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Caroline Ouellette's teammates are ready. They want her to have a memento of the women's hockey history she's about to make.

Calling him a rising tennis star with "nerves of steel," Canada's Davis Cup captain says 17-year-old Denis Shapovalov is ready for centre stage.

​​Jim Benning has spent nearly three seasons restocking the Vancouver Canucks' prospect pool and has no desire to move a future asset for a pending free agent, even if it helps secure a playoff berth. "Our long-term strategy is to draft and develop our own players."

A source has confirmed to The Canadian Press that a meeting will take place in New York City between NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr, IOC president Thomas Bach and IIHF president Rene Fasel.

Rhian Wilkinson, who says goodbye to her playing career Saturday with her 181st appearance for Canada's women's national soccer team, will likely never stop challenging herself.

Rob Pizzo examines some of the many prop bets being wagered at this weekend's Super Bowl

NFL and law enforcement officials say fans can tell if they are buying real Super Bowl tickets by checking for the heat-sensitive logos. Fans are urged to only buy tickets only from reputable sources and described several security features they can look for the make sure the tickets they are buying are real.

Canadian ski cross racer Georgia Simmerling revealed Thursday that she suffered multiple injuries from a crash during a race in Italy on Jan. 15, but hopes to be back for the World Cup finals in March.

Ricketts, who has 15 goals in 55 appearances for Canada, was used primarily off the bench by Toronto last season. His speed and size up front with the brawny Jozy Altidore gave defences a different look in the penalty box, with diminutive star striker Sebastian Giovinco dropping further back.

Averaging 16:09 ice time per game, New York Rangers centre Miller has proven himself to be adept in key situations. Three of his goals have come with the Rangers playing shorthanded and five of his goals are game winners.

Averaging 16:09 ice time per game, New York Rangers centre Miller has proven himself to be adept in key situations. Three of his goals have come with the Rangers playing shorthanded and five of his goals are game winners.

Former Montreal Expos slugger Vladimir Guerrero and retired Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay are among the 2017 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductees.

CBC Sports will provide free live streams of all Hockey Night in Canada games on all platforms, including the Maple Leafs facing the Bruins and the Canucks hosting the Wild.

CBC Sports will provide free live streams of all Hockey Night in Canada games on all platforms, including the Maple Leafs facing the Bruins and the Canucks hosting the Wild.

The Vancouver Canucks host the red-hot Minnesota Wild Saturday night on Hockey Night in Canada. Watch coverage with our free live stream or tune in to CBC-TV.

The Boston Bruins host the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday night on Hockey Night in Canada. Watch coverage with our free live stream only on the CBC Sports app or tune in to CBC-TV.

Watch live as some of the world's best snowboarders compete at the World Cup stop in Mammoth Mountain, Colo., and Bansko, Bulgaria.

Watch the best luge athletes in the world in action in Oberhof, Germany, as the second half of the World Cup continues with doubles, men's, women's and team relay events.

Watch World Cup slopestyle events in Mammoth Mountain, Colo., as some of the world's best skiers compete in World Cup action.

Watch World Cup ski cross events in Feldberg, Germany as some of the world's best skiers compete in World Cup action.

Watch the men's and women's ski cross events in Feldberg, Germany as some of the world's best skiers compete in World Cup action.

Watch the men's and women's halfpipe events in Mammoth Mountain, Colo., as some of the world's best skiers compete in World Cup action.

Watch live freestyle skiing action on Friday beginning at 1 p.m. ET as some of the world's best halfpipe skiers compete at Mammoth Mountain, Colo.

A year ago, not a single Canadian squad made the Stanley Cup playoffs. But when the 2017 NHL post-season opens in 10 weeks, there's a good chance that four or five Canadian-based clubs could be in the 16-team playoff tournament.

The bobsleigh World Cup season continues this weekend on the historic Igls track in Austria, and you can watch all the action with CBC Sports.

The bobsleigh and skeleton World Cup seasons continue this weekend on the historic Igls track in Austria, and you can watch all the action with CBC Sports.

As Lady Gaga prepares to take America's biggest stage at the National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, much of country is speculating whether the outspoken singer will grab the opportunity to speak out on women's rights, immigration or U.S. President Donald Trump.

Montreal Impact captain Patrice Bernier, Toronto FC goalkeeper Clint Irwin and Vancouver striker Giles Barnes were among players left unprotected for Tuesday's MLS expansion draft.

Jamaican sprint great Usain Bolt has no plans to extend his career beyond this year's world championships in London and has ruled out a return to Australia for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

For the first time in years, Canadian Super Bowl viewers will have the option of seeing the big-budget U.S. commercials. But amid the marketing hype, experts and advertisers warn that the end of substituting Canadian Super Bowl ads could lead to bigger changes in how we view television in Canada.

Emma Jada has found acceptance, and a sport she loves, since arriving in Canada as a refugee from Sudan. But the women's rugby sevens player is unsettled by Donald Trump's order banning citizens of her former country from entering the U.S.

Emma Jada has found acceptance, and a sport she loves, since arriving in Canada as a refugee from Sudan. But the women's rugby sevens player is unsettled by Donald Trump's order banning citizens of her former country from entering the U.S.

For the first time in years, Canadian Super Bowl viewers will have the option of seeing the big-budget U.S. commercials. But amid the marketing hype, experts and advertisers warn that the end of substituting Canadian Super Bowl ads could lead to bigger changes in how we view television in Canada.

Sean Monahan scored twice to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday.

Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand didn't hold anything back as he found the top corner of the net in a game against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. But should he be playing after another slew footing incident?

Isaiah Thomas scored 19 of his 44 points in the final quarter to lift the Boston Celtics over the Toronto Raptors 109-104 on Wednesday night in a showdown for first place in the Atlantic Division.

President Donald Trump doesn't think much of National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell.

Manchester City's players looked like they could score at will in their latest big win over West Ham. Manchester United couldn't even manage one goal against Hull.

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forward Henrik Samuelsson from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for forward Mitchell Moroz.

Nothing produces awkward NFL moments quite like watching the commissioner parry all those thorny issues involving the league's oldest and newest troublemakers — the Raiders and Patriots.