President Obama: Sports helps bring people together like nothing else
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President Obama: Sports helps bring people together like nothing else
02:15 | January 16, 2017
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Hockey world mourns tragic deaths of 3 junior hockey players
02:42 | February 3, 2026
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2 Kamloops teens amongst the 3 junior hockey players killed in Alberta crash
02:12 | February 3, 2026
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Team Canada skeleton actions ruled ‘intentional’ to keep U.S. athlete out of competition
00:46 | January 29, 2026
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Mikaël Kingsbury, Marielle Thompson named Canada’s flag-bearers for Milano-Cortina Olympics
01:53 | January 28, 2026
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Thompson, Kingsbury named Canada’s flag-bearers for 2026 Olympic Games
00:24 | January 28, 2026
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Milan Olympics: U.S. ICE agents’ presence sparks uproar in Italy
01:51 | January 27, 2026
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‘Leave Greenland alone!’ U.S. anthem heckler at NBA game in London draws cheers
00:35 | January 19, 2026
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Rory Linkletter runs under 1 hour, shatters Canadian half-marathon record
01:52 | January 12, 2026
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‘Coalition of the Willing’ leaders pose for family photo in Paris
00:52 | January 6, 2026
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Canada eliminated from World Junior Hockey Championship
00:47 | January 5, 2026
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A look back at the trial that rocked the hockey world: World junior stars face allegations of sexual assault
06:45 | January 1, 2026
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Canada’s 2026 Olympic men’s hockey roster unveiled
01:50 | December 31, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: December 30, 2025
21:25 | December 30, 2025
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Underwater chess sees new world champion, players submerged in deep pool
00:23 | December 30, 2025
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Looking back at the historic Blue Jays run
05:53 | December 30, 2025
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World Darts Championship now a Christmas tradition in London
02:01 | December 29, 2025
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The magical run of the Toronto Blue Jays
07:11 | December 26, 2025
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‘Heated Rivalry’ sparks conversation on identity, inclusion in sports
02:02 | December 22, 2025
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Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law
02:00 | December 17, 2025
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NHL worried about Milan’s unfinished Olympic hockey arena
01:57 | December 10, 2025
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NHL players would skip Winter Olympics in Milan if ice rink unsafe, say officials
01:05 | December 10, 2025
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Winnipeg Jets spread Christmas cheer to children
01:03 | December 8, 2025
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Planning to catch a World Cup in Toronto or Vancouver? Here’s the FIFA schedule
02:05 | December 6, 2025
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FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026: Who Team Canada will face in Group B
02:24 | December 5, 2025
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‘Saints and Warriors’ documentary highlights the hopes, hoops and hurdles of the Haida Gwaii
01:58 | December 4, 2025
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Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak banned from competition until 2027
02:06 | November 25, 2025
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Canadian Olympic swimmer Penny Oleksiak banned for violating anti-doping rule
00:35 | November 25, 2025
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Sports betting ads need to be scrapped, senators urge in letter to Carney
02:21 | November 22, 2025
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Saskatchewan Roughriders motivated to “run it back” after Grey Cup win
08:44 | November 19, 2025
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Grey Cup: Saskatchewan Roughriders celebrate win with parade in Regina
01:12 | November 18, 2025
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Carney gets mixed reaction from CFL fans during Grey Cup coin toss
00:33 | November 17, 2025
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President Obama: Sports helps bring people together like nothing else
02:15 | January 16, 2017
-
Hockey world mourns tragic deaths of 3 junior hockey players
02:42 | February 3, 2026
-
2 Kamloops teens amongst the 3 junior hockey players killed in Alberta crash
02:12 | February 3, 2026
-
Team Canada skeleton actions ruled ‘intentional’ to keep U.S. athlete out of competition
00:46 | January 29, 2026
-
Mikaël Kingsbury, Marielle Thompson named Canada’s flag-bearers for Milano-Cortina Olympics
01:53 | January 28, 2026
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Thompson, Kingsbury named Canada’s flag-bearers for 2026 Olympic Games
00:24 | January 28, 2026
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Milan Olympics: U.S. ICE agents’ presence sparks uproar in Italy
01:51 | January 27, 2026
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‘Leave Greenland alone!’ U.S. anthem heckler at NBA game in London draws cheers
00:35 | January 19, 2026
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Rory Linkletter runs under 1 hour, shatters Canadian half-marathon record
01:52 | January 12, 2026
-
‘Coalition of the Willing’ leaders pose for family photo in Paris
00:52 | January 6, 2026
-
Canada eliminated from World Junior Hockey Championship
00:47 | January 5, 2026
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A look back at the trial that rocked the hockey world: World junior stars face allegations of sexual assault
06:45 | January 1, 2026
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Canada’s 2026 Olympic men’s hockey roster unveiled
01:50 | December 31, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: December 30, 2025
21:25 | December 30, 2025
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Underwater chess sees new world champion, players submerged in deep pool
00:23 | December 30, 2025
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Looking back at the historic Blue Jays run
05:53 | December 30, 2025
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World Darts Championship now a Christmas tradition in London
02:01 | December 29, 2025
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The magical run of the Toronto Blue Jays
07:11 | December 26, 2025
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‘Heated Rivalry’ sparks conversation on identity, inclusion in sports
02:02 | December 22, 2025
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Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law
02:00 | December 17, 2025
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NHL worried about Milan’s unfinished Olympic hockey arena
01:57 | December 10, 2025
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NHL players would skip Winter Olympics in Milan if ice rink unsafe, say officials
01:05 | December 10, 2025
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Winnipeg Jets spread Christmas cheer to children
01:03 | December 8, 2025
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Planning to catch a World Cup in Toronto or Vancouver? Here’s the FIFA schedule
02:05 | December 6, 2025
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FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026: Who Team Canada will face in Group B
02:24 | December 5, 2025
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‘Saints and Warriors’ documentary highlights the hopes, hoops and hurdles of the Haida Gwaii
01:58 | December 4, 2025
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Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak banned from competition until 2027
02:06 | November 25, 2025
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Canadian Olympic swimmer Penny Oleksiak banned for violating anti-doping rule
00:35 | November 25, 2025
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Sports betting ads need to be scrapped, senators urge in letter to Carney
02:21 | November 22, 2025
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Saskatchewan Roughriders motivated to “run it back” after Grey Cup win
08:44 | November 19, 2025
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Grey Cup: Saskatchewan Roughriders celebrate win with parade in Regina
01:12 | November 18, 2025
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Carney gets mixed reaction from CFL fans during Grey Cup coin toss
00:33 | November 17, 2025
President Obama: Sports helps bring people together like nothing else
Description
January 16, 2017
Reflecting on Martin Luther King day as well as the Chicago Cubs visit to the White House, U.S. President Barack Obama extolled on Monday the virtues of sports as a unifying influence in society.
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President Obama: Sports helps bring people together like nothing else02:15 | January 16, 2017 -
Hockey world mourns tragic deaths of 3 junior hockey players02:42 | February 3, 2026 -
2 Kamloops teens amongst the 3 junior hockey players killed in Alberta crash02:12 | February 3, 2026 -
Team Canada skeleton actions ruled ‘intentional’ to keep U.S. athlete out of competition00:46 | January 29, 2026 -
Mikaël Kingsbury, Marielle Thompson named Canada’s flag-bearers for Milano-Cortina Olympics01:53 | January 28, 2026 -
Thompson, Kingsbury named Canada’s flag-bearers for 2026 Olympic Games00:24 | January 28, 2026 -
Milan Olympics: U.S. ICE agents’ presence sparks uproar in Italy01:51 | January 27, 2026 -
‘Leave Greenland alone!’ U.S. anthem heckler at NBA game in London draws cheers00:35 | January 19, 2026 -
Rory Linkletter runs under 1 hour, shatters Canadian half-marathon record01:52 | January 12, 2026 -
‘Coalition of the Willing’ leaders pose for family photo in Paris00:52 | January 6, 2026 -
Canada eliminated from World Junior Hockey Championship00:47 | January 5, 2026 -
A look back at the trial that rocked the hockey world: World junior stars face allegations of sexual assault06:45 | January 1, 2026 -
Canada’s 2026 Olympic men’s hockey roster unveiled01:50 | December 31, 2025 -
Global News at 6 Toronto: December 30, 202521:25 | December 30, 2025 -
Underwater chess sees new world champion, players submerged in deep pool00:23 | December 30, 2025 -
Looking back at the historic Blue Jays run05:53 | December 30, 2025 -
World Darts Championship now a Christmas tradition in London02:01 | December 29, 2025 -
The magical run of the Toronto Blue Jays07:11 | December 26, 2025 -
‘Heated Rivalry’ sparks conversation on identity, inclusion in sports02:02 | December 22, 2025 -
Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law02:00 | December 17, 2025 -
NHL worried about Milan’s unfinished Olympic hockey arena01:57 | December 10, 2025 -
NHL players would skip Winter Olympics in Milan if ice rink unsafe, say officials01:05 | December 10, 2025 -
Winnipeg Jets spread Christmas cheer to children01:03 | December 8, 2025 -
Planning to catch a World Cup in Toronto or Vancouver? Here’s the FIFA schedule02:05 | December 6, 2025 -
FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026: Who Team Canada will face in Group B02:24 | December 5, 2025 -
‘Saints and Warriors’ documentary highlights the hopes, hoops and hurdles of the Haida Gwaii01:58 | December 4, 2025 -
Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak banned from competition until 202702:06 | November 25, 2025 -
Canadian Olympic swimmer Penny Oleksiak banned for violating anti-doping rule00:35 | November 25, 2025 -
Sports betting ads need to be scrapped, senators urge in letter to Carney02:21 | November 22, 2025 -
Saskatchewan Roughriders motivated to “run it back” after Grey Cup win08:44 | November 19, 2025 -
Grey Cup: Saskatchewan Roughriders celebrate win with parade in Regina01:12 | November 18, 2025 -
Carney gets mixed reaction from CFL fans during Grey Cup coin toss00:33 | November 17, 2025
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President Obama: Sports helps bring people together like nothing else02:15 | January 16, 2017
-
Hockey world mourns tragic deaths of 3 junior hockey players02:42 | February 3, 2026
-
2 Kamloops teens amongst the 3 junior hockey players killed in Alberta crash02:12 | February 3, 2026
-
Team Canada skeleton actions ruled ‘intentional’ to keep U.S. athlete out of competition00:46 | January 29, 2026
-
Mikaël Kingsbury, Marielle Thompson named Canada’s flag-bearers for Milano-Cortina Olympics01:53 | January 28, 2026
-
Thompson, Kingsbury named Canada’s flag-bearers for 2026 Olympic Games00:24 | January 28, 2026
-
Milan Olympics: U.S. ICE agents’ presence sparks uproar in Italy01:51 | January 27, 2026
-
‘Leave Greenland alone!’ U.S. anthem heckler at NBA game in London draws cheers00:35 | January 19, 2026
-
Rory Linkletter runs under 1 hour, shatters Canadian half-marathon record01:52 | January 12, 2026
-
‘Coalition of the Willing’ leaders pose for family photo in Paris00:52 | January 6, 2026
-
Canada eliminated from World Junior Hockey Championship00:47 | January 5, 2026
-
A look back at the trial that rocked the hockey world: World junior stars face allegations of sexual assault06:45 | January 1, 2026
-
Canada’s 2026 Olympic men’s hockey roster unveiled01:50 | December 31, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: December 30, 202521:25 | December 30, 2025
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Underwater chess sees new world champion, players submerged in deep pool00:23 | December 30, 2025
-
Looking back at the historic Blue Jays run05:53 | December 30, 2025
-
World Darts Championship now a Christmas tradition in London02:01 | December 29, 2025
-
The magical run of the Toronto Blue Jays07:11 | December 26, 2025
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‘Heated Rivalry’ sparks conversation on identity, inclusion in sports02:02 | December 22, 2025
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Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law02:00 | December 17, 2025
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NHL worried about Milan’s unfinished Olympic hockey arena01:57 | December 10, 2025
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NHL players would skip Winter Olympics in Milan if ice rink unsafe, say officials01:05 | December 10, 2025
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Winnipeg Jets spread Christmas cheer to children01:03 | December 8, 2025
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Planning to catch a World Cup in Toronto or Vancouver? Here’s the FIFA schedule02:05 | December 6, 2025
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FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026: Who Team Canada will face in Group B02:24 | December 5, 2025
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‘Saints and Warriors’ documentary highlights the hopes, hoops and hurdles of the Haida Gwaii01:58 | December 4, 2025
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Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak banned from competition until 202702:06 | November 25, 2025
-
Canadian Olympic swimmer Penny Oleksiak banned for violating anti-doping rule00:35 | November 25, 2025
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Sports betting ads need to be scrapped, senators urge in letter to Carney02:21 | November 22, 2025
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Saskatchewan Roughriders motivated to “run it back” after Grey Cup win08:44 | November 19, 2025
-
Grey Cup: Saskatchewan Roughriders celebrate win with parade in Regina01:12 | November 18, 2025
-
Carney gets mixed reaction from CFL fans during Grey Cup coin toss00:33 | November 17, 2025
President Obama: Sports helps bring people together like nothing else
Description
January 16, 2017
Reflecting on Martin Luther King day as well as the Chicago Cubs visit to the White House, U.S. President Barack Obama extolled on Monday the virtues of sports as a unifying influence in society.
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