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Vancouver's Olympic pains not unique
Vancouver's pre-Olympic growing pains are virtually identical to those in other, ...

Trevor Linden to run Olympic torch relay
Trevor Linden, one of the most popular players in Vancouver Canucks history, will ...

Kenyans dominate sold-out Montreal marathon
More than 15,000 runners from 30 countries took part in Montreal's Marathon on Sunday ...

Bolt, Richards win races with ease
Jamaican superstar Usain Bolt said it was his final race of the season, and if so, ...

Canada's Reed 2nd at World Athletics Final
Canadian Gary Reed added another strong result to finish the 2009 season on Saturday, ...

Facing up to reality
Blue Jays have played five games against Yankees and Red Sox, and have just one win ...

Ortiz ends drought to sink Jays
Boston slugger snaps career-high 149 at-bat homerless drought as Toronto handed second ...

Wife of D-backs pitcher found dead
Police say body of 39-year-old Gabrielle Dawn Schoeneweis was found on the floor ...

Royals rally to edge Indians
Jacobs and Teahan hit back-to-back homers off Wood to key four-run ninth inning in ...

Helton finally gets 2,000th hit
After having his first '2,000th hit' wiped off, Rockies first baseman makes sure ...

Wakefield shuts down Blue Jays
Tallet takes loss despite strong outing in which he heaps more misery on Ortiz

Yankees win seventh straight
Alex Rodriguez homers again as Bronx Bombers keep run going with 9-1 win over Baltimore ...

Carbonneau, Healy, Weekes join Hockey Night In Canada
Hockey Night In Canada on CBC confirmed Wednesday that it has hired Guy Carbonneau, ...

Bruins beat Maple Leafs in fight-filled affair
Andy Wozniewski scored 7:02 into the third period as the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto ...

Yankees strike late to sink Blue Jays
Francisco Cervelli's run-scoring single in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted ...

Senators drop 2nd straight to Panthers
Russian teen Dmitry Kulikov's goal late in the second period held up as the winner ...

Glendale council backs NHL's Coyotes bid
Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes tried to make a passionate plea to Glendale City ...

CFL board to discuss Simpson controversy
CFL commissioner Mark Cohon confirmed Wednesday he will bring up Winnipeg's controversial ...

3 suspended after Jays-Yankees brawl
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jesse Carlson and New York Yankees teammates Jorge Posada ...

CFL board to discuss Simpson controversy
CFL commissioner Mark Cohon confirmed Wednesday he will bring up Winnipeg's controversial ...

Bills lose Posluszny at least 6 weeks
Buffalo Bills middle linebacker Paul Posluszny will need at least six weeks to recover ...

Dorsey rejoins Argonauts after NFL tryout
Kick-returner Dominique Dorsey, the Canadian Football League special teams player ...

2 Stampeders win CFL weekly honours
Calgary Stampeders receiver Jermaine Copeland and defensive tackle Jim Davis were ...

Former Bombers weigh in on team's woes
Some former Winnipeg Blue Bomber players are shocked with the troubles the team is ...

Brady rallies Patriots past Bills
Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes to tight end Benjamin Watson in a span of 76 ...

Chargers survive scare in Oakland
San Diego Chargers' running back Darren Sproles ran in a touchdown strike with 18 ...

Pissing things away in Beantown
In his latest Unwritten Rules item, Jeff Blair is blaming the dope testers for the ...

Dumont advances Voltigeurs to semi-finals
Despite being heavily outplayed by host Rimouski, Drummondville holds on for a 3-2 ...

Richards, Briere continue recoveries
Flyers captain begins using small weights after shoulder surgeries while Briere's ...

Balsillie may have competition
Potential local buyer who owns 2-per-cent stake in Coyotes notifies NHL he plans ...

Blackhawks headed for Europe
Chicago will begin its first European visit in 17 years with exhibition game against ...

Lowry to coach under-18 team
Hitmen mentor and former NHLer will make international coaching debut at Ivan Hlinka ...

Balsillie gets boost in court
Canadian billionaire's move for the Coyotes still in the balance after U.S. bankruptcy ...

Sir Alex predicts classic final
Ferguson expects free-flowing soccer when Manchester United meets Barcelona in Champions ...

British Foreign Office warns fans how to avoid grief in Rome
Up to 10,000 fans Man Utd fans travelling to Champions League final without tickets ...

Final another step for Turkey
Soccer diehards hope successful UEFA Cup championship game gives country a realistic ...

Werder Bremen eyes Cup success
Despite disappointing season in Bundesliga, Schaaf's crew looking for championship ...

Juventus hands pink slip to coach
Ranieri to be replaced by Ferrara after team draws six times and loses once in last ...

England launches 2018 bid
Prime Minister Brown, Beckham among group promoting proposal to host World Cup

Peschisolido takes over Burton Albion
Former Canadian international striker appointed manager of Football League newcomer ...

3 suspended after Jays-Yankees brawl
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jesse Carlson and New York Yankees teammates Jorge Posada ...

Memorable brawls in MLB history
The Toronto Blue Jays won't taste the post-season for the 16th consecutive year, ...

Jays, Yanks suit up for Round 2
The Toronto Blue Jays and hometown New York Yankees finish up their two-game set ...

Blue Jays brawl in the Bronx
The Toronto Blue Jays hit five home runs in New York on Tuesday to beat the Yankees ...

Giants activate Johnson for stretch run
Future Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson was activated late Tuesday from the 60-day ...

Astros' Hampton to miss all of next season
The Houston Astros confirmed Tuesday that pitcher Mike Hampton will sit out next ...

Blue Jays' 2010 season starts in Texas
The Blue Jays will open 2010 on the road against the Texas Rangers with a three-game ...

Cavaliers stunned at home
Despite LeBron's 49-point salvo, Orlando hands Cleveland rare home defeat 107-106 ...

Shaq a quick study at broadcasting school
Toronto Raptors analyst Leo Rautins is helping the Suns centre develop a new skill ...

Bryant says Lakers got away with one
Los Angeles superstar admits his team was lucky to escape Game 1 with a win against ...

WWE moving Monday show from Denver to Los Angeles
World Wrestling Entertainment says it will now hold its Raw show at the Staples Center ...

Forman promoted to Bulls GM
Former director of player personnel will replace the outgoing John Paxson, who will ...

No SI jinx for James: coach
Cavaliers superstar will make his ninth appearance on cover of magazine this week ...

Lakers eke out Game 1 win
Bryant's free throws give top-seeded Los Angeles series-opening victory over Denver ...

Skinner opts to stick with Clippers
Forward Brian Skinner re-signed Wednesday with the Los Angeles Clippers after opting ...

Pavlovic, Suns part ways
The Phoenix Suns reached terms Tuesday on a buyout with Serbian swingman Sasha Pavlovic. ...

Iverson, Grizzlies make it official
The Memphis Grizzlies announced the signing of veteran guard Allen Iverson at a news ...

Iverson, Grizzlies reach contract terms
Free-agent point guard Allen Iverson agreed to a tentative contract with the Memphis ...

Devils' Elias to miss start of season
New Jersey Devils forward Patrik Elias underwent groin surgery and is expected to ...

Glendale council backs NHL's Coyotes bid
Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes tried to make a passionate plea to Glendale City ...

Carbonneau, Healy, Weekes join Hockey Night In Canada
Hockey Night In Canada on CBC confirmed Wednesday that it has hired Guy Carbonneau, ...

Hedican retires after 17 NHL seasons
Bret Hedican, who played in more than 1,000 NHL games and was on the Stanley Cup-winning ...

Markov not interested in Habs captaincy
Andrei Markov isn't interested in the Montreal Canadiens' captaincy and contrary ...

Heart trouble sidelines Leafs' Gustavsson
Toronto rookie goalie Jonas Gustavsson's training camp has been interrupted by a ...

Blues' Andy Murray gets new deal
St. Louis Blues president John Davidson announced Tuesday the NHL club has exercised ...

MLS to schedule around World Cup 2010
Major League Soccer announced Wednesday that for the first time in history it will ...

1977-2009: The evolution of the FIFA U-20 World Cup
Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza may be only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient ...

'Battle of DPs' doesn't interest De Guzman
Testing yourself against David Beckham is a pretty big deal for most players in Major ...

2009-10 UEFA Champions League Preview
After a long summer break, 32 of the best soccer teams from across Europe begin their ...

Defensive lapses undermine big TFC win
Why wasn't Toronto FC coach Chris Cummins smiling in his post-game news conference ...

Toronto FC show rare display of finish
Toronto FC kept their playoff hopes alive Saturday, scoring a pair of second-half ...

CHAT REPLAY: Toronto FC vs. Colorado Rapids
Read CBCSports.ca soccer expert John F. Molinaro's blog replay and see what he had ...

No-shows at Patriots workout
Brady among the large group of veterans to skip New England's three-day voluntary ...

Rooney Rule may be expanded
NFL teams looking to hire general managers may soon be required to interview at least ...

I believe in second chances': Blank
Falcons owner won't bring suspended NFLer back to Atlanta but is OK with him getting ...

Vick on his way home
Suspended NFL quarterback released from prison and is on his way to Virginia to begin ...

Jones will attend Jets camp next week
Running back's agent says client will rejoin teammates after sitting out voluntary ...

T.O. goes house hunting in Buffalo
Bills wideout bring his VH-1 reality show camera crew along as he scours the city ...

Romo begins life after T.O.
Cowboys quarterback takes the field for first time since star receiver left for Bills ...

Two-time champ says farewell
Jones makes cameo appearance Wednesday to say goodbye to Corning Classic

Amy Mickelson diagnosed with breast cancer
Three-time major champion suspends PGA Tour indefinitely to be with his wife as she ...

Olazabal gets nod for Hall
Owner of two green jackets as Masters champion and part of golf's “Spanish ...

Paddy the players' player
Harrington honoured by fellow pros on the European Tour with inaugural award

Rose pulls out of home event
Bad back forces English golfer to withdraw from European Tour's flagship tournament ...

King of the Hill
Another golfer from Bright's Grove, Ont, is running the table these days

Mickelson's simple talk in DVD pays dividends
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Paul Kelly to stay on with Hall of Fame
Former NHLPA executive director writes HHOF to let them know he will remain as a ...

A Bills backlash against vandals
Buffalo fans are now rallying around disgraced kick returner/cornerback Leodis Mckelvin ...

Blowing the whistle on soccer theatrics
Players use a number of identifiable actions when faking a fall to get a penalty, ...

NCAA's executive Brand dies
The man who fired Bob Knight and went on to become president of collegiate governing ...

Favre jerseys moving fast
Just days after veteran pivot makes move to Vikings, sales of his jersey tops for ...

NYY security search for fan
Club hopes to find identity of fan who hurled a full bottle of soda at umpire Derryl ...

Mavs new signing faces knee surgery
Veteran forward Tim Thomas needs arthroscopic procedure after training injury, will ...

Senators field veteran team but fall to Panthers in NHL-X
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Lots of fisticuffs as Bruins beat Leafs in pre-season opener
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Red Wings beat Flyers in pre-season opener for both teams
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Clarkson scores power-play goals, Devils beat Rangers
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Fleury looking forward to playing first game with Flames
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Kadri, Bozak, Allison and Kessel all question marks for Leafs
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Devils veteran Elias out 3-6 weeks with groin issue
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Senators field veteran team but still fall 2-1 to Panthers in NHL exhibition
The Canadian Press - OTTAWA - Even though pre-season records don't mean that much, ...

This time, Yankees fight back with bats in 5-4 win over Jays
The Canadian Press - NEW YORK - This time the Yankees fought back with their bats. ...

SCORECARD:
The Canadian Press - Here are the sports results from Wednesday:

Petrova books WTA quarter-final berth in Quebec
AFP - QUEBEC CITY (AFP) - Russian Nadia Petrova, stung by US teenager Melanie Oudin ...

Soccer-Rene Simoes named as new Costa Rica coach
Reuters - SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Brazilian Rene Simoes has been ...

Underdog role gives Marquez extra motivation
Reuters - LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez has embraced his widely ...

BRIEF-Soccer-Brazil still wary despite early qualification
Reuters - RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 16 (Reuters) - After becoming one of the first teams ...