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Gilles, Poirier capture gold at Skate Canada after longest off-season of careers

Gilles, Poirier capture gold at Skate Canada after longest off-season of careers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier were so burnt out after an Olympic season of isolation and dodging COVID-19 that their six-week break over the summer wasn't just a choice — it was a necessity.
Tiger-Cats roll past Redblacks 23-16 to extend win streak

Tiger-Cats roll past Redblacks 23-16 to extend win streak

OTTAWA — On paper, the final game of the CFL regular season was meaningless, but for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats it was an opportunity to set the tone as they look ahead to the post-season.
Canada's McIntosh, Mac Neil win World Cup gold, American Ledecky sets world record

Canada's McIntosh, Mac Neil win World Cup gold, American Ledecky sets world record

TORONTO — Canada's Summer McIntosh and American Katie Ledecky weren't sure what to expect in their first competitive event of the season at this week's FINA Swimming World Cup. The off-season rest apparently served them well.
Spieker, Alouettes hold off Argonauts in 38-33 regular-season finale victory

Spieker, Alouettes hold off Argonauts in 38-33 regular-season finale victory

TORONTO — Cole Spieker is sure to be a talking point among the Montreal Alouettes coaching staff as they prepare for the playoffs.
Montour scores late in third, Panthers beat Senators 5-3

Montour scores late in third, Panthers beat Senators 5-3

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Montour scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:32 remaining and the Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 5-3 on Saturday.
Canada's Shapovalov defeats Coric in straight sets to move on to Vienna Open final

Canada's Shapovalov defeats Coric in straight sets to move on to Vienna Open final

VIENNA — Canada's Denis Shapovalov will be moving on to the Vienna Open final after topping Borna Coric 7-6 (4), 6-0 on Saturday. The Richmond Hill, Ont.
Canada's Auger-Aliassime bests world No. 1 Alcaraz to advance to Swiss Indoors final

Canada's Auger-Aliassime bests world No. 1 Alcaraz to advance to Swiss Indoors final

BASEL, Switzerland — Felix Auger-Aliassime is playing some of the best tennis of his career and recent opponents have had no answer for him. The Montreal native defeated world No.
Status of women committee to meet on reports of maltreatment in Canadian sport

Status of women committee to meet on reports of maltreatment in Canadian sport

The standing committee on the status of women will meet Monday in Ottawa to discuss maltreatment in sport, and the potential for a judicial investigation similar to the Dubin Inquiry in 1989.
A year after breakout, Canada's McIntosh returns to Toronto pool a star and wins gold

A year after breakout, Canada's McIntosh returns to Toronto pool a star and wins gold

TORONTO — Summer McIntosh delivered a breakout performance at last year's Olympic trials. She returns to the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre for this week's World Cup as a bonafide swimming star.
Captain Bo Horvat scores twice as Vancouver Canucks down Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1

Captain Bo Horvat scores twice as Vancouver Canucks down Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1

VANCOUVER — There was a different air in the Vancouver Canucks' locker room Friday night. The team had its first win on home ice — a decisive 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.