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NHL to make 'major announcement' in Michigan
The NHL says it will make a "major announcement" in Detroit on Thursday, amid speculation that next year's Winter Classic game could be held in Michigan.
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blogWharnsby: PEI remains a big part of Joel Ward today
Joel Ward went back to Prince Edward Island for a reunion with some old University of PEI Panther teammates last summer. This time, he was excited. That wasn't the case the first time the Washington Capitals forward landed in Charlottetown, 10 ½ years ago.
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Soccer
Capello quits as England's soccer coach
Fabio Capello has quit as England coach, just four months before the European Championship after publicly challenging the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy.
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Skiing
Canadian downhiller shines on Sochi course
Benjamin Thomsen of Invermere, B.C., was third Wednesday in the opening World Cup men's downhill training session on the 2014 Sochi Olympics course in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
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SCOTIABANK HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA
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Mike Fisher excited about Ottawa game
Mike Fisher says he's excited about returning to Ottawa for the first time since being traded by the Senators almost exactly one year ago.
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Injured Flames D-man Smith signs new deal
The Calgary Flames have re-signed defenceman Derek Smith to a two-year contract worth $1.55-million US. Out with a high ankle sprain, Smith has 10 points in 32 games this season.
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Jets look to build with big road games
It's only a small road trip as road trips go, but the Winnipeg Jets know how important the upcoming games in Washington and Pittsburgh are if they want to keep their NHL playoff hopes alive.
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MLB
Reds ink starter Jeff Francis, outfielder Ludwick
The Cincinnati Reds have made a couple moves to improve their depth, signing outfielder Ryan Ludwick to a one-year contract and left-handed starter Jeff Francis to a minor league deal.
- Cycling Canadian cyclist Benjamin Martel handed 2-year ban Canadian cyclist Benjamin Martel has been handed a two-year ban for a doping violation at the 2011 Quebec provincial road race championships.
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NFL
Penn State case jury selection could be tricky
Jerry Sandusky's lawyer filed court paperwork Wednesday arguing jurors in his child sex abuse trial should be chosen from the community where he lives and suggesting a trial delay might be the best way to address the intense publicity generated by the case.
HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA
- NHL to make 'major announcement' in Michigan
- Jets snap Leafs' 3-game winning streak
- Edler lifts Canucks past Predators in shootout
- Fan's Corner on NHL trade buzz
- Plekanec gives Habs shootout win over Pens
- Quebec trainer banned in taekwondo doping case
- Capello quits as England's soccer coach
- Ex-tennis star Vicario says parents blew $60M in earnings
- Oilers face daunting task at Detroit
NHL »
- Wharnsby: PEI remains a big part of Joel Ward today Feb 8, 2012 4:18 PM ET — Joel Ward went back to Prince Edward Island for a reunion with some old University of PEI Panther teammates last summer. This time, he was e… 4:18 PM ET
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NHL to make 'major announcement' in Michigan Feb 8, 2012 12:23 PM ET — The NHL says it will make a "major announcement" in Detroit on Thursday, amid speculation that next year's Winter Classic game could be held…
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- Jets look to build with big road games Feb 8, 2012 4:45 PM ET — It's only a small road trip as road trips go, but the Winnipeg Jets know how important the upcoming games in Washington and Pittsburgh are i… 4:45 PM ET
CFL »
- Ricky Williams hanging up cleats at age 34 Feb 7, 2012 4:03 PM ET — Baltimore Ravens running back Ricky Williams, who played in the CFL with the Toronto Argonauts in 2006, says he's retiring from football wit… 4:03 PM ET
- Defender Jeanty back with Eskimos Feb 6, 2012 12:17 PM ET — Defensive lineman Rashad Jeanty is returning to the Edmonton Eskimos after an NFL stint and comeback from a serious injury. 12:17 PM ET
- B.C. Lions sign Jackson to extension Feb 6, 2012 12:08 AM ET — Wide receiver Paris Jackson signed a contract extension with the B.C. Lions on Sunday. 12:08 AM ET
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- Penn State case jury selection could be tricky Feb 8, 2012 3:46 PM ET — Jerry Sandusky's lawyer filed court paperwork Wednesday arguing jurors in his child sex abuse trial should be chosen from the community wher… 3:46 PM ET
- Ricky Williams hanging up cleats at age 34 Feb 7, 2012 4:03 PM ET — Baltimore Ravens running back Ricky Williams, who played in the CFL with the Toronto Argonauts in 2006, says he's retiring from football wit… 4:03 PM ET
- Giants the toast of Broadway Feb 7, 2012 3:22 PM ET — Thousands of fans roared as New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hoisted the team's Super Bowl trophy from a glittering blue-and-white fl… 3:22 PM ET
MLB »
- Baseball HOF introducing drug education program for students Feb 8, 2012 10:57 AM ET — The Baseball Hall of Fame is starting a drug education program for students and young adults — in the same year Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens a… 10:57 AM ET
- Reds ink starter Jeff Francis, outfielder Ludwick Feb 8, 2012 3:45 PM ET — The Cincinnati Reds have made a couple moves to improve their depth, signing outfielder Ryan Ludwick to a one-year contract and left-handed … 3:45 PM ET
- Bonifacio bests Marlins in salary arbitration Feb 8, 2012 2:14 PM ET — Emilio Bonifacio was awarded a $2.2 million US salary by a three-person, salary-arbitration panel on Wednesday rather than the Miami Marlins… 2:14 PM ET
NBA »
- Raptors return home to entertain Bucks Feb 8, 2012 10:13 AM ET — The Milwaukee Bucks will try to avoid a fourth straight loss with a seventh win in eight games over the struggling Toronto Raptors, who open… 10:13 AM ET
- Griffin, Irving, Rubio headline NBA Rising Stars Challenge Feb 8, 2012 5:04 PM ET — All-star Blake Griffin and rookie guards Kyrie Irving and Ricky Rubio headline the list of 18 players chosen for the Rising Stars Challenge … 5:04 PM ET
- Commissioner Stern: Howard's future won't dwarf all-star game Feb 8, 2012 2:50 PM ET — NBA commissioner David Stern doesn't think Dwight Howard's uncertain future will overshadow the all-star game in Orlando in three weeks. How… 2:50 PM ET
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Capello quits as England's soccer coach Feb 8, 2012 4:57 PM ET — Fabio Capello has quit as England coach, just four months before the European Championship after publicly challenging the Football Associati…
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- Tottenham manager cleared of tax evasion Feb 8, 2012 2:19 PM ET — Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp was cleared of tax evasion Wednesday, removing a key barrier to his chances of becoming the next England co… 2:19 PM ET
- Chelsea spent $45M on managerial shuffle Feb 8, 2012 11:53 AM ET — Chelsea's accounts show $45 million US was spent as a result of firing manager Carlo Ancelotti and hiring Andre Villas-Boas. 11:53 AM ET
Curling »
- Alberta curlers perfect at Canadian juniors Feb 7, 2012 2:19 PM ET — Alberta remains perfect at the M&M Meat Shops Canadian junior curling championships in Napanee, Ont., after the province's men's and women's… 2:19 PM ET
- Howard leads Ontario men's curling championship Feb 6, 2012 11:29 PM ET — Six-time defending champion Glenn Howard won his first two matches Monday to take an early share of the lead at the Dominion Tankard Ontario… 11:29 PM ET
- Odishaw, Manners win provincial finals to advance to Brier Feb 5, 2012 11:26 PM ET — New Brunswick's Terry Odishaw and Saskatchewan's Scott Manners joined the field for the upcoming Canadian men's curling championship by winn… 11:26 PM ET
Skiing »
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Canadian downhiller shines on Sochi course Feb 8, 2012 9:04 AM ET — Benjamin Thomsen of Invermere, B.C., was third Wednesday in the opening World Cup men's downhill training session on the 2014 Sochi Olympics…
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- Sochi downhill course set for World Cup test Feb 7, 2012 10:42 AM ET — The alpine skiing venue for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics is about to get its first big test with the likes of Lindsey Vonn and Aksel Lund … 10:42 AM ET
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Canada's Hudec takes World Cup downhill, Guay 3rd Feb 4, 2012 3:24 PM ET — Jan Hudec made the most of an icy slope and freezing conditions to seal a surprising victory in Saturday's World Cup downhill — more than fo…
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Figure Skating »
- Pressure on Phaneuf, Lacoste at Four Continents Feb 6, 2012 2:25 PM ET — What's at stake for Amelie Lacoste and Cynthia Phaneuf at this week's Four Continents Championships? Only a spot at worlds and a potential e… 2:25 PM ET
- ISU Four Continents Championships Feb 6, 2012 1:33 PM ET — Watch our live stream of the prestigious ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships and interact with analyst Pj Kowng on Sunday start… 1:33 PM ET
- Plushenko slated for knee surgery Feb 3, 2012 11:33 AM ET — Former Olympic figure skating champion Evgeni Plushenko said on Twitter on Friday that he will undergo surgery on his left knee Feb. 23. 11:33 AM ET
