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Russia’s Olympic punishment stuns Canadian sport community

Russia’s Olympic punishment stuns Canadian sport community

“The Canadian team will have the confidence that they’re competing on a level playing field.”

Russia’s Olympic punishment stuns Canadian sport community
International Olympic Committee (IOC) members Denis Oswald, center right, of Switzerland, speaks with Angela Ruggiero, center left, from the United States, next to Gian-Franco Kasper, left, from Switzerland and Sergey Bubka, right, from the Ukraine, prior to the opening of the first day of the executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the IOC headquarters, in Pully near Lausanne, on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (Laurent Gillieron/pool photo via AP)

Updated: IOC suspends Russian Olympic committee

The IOC has suspended the Russian Olympic committee, but will allow athletes to compete as neutrals

International Olympic Committee (IOC) members Denis Oswald, center right, of Switzerland, speaks with Angela Ruggiero, center left, from the United States, next to Gian-Franco Kasper, left, from Switzerland and Sergey Bubka, right, from the Ukraine, prior to the opening of the first day of the executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the IOC headquarters, in Pully near Lausanne, on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (Laurent Gillieron/pool photo via AP)
Seattle works to attract NHL team by 2020

Seattle works to attract NHL team by 2020

Seattle is moving ahead with arena remodel to attract NBA, NHL

Seattle works to attract NHL team by 2020
Halladay among first to fly model of plane he died in

Halladay among first to fly model of plane he died in

Former Blue Jays and Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay has been the owner for less than a month of his ICON A5

Halladay among first to fly model of plane he died in
Astros win first World Series crown

Astros win first World Series crown

Astros top Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7 of the World Series

Astros win first World Series crown
Dodgers close in on World Series

Dodgers close in on World Series

Dodgers close in on World Series with 6-1 win over Cubs

Dodgers close in on World Series
Boston Red Sox fire manager

Boston Red Sox fire manager

Red Sox fire manager John Farrell after 2nd straight ALDS defeat

Boston Red Sox fire manager
B.C. grabs gold in Baseball Canada nationals in Victoria

B.C. grabs gold in Baseball Canada nationals in Victoria

Adopted home team scores early in final, hangs on to beat New Brunswick 5-3

B.C. grabs gold in Baseball Canada nationals in Victoria
Kyle Orr and the Victoria Mavericks remain in the hunt for the playoff round at the Baseball Canada Men’s National Championships in Victoria this weekend. Don Descoteau/Victoria News

Victoria Mavericks still in hunt for playoff spot at men’s baseball nationals

Games go all day today and Sunday at Royal Athletic Park

Kyle Orr and the Victoria Mavericks remain in the hunt for the playoff round at the Baseball Canada Men’s National Championships in Victoria this weekend. Don Descoteau/Victoria News
Kyle Orr of the Victoria Mavericks watches his hit sail into the water at Ogden Point, while spectators do the same. The Baseball Canada Men’s National Championships Harbour Derby home run contest happened Wednesday night on the waterfront, but none of the competitors managed a qualifying hit due to a strong headwind. The tournament runs Thursday through Sunday at Royal Athletic and Lambrick parks. Don Descoteau/Victoria News

Home run derby at Victoria’s Ogden Point won by the wind

Sluggers from provincial representatives stymied by a stiff ocean breeze

Kyle Orr of the Victoria Mavericks watches his hit sail into the water at Ogden Point, while spectators do the same. The Baseball Canada Men’s National Championships Harbour Derby home run contest happened Wednesday night on the waterfront, but none of the competitors managed a qualifying hit due to a strong headwind. The tournament runs Thursday through Sunday at Royal Athletic and Lambrick parks. Don Descoteau/Victoria News

Former Montreal Canadiens owner John David Molson dies at age 88

Former Habs owner J. David Molson dies age 88

  • May 8, 2017
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North America set for fast-tracked 2026 World Cup decision

North America set for fast-tracked 2026 World Cup decision

  • May 8, 2017
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New York Jets receiver Robby Anderson arrested in Miami

New York Jets receiver Robby Anderson arrested in Miami

  • May 8, 2017
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Veteran Toronto FC defender Drew Moor back training after heart scare

Moor back training after heart scare

  • May 8, 2017
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Jays catcher Russell Martin placed on disabled list with left shoulder injury

Martin goes on DL with shoulder injury

  • May 8, 2017

Australian rules football great Lou Richards dies at 94

Australian rules football great Lou Richards dies at 94

  • May 8, 2017
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MacKinnon continues scoring tear with two goals, Canada downs Belarus 6-0

MacKinnon, Canada beat Belarus 6-0

  • May 8, 2017
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Erik Karlsson’s brilliance has Sens on verge of deepest run in a decade

Karlsson anything but average for Sens

  • May 8, 2017
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Goins and Smoak drive in two runs apiece as Blue Jays defeat Indians 4-2

Goins homers as Blue Jays beat Indians 4-2

  • May 8, 2017
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Curry’s 30 lead Warriors to sweep after 121-95 win over Jazz

Curry's 30 lead Warriors to sweep after 121-95 win over Jazz

  • May 8, 2017
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