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F1 in jeopardy as teams walk out of meeting in GermanyLONDON -- 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/suicideNFL
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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 LeafsSwedish 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 ThursdayAfter 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 openerB.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 KingsTwo 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 legacyIt'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 openerCalgarians 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 SedinsBrothers 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 seasonThe 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 OilersSources 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 societiesThe 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 rightsMaking 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 TavaresGeneral 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.
Chelios not ready to retireHe won�t be a Detroit Red Wing, but Chris Chelios still wants to play.
The 47-year-old defenceman said Wednesday he has no hard feelings about Detroit�s decision not to sign him for next season. In fact, he says his 10 years as a Red Wing couldn�t have
Babcock 'thrilled, honoured and humbled'Mike Babcock posed with his Team Canada No.10 jersey and told a throng of media in Montreal what it feels like to finally be officially named the coach of Canada's 2010 men's Olympic hockey team.
Iran 'retires' soccer playersAli Karimi, Mehdi Mahdavikia and two others are 'retired' after sporting green wristbands in World Cup qualifier in Seoul
Coach Brent Sutter can play it toughThe Sutter colonization of Calgary continues. Brent Sutter, to no one�s faint-dead-away surprise, will be unveiled today as the new head coach of the Flames.
Calgary Stampeders release JoJuan ArmourCALGARY - One of JoJuan Armour's last acts as a Calgary Stampeder took place Saturday night at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse when the veteran middle linebacker accepted his Grey Cup ring.
Weir falters, Barnes and Glover lead at U.S. OpenMike Weir had a rough Sunday at the U.S. Open in Farmingdale, N.Y., as he bogeyed his final hole before play was suspended, and is now six shots behind leaders Lucas Glover and Ricky Barnes heading into the final day of action.
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