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For the first time in his major-league career, Aaron Sanchez doesn't have to prove he's worthy of a spot in the Blue Jays' starting rotation after his dominant season last year. He's using that lack of pressure to sharpen his arsenal.

Detroit Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist was suspended for six games without pay by the NHL on Wednesday for high-sticking Minnesota Wild defenceman Jared Spurgeon in the face.

The Washington Capitals have acquired defenceman Tom Gilbert from Los Angeles for a conditional draft pick. Gilbert, 34, had one goal and five points in 18 NHL games with the Kings this season.

Canadian skier Erik Guay made headlines last week when he said that World Cup wins are more meaningful to him than the Olympics. Guay has a point, but winning Olympic gold presents its own unique set of challenges.

Canada’s para-nordic team made history. The squad, consisting of Brian McKeever (Canmore, Alta.) his guide Graham Nishikawa (Whitehorse), Emily Young (Vancouver) and Mark Arendz (Hartsville, P.E.I.), won a bronze medal at the para-nordic world championships in Finsterau, Germany on Wednesday.

After Tuesday's flurry of moves as the CFL's free agency period opened, Hamilton and Montreal concentrated on the defensive side of the ball Wednesday with each signing a defensive back.

Members of the public turn out to wish Little Caesars Pizza founder and Detroit sports legend Mike Ilitch a final farewell during a public memorial at the Fox Theatre.

Two-time Olympian Perdita Felicien leads CBC Sports' latest podcast: Off Guard. Every week, one unconventional theme is considered three different ways. The third episode is available now.

A season of adversity just got a little more frustrating for Canada's men's bobsleigh team as pilot Justin Kripps suspects a set of runners for his two-man sled were stolen during training for this week's world championships in Germany.

Rugby Canada is facing a big blow to the wallet with news that Own The Podium won't fund the Canadian men's sevens program for the 2017-18 fiscal year.

British researchers studying the brains of retired soccer players have discovered signs of degenerative disorders associated with repeated blows to the head.

Laura Dahlmeier of Germany won the women's individual competition Wednesday for her third gold medal and fourth overall at the biathlon world championships in Hochfilzen, Austria.

The Montreal Canadiens officially announced Claude Julien as their new head coach Wednesday after hiring him to replace the fired Michel Therrien. "We're getting one of the best coaches in the NHL," Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin said.

The Montreal Canadiens officially announced Claude Julien as their new head coach today after hiring him to replace the fired Michel Therrien. Watch the news conference live now.

Watch live action from the ISU Four Continents Championships in Pyeongchang, South Korea. CBC Sports will live stream every short and free program from each discipline at the competition, concluding with the the gala event on Sunday.

It's not often an elite head coach becomes available, so it's easy to understand why Montreal jumped on Claude Julien. But the Habs' new (old) bench boss may take a while to figure out how to right the ship, writes Tim Wharnsby.

Victoria Nolan, a medal-winning Canadian Paralympic rower, was left hanging by an UberAssist driver who refused to pick her up on Tuesday.

Leon Draisaitl and Oscar Klefbom each had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers overcame a slow start to come away with a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday.

Anaheim Ducks centre Antoine Vermette could be facing a suspension after being ejected from Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Wild for abuse of an official.

While everyone is waiting on Sidney Crosby to reach his 1,000th career NHL point, Evengi Malkin reminded fans why he's pretty good, too.

The Toronto Raptors couldn't match their general manager's moves Tuesday, losing to the Bulls 104-95 in Chicago Tuesday.

Auston Matthews scored twice and Frederik Andersen won his 100th career game as the Toronto Maple Leafs emerged with a 7-1 win and two key points over the surging New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

Former Senators goalie Robin Lehner made 39 saves as the Buffalo Sabres rallied past Ottawa 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Evgeni Malkin scored and picked up an assist in his return from a lower-body injury, Sidney Crosby got his 999th career point with an assist and the Pittsburgh Penguins rolled by the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 on Tuesday night.