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Hesjedal 3rd in Giro's 17th stage, 30 seconds behind leader
Cycling
Joaquin Rodriguez won the tough 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday in Cortina d'Ampezzo, to keep his grip on the overall lead. Canadian Ryder Hesjedal remains 30 seconds behind Rodriguez in the race for the pink jersey. More
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Stanley Cup 2012
previewDevils, Rangers talk resiliency ahead of Game 5
The New York Rangers find themselves tied 2-2 for the third straight playoff series heading into Game 5 versus the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 8 p.m. ET).
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IOC could trim field of bidders for 2020 Summer Olympics
The field of candidates for the 2020 Summer Olympics could be reduced from five to three, with Doha and Baku in danger of missing the cut.
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NFL
NFLPA accuses league of collusion, files suit
The NFL Players Association has filed a complaint in federal court accusing the league of colluding to impose a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season.
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- NBA blogHeat, Pacers too much fun not to go 7 games CBCSports.ca's John Chick believes the series between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers will go the maximum seven games.
- Sports Canadian rowing pair falls short in final Olympic qualifier Canada will not have a women's pair entry at the London Games after Natalie Mastracci and Larissa Lagzdins settled for a fourth-place finish in the final Olympic rowing qualification regatta on Tuesday in Switzerland.
- MLB opinionKelly Johnson, not Encarnacion is Jays' early-season MVP While Edwin Encarnacion has been widely lauded for his efforts during the opening quarter of the baseball season, it's second baseman Kelly Johnson that has quietly been the Toronto Blue Jays' best all-around player, writes CBCSports.ca baseball contributor Kevin Glew.
- Soccer previewToronto FC host Whitecaps for Canadian Championship Toronto FC holds a slim edge but remains on edge as it host the Vancouver Whitecaps in the second leg of the Amway Canadian Championship final on Wednesday night.
- Sports Vaculik tops qualifying at Canadian gymnastics championships Kristina Vaculik of Whitby, Ont., led all competitors in the women's qualification round with a score of 56.350 points on Tuesday at the 2012 Canadian gymnastics championships in Regina.
- NBA previewCeltics aim to eliminate 76ers in Game 6 The Boston Celtics can reach the Eastern Conference final with a victory over the hometown Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday night.
- Soccer New CONCACAF boss wants 2026 World Cup in his confederation New CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb says a team from his football confederation should win the 2026 World Cup.
- Stanley Cup 2012 Which team is a better Cup matchup for L.A.? Hockey Night in Canada Playoff Pulse wants to know what you think! Which team in the East is a better Stanley Cup matchup for the L.A. Kings?
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- Devils, Rangers talk resiliency ahead of Game 5 May 23, 2012 8:45 AM ET — The New York Rangers find themselves tied 2-2 for the third straight playoff series heading into Game 5 versus the New Jersey Devils on Wedn… 8:45 AM ET
- Rangers' John Tortorella seems like new man May 23, 2012 6:55 AM ET — Rangers head coach John Tortorella has a short fuse, but he seems like a new man with the Eastern Conference final tied at 2-2. 6:55 AM ET
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Kings advance to Stanley Cup final May 23, 2012 1:19 AM ET — Dustin Penner scored 17:42 into overtime and the Los Angeles Kings are headed to the Stanley Cup finals for the second time as a franchise a…
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CFL »
- Alouettes DT Eric Wilson retires after 8 CFL seasons May 22, 2012 7:43 PM ET — Defensive tackle Eric Wilson announced his retirement Tuesday after eight seasons in the Canadian Football League, including the last five w… 7:43 PM ET
- Rene Stephan among Blue Bombers' 3 Canadian signings May 18, 2012 1:56 PM ET — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed three more Canadians including fourth-round draft pick Rene Stephan, a linebacker out of Harding Unive… 1:56 PM ET
- B.C. Lions re-sign non-import receiver Akeem Foster May 15, 2012 7:08 PM ET — The B.C. Lions re-signed non-import receiver Akeem Foster to a contract extension Tuesday. Originally drafted by the Lions 25th overall in 2… 7:08 PM ET
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- NFL approves mandatory thigh, knee pads rule May 22, 2012 6:58 PM ET — The NFL has made thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season, something the players' union could oppose because the move was… 6:58 PM ET
- NFL wins salary cap battle with Cowboys, Redskins May 22, 2012 5:34 PM ET — An arbitrator upheld the NFL's salary cap reductions on the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins for this season and next. 5:34 PM ET
- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses defamation lawsuit May 22, 2012 7:08 PM ET — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has briefly addressed the defamation lawsuit filed against him by New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilm… 7:08 PM ET
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- Pitching in spotlight as Blue Jays, Rays play matinee May 23, 2012 7:21 AM ET — Scoring might be at a premium when pitchers Ricky Romero and James Shield take to the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays, re… 7:21 AM ET
- Kelly Johnson, not Encarnacion is Jays' early-season MVP May 23, 2012 9:57 AM ET — While Edwin Encarnacion has been widely lauded for his efforts during the opening quarter of the baseball season, it's second baseman Kelly … 9:57 AM ET
- Blue Jays fall victim to Carlos Pena, Rays May 22, 2012 11:46 PM ET — Slumping Carlos Pena hit a three-run homer during a five-run fourth and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-5 on Tuesday night. 11:46 PM ET
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- Celtics aim to eliminate 76ers in Game 6 May 23, 2012 7:31 AM ET — The Boston Celtics can reach the Eastern Conference final with a victory over the hometown Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 at Wells Fargo Cente… 7:31 AM ET
- Heat, Pacers too much fun not to go 7 games May 23, 2012 1:04 PM ET — CBCSports.ca's John Chick believes the series between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers will go the maximum seven games. 1:04 PM ET
- LeBron, Heat put Pacers on the brink: NBA playoffs May 22, 2012 11:25 PM ET — LeBron James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade added 28, and the Miami Heat moved a win away from another trip to the Eastern Conference finals … 11:25 PM ET
Soccer »
- Montreal Impact to play Olympique Lyonnais May 23, 2012 12:19 PM ET — The Montreal Impact will host French Cup champion Olympique Lyonnais on July 24 at Saputo Stadium. Olympique Lyonnais is one of France's mo… 12:19 PM ET
- Toronto FC host Whitecaps for Canadian Championship May 23, 2012 7:38 AM ET — Toronto FC holds a slim edge but remains on edge as it host the Vancouver Whitecaps in the second leg of the Amway Canadian Championship fin… 7:38 AM ET
- Colombian midfielder Giovanni Moreno threatened at gunpoint May 23, 2012 12:39 PM ET — Giovanni Moreno was threatened at gunpoint on Tuesday by hooligans -- known in Argentina as "barrasbravas"' -- who stuck a pistol into his k… 12:39 PM ET
Golf »
- Jason Dufner wins Byron Nelson Championship May 20, 2012 7:00 PM ET — Jason Dufner made a 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday for a one-stroke victory in the Byron Nelson Championship, his second victo… 7:00 PM ET
- Pressel falls in semifinals at controversial match play May 20, 2012 3:42 PM ET — Azahara Munoz of Spain defeated Morgan Pressel 2 and 1 in the semifinals of the Sybase Match Play Championship Sunday after a slow-play pena… 3:42 PM ET
- Jason Dufner clings to 1-stroke lead at Byron Nelson May 19, 2012 8:09 PM ET — Jason Dufner shot a 1-under 69 to keep a one-stroke lead on Saturday heading into the final round of the Byron Nelson Championship. 8:09 PM ET
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Kim Clijsters to retire after U.S. Open May 22, 2012 3:07 PM ET — Former No. 1 Kim Clijsters says this year's U.S. Open will be her last tournament before retiring.
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- Frank Dancevic joins French Open field May 21, 2012 4:34 PM ET — Frank Dancevic of Niagara Falls, Ont., has been named an injury fill-in for the French Open, which starts Sunday. Several players, including… 4:34 PM ET
- Nadal knocks off Novak Djokovic for Italian Open crown May 21, 2012 12:14 PM ET — Rafael Nadal showed Novak Djokovic he's still the man to beat on clay, defeating the top-ranked Serb 7-5, 6-3 Monday in a rain-delayed final… 12:14 PM ET
Track & Field »
- Phylicia George: Diamond League podium a big step toward Olympics May 22, 2012 12:21 PM ET — Canada's Phylicia George is starting to make a name for herself in the track world. In her latest Olympic blog entry, the 100-metre hurlder … 12:21 PM ET
- Broadcast Schedule: Diamond League May 18, 2012 10:56 AM ET — Catch the excitement all summer as CBC Sports provides live streaming of the elite track and field circuit worldwide through September 7. 10:56 AM ET
- Barefoot running advice: Take it slow May 22, 2012 10:49 AM ET — As more avid runners and casual athletes experiment with barefoot running, doctors say they are treating injuries ranging from pulled calf m… 10:49 AM ET
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- Kings advance to Stanley Cup final
- 5 stories, including Dustin Penner lifts Kings to Cup final
- Admirals sweep IceCaps in AHL East final
- Devils, Rangers talk resiliency ahead of Game 5
- Oilers coaching job not discussed with Brent Sutter: Kevin Lowe
- LeBron, Heat put Pacers on the brink: NBA playoffs
- Early goals lift London over Edmonton at Memorial Cup
- Toronto FC host Whitecaps for Canadian Championship
- Blue Jays fall victim to Carlos Pena, Rays
