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Falling out of LIV? Two-in-five PGA fans say they will watch less if professional golf merger passes, few will watch more
Plurality of Canadian golf viewers oppose Saudi-funded merger; most say commissioner should resign June 20, 2023 – A deal that would see the PGA Tour come together under one umbrella with the upstart, Saudi-backed LIV Golf has major hurdles to
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Hope and heartbreak: Canadian hockey fans put faith in Oilers, Leafs to end three-decade Stanley Cup drought
Despite commissioner Bettman’s claims, fans call for return to old ‘one through eight seed’ playoff format April 20, 2023 – The NHL playoffs are underway, though fans in Toronto may wonder if their team got the correct start date, after
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Super-ior Bowl? Most Canadian football fans would choose Super Bowl over Grey Cup, but not everywhere
Interest in NFL steady, while interest in CFL drops compared to 2014 and 2018 February 9, 2023 – Millions of viewers will gather with friends and family to view one of the biggest spectacles of the year in sports this
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Risks & realities of contact sports: Most say Hamlin injury an ‘unfortunate part of the game’, won’t affect their viewership
One-in-nine sports fans (11%) say they’re watching less because of serious injuries in contact sports January 13, 2023 – The Buffalo Bills will have an easier time preparing for their playoff matchup this weekend – at least mentally – now
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The puck stops where? Canadians show little confidence in Hockey Canada culture change amid sex abuse allegations
Vast majority say Hockey Canada needs new leadership going forward August 17, 2022 – A rare summer edition of the World Junior Hockey Championship began with a whimper last week. The tournament, usually played over the Christmas and New Year
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53% of Canadians would not send diplomats to 2022 Olympic Games; two-in-five would keep athletes home
Three-quarters (73%) of Canadians believe nothing Canada does can change China’s behaviour December 7, 2021 – Not since the 1980 Games in Moscow has Canada declined to send athletes – or officials – to the Olympics. But as the U.S.
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