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Speed of PWHL game has Charge's Ronja Savolainen motivated to raise her level of play

Entering her first PWHL season, Ottawa Charge defender Ronja Savolainen plans to introduce herself with an unapologetic, hard-nosed style. It fits exactly what general manager Michael Hirshfeld was looking for this off-season.

Argos get revenge on Als to reach Grey Cup game, but lose QB Kelly to broken ankle

The Toronto Argonauts got their revenge on the Montreal Alouettes, but lost their starting quarterback in the process. Damonte Coxie made five receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown as the Argonauts defeated the defending Grey Cup champions 30-28 in the CFL's East Division final on Saturday.

Elvis Stojko, Patrick Chan weigh in on state of Canadian men's figure skating

Canada's men no longer rule the ice in figure skating, or top the podium. No Canadian has won a men's world or Olympic medal since Patrick Chan claimed silver at the 2014 Games, and that drought isn't expected to end any time soon.

Gilles, Poirier win 5th straight ice dance title at Skate Canada International

Ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier scored 214.84 total points in their first event of the season to win a fifth straight gold medal at Skate Canada International on Sunday.

Canadians Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps win pairs gold at Skate Canada

Canadian pair Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps are champions again at the Skate Canada International figure skating event.

World champs Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps lead after short program at Skate Canada

Reigning world champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps rocked the house and placed first in the pairs short program at Skate Canada International on Friday.

Canadian ice dance stars Gilles and Poirier in a groove ahead of Skate Canada International

Piper Gilles says she and Paul Poirier will skate until they run out of gas. Gilles and Poirier open their figure skating season this weekend at their ninth Skate Canada International. They're also targeting a fifth consecutive title at Halifax's Scotiabank Centre.

5 things to know for Skate Canada International in Halifax

The second Grand Prix stop of the year goes Friday through Sunday at Scotiabank Centre as the pre-Olympic figure skating season kicks into high gear for Canada's top medal hopes.

'A perfect fit': Roses FC unveiled as name of Montreal's Northern Super League franchise

The women's professional soccer franchise unveiled the team's name and logo on Tuesday night, projecting the new emblem and the club's blue, red and gold colours around an event space near the city's Old Port.

Canadian skier Valérie Grenier aims for return to top form after injury in super-G crash

Valérie Grenier is confident she can return to top form after a serious injury early this year. After all, this isn't her first time overcoming a major setback.