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A participant signs a banner during motionball's Marathon of Sport at Varsity Stadium, in Toronto, in a May 27, 2023, handout photo. Motionball is a national non-profit that raises funds and awareness for the Special Olympics. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - motionball, April Reekie (Mandatory Credit)

Motionball urges use of inclusive language for people with intellectual disabilities

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Updated: 2:14 PM CST

TORONTO - When Peter Flagler leaves his job at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night he'll be able to look down Bremner Boulevard to the CN Tower and know that he's valued.

Flagler, who lives with an intellectual disability, is an assistant to the Toronto Maple Leafs' equipment staff and motionball's honorary athlete of the year. The CN Tower is one of several major landmarks that will be lit yellow on Wednesday as part of motionball's #NoGoodWay Day.

The national anti-bullying campaign hopes to discourage people from using the "R-word" — a slur rooted in outdated medical terminology and now considered a derogatory term.

"When I come out from work it will be so cool to see the CN Tower all yellow," said Flagler. "I feel honoured because it hurts me and my friends to be called the R-word."

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Alouettes’ Alexander still hurting — physically and emotionally — from Grey Cup loss

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Alouettes’ Alexander still hurting — physically and emotionally — from Grey Cup loss

Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press 5 minute read 1:35 PM CST

MONTREAL - Davis Alexander shuffled up to a wall of cameras and microphones with his head down and hands tucked in his pockets, his voice still heavy from the Grey Cup loss.

Less than 48 hours after falling 25-17 to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the CFL’s championship game, the Montreal Alouettes quarterback wasn’t ready to turn the page.

Alexander hadn’t rewatched the game film, nor had he answered the messages of support sent his way as he processed the way his historic season ended.

“My heart hurts for our guys, it's definitely going to eat us up for a little bit, eat me up for a little bit,” he said Tuesday at Olympic Stadium. “I'll definitely vow to come back stronger, vow to come back better, but I'm definitely going to let this one marinate and let it soak in for a little bit before I just move on."

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Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander speaks to reporters during an end-of-season interview, in Montreal on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Edmonton and Red Deer to host 2027 world junior hockey championship

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Edmonton and Red Deer to host 2027 world junior hockey championship

The Canadian Press 2 minute read 12:51 PM CST

CALGARY - Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta., will host the 2027 world junior hockey championship after two previous plans to share the international tournament between the cities were scuttled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hockey Canada, the Canadian Hockey League and the International Ice Hockey Federation on Tuesday announced the host cities for the tournament, which runs from Dec. 26, 2026 to Jan. 5, 2027.

Edmonton and Red Deer were originally chosen to host the 2021 edition of the tournament, but pandemic restrictions resulted in all games being held at Edmonton's Rogers Place without fans in attendance.

The cities were then awarded the 2022 tournament, but it was cancelled due to outbreaks of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

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USA forward Cole Eiserman (91) celebrates the team's 4-3 overtime win over Finland to take the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship gold medal, in Ottawa, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Joly says Canada ‘didn’t get enough’ benefits out of F-35 procurement deal

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Joly says Canada ‘didn’t get enough’ benefits out of F-35 procurement deal

Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press 2 minute read 12:03 PM CST

OTTAWA - Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the Liberal government believes Canada "didn't get enough" industrial benefits out of its contract for American-made F-35 stealth fighter jets.

Talking to reporters on Parliament Hill today, Joly said the government needs "more jobs created out of the F-35 contract."

Her comments come as the Swedish firm Saab considers whether to set up shop in Canada to build its Gripen fighter jets in response to a spike in demand from Ukraine.

Joly says the Swedish defence company is pitching production that could create 10,000 jobs in Canada — but Ottawa will have to kick the tires on the offer.

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Industry Minister Melanie Joly speaks with reporters as she makes her way to a cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Leafs GM Brad Treliving reflects on team’s disappointing start: ‘Too much vanilla’

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Leafs GM Brad Treliving reflects on team’s disappointing start: ‘Too much vanilla’

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Updated: 11:44 AM CST

TORONTO - Brad Treliving isn't planning on making a coaching change.

The Maple Leafs general manager has also had plenty of sleepless nights — and knows answers for his scuffling hockey club will likely have to come from within the locker room's four walls.

Treliving met with reporters Tuesday ahead of his team's matchup against the St. Louis Blues with Toronto on a five-game slide, including four regulation losses, to sit an ugly 8-9-2 on a campaign that began with Stanley Cup talk.

"We're not where we want to be," Treliving said in his opening remarks. "We've underperformed to this point, and I take full responsibility. I'm in charge of the hockey department. I've put the people in place — on the ice, off the ice."

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Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving at a press conference in Toronto on Thursday, May 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Lululemon aims for dramatic Team Canada Olympic showing with deep reds, giant leaves and arctic inspo

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Lululemon aims for dramatic Team Canada Olympic showing with deep reds, giant leaves and arctic inspo

Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian Press 6 minute read Updated: 2:57 PM CST

TORONTO - Team Canada won't be completely awash in red-and-white at the upcoming Winter Games thanks to a new Olympic collection that widens the colour palette to maroons and glacier-inspired blue-greens.

The classic maple leaf pops up several times, and makes an especially bold statement as a prominent, elongated feature in the opening ceremony look that was revealed Tuesday at Lululemon's two-level downtown Toronto flagship.

It’s all meant to inspire patriotic cheer at the Milan Cortina Games when athletes attend the opening and closing ceremonies, ascend the medal podium or wander the athletes’ village – without sliding into kitsch, design director Catherine Lebrun said ahead of the press event, where athletes modelled the new designs.

The opening ceremony outfit goes all-in on the iconic red leaf, but the symbol is reimagined in an oversized, stretched-out version that spans nearly the entire length of a maroon-coloured quilted vest, which is layered over a knee-length maroon jacket.

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Members of the Canadian Olympic Committee's roster of athletes pose wearing Lululemon's latest collection for the 2026 Milan Winter Games in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Lululemon (Mandatory Credit)

New study on PWHL players’ sweat aims to help current, future female athletes

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New study on PWHL players’ sweat aims to help current, future female athletes

Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press 5 minute read 7:00 AM CST

New research is looking to help current and future female hockey players hit their highest potential by examining how athletes in the Professional Women's Hockey League sweat.

Under the study by the Gatorade Sports Science Institute about 100 PWHL players — including athletes from each of the four Canadian teams — will be tested to see how much they sweat during practices and games, and how much salt is in that sweat.

Each player will receive their individual results, and can use that data to fine-tune how they hydrate this season, said exercise physiologist Dr. Lawrence Spriet, who's leading the study.

“The analogy I often use is that no player in ice hockey would go on the ice if their skates were not sharpened the way they like, or they didn't have a stick they liked, or their equipment didn't fit properly," said Spriet, a professor emeritus of human health sciences at Guelph University.

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Montreal Victoire's Marie-Philip Poulin salutes the crowd as she's introduced ahead of their PWHL hockey game against the Ottawa Charge in Laval, Que., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

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English-born defender Alfie Jones looking forward to debut with Canada

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English-born defender Alfie Jones looking forward to debut with Canada

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press 5 minute read 6:00 AM CST

Add patience to Alfie Jones' list of attributes.

The English-born centre back, who plays his club for football for Middlesbrough, had to bide his time ahead of his planned Canada debut Tuesday against Venezuela.

The 28-year-old Jones had hoped to be able to take his citizenship oath last week upon arriving in Canada for the first time. That did not happen so, after training with the Canadian men, he was a spectator for Thursday's scoreless draw against No. 23 Ecuador at Toronto's BMO Field.

With the red tape finally out of the way, the six-foot-three defender will start Tuesday against No. 50 Venezuela at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Canada coach Jesse Marsch confirmed.

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English-born centre back Alfie Jones is shown training with the Canadian men's national team in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in a Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, handout photo. Jones is eligible to play for Canada thanks to a Canadian-born grandparent. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — Canada Soccer, Audrey Magny, (Mandatory Credit)

Alcaraz withdraws from Davis Cup Finals because of hamstring injury

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Alcaraz withdraws from Davis Cup Finals because of hamstring injury

The Associated Press 2 minute read Updated: 4:02 AM CST

MADRID (AP) — Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from playing for Spain in the Davis Cup Finals in Italy because of a hamstring injury on Tuesday.

Alcaraz said the decision was recommended by doctors.

“I’m so sorry to announce that I won’t be able to play for Spain in the Davis Cup in Bologna,” he said on X. “I have an edema in my right hamstring and the medical recommendation is not to compete."

Alcaraz said he was returning home “heartbroken.”

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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns to Italy's Jannik Sinner during the final tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals, in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Grey Cup champions Saskatchewan Roughriders to hold parade in Regina following win

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Grey Cup champions Saskatchewan Roughriders to hold parade in Regina following win

Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press 1 minute read 3:00 AM CST

REGINA - It's parade day as the Grey Cup champions Saskatchewan Roughriders bring the CFL's top prize home.

The Riders are to hold a procession this afternoon in Regina down Albert Street, known as the Green Mile, and stop at the legislature building for a ceremony.

Organizers say head coach Corey Mace and quarterback Trevor Harris are set to make speeches at the event.

They say it will be a moment for the team and fans to make memories together.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris (fourth from the right) speaks to spectators at Mosaic Stadium in Regina on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. The Roughriders defeated Montreal Alouettes on Sunday to become the 112th Grey Cup champions. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

Scottie Barnes eager to learn from Raptors’ close win over Hornets

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Scottie Barnes eager to learn from Raptors’ close win over Hornets

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Yesterday at 10:35 PM CST

TORONTO - Scottie Barnes was eager to get to the film session after the closest Toronto Raptors' win of the season.

Barnes had 16 points, six rebounds and six assists in Toronto's 110-108 win over the lowly Charlotte Hornets on Monday. He also had a key block with 0.2 seconds left to play, just 18.2 seconds after RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., scored the game-winning layup.

"We need to know how we can get better from this and keep growing," said Barnes at his post-game conference. "Every game is a lesson where we can grow, fix some things.

"We’ve got to hold each other accountable. Those are the times when we're gonna hold each other accountable."

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Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) dunks over Charlotte Hornets centre Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Bennett’s tiebreaking goal leads Panthers past Canucks 8-5

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Bennett’s tiebreaking goal leads Panthers past Canucks 8-5

The Associated Press 6 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 11:56 PM CST

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Bennett scored the tiebreaking goal at 4:02 of the third period and the Florida Panthers beat the Vancouver Canucks 8-5 on Monday night.

Seth Jones had two goals, and Luke Kunin, Evan Rodrigues, Anton Lundell, A.J. Greer and Brad Marchand also scored for the two-time defending champion Panthers, who had a season-high scoring total for their third win in four games.

Sam Reinhart had three assists and Carter Verhaeghe chipped in with two. Sergei Bobrovsky had 10 saves.

Elias Pettersson had two goals, and Drew O’Connor and Jake DeBrusk also scored for Vancouver, which has lost four of five (1-2-2). Quinn Hughes had three assists and Kiefer Sherwood and Evander Kane each added two. Jiri Patera finished with 33 saves.

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Florida Panthers centre Sam Bennett, left, scores his team's sixth goal past Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jiri Patera (30), during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Marchenko gets deciding goal of shootout to give Blue Jackets 4-3 win over Canadiens

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Marchenko gets deciding goal of shootout to give Blue Jackets 4-3 win over Canadiens

The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 9:43 PM CST

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kirill Marchenko scored the deciding goal of the shootout, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Monday night.

Zach Werenski and Dmitri Voronkov had a goal and an assist, and Adam Fantilli also scored in regulation as Columbus extended its point streak to five games (3-0-2). Jet Greaves finished with 29 saves.

Lane Hutson had a goal and an assist, and Josh Anderson and Oliver Kapanen also scored for Montreal, which has lost four straight (0-3-1) and six of seven (1-3-3). Jakub Dobes had 20 saves.

Kent Johnson also scored in the shootout for Columbus, and Cole Caufield tallied for Montreal.

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Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) celebrates his goal with teammates in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Columbus, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Ostlund scores twice as Sabres top Oilers 5-1

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Ostlund scores twice as Sabres top Oilers 5-1

Joe Yerdon, The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 9:25 PM CST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Rookie centre Noah Ostlund scored twice for his first multigoal game in the NHL, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 on Monday night.

A first-round draft pick by the Sabres in 2022, Ostlund gave them a 1-0 lead late in the first period and then put the game away with his second goal of the night midway through the third.

Bowen Byram, Beck Malenstyn and Tage Thompson also scored for Buffalo, which has won two straight after an 0-4-1 skid. Rookie goalie Colten Ellis made 32 saves.

Jack Roslovic scored for Edmonton, and Stuart Skinner stopped 23 shots. The Oilers have lost two of three and are 2-2-0 on their eight-game road trip.

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Buffalo Sabres centre Noah Ostlund skates in front of Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Barrett’s layup with 18.4 seconds left to play hands Raptors 110-108 win over Hornets

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Barrett’s layup with 18.4 seconds left to play hands Raptors 110-108 win over Hornets

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 11:34 PM CST

TORONTO - Brandon Ingram led all scorers with 27 points as the Toronto Raptors held on for a 110-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday.

Immanuel Quickley had his first double-double of the season as Toronto (9-5) won its fourth in a row. Quickley had 15 points and a season-high 10 rebounds.

Kon Knueppel scored 24 points as Charlotte (4-10) dropped its third straight. LaMelo Ball added 20 points with eight assists.

Miles Bridges drained a 26-foot three-pointer for a 108-106 Hornets lead with 1:41 left to play.

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Toronto Raptors forward/guard Scottie Barnes (4) drives past Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabaté (14) and Hornets guard Pat Connaughton (21) during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Bennett keys Panthers’ three-goal third period in 8-5 win over Canucks

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Bennett keys Panthers’ three-goal third period in 8-5 win over Canucks

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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Bennett scored the tiebreaking goal at 4:02 of the third period and the Florida Panthers beat the Vancouver Canucks 8-5 on Monday night.

Seth Jones had two goals, and Luke Kunin, Evan Rodrigues, Anton Lundell, A.J. Greer and Brad Marchand also scored for the two-time defending champion Panthers, who had a season-high scoring total for their third win in four games. Sam Reinhart had three assists and Carter Verhaeghe two. Sergei Bobrovsky had 10 saves.

Elias Pettersson had two goals, and Drew O'Connor and Jake DeBrusk also scored for Vancouver, which has lost four of five (1-2-2). Quinn Hughes had three assists and Kiefer Sherwood and Evander Kane each added two. Jiri Patera finished with 33 saves.

Bennett deflected a slap shot by Niko Mikkola to put the Panthers ahead 6-5 early in the third.

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