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Soccer legend Marinette Pichon ready for next challenge with NSL's Montreal Roses

Marinette Pichon, who is widely regarded as the first French female soccer star, has never shied away from a challenge. These days, she's helping make history in Canada as sporting director for the Northern Super League's Montreal Roses FC.

Canadiens finally clinch for playoffs after anxious week: 'Makes it feel better'

The Montreal Canadiens needed to, at the very least, record a point by losing in either overtime or a shootout Wednesday against the Carolina Hurricanes to secure the second wild-card berth in the Eastern Conference.

Habs rookie Demidov wows Bell Centre crowd, but team fails to punch playoff ticket

Ivan Demidov blew the lid off the Bell Centre with a goal and an assist in the first period of Monday's must-win game versus the Chicago Blackhawks. The Montreal Canadiens failed to clinch a playoff spot, however, losing 4-3 in a shootout.

Canadiens take 4-point lead in race for final playoff spot with comeback win

The Canadiens, who hold the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, gave themselves a four-point cushion over the New York Rangers with six games remaining.

Victoire goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens on long-term injured reserve

Ann-Renee Desbiens's status for the upcoming women's world hockey championship remains uncertain after the Montréal Victoire placed the goaltender on long-term injured reserve.

Ice dancers Gilles, Poirier sticking to their plan at worlds with gold medal in sight

Canada's top ice dancers, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, head into this week's world figure skating championships in Boston with momentum following a breakthrough victory over their American rivals at last month's Four Continents Championships.

Canadian tennis up-and-comer Victoria Mboko off to torrid start in 2025

The up-and-coming Canadian tennis star is off to a stellar start this season with a 27-1 record and five tournament wins in singles on the second-tier ITF Tour.

Shea Theodore injury raises questions about Canada's roster flexibility at 4 Nations

Canada head coach Jon Cooper says he doesn't believe the NHL will force his team to play short-handed at the 4 Nations Face-Off as it faces roster uncertainty after defenceman Shea Theodore exited Wednesday's tournament-opening win against Sweden.

NHL stars put rivalries aside for common goal of winning 4 Nations Face-Off

Connor McDavid watched Sam Reinhart crush his dream of hoisting a Stanley Cup last June. The Edmonton Oilers captain is more than happy to push any hard feelings aside for the common goal of striking gold for Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Canada's Davis Cup comeback against Hungary falls short; Pospisil says he'll retire in 2025

Marton Fucsovics defeated Alexis Galarneau of Laval, Que., 7-6 (8), 6-4, in the decisive fifth match to lift Hungary past Canada 3-2 in the men's team tennis tournament first-round qualifier.