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4th animal dies at Stampede
An outrider horse at the Calgary Stampede has died of an apparent heart attack, becoming the fourth animal to perish at the event this year.
Edmonton Indy in no danger
EDMONTON — Edmonton’s Indy race will not have its wings clipped by the closure of a runway at City Centre Airport.
Bumbling Stamps burned by Bombers
It's not exactly time for an all-out alert, but if anyone knows where the Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders are hiding, head coach John Hufnagel might appreciate a phone call.
Rookie Cobb leads Hamilton to shocker over Lions
Rookie running back DeAndra' Cobb (and you are forgiven for exclaiming "who?") ran his way into the hearts of Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans on Friday night in Vancouver by putting together a memorable debut in a huge victory.
No Female Ski Jumpers at Vancouver OlympicsThe B.C. Supreme Court has rejected an application from 15 female ski jumpers asking that either they be allowed to compete at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver or that all ski jumping events be cancelled.
Eskimos drubbed in Montreal again
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo and his defensive teammates took turns frustrating Edmonton on Thursday night, an all-too-familiar scenario for the Eskimos in recent visits.
Av's Joe Sakic announces retirement after 20 seasons
DENVER -- Longtime Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic officially retired on Thursday after 20 seasons and two Stanley Cup titles.
The 40-year-old Sakic has been the face of the franchise since the team moved to Denver in 1995.
F1 in jeopardy as teams walk out of meeting in Germany
LONDON -- Formula One's fragile peace deal was thrown into doubt Wednesday when eight leading teams walked out of a meeting with the governing body after being told they had not been entered into the 2010 championship and would have no say on finalizing c
Police confirm that McNair was killed in murder/suicide
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Former NFL star Steve McNair was shot dead in his sleep last week by a 20-year-old girlfriend distraught about mounting financial problems and her belief that he was seeing someon
Gustavsson makes decision, signs with Maple Leafs
Swedish free agent goaltender Jonas Gustavsson has decided to call Toronto home.
Gustavsson, who is nicknamed "The Monster," has signed a one-year deal with the Leafs worth $810,000, including a signing bonus of $90,000, to back up current starter Vesa
Sakic expected to announce retirement on Thursday
After 20 NHL seasons, Colorado Avalanche forward Joe Sakic may be ready to hang up his skates.
The Avalanche have called a news conference for Thursday at 3pm et/12pm pt, where according to local reports they will announce Sakic's retirement.
Kovalev signs two-year deal with SenatorsA day after some fans held a rally to keep Alex Kovalev in Montreal, the forward's tumultuous tenure in La Belle Province has come to an end as the enigmatic sniper has signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Ottawa Senators.
Riders edge Lions in wild opener
B.C. Lions' receiver Ryan Grice-Mullen dropped a Hail-Mary pass with 13 seconds to go that would have given B.C. the win in a back-and-forth 28-24 Roughriders' victory that featured a whopping 15 turnovers.
Avalanche trade Ryan Smith to the Kings
Two years into his time in Denver, Ryan Smyth is once again on the move.
The Colorado Avalanche have traded Smyth to the Los Angeles Kings for puck-moving defenceman Kyle Quincey, blueliner Tom Preissing and a fifth-round pick.
Arguello leaves huge legacy
It's tragic enough to hear about the loss of an iconic figure without learning that the sudden demise was reportedly self-inflicted.
Alouettes outlast Stampeders in opener
Calgarians hoped to see some Canada Day fireworks at a sold-out McMahon Stadium on Wednesday, and both the hometown Stampeders and Montreal Alouettes happily obliged.
Canucks commit $61M to Sedins
Brothers Daniel and Henrik Sedin re-signed with the Canucks on Wednesday, right before the NHL free agency feeding frenzy was set to begin at noon.
Canada Day double-header to mark start of 2009 CFL season
The 2009 Canadian Football League season kicks off with a double-header on TSN Wednesday. First the Hamilton Tiger-Cats host the Toronto Argonauts at 7pm et/4pm pt. Then it's a Grey Cup re-match as the Calgary Stampeders face the Montreal Alouettes at 10
Sens send Heatley to Oilers
Sources tell Sportsnet that the Ottawa Senators have traded disgruntled all-star Dany Heatley to the Edmonton Oilers for Andrew Cogliano, Dustin Penner and Ladislav Smid.
Canucks table offer with Sedins in SwedenVancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis presented the National Hockey League team’s latest offer to Daniel and Henrik Sedin in person in Sweden before returning to Vancouver, Sportsnet.ca reported Tuesday.
Habs get Gomez from RangersGetting a jump on the free agent market, the Montreal Canadiens moved to secure their centre ice position via trade, making a deal with the New York Rangers Tuesday and taking on a whole lot of salary in the process.
Anti-rodeo ad divides humane societies
The Vancouver Humane Society's ad campaign to ban calf roping at the Calgary Stampede is getting the cold shoulder from the Alberta city's two major newspapers and a sister animal welfare group.
Flames get Bouwmeester's rights
Making their big splash early on Day 2 of the NHL draft, the Flames landed one of the largest fish set to hit the open seas next week. Hooking blueliner Jay Bouwmeester's exclusive negotiating rights from the Florida Panthers in exchange for the same oppo
Islanders use No. 1 overall pick on Tavares
General manager Garth Snow ended weeks of silence about the New York Islanders' draft plans at 7:18 p.m. ET Friday, selecting London Knights centre John Tavares with the first overall pick at the NHL entry draft in Montreal.
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