National Sports

Italians win World Cup women’s luge race

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Canada's Caitlin Nash and Natalie Corless have made luge history for a second week in a row. The duo slid to the country's first World Cup medal in women's doubles Friday, taking bronze.

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Canada's Blondin back on podium in 5,000 metres, Weidemann still seeks extra gear

CALGARY — Ivanie Blondin returned to the World Cup podium in speedskating's longest distance for women, while teammate Isabelle Weidemann vowed to do "detective work" to solve her recent power outage.

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Oldham, Asselin achieve new highs in big air as Canadians take gold and bronze

COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. — Megan Oldham earned the first big air victory of her career and Olivia Asselin had her first-ever World Cup medal as Canada won gold and bronze on Friday. Oldham, from Parry Sound, Ont.

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Samuel Charron, Daniel Chamale honoured as Canada Soccer's top Para, futsal players

TORONTO — Samuel Charron has been named Canada Soccer’s Para Soccer Player of the Year for a third time with Daniel Chamale honoured as Canada Soccer Futsal Player of the Year.

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Right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt officially signs with Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO — Chris Bassitt is officially a member of the Toronto Blue Jays. Bassitt and the Blue Jays have agreed to a new three-year deal worth $63 million.

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Longtime QMJHL commissioner Gilles Courteau announces retirement

MONTREAL — Longtime Quebec Major Junior Hockey League commissioner Gilles Courteau said he will retire part way through the 2023-24 season.

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Former Canada foes face off Saturday to decide third place at the World Cup

If nothing else, Saturday's third-place playoff at the World Cup serves as a reminder of the tough neighbourhood that Canada found itself in in its return to the men's soccer showcase after a 36-year absence.

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CFL Moves: Blue Bombers re-sign linebacker Wilson, Redblacks ink receiver Behar

Two more veteran players re-signed with their teams as the CFL's free-agency period continued.

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Spanish playmaker Victor Vazquez back for second stint with Toronto FC

TORONTO — Spanish playmaker Victor Vazquez is back in the Toronto FC fold. The 35-year-old attacking midfielder spent the past two seasons in Los Angeles but became available after the Galaxy elected not to exercise his contract option.

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Arendz's gold tops three-medal day for Canada at Para-Nordic World Cup in Finland

VUOKATTI, Finland — Canada's Mark Arendz recovered from a difficult start on the shooting range to win his second straight biathlon gold medal on Friday at the Para-Nordic World Cup Arendz's gold in the men's 10-kilometre standing event was one of th

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