While there was plenty of protests outside, one could hear a pin drop inside Scotiabank Centre as Liam Draxl of Newmarket, Ont., put Canada up 2-0 when he beat Orel Kimhi 7-6 (5), 6-4 to win his first Davis Cup singles match on Friday in Halifax. CBC | Sports News
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Canada reprimands Russian ambassador following incursion into Polish airspace
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Russian Ambassador Oleg Stepanov was summoned Wednesday for an “official reprimand.” CBC | World News
Read More »How many medals will Canada win at the track and field world championships?
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter mixes some hard data with a little human touch to predict how Canada will do at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Players acquitted in Hockey Canada sex assault trial can play NHL games starting Dec. 1
The five players acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial can return to the NHL when their suspensions end on Dec. 1, the NHL announced Thursday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada coach makes 3 changes for Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Australia
Canada coach Kevin Rouet has made three changes to his starting 15 for Saturday’s quarterfinal against seventh-ranked Australia at the Rugby World Cup in England. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Unhappy at post-game celebrations, Wales coach wants another shot at Canada
It appears Canada’s 1-0 win over Wales on Tuesday has left Craig Bellamy with a score to settle. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Halifax activists urge CBC to cancel livestream of Canada vs. Israel tennis matches
Earlier this week Tennis Canada said the games between Canada and Israel will be played in a closed venue without spectators, citing safety concerns flagged by local authorities and security agencies. CBC | Sports News
Read More »NHL says status of players found not guilty in Hockey Canada scandal expected in ‘near future’
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says he expects a decision soon on the status of five former Hockey Canada players acquitted at trial in a high-profile sexual assault case. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Stephen Eustaquio leaves Canada camp after suffering lower-body injury in win over Romania
Stephen Eustaquio will miss Canada’s upcoming game against Wales after suffering a lower-body injury in the friendly against Romania. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada beats Scotland to clinch top spot in group at Women’s Rugby World Cup
Canada secured top place in Pool B at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, beating Scotland 40-19 on Saturday in Exeter, England, and avoiding a likely quarterfinal clash with favourites England. CBC | World News
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