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- Getzlaf 'feels better' but status up in air
- Ryan Getzlaf said his ankle felt better on Tuesday, but his Olympic participation remains in doubt until his MRI tests come back. more »
- Betty Fox, Gretzky could light Olympic cauldron
- Speculation continues around who will be selected to light the Olympic cauldron at Friday's opening ceremony, with Betty Fox, Rick Hansen, and Wayne Gretzky favoured choices for many Canadians. more »
- Olympic doping lab world's most sophisticated
- The most sophisticated drug-testing lab in the world opened its doors Tuesday at the Vancouver Olympics. more »
- Barker returns to coaching with Argonauts
- Jim Barker on Tuesday was named head coach of the Toronto Argonauts, the same role he held with the Canadian Football League team in 1999. more »
- Sharks' Olympic trio proves inseparable
- When Canada Olympic men's hockey executive director Steve Yzerman selected the San Jose Sharks trio of Joe Thornton, Dany Heatley and Patrick Marleau, it was assumed, although not yet a given, that they would play as a line in Vancouver. more »
- Canadian luge gold worth $1M: sponsor
- After years of slumming it, Canada's Olympic luge team has a chance to move into sport's high-rent neighbourhood. more »
- Edmonton will join NASL in 2011
- The North American Soccer League welcomed aboard a 2011 expansion entry on Tuesday: FC Edmonton. more »
- Manchester City on the rise in EPL
- Carlos Tevez and Emmanuel Adebayor scored as Manchester City beat Bolton 2-0 on Tuesday night. more »
- Globetrotters beat hapless Generals — on ice
- The Harlem Globetrotters beat the Washington Generals 32-15 in a Tuesday matinee played on an ice rink at New York's Central Park. more »
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- Anaheim Ducks star Ryan Getzlaf left the rink on crutches after Monday's win over the Kings. His status for the Olympics is still unknown. Plus, the Habs' goalie duo and Colorado's kids.
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- Getzlaf 'feels better' but status up in air
- Ryan Getzlaf said his ankle felt better on Tuesday, but his Olympic participation remains in doubt until his MRI tests come back.
- Sharks' Olympic trio proves inseparable
- When Canada Olympic men's hockey executive director Steve Yzerman selected the San Jose Sharks trio of Joe Thornton, Dany Heatley and Patrick Marleau, it was assumed, although not yet a given, that they would play as a line in Vancouver.
- Canucks, Lightning up their play entering break
- The Tampa Bay Lightning look for their first four-game win streak in over two seasons Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET when they host the Vancouver Canucks, who are continuing the longest road stretch in NHL history.
- Will Getzlaf miss the Olympics? Take 5
- Anaheim Ducks star Ryan Getzlaf sprained his left ankle and departed the rink on Monday on crutches and wearing a boot after the Ducks' 4-2 win at home against the Los Angeles Kings.
- Jr. player Scandella barred 15 games
- The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has suspended Val-d'Or Foreurs defenceman Marco Scandella 15 games for hitting an opponent in the head.
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- Argos sale to Braley gets CFL green light
- Toronto Argonauts co-owners David Cynamon and Howard Sokolowski have completed an agreement to sell the franchise to B.C. Lions owner David Braley.
- Barker returns to coaching with Argonauts
- Jim Barker on Tuesday was named head coach of the Toronto Argonauts, the same role he held with the Canadian Football League team in 1999.
- Super Bowl most-watched U.S. TV show ever
- The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people in the U.S., surpassing the 1983 finale of M*A*S*H to become the most-watched program in U.S. television history.
- Browns sever ties with Stallworth
- The Cleveland Browns terminated the contract of troubled wide receiver Donte' Stallworth on Monday.
- Giants awarded Taylor from Broncos
- The New York Giants were awarded offensive tackle Herb Taylor off waivers from the Denver Broncos on Monday.
Baseball »
- Jacque Jones returns to Twins
- Outfielder Jacque Jones agreed to a minor-league contract with the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.
- Orioles ink Hendrickson for $1.4M
- Pitcher Mark Hendrickson agreed Tuesday to a one-year, $1.4-million US contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
- Torrealba catches on with Padres for $1.25M
- Free-agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $1.25-million US contract.
- Blue Jays tweak ticket prices
- The Toronto Blue Jays confirmed Monday they will charge more for the cheapest seats at the Rogers Centre this season.
- Vizquel to wear Aparicio's retired No. 11
- The Chicago White Sox are taking Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio's No. 11 out of retirement for newly acquired shortstop Omar Vizquel.
Basketball »
- Iverson out for at least 2 more games
- Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson will miss the team's next two games because of the lingering illness of one of his children.
- Globetrotters beat hapless Generals — on ice
- The Harlem Globetrotters beat the Washington Generals 32-15 in a Tuesday matinee played on an ice rink at New York's Central Park.
- Carter rallies Magic by Hornets
- Vince Carter had a season-high 48 points, leading the Orlando Magic back from a 17-point second-half deficit to beat the New Orleans Hornets 123-117 on Monday night.
- Pacers lose Foster for rest of season
- Indiana Pacers centre Jeff Foster confirmed Monday he will be sidelined the rest of the season because of a back injury.
- West could return for Cavaliers on Tuesday
- The Cleveland Cavaliers, riding an 11-game winning streak, could get guard Delonte West back in the lineup Tuesday against the New Jersey Nets.
Soccer »
- The realpolitik of the John Terry decision
- Regarding John Terry, England manager Fabio Capello was always going to base his decision, not on moral grounds, but rather on what is best for him and his team.
- Manchester City on the rise in EPL
- Carlos Tevez and Emmanuel Adebayor scored as Manchester City beat Bolton 2-0 on Tuesday night.
- Edmonton will join NASL in 2011
- The North American Soccer League welcomed aboard a 2011 expansion entry on Tuesday: FC Edmonton.
- EPL's Portsmouth could go bust
- The Portsmouth soccer club appears to be heading for a winding up order in the High Court on Wednesday, struggling to reach a deal with the government's customs authority over overdue tax payments.
- Ronaldinho left off Brazil roster for friendly
- AC Milan star Ronaldinho will not play in Brazil's final friendly match before the World Cup, raising doubts whether he will be in South Africa this summer.
Amateur Sports »
- Betty Fox, Gretzky could light Olympic cauldron
- Speculation continues around who will be selected to light the Olympic cauldron at Friday's opening ceremony, with Betty Fox, Rick Hansen, and Wayne Gretzky favoured choices for many Canadians.
- Olympic doping lab world's most sophisticated
- The most sophisticated drug-testing lab in the world opened its doors Tuesday at the Vancouver Olympics.
- Canadian luge gold worth $1M: sponsor
- After years of slumming it, Canada's Olympic luge team has a chance to move into sport's high-rent neighbourhood.
- Athletes village 'outstanding': Rogge
- The athletes village in Vancouver received a rave review from International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge on Monday.
- Australian women's bobsledders win appeal
- Australia's two-woman bobsleigh team won a legal appeal Tuesday, meaning the women might compete at the Vancouver Olympics.
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