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Alouettes trio capture CFL honours
The Montreal Alouettes dominated the CFL's weekly awards Wednesday following a convincing win over West Division-leading Calgary on Thanksgiving.
NHL Preview: Canucks at Ducks
The Vancouver Canucks need to focus on putting pucks in the net. Last season's second-ranked offence scored just three times in the first two games, but that could change tonight at the Honda Center because the Canucks and Anaheim Ducks combined for 27 go
Canucks edge visiting Panthers
Daniel Sedin scored twice Monday as the Vancouver Canucks won their first game of the season, 2-1 over the Florida Panthers on Monday at Rogers Arena.
Bombers stun Lions with wild rally
Deon Beasley returned an interception 72 yards for a touchdown in overtime Monday to seal the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' stunning 47-35 win over the B.C. Lions.
Canadian track stars earn 3 more medals
Canada picked up three track and field medals Monday, while Aussie Sally Pearson finally got her Commonwealth Games gold and Olympic pole vault champion Steve Hooker added another to his collection.
Canada's Whitten, Bell add cycling bronze
Canadian track cyclists won two more bronze medals Friday in Delhi, as Tara Whitten added her third medal of the 2010 Commonwealth Games and Zach Bell picked up his first.
Henrik Sedin named 13th captain of Vancouver Canucks
Henrik Sedin, the soft-spoken Swede who leads by example, was named the 13th captain of the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. Orland Kurtenbach, captain of the first Canuck team to play in the NHL, presented Sedin with the sweater with the "C" minutes before
Kings ruin Canucks' opener
The Los Angeles Kings spoiled the Vancouver Canucks' opening night, just as they did 40 years ago.
After a lengthy pre-game ceremony commemorating Vancouver's 40th season in the NHL, Jack Johnson scored the shootout winner and Jonathan Quick made 23 sa
Schaefer looks to contribute in Canucks season opener
Peter Schaefer has come a long way from the rec hockey league he played in last year. When the puck drops on the Vancouver Canucks 40th NHL season on Saturday night, he'll be patrolling the left wing on the third line against the Los Angeles Kings.
Surf's up for Tofino world-class event
Some of the best surfers in the world are hitting the beaches of Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island in the Canadian leg of the O'Neill Cold Water Classic surf series.
What was the point of the Macintyre - Ivanans fight?
Based entirely on the premise that it's never too early in the season to be called a pussy(cat), can someone please explain to me the purpose/meaning/significance of the Steve MacIntyre smackdown of Raitis Ivanans last night in Edmonton?
Pool blamed as Commonwealth swimmers fall illNow, the troubled Commonwealth Games are facing a new crisis, with reports that as many as 15 swimmers on the England and Australia teams have contracted cases of "Delhi belly" that they're blaming on the water at the aquatics centre.
Winnipeg, Quebec City still in line for NHL franchises
In recent months, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has spoken openly about his desire to see franchises return to places where they've been lost -- hello Winnipeg and Quebec City --provided the right circumstances present themselves.
Remarkable Halladay no-hits Reds
Roy Halladay threw the second no-hitter in post-season history, leading the Philadelphia Phillies over the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in Game 1 of the NL division series on Wednesday.
Oilers Sheldon Souray on loan to Washington farm team
They don't want Sheldon Souray involved with the franchise in any way, shape or form. The malcontent defenceman so polluted his relationship with the Oilers last spring that they don't even want their farm hands exposed to him.
Northern Classic about community
A little less than a year-and-a-half ago, Andrew Boutlier, governor of the Fort McMurray Oil Barons, approached Sheldon Germain at a Christmas party.
B.C. coroner calls for audit of Olympic luge track
The B.C. coroner is calling for an independent safety audit of the luge track at the Whistler Sliding Centre after a Georgian athlete died during a training run hours before the opening of the Vancouver Games.
Quebec City NHL rally draws thousands
Quebec City is a sea of Nordiques blue. Thousands of people are taking part in what's being dubbed the "Blue March." They're demanding the return of NHL hockey 15 years after the city's beloved Nordiques left town.
Lions' Lulay ready for Winnipeg
Travis Lulay says he won't hesitate to tread the tightrope stretched between risk and reward when the B.C. Lions face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday at Empire Field.
Durant leads Riders over Argos
With the victory, Saskatchewan clinched a playoff spot, improved to 9-4 and is still two points back of Calgary for first in the Western Division with a home game against Toronto next week followed by a showdown with the Stampeders.
Stamps ride all over Alouettes
Calgary (10-3) bounced back from two straight losses by shredding Montreal's defence. Burris was superlative a week after getting benched, and his receivers took his catches and added beaucoup yards as Als' defenders chased in vain.
Tour de France winner suspended, blames bad meatThree-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador blamed contaminated meat Thursday for his positive doping test during this year's race, the latest blow to a sport battered by drug scandals.
Sharks spank Canucks
Dany Heatley scored, Antero Niittymaki made 19 saves and the San Jose Sharks beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on Wednesday night in an exhibition game.
Canadians set for Commonwealth Games arrival
After days of speculation and delays due to unfinished accommodations and dismal conditions, Canada's athletes are set to begin arriving today at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.
Oilers drub Canucks in Khabibulin's return
Nikolai Khabibulin made 26 saves in his first action since being convicted of drunk driving in Arizona and the Edmonton Oilers thumped the Vancouver Canucks 8-2 in NHL pre-season action Sunday.
More athletes pull out of Commonwealth Games
Two more Australian athletes backed out of the upcoming Commonwealth Games on Sunday, renewing concerns over cleanliness, construction and security at the international event slated to open next weekend.
Eskimos beat Argos in Moncton
The Edmonton Eskimos needed some East Coast scenery to energize their dwindling playoff hopes. Running back Calvin McCarty scored two touchdowns Sunday as the Eskimos defeated the Toronto Argonauts 24-6 in the CFL's first ever regular season game in Atlan
Brain injuries raise questions about future of football
Owen Thomas wasn't an NFL superstar. He didn't even play for a big U.S. college team. But now, months after his passing, the way the young defensive lineman died is casting a shadow over football and raising questions about the sport's very future.
Luongo, Canucks shut down Ducks
Henrik and Daniel Sedin each scored a goal and added an assist as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 in pre-season action Saturday night.
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