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Russia’s parliament is getting involved in the Olympic participation debate, reportedly assisting the Kontinental Hockey League’s attempt to prevent its players, including potential members of Team Canada, from playing in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. CBC | Sports News

It was a jam-packed weekend of high-performance sport around the world, including Canadian short track stars Kim Boutin and Marianne St-Gelais capturing World Cup season titles in Seoul, while the long track team racked up podium finishes in Norway. CBC | Sports News

MANCHESTER UNITED are jetting off to face Basel in the Champions League. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

TOTTENHAM will face Dortmund in the Champions League with a strong line-up. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

WEST BROM needs a new manager fast after sacking Tony Pulis but Sam Allardyce won’t take the job, says Nigel Winterburn. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

FORMER Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna has died at the age of 49. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

Argonauts coach Marc Trestman and general manager Jim Popp the general manager orchestrated one of the more impressive turnarounds in CFL history. CBC | Sports News

FLOYD MAYWEATHER has got boxing fans excited about another possible comeback to the ring. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS head coach Steve Kerr wants Steph Curry to be more careful when in foul trouble after starring in the 118-111 win over the Brooklyn Nets this evening. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

The Stampeders advanced to the CFL championship game for a second straight year Sunday when they downed the visiting Edmonton Eskimos 32-28 in the West Division final. CBC | Sports News