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The Buzzer
It's a tough time for Canadian figure skating, but there's hope
Today's edition of our newsletter looks at the athletes to watch on a still-rebuilding Canadian figure skating team. Plus, the NFL MVP dodges a bullet and an NBA phenom is hurt.
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Jesse Campigotto
Olympics -Winter Sports -Figure Skating ||
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Canadians 'very nice people': Kawhi Leonard appreciates warm welcome back
Former Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard received a warm greeting Thursday during his Canadian homecoming with the Los Angeles Clippers for a pre-season game in Vancouver.
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Gemma Karstens-Smith
Basketball -NBA ||
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Preview
Figure skating front-runners will emerge at opening Grand Prix in Las Vegas
The start of the latest figure skating Grand Prix series marks the true beginning of a new season. The Grand Prix is important in identifying front-runners — those who will dominate the second half of the season, including the world figure skating championships in Montreal in March.
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Pj Kwong
Olympics -Winter Sports -Figure Skating |
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Newcomer Kerfoot takes injured Tavares's spot as Leafs prepare for nemesis Bruins
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Joshua Clipperton
Hockey -NHL ||
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CC Sabathia's big-league career ends with dislocated shoulder
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Ronald Blum
Baseball -MLB |
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Coming Up
Watch Grand Prix of Figure Skating: Skate America
Olympics -Winter Sports -Figure Skating |
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Preview
Levins prioritizes Olympic berth over Canadian record at Toronto Waterfront Marathon
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Doug Harrison
Olympics -Summer Sports -Track and Field ||
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Denis Shapovalov cruises to semifinals at Stockholm Open
Tennis ||
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Analysis
Canadian skaters ready to carve out a name for themselves on ice: Russell
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Scott Russell
Olympics -RTTOG - The Show ||
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Moose Jaw woman becomes 1st female coach in WHL
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Heidi Atter
News -Canada -Saskatchewan ||
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Spotlight on Altidore, Bradley as Toronto FC opens playoffs
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Neil Davidson
Soccer -MLS ||
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NFL NOTES
Chiefs' star QB Patrick Mahomes could return in 4-6 weeks: report
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Dave Skretta
Football -NFL ||
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Chinese government denies telling NBA to fire Rockets GM
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Tim Reynolds
Basketball -NBA ||
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LPGA
Brooke Henderson hits hole-in-1, leads LPGA Shanghai
Golf ||
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Kawhi Leonard, Clippers struggle in pre-season loss to Mavericks in Vancouver
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Gemma Karstens-Smith
Basketball -NBA ||
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Hockey Night in Canada: Free live streams on desktop & app
Hockey -NHL ||
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The Buzzer
Connor McDavid is on fire — even by Connor McDavid standards
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Jesse Campigotto
Hockey -NHL ||
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Video
McDavid vs. Milano: Battle of the insane goals
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Analysis
Veteran J.T. Miller adds versatility to Canucks' slick young roster
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Jim Morris
Hockey -NHL ||
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Boxer Patrick Day dies days after sustaining head injuries in fight
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Analysis
Canada's soccer men's statement win over U.S. offers real hope for the future
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John Molinaro
Soccer ||