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With this week’s world artistic gymnastics championships being held in Canada for the first time since 1985, there is a tremendous opportunity for its athletes to interact with aspiring gymnasts, says 2004 Olympic gold medallist Kyle Shewfelt. CBC | Sports News

CESC FABREGAS has admitted he was the player who threw pizza at Sir Alex Ferguson during the heated clash between Arsenal and Manchester United in 2004. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

Can anyone stop Sidney Crosby and the Penguins from three-peating? Which Canadian teams will contend for the Cup? Where will John Tavares end up? These are just some of the burning questions we’re pondering as the puck drops on the 2017-18 NHL season. CBC | Sports News

After nearly three years of matches, qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup is drawing to a close. Here’s a look at where things stand in each region. CBC | Sports News

Canada unveiled its team uniforms for the 2018 Olympics on Tuesday, but how do these unis stack up against the clothing from past Winter Games? Here’s a sartorial step back in time that features some of the unique looks Canada’s best athletes have worn. CBC | Sports News

Shelby Newkirk of Saskatoon set a world record in the S7 100-metre backstroke on Tuesday at the Para-swimming Canadian Open at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. CBC | Sports News

ROGER FEDERER admits Rafael Nadal’s presence gave him extra motivation to win his 19 Grand Slam titles. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

LUKE GALE was officially recognised as the best player in Super League last night after being crowned the 2017 Steve Prescott Man of Steel. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

Aaron Judge hit a two-run shot in his post-season debut and the New York Yankees were rescued by their brilliant bullpen during an 8-4 victory in the AL wild-card game Tuesday night. CBC | Sports News

Ellie Black remains Canada’s best hope to medal at the world artistic gymnastics championships after a dominant qualifying session. CBC | Sports News