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Interest in hockey betting at Winter Olympics wanes without NHLers

Before the decision was made to keep NHLers at home, Team Canada was shaping up as a super force, the centre of which would be as strong as oak.

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1 day ago Sports Betting
COVID creates challenges in setting odds for 2022 Winter Olympics

“We risk getting picked off by people who really follow these sports, so our oddsmakers have to be on their toes the whole time.”

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2 days ago Sports Betting
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SUPER BOWL: Bengals underdogs in early point spread vs. Rams

The Cincinnati Bengals will end the season the same way they started it, the same way they began the playoffs, the same way they’ve spent much of their existence.

5 days ago NFL
NFL CONFERENCE FINALS PICKS: Get ready for a 2020 Super Bowl rematch

The lines are from covers.com and the home teams are in CAPs.

January 29, 2022 NFL
NFL PLAYOFF PICKS: Tennessee Titans will show why they’re the top seed in the AFC

The lines are from covers.com and the home teams are in CAPs.

January 21, 2022 NFL

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Lion's Head skaters compete in Owen Sound

On Feb. 15 and 16, Lion’s Head figure skaters headed to Owen Sound to compete in the Skate Ontario sanctioned competition, Skate the Sound 2020 with the host Owen Sound Skating Club.

February 28, 2020 Local Sports
Smith wins $500 at Birkebeiner

Julian Smith competed in North America’s largest loppet (long-distance cross-country skiing race), the Birkebeiner, with over 10,000 participants last week.

February 28, 2020 Local Sports
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Local hockey player invited to international tournament

Eleven-year-old Owen Barfoot has been selected to play with the Draft Day Canada (2008 age group) hockey team that will represent the nation in Stockholm, Sweden at the European Summer Series tournament.

July 22, 2019 Local Sports
Local Teen Qualifies for National Softball Championships

The Chatsworth-West Grey Dodgers came second overall in the recent Softball Ontario qualifiers and have made it to the under 14 championships in Saskatchewan.

July 10, 2019 Local Sports
Peninsula Shores District School Bicycle road’eo’ results

The South Bruce Peninsula Community Policing Committee held its annual Bicycle Road’eo’ (spring bicycle safety program) at PSDS on June 11.

June 20, 2019 Local News

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Fort Girls Fastball registration opens soon

Although snow still covers the diamonds in Fort Saskatchewan, it’s not too early to start thinking about the baseball season. Starting next week, the Fort Saskatchewan Sliders girls fastball registration will be open for sign up.

3 days ago Sports
Former youth baseball teammates Francis, Morneau headed to Canadian Hall of Fame

“Going onstage with (Justin Morneau) will be awesome. It will make me a bit less nervous to be the second best North Delta Blue Jay to be inducted on June 18," Jeff Francis said.

4 days ago Baseball
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McClendon return to Tigers' organization after Jones promotion

Lloyd McClendon is back in the fold with the Detroit Tigers’ organization just a year after his failed bid to become the team’s manager.

January 28, 2022 Sports
Blue Bombers bring in defensive back Olumba

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers hope they have found a defensive back who can compete for a job next training camp.

January 27, 2022 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
SIMMONS: Mighty Bonds and mighty Clemens have struck out

Were they running for office instead of hoping to be elected to Baseball’s Hall of Fame, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens would have been runaway winners on Tuesday.

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January 26, 2022 Baseball

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Scotties final set after Canada dispatches gritty New Brunswick in semifinal

Sunday’s semifinal at the Scotties was chock full of shot-making.

46 minutes ago Curling
Curlers teeming with Slider Pride at Mosaic Stadium

The first curling match to be played at Mosaic Stadium was a hit among the players and fans.

4 hours ago Curling
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Rachel Homan, John Morris must beat Italy after stunning loss to Australia in Olympic mixed doubles curling

Just when it looked like Canada would cruise into the playoffs in Olympic mixed doubles curling, a loss to an unlikely opponent sent the defending gold medalists off course

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Firefighters win in local curling action

Five games were held Friday night in the Kirkland Lake Game and Fish Protective Association mixed curling league.

8 hours ago Sports
A crazy day for Australian Olympic mixed doubles after COVID scare: 'I had packed my bags'

When Tahli Gill tested positive in a series of tests Saturday, the AOC initially said the team would have to forfeit its remaining two games

8 hours ago Olympics

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CFL free agency: Linemen in short supply

If you’re a CFL team looking for a receiver or defensive back, free agency looks like it’s a goldmine.

19 minutes ago CFL
Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign defensive end Pete Robertson

The Roughriders announced Sunday that defensive end Pete Robertson, who had five sacks in 10 games last season, has signed a new contract.

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3 hours ago Saskatchewan Roughriders
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Duke Williams re-signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders

The Riders have re-signed star receiver Duke Williams to a one-year contract extension, reportedly worth $260,000.

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BEATING THE ODDS: Former Redblacks DB Jonathan Rose hoping for another CFL opportunity

Through an injury that required spinal fusion surgery and a professional football career that could have been cut short two years ago, Jonathan Rose has remained positive.

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19 hours ago CFL
Judge eager to get going with Stampeders

When Cameron Judge was considering his options, an old friend encouraged him to consider the Calgary Stampeders.

23 hours ago Football

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Can Canucks coach Bruce Boudreau keep pushing right buttons up to the playoffs?

The Canucks have surrendered a league low 67 goals at even strength. It must remain a staple because special-teams play continues to be hit and miss

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Vancouver Giants home game postponed due to COVID concerns

Two players picked up by the Giants at the Jan. 17 trade deadline were late scratches for Saturday's 7-2 loss in Seattle

3 hours ago Junior Hockey
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Spotlight on Canadiens’ late-round success stories | HI/O Bonus

The panel answer a viewer’s query about draft gems the Habs have uncovered from the sixth round on since 1985.

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8 hours ago Hockey Inside Out
The Edmonton Oilers have to be grinding out of the break, both on the ice and off: 9 Things

The Edmonton Oilers are idling in the All-Star break.

8 hours ago Cult of Hockey
All-star break over, Maple Leafs will get immediate test with visit from Hurricanes

Back to the grind.

21 hours ago Toronto Maple Leafs

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China is obsessed with Bing Dwen Dwen, the Olympic panda mascot

Hundreds queue in cold to buy elusive souvenir, but few are available due to Chinese New Year factory shutdowns

20 minutes ago Olympics
'It sucks' — that's how cold it is at the Winter Games

Frigid temperatures and high winds add entirely new challenges to navigating already-formidable courses

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2 hours ago Olympics
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Mexico's first Olympic figure skater in 30 years carries his nation's flag and his own dreams

Donovan Carrillo's outlook on life propelled him from a mall skating rink to Beijing

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2 hours ago Olympics
Claudia Pechstein is oldest female Winter Olympian so far, at age 49

German speedskater won five golds previously over eight Olympic Games

2 hours ago Olympics
While you were sleeping: Gold medalist Dufour-Lapointe ends 2022 Olympic journey with moguls crash

Welcome to our daily guide to the Beijing Olympics of can’t-miss events and the headlines you need to start your day. All times ET unless otherwise indicated.

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3 hours ago Olympics

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