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Double gold for Canada in skicross
Kelsey Serwa of Kelowna, B.C., and Christopher Del Bosco of Sudbury, Ont., won gold Sunday in World Cup skicross action in Lake Placid, N.Y., while Dave Duncan of Golden, B.C., finished third to secure a spot on the Olympic freestyle team.
Media line up against Cormier as decision arrives
Quebec junior hockey player Patrice Cormier will learn his fate Monday at 11 a.m. ET after eight days of endless replays, dozens of editorials, hundreds of thousands of written words and one semi-apology
Drug test hits home for Calgary skip
It was the e-mails that gave Cheryl Bernard an early hint about how drastically her life was about to change after winning the Tim Hortons Olympic Curling Trials.
Streaking Canucks host Blackhawks in VancouverWhile the Canucks have a clear-cut No. 1 goaltender in Roberto Luongo, the play of Antti Niemi this season has given the Blackhawks options in net. Chicago could turn to its backup again tonight as it continues an eight-game road trip versus Vancouver at
Oilers devastated by loss to Dallas
Down 3-2 late in the third, the Oilers looked like they were sending the game to overtime after sustained pressure in the Stars zone as Sam Gagner was credited with his second goal of the game after Mike Modano inadvertently kicked it into his own goal wi
Curling research aims to give Canada the edge
While Canada is considered a powerhouse in the curling world, there is hope that new research into the sport will help make the home team nearly invincible at the Olympics in Vancouver next month.
Remparts' Tam breaks silence on Cormier hit
While Rouyn-Noranda Huskies' forward Patrice Cormier awaits word on the severity of his suspension, the victim of his brutal hit, Quebec Remparts' defenceman Mikael Tam broke his silence Friday, revealing the details of his struggle since suffering brain
Hollingsworth wins skeleton Crystal Globe
Mellisa Hollingsworth has full confidence that the track at the Whistler Sliding Centre will be in immaculate, consistent shape for the women's skeleton event at the Vancouver 2010 Games.

As far as statement games go, the Calgary Flames may want to try a rewrite.
Canucks beat Stars 4-3, tied for division lead
Alex Burrows tied it late in the second period and Christian Ehrhoff put Vancouver ahead five minutes into the third in the Canucks' 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.
Canadiens to part ways with Laraque
Georges Laraque will not play another game with the Montreal Canadiens.
General manager Bob Gainey contacted him Thursday morning and told him that head coach Jacques Martin didn't had any confidence in him anymore and the team believes they can win wi
Complaint filed over treatment at Flames game
The Flames lost the game, but Heather Black wasn’t there to see it. Black’s seat was empty, after she fled the Saddledome in shame, having been surrounded by security guards and forced to hand over her cup of pop for testing.
Canucks visit reeling Oilers
The Vancouver Canucks took advantage of a shaky goaltending situation Saturday to end a three-game losing streak. They can possibly do the same on Wednesday, which would send their opponent to a ninth straight loss.
Cormier penalty coming on Jan. 25
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League said in a statement that a decision in connection with Patrice Cormier's elbow on Mikael Tam, a hit which sent Tam to hospital, will be announced on Monday.
Tam out of hospital after head hit from Cormier
QUEBEC — Junior defenceman Mikael Tam has left hospital but it remains uncertain how long the Quebec Remparts defenceman will be out of action after a nasty hit to the head from Rouyn-Noranda Huskies centre Patrice Cormier.
Cormier suspended indefinitely
Rouyn-Noranda centre Patrice Cormier has been suspended indefinitely by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Monday following a hit that sent Quebec Remparts defenceman Mikaël Tam to hospital.
Cormier ejected for hit to head in QMJHL gameMikael Tam of the Quebec Remparts was listed in stable condition in hospital after taking an elbow to the head from Rouyn-Noranda centre Patrice Cormier, who captained Canada at the recent world junior hockey championship.
Ducks rally for 5-4 win over Flames
The Ducks trailed by a goal entering the final 20 minutes, but after Perry drew them even at the 7:10 mark, Ryan took a drop pass from Dan Sexton, skated into the right circle and ripped a shot from near the faceoff dot that beat Flames goalie Curtis McEl
Osborne-Paradis wins silver in downhill
Canada's Manuel Osborne-Paradis sent the clearest message yet that he will be a serious contender for the Olympic gold medal next month, finishing second today in the classic Lauberhorn downhill.
Bobsledders Rush and Brown tie for gold
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland - Canadians Lyndon Rushand brakeman Lascelles Brown won their first two-man bobsled World Cup event Saturday, finishing in a dead heat with Germany's Andre Lange and Kevin Kuske to share gold.
Ellis slams the door as Predators shut out Flames
Nashville finally broke the deadlock when Steve Sullivan did some nice work behind the Calgary net to gain control of the puck. He passed it out front to Hornqvist who swatted it past Kiprusoff at 12:38 for his 19th of the season and sixth in his past six
Crosby nets 30th as Pens hold off Flames
Bursting down the right wing, Crosby cut to the middle splitting the defence duo of Jay Bouwmeester and Mark Giordano, then cut across the face off the net jamming the puck behind Miikka Kiprusoff for his 30th goal of the season.
Auger didn't target Burrows: Campbell
National Hockey League disciplinarian Colin Campbell has officially slapped Alex Burrows with a $2,500 US fine while disputing the Canuck winger's claim referee Stephane Auger targeted him with penalties.
Wild chase Luongo in 3rd period
Antti Miettinen scored two of Minnesota's three third-period goals, and Niklas Backstrom set a franchise record for career wins in the Wild's 5-2 victory over the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night.
It's nearly tee time, boysMoreau, Shawn Horcoff, Patrick O'Sullivan, Steve Staois, Dustin Penner, Fernando Pisani, Lubomir Visnovsky and Sheldon Souray had the combined total of one hit after the first two periods.
Burrows fined for comments regarding referee
Vancouver Canucks' forward Alexandre Burrows has been fined $2,500 following his derisive comments regarding referee Stephane Auger after Monday's 3-2 loss to the Nashville Predators
Cujo announces his retirement from the NHL
TORONTO - David McNab was a big believer in the power of a baseball cap. He would send them to prospects whom he felt needed encouragement and, as a scout with the Hartford Whalers, he'd often take the extra step of writing personal letters as he did with
NHL investigating Burrows's spat with ref
The NHL is investigating Monday night's incident involving referee Stephane Auger and Vancouver Canucks forward Alex Burrows, who made post-game comments accusing Auger of being out to get him.
Anderson makes 44 saves as Avs drop Flames in shootout"Forty-some shots on net and you keep the opposition to 20, it's disappointing to lose, I am not going to deny that," said Flames coach Brent Sutter. "There is no question who the better hockey team was tonight, No. 41 (Craig Anderson) was the difference
Canada names its Olympic long track team
Speed Skating Canada named the 16 long track speed skaters that will represent the country at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games during a news conference on Monday.
McGwire: I used steroids
Mark McGwire finally came clean, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball’s home run record in 1998.
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