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Canadian Fly Fishing Team to compete at World Championships
As the ice on ponds finally thaws, fly-fishing enthusiasts are starting to don their waders and fetch tackle-boxes out of basements. For the Canadian Fly Fishing team, though, the real season begins Tuesday when the 34th World Fly Fishing Championships ar
NFLers illegally given painkillers to mask injuries: lawsuit
A group of retired NFL players says in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the league, thirsty for profits, illegally supplied them with risky narcotics and other painkillers that numbed their injuries for games and led to medical complications down the road.
Speedskater Gilmore Junio thanked with crowdfunded medal
Speedskater Gilmore Junio made worldwide headlines when he stepped aside from the men's 1000 metres at the 2014 Sochi Olympics so Canadian teammate Denny Morrison could compete. Today, he received a special commemorative crowdfunded medal.
Blue Jays blast 5 home runs to sweep away Phillies
Edwin Encarnacion hit two of Toronto's season-high five home runs as the Blue Jays capped a two-game mini-sweep of Philadelphia by outscoring the Phillies 12-6 on Thursday at Rogers Centre. It was the second straight night that the Blue Jays had a double-
Bruins even series with Habs in OT
Rookie Matt Fraser got to live a dream he had many times while growing up in Red Deer, Alta. Fraser, called up Wednesday from AHL Providence and playing his first career NHL playoff game, scored 1:19 into overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 1-0 victory o
Habs down Bruins
P.K. Subban scored in double overtime as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 to win Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

Vancouver Canucks president Trevor Linden says the decision to fire head coach John Tortorella was a difficult one, but necessary to turn the team around.
Donald Sterling suspended, fined $5 million: reports
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been suspended indefinitely and fined $5 million US by the NBA for purportedly making racist comments during a recorded conversation with a female companion, TMZ and NBCNews report. Watch the announcement liv
Canadiens sweep Lightning
The Montreal Canadiens swept their way into the second round of the NHL playoffs, but not before the Tampa Bay Lightning made it interesting.
Economists say Canada could support three more NHL teams
Hamiltonians have heard this one before. Monday, the Conference Board of Canada reported that in addition to Canada's seven existing NHL teams, Quebec City and Hamilton, appear to meet minimum requirements to become home to franchises in the near future.
Ryan Smyth expected to retire from Oilers: reports
The Edmonton Oilers have called a news conference for Friday afternoon at Rexall Place, where veteran forward Ryan Smyth is expected to announce he's retiring following Saturday's season finale against Vancouver.
Atlanta Braves Set American Flag on FireThe Atlanta Braves wanted to put on a good show for their fans before their 2014 home opener on Tuesday, but things didn't go as planned. During pregame introductions, the franchise decided to try something new...
Canucks fire general manager Mike Gillis
The Vancouver Canucks fired general manager and president of hockey operations Mike Gillis on Tuesday, less than a day after the team was officially eliminated from the playoffs for the first time in six seasons.
Canada captures sledge hockey bronze!
The Canadian men's sledge hockey team shook off its semifinal loss with a 3-0 win over Norway to take the bronze medal at the 2014 Paralympics on Saturday.
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