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Tiger Woods says he still believes he will surpass the record 18 major titles won by Jack Nicklaus, even though the former world number one has been sidelined from competition for more than a year due to a chronic back injury.

Through one week of their NHL careers, 2016 first overall draft pick Auston Matthews and No. 2 Patrik Laine were even in goals and points. But history shows it could take several years before determining which pick offers the better value.

There are no track practices or lifting sessions for the 21-year-old, who hasn't run down the track since his stunning Olympic debut at the Rio Games. It's all about the books as he finishes his sociology degree -- fulfilling a promise he made to his mom Beverley.

The NFL is going to re-open its investigation of New York Giants placekicker Josh Brown after police released journal entries and emails in which he admitted that he verbally and physically abused his former wife.

A former sports marketing executive arrested last year during a U.S. corruption probe involving soccer's global governing body FIFA pleaded guilty on Thursday to participating in schemes to pay bribes to a top official.

Rafael Nadal is cutting short his 2016 season so he can fully recover from a left wrist injury. The 14-time Grand Slam champion said Thursday he is still bothered by the injury that kept him out of action for more than two months this season and wants to treat it properly before coming back in 2017.

The NHL's youth movement was on full display again last night as Patrik Laine won his duel with Auston Matthews in Winnipeg. Why are youngsters playing such a prominent role in today's game?

The Champions League final could be contested outside Europe from the first time, new UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said Thursday.

Carey Price will start in net for the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday in a home game against the Arizona Coyotes. Price hasn't played for his NHL club since suffering on injury early in the 2015-16 season.

The Pittsburgh Penguins rewarded goaltender Matt Murray's work in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a new contract.

​The NCAA accused Louisville of four violations stemming from its investigation into allegations that a former basketball staffer hired escorts and strippers for sex parties with recruits and players in the players' dormitory, Minardi Hal.

The national anti-doping agencies of Azerbaijan, Brazil, Greece, Guatemala and Indonesia risk being suspended next month unless they fall into compliance with global standards.

For the second straight year, the Toronto Blue Jays made it to the ALCS and came up short. General manager Ross Atkins and team president Mark Shapiro have several issues to address to take Toronto back to the World Series for the first time since 1993.

Patrik Laine heard the chants from Jets fans — "who wouldn't?" — and tried unsuccessfully to keep a poker face when prodded by reporters about his success against Maple Leafs sensation Auston Matthews.

Toronto's mightiest hitters stepped to the plate in the bottom of the ninth, but walked away scoreless, their season over. It could be the last one or two of them will be seen playing in a Blue Jays uniform.

Three girls whose families fled the bloodshed in Syria and settled in Toronto are finding their way in Canada with the help of high school basketball.

The start of a new figure skating season means it's time to discover new stars. CBC Sports' Pj Kwong offers up Canada's Julianne Seguin and Charlie Bilodeau, who are climbing the pairs ranks.

The start of a new figure skating season means it's time to discover new stars. CBC Sports' Pj Kwong offers up Canada's Julianne Seguin and Charlie Bilodeau, who are climbing the pairs ranks.

The start of a new figure skating season means it's time to discover new stars. CBC Sports' Pj Kwong offers up Canada's Julianne Seguin and Charlie Bilodeau, who are climbing the pairs ranks.

The Chicago Cubs routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-2 on Wednesday to even the NL Championship Series at two games apiece.

Rookie Patrik Laine scored a hat trick, including the winner at 2:40 of overtime, as the Winnipeg Jets overcame a four-goal deficit on Wednesday to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4.

As the Cleveland Indians stripped off their valuables and donned goggles ahead of champagne celebrations, the call went up. "Get the boots!" A pair of brown leather cowboy boots were pulled out from under the clear plastic tarps protecting the Indians' lockers and held aloft to cheers and laughter.

John Gibbons will return in 2017 to manage the Toronto Blue Jays, according to multiple reports. President Mark Shapiro confirmed that Gibbons will be back in the final year of his contract, citing his familiarity with the team and his "unflappable" consistency.

Three World Hockey Association legends were the first to be inducted into the Winnipeg Jets hall of fame on Wednesday.

The Cleveland Indians have won the American League Championship Series with a 3-0 Game 5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Ryan Merritt's boots remained steady in Game 5 of the ALCS between the Cleveland Indians and Toronto Blue Jays.