What to watch this weekend in Canadian sports
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Racing Sport News
Pedestrian rushed to hospital after Tameside crash
A woman has been rushed to hospital following a crash in Tameside this evening.
Sailing-Frenchman Sorel becomes first casualty of Vendee
-Sailor Maxime Sorel became the first Vendee Globe casualty on Friday when he quit five days into the solo, non-stop round-the-world race, a victim of injury and equipment failure.
Ivanie Blondin grabs 2 speed skating medals for Canada at Four Continents
Ivanie Blondin helped Canada to a team sprint gold medal before picking up an individual bronze Friday as the season-opening ISU Four Continents speed skating championships opened in Hachinohe, Japan.
Jonbon scores Shloer Chase success on seasonal reappearance at Cheltenham
Jonbon knuckled down when it mattered to claim a neat success and retain his title in the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham.
Sailing-Sorel becomes first casualty of Vendee
Sailor Maxime Sorel became the first Vendee Globe casualty on Friday, retiring five days into the solo, non-stop round-the-world race.
Sainz to join Williams for F1's Abu Dhabi post-season test
LONDON : Ferrari's Carlos Sainz will join Williams for Formula One's post-season test in Abu Dhabi next month, the Spaniard's future employers said on Friday.
Roger Varian hoping Charyn can be big in Japan on final start
Roger Varian hopes Charyn has one last chapter to write of his sensational season when he bows out with an "away game" in the prestigious Mile Championship at Kyoto Racecourse on Sunday.