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- Sharks sign Stanley Cup winner Niemi
- The San Jose Sharks signed Stanley Cup-winning goalie Antti Niemi to a one-year deal worth a reported $2 million US, the team announced Thursday. more »
- Friedman: Another Kovalchuk arbitration case could cost NHL
- The NHL has a lot more to lose if a second arbitration case is needed to settle a contract ruling with Russian sniper Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils. more »
- American teen upsets Rezai at U.S. Open
- Beatrice Capra has a shot at becoming the American teen sweetheart at this year's U.S. Open. more »
- Canada drops final game to end basketball worlds
- Canada has wrapped up a disappointing performance at the FIBA world men's basketball championships in Izmir, Turkey, with an 89-67 loss to defending champion Spain. more »
- Penguins' Staal to miss start of training camp
- Jordan Staal's ailing foot will keep him out of the start of training camp, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Thursday. more »
- Jays' Bautista wins AL's monthly honour
- Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista was named the American League Player of the Month for August on Thursday. more »
- Thordarson to remain coach of Whitecaps
- Teitur Thordarson will continue to coach the Vancouver Whitecaps when they begin play in the Major Soccer League next season, the organization announced Thursday. more »
- 3 Pakistani cricketers charged over match-fixing
- Three Pakistani cricket players were charged under the sport's anti-corruption code Thursday in the wake of a match-fixing scandal. more »
- Roethlisberger suspension could be shortened
- Ben Roethlisberger's six-game suspension likely will be shortened to four games by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the two meet in New York on Friday. more »
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- Habs ink Price to 2-year deal
- The Montreal Canadiens re-signed restricted free-agent goaltender Carey Price to a two-year, $5.5 million US contract on Thursday.
- Sharks sign Stanley Cup winner Niemi
- The San Jose Sharks signed Stanley Cup-winning goalie Antti Niemi to a one-year deal worth a reported $2 million US, the team announced Thursday.
- Friedman: Another Kovalchuk arbitration case could cost NHL
- The NHL has a lot more to lose if a second arbitration case is needed to settle a contract ruling with Russian sniper Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils.
- Penguins' Staal to miss start of training camp
- Jordan Staal's ailing foot will keep him out of the start of training camp, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Thursday.
- NHL, NHLPA agree to extension on Kovalchuk ruling
- The NHL and the NHLPA have agreed to extend the deadline by which the league must rule on the contract terms reached by the New Jersey Devils and winger Ilya Kovalchuk to Friday at 5 p.m. ET.
Football »
- Roethlisberger suspension could be shortened
- Ben Roethlisberger's six-game suspension likely will be shortened to four games by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the two meet in New York on Friday.
- Argos' Boyd named offensive player of the month
- CFL rushing leader Cory Boyd of the Toronto Argonauts is the league's offensive player of the month.
- Hamilton, Ticats to look at alternate stadium sites
- City councillors in Hamilton have voted 13-2 in favour of a motion to negotiate a Pan Am Games stadium location that is suitable for the Tiger-Cats and the city.
- Calgary's Rambo headlines CFL weekly winners
- Calgary Stampeders wide receiver Ken-Yon Rambo continues to impress since returning from a serious knee injury and his play was recognized by the CFL on Tuesday.
- Cowboys' Romo to sit out pre-season finale
- Despite a sub par pre-season, the Dallas Cowboys have seen enough of Tony Romo and will give their quarterback the night off for Thursday's fifth and final exhibition game.
Baseball »
- Jays' Bautista wins AL's monthly honour
- Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista was named the American League Player of the Month for August on Thursday.
- Sabathia allows just 1 hit against Oakland
- C.C. Sabathia is making a strong case for a second American League Cy Young Award.
- A-Rod dumps agent Boras: report
- New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has fired agent Scott Boras, according to a report in USA Today on Thursday.
- Price quiets Jays' bats for 16th win
- David Price pitched eight sterling innings for his sixth career win over the Blue Jays and Evan Longoria continued his season-long dominance of Toronto, knocking in the winning run for a 2-1 Tampa Bay decision Wednesday.
- Jays recall rookie catcher Arencibia
- The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled catcher J.P. Arencibia from Triple-A Las Vegas and reinstated left-handed pitcher David Purcey from the 15-day disabled list.
Basketball »
- Canada drops final game to end basketball worlds
- Canada has wrapped up a disappointing performance at the FIBA world men's basketball championships in Izmir, Turkey, with an 89-67 loss to defending champion Spain.
- Hapless Canada bounced from basketball worlds
- The hopeless Canadians were put out of their misery after losing 71-61 to New Zealand Wednesday at the world basketball championships in Izmir, Turkey.
- Canada better, but can't top France at worlds
- Canada gave France everything it could handle at the world basketball championships in Turkey on Tuesday but couldn't come away with the upset victory.
- U.S. edges Brazil at basketball worlds
- The United States survived its first tough test at the world basketball championship, edging Brazil 70-68 on Monday when Leandro Barbosa's shot rattled out at the buzzer.
- Canada falls to 0-2 at basketball worlds
- Linas Kleiza had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Lithuania rallied from a 17-point deficit in the second half to beat Canada 70-68 on Sunday in the opening round of the basketball world championship in Turkey.
Soccer »
- Thordarson to remain coach of Whitecaps
- Teitur Thordarson will continue to coach the Vancouver Whitecaps when they begin play in the Major Soccer League next season, the organization announced Thursday.
- Euro 2012 qualifying set to begin
- France, Italy and England begin the rebuilding process after disappointing World Cup campaigns when they play their first European Championship qualifying matches on Friday.
- Portugal coach Queiroz suspended 6 months
- Portugal's Sports Institute has suspended national soccer coach Carlos Queiroz for six months after ruling that he disrupted an anti-doping test ahead of the World Cup.
- FIFA hails Spain, points finger at African nations
- FIFA has high praise for World Cup winner Spain in its official analysis of the 2010 tournament Thursday, but says African countries harmed their chances on home soil by employing foreign coaches.
- Extra refs in Champions League get coach approval
- Europe's top club coaches have backed UEFA's decision to use five match officials in the Champions League.
Amateur Sports »
- Semenya covets Commonwealth Games victory
- World champion runner Caster Semenya says her main goal this season is to win the 800-metre gold medal at next month's Commonwealth Games in New Dehli despite a poor run of form in recent weeks.
- Commonwealth Games: It all started with a mistake
- I'm 25 years old and have been diving for 16 years. I just finished a successful collegiate career, and I'm about to represent Canada at the Commonwealth Games. Funny thing is, it all started with a mistake.
- Sprint rival Gay 'hates my guts': Bolt
- Olympic champion Usain Bolt said American sprint rival Tyson Gay "probably just hates my guts" because he has dominated major championships.
- Canadian women thump Scotland at Rugby World Cup
- Olympic bobsled champion Heather Moyse and Cheryl Phillips scored two tries apiece to give Canada a 41-0 win over Scotland at the Women's Rugby World Cup in Guildford, England, on Wednesday.
- Commonwealth table tennis team named
- Olympians Pradeeban Peter-Paul and Mo Zhang will lead Canada's eight-member table tennis team at next month's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.
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