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The Court of Arbitration for Sport defended its decision to reinstate Russia to international hockey competition Thursday, saying the ruling was based strictly on the legal arguments and evidence presented.

The Professional Women's Hockey League is mandating cut-resistant neck protection for all players as part of changes to its rulebook for the 2026-27 season.

Jarell Broxton of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers was named the CFL's top offensive lineman Wednesday.

The Edmonton Elks are making final preparations before Saturday's playoff game, which will mark the first time in more than a decade that Commonwealth Stadium has hosted a post-season game.

A New Game Plan: How sports power Australia might offer Canada clues on how to fix its 'broken' system

The U.S. and Canada will wear generic uniforms at the upcoming women's world championships in Denmark because of a dispute over commercial rights negotiated by the International Ice Hockey Federation.

The Canadians enter this week's world championship focused on reclaiming the title from the Americans after a year of losses. That's balanced with gaining more exposure for players new to the senior national team.

Manitoba's first professional women's soccer team is getting a name that's sure to light up the pitch. The Northern Scoccer League's Winnipeg Ember FC will make their debut in 2027 season.

The team will play at the 5,000-seat Chilliwack Coliseum. Branding and the team name will be unveiled at a future local launch event.

CBC Sports' daily newsletter presents some key storylines for the women's hockey worlds in Denmark, where a revamped Canadian team faces another showdown with the archrival United States.