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Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova sent the Czech Republic into the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup by beating American duo Danielle Collins and Taylor Townsend 6-3, 7-5 in their decisive doubles match on Friday. They’ll face Canada in Saturday’s semis. CBC | Sports News
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Canadian women’s basketball team books spot in Olympic qualifying tournament
The Canadian women’s basketball team booked its spot in February’s FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament with a 70-53 win over Colombia on Friday night. CBC | Sports News
Read More »How skillful timing led to rapid rise for world champion hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg
The Nanaimo, B.C., native enjoyed a breakout season for the ages in 2023. From a 76-metre thrower with a Commonwealth Games silver in 2022, Ethan Katzberg became a Canadian, world, and Pan American Games champion this year, smashing records along the way. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Female hockey coach charged with sexually assaulting teen girl player
A 28-year-old hockey coach has been charged with over 15 offences, including sexual assault, sexual exploitation and luring, in connection with a player she once coached, Winnipeg police say. CBC | Sports News
Read More »PWHL’s Toronto, Ottawa teams lock up top draft picks with training camps on horizon
More than 70 players have signed contracts to play in the PWHL, as teams prepare to open training camps next Wednesday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Remember when Canada won the Davis Cup? Now it looks to add the women’s version
A year after winning tennis’ Davis Cup for the first time, Canada is two wins away from claiming an historic Billie Jean King Cup title. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Verdict expected in Kamila Valieva doping case by end of January, says sport court
A verdict in the Beijing Olympics doping case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva should be given by the end of January, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday after a fifth day of appeal proceedings. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Ivanie Blondin wins mass start gold at speed skating World Cup opener
Ottawa’s Ivanie Blondin kicked off the World Cup long-track speed skating season with a gold medal in the mass start in Obihiro, Japan on Friday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian ice dancers sit 1-2 after rhythm dance at Cup of China
Canadians are atop the ice dance standings in China. Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha are in first place after the rhythm dance in Chongqing, scoring 82.02 points to hold the slight edge over Skate Canada champions Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, who scored 81.04. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian teen Marina Stakusic breaks out on big stage at Billie Jean King Cup
When longtime tennis coach Mike Thomson started working with Canada’s Marina Stakusic during her junior days, he could tell almost immediately that she had tremendous potential. CBC | Sports News
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