super-G on Friday, extending Norway's winning streak on the men's circuit to five races.

Canadian Vasek Pospisil and doubles partner Jack Sock of the United States received a walkover to the third round of the Australian Open after their opponent withdrew from Friday's match.

Nikita Kucherov snapped a second-period tie with his 20th goal and the streaking Tampa Bay Lightning ended Chicago's franchise-record 12-game winning streak with a 2-1 win victory over the defending Stanley Cup champions on Thursday night.

Travis Zajac had a goal and three assists, Kyle Palmieri scored twice, and the New Jersey Devils scored five times in the first period in a 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

Daniel Sedin became the Vancouver Canucks' career leader in goals with 348, scoring twice in the third period of a 4-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.

Rookie Sam Bennett scored twice and Johnny Gaudreau had the tiebreaking goal to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-2 win over the league-worst Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.

Billy Bridges scored twice and added three assists as Canada rolled past South Korea 10-0 on Thursday in the semifinal of the world sledge hockey challenge in Bridgewater, N.S.

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry will start in the NBA All-Star Game thanks to a huge last-minute boost in votes by fans.

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry has been voted in as a starter for the NBA All-Star Game which will take place in Toronto on Feb. 14.