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Stamkos has a shot at 50: Take 5

Steven Stamkos is on pace to become the third youngest to score 50 goals and 100 points in an NHL season.
3 STARS: Turco makes a career-high 49 saves
AFTER THE WHISTLE: Tackling head shots head-on

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Hockey »

Flames bump Red Wings from 8th in NHL West
The Flames appeared down and out in Detroit, but netminder Miikka Kiprusoff held his team close and then captain Jarome Iginla went to work in the third period to propel Calgary to a come-from-behind 4-2 win on Tuesday night.
Avalanche victimized by comeback Canucks
Vancouver Canucks forward Jannik Hansen notched his fourth career game-winning goal and second in as many games to cap a come-from-behind 6-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.
Canadiens victorious in critical East matchup
Scott Gomez scored a goal and set up two others as the Montreal Canadiens downed the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Tuesday night for their fourth win in five games since the Olympic break.
Maple Leafs bowl over Bruins in OT
Nikolai Kulemin scored 4:10 into overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Flyers rally to sink Islanders
Simon Gagne scored with 6:06 remaining as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Football »

Jones resurfaces with Chiefs
Free-agent running back Thomas Jones, the third-leading rusher in the NFL last season, signed Tuesday with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Roethlisberger accuser did right thing: lawyers
The woman who has accused Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault did the right thing by going to police, her attorneys said Tuesday.
Owens meets with Bengals management
Free-agent wide receiver Terrell Owens travelled Tuesday to Cincinnati to see whether the Bengals might be interested in his services.
Eagles retain Vick's rights for 2010
Michael Vick says the Philadelphia Eagles exercised their 2010 option on him, meaning the quarterback will receive a $1.5 million US roster bonus sometime this week.
Lions cut ties with oft-injured Pierce
The B.C. Lions began clearing up their logjam at quarterback by releasing Buck Pierce on Tuesday, one day after Casey Printers agreed to a contract extension.

Baseball »

Ex-Expo Willie Davis dead at 69
Willie Davis, a two-time all-star and three-time Gold Glover in centre field, was found dead in his home Tuesday in Burbank, Calif. He was 69.
McGowan impresses in simulated game
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan is feeling good this spring as he tries to make it back from shoulder surgery. He threw 30 pitches during a simulated game in Dunedin, Fla., on Tuesday.
Wife seeks $1M monthly from Dodgers owner
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt said Tuesday his estranged wife doesn't need nearly $1 million US a month in temporary support because she has assets worth more than $75 million.
Twins' Nathan suffers injury setback
Minnesota Twins all-star closer Joe Nathan has a torn ligament in his throwing elbow, the club said on Tuesday.
Athletics chase Harden in 3rd inning
Rich Harden breezed through the first two innings but never finished the third in his second outing with the Texas Rangers on Tuesday in Phoenix. Harden gave up four runs on two hits in 2 2/3 innings in an 8-8 tie against Oakland.

Basketball »

Dunleavy out as Clippers GM
The Los Angeles Clippers confirmed Tuesday that general manager Mike Dunleavy has been let go and replaced by assistant GM Neil Olshey.
NBA suspends Frye, Granger for 1 game
Phoenix Suns forward Channing Frye and Danny Granger of the Indiana Pacers have been suspended one game for their part in an on-court altercation.
Sixers' Iverson seeks fan support on Twitter
Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson admitted Monday on Twitter that he is experiencing "tough times" off the court.
Alston no longer in Heat's plans
Suspended point guard Rafer Alston didn't practice Monday, prompting speculation that his second stint with the Miami Heat appears over.
Nuggets' Martin might return this season
Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin will receive therapy on his aching left knee and is expected to return before the end of the season.

Soccer »

2009-10 UEFA Champions League preview: 2nd round
Eight teams face elimination this week as the UEFA Champions League resumes.
Arsenal, Bayern alive in Champions League
Nicklas Bendtner had a hat trick as Arsenal beat FC Porto 5-0 in Champions League action Tuesday night . Bayern Munich also advanced to the quarter-finals.
LIVE SOCCER CHAT: Jason de Vos
Got a question for CBC Sports soccer commentator Jason de Vos? Be sure to join CBCSports.ca this Friday at 2 p.m. ET as de Vos will answer your queries during a special one-hour chat.
United's Wes Brown out with foot injury
Manchester United defender Wes Brown will be sidelined for up to six weeks with a foot injury but should be fit for England's World Cup campaign.
Tim Vickery: Paraguay coach personifies an admirable cool
Gerardo Martino has guided Paraguay to its fourth consecutive World Cup - a remarkable achievement for an impoverished country with a population of little more than six million.

Amateur Sports »

Alaska leads Arctic Games medal count Video
Young athletes from Alaska have taken an early lead in the number of medals won in the first two days of competition at the Arctic Winter Games in Grande Prairie, Alta.
Harrington: Politicizing the podium
Politics and sport in Canada make strange bedfellows but that doesn't mean they can't share a room.
Labonté is Canada's Paralympic flag-bearer
Jean Labonté, the captain of the defending gold medal sledge hockey team, will be Canada's flag-bearer during Friday's opening ceremonies of the Paralympic Games.
Olympics an amazing experience
Wow, what a time these Games have been for Canada and its people. What a time for me.
Canada's Heil second in World Cup moguls event at Japan
Japan's Aiko Uemura has won a freestyle skiing World Cup moguls event in front of the home crowd at Inawashiro to claim her first title of the season.