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Liverpool beats Lille to reach Champions League round of 16. Barcelona wins 9-goal thriller

Liverpool beats Lille to reach Champions League round of 16. Barcelona wins 9-goal thriller

Liverpool became the first team to guarantee a place in the last 16 of the new Champions League format by beating Lille 2-1 on Tuesday, while Barcelona fought back from two goals down to stun Benfica 5-4 in a thriller.
Canadian women's hockey team roster named to close out Rivalry Series with U.S.

Canadian women's hockey team roster named to close out Rivalry Series with U.S.

CALGARY — The 25 Canadian women tasked with closing out hockey's Rivalry Series with the United States were announced Tuesday. Canada carries a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series into Halifax on Feb. 6 and Summerside, Prince Edward Island on Feb. 8.
Ambrose, Boreen, Coyne Schofield named PWHL's stars of the week

Ambrose, Boreen, Coyne Schofield named PWHL's stars of the week

TORONTO — Montreal defender Erin Ambrose, Victoire forward Abby Boreen and Minnesota Frost forward Kendall Coyne Schofield have been named the Professional Women’s Hockey League's three stars of the week.
Lions veteran linebacker Lokombo announces his CFL retirement

Lions veteran linebacker Lokombo announces his CFL retirement

VANCOUVER — Bo Lokombo is calling it a career. The B.C. Lions veteran Canadian linebacker announced his retirement Tuesday.
Defender Daniel Nimick joins Forge FC after two seasons with Halifax Wanderers

Defender Daniel Nimick joins Forge FC after two seasons with Halifax Wanderers

Forge FC has signed former Halifax Wanderers defender Daniel Nimick to a multi-year contract. The 24-year-old spent the last two years in Halifax colours, making 54 appearances in all competitions with 15 goals and six assists.
Volleyball Canada names Giovanni Guidetti as new coach of women's national team

Volleyball Canada names Giovanni Guidetti as new coach of women's national team

OTTAWA — Giovanni Guidetti has been named the new head coach of the Canadian women's volleyball team, Volleyball Canada announced Tuesday. The 52-year-old Italian has been the head coach of Turkish club Vakifbank Spor Kulubu since 2008.
Ottawa Rapid goalkeeper combines PhD studies with Northern Super League career

Ottawa Rapid goalkeeper combines PhD studies with Northern Super League career

Newly signed to Ottawa Rapid FC, former Swedish youth international Mollie Eriksson is looking to help build the Northern Super League from the ground up.
Legal arguments to continue next week in five hockey players' sex assault case

Legal arguments to continue next week in five hockey players' sex assault case

LONDON, Ont. — More legal arguments are expected next week in the sexual assault case of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team as they prepare to face trial this spring.
HNIC broadcaster Scott Oake tells story of addiction, loss and hope in new book

HNIC broadcaster Scott Oake tells story of addiction, loss and hope in new book

Scott Oake tells stories for a living. From the Olympic Games to the Stanley Cup finals, the veteran sports broadcaster has witnessed crowning achievements and crushing disappointments. Emotion-packed moments that stick with fans and viewers.
Robinson wins World Cup giant slalom after Brignone and Hector fail to finish

Robinson wins World Cup giant slalom after Brignone and Hector fail to finish

SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, Italy (AP) — Alice Robinson's electric second run won her the World Cup giant slalom after two of the biggest stars failed to finish on Tuesday.