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Soccer
Canada wins Olympic soccer berth
Christine Sinclair scored two goals as Canada's women's soccer team qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics on Friday night in Vancouver with a 3-1 victory over Mexico.
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NHL
Flames trade Morrison to Blackhawks
The Calgary Flames have dealt journeyman centre Brendan Morrison to the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday for minor league defenceman Brian Connelly.
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NHL
NHL all-star skills competitors revealed
The full list of competitiors and assignments for the 2012 Molson Canadian NHL All-Star Skills Competition, set for Saturday night at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 6:30 p.m. ET).
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NHL
Wharnsby: Datsyuk tops among all-star peers
Zdeno Chara made Pavel Datsyuk the first pick in the all-star fantasy draft on Thursday because Chara, like many other NHL players, has long admired the quiet and efficient ways of the Detroit Red Wings star.
NHL ALL-STAR GAME ON CBC
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NBA
Nuggets bury hurting Raptors
Rudy Fernandez scored a season-high 23 in his return from a sore Achilles as the Nuggets beat the short-handed Toronto Raptors 96-81 on Friday night in Denver.
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NFL
Patriots' Gronkowski listed questionable for Super Bowl
Rob Gronkowski's playing status for the Super Bowl was listed as questionable on Friday after the star tight end missed the New England Patriots practice for the second straight day with an injured left ankle.
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MLB
Selig expects expanded MLB post-season for 2012
Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season. Players and owners have already agreed to add an additional wild-card team in each league, but are still deciding whether it would take effect this year or in 2013.
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Curling
Howard, Martin unbeaten in Grand Slam event
Glenn Howard and Kevin Martin finished the round robin tied with 5-0 records Friday at The Pomeroy Inn & Suites National, a Capital One Grand Slam of Curling evenet in Dawson Creek, B.C.
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NHL
All-star Elliott in better place upon return to Ottawa
St. Louis Blues goaltender Brian Elliott, a former member of the Senators, is back in Ottawa after he was named to the NHL all-star team thanks to his stellar performance this season.
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MLB
Twins' Morneau hopes to be healthy for new season
Former American League MVP Justin Morneau, beset by various injuries the last two years, said Friday his latest recovery is "right on schedule" for him to start this season at first base for the Minnesota Twins.
CONCACAF OLYMPIC QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT
- Flames trade Morrison to Blackhawks
- Olympics on Canada's mind ahead of crucial Mexico semifinal
- Canada wins Olympic soccer berth
- CONCACAF Olympic qualifying: Standings & scores
- U.S. soccer women clinch Olympic spot
- Canada faces do-or-die for Olympic soccer berth
- Freestyle skier Sarah Burke dies
- Scoreboard: The Pomeroy Inn & Suites National
- Great moments in NHL All-Star history
NHL »
- NHL all-star skills competitors revealed Jan 27, 2012 7:59 PM ET — The full list of competitiors and assignments for the 2012 Molson Canadian NHL All-Star Skills Competition, set for Saturday night at Scotia… 7:59 PM ET
- Flames trade Morrison to Blackhawks Jan 27, 2012 9:46 PM ET — The Calgary Flames have dealt journeyman centre Brendan Morrison to the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday for minor league defenceman Brian Conne… 9:46 PM ET
- Wharnsby: Datsyuk tops among all-star peers Jan 27, 2012 10:44 PM ET — Zdeno Chara made Pavel Datsyuk the first pick in the all-star fantasy draft on Thursday because Chara, like many other NHL players, has long… 10:44 PM ET
CFL »
- Alouettes sign receiver Deslauriers, 13 others Jan 27, 2012 3:34 PM ET — Receiver Eric Deslauriers was among 14 players to sign deals with the Montreal Alouettes Friday, including 2011 CFL draft picks tackle Antho… 3:34 PM ET
- Lions re-sign key import WR Bruce Jan 26, 2012 6:15 PM ET — Arland Bruce is staying on the West Coast after re-signing with the Grey Cup champion B.C. Lions on Thursday. The import receiver joined the… 6:15 PM ET
- Argonauts release veteran DB Shell Jan 26, 2012 3:48 PM ET — The Toronto Argonauts released veteran defensive back Lin-J Shell on Thursday. 3:48 PM ET
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- Patriots' Gronkowski listed questionable for Super Bowl Jan 27, 2012 6:37 PM ET — Rob Gronkowski's playing status for the Super Bowl was listed as questionable on Friday after the star tight end missed the New England Patr… 6:37 PM ET
- Irsay, Manning claim 'no hard feelings' Jan 27, 2012 4:07 PM ET — Peyton Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay say there are no hard feelings between them. 4:07 PM ET
- Broncos hire Del Rio to steer defence Jan 27, 2012 11:06 PM ET — The Denver Broncos announced Friday night they had agreed to terms with Jack Del Rio to become the club's new defensive co-ordinator. 11:06 PM ET
MLB »
- Selig expects expanded MLB post-season for 2012 Jan 27, 2012 9:29 PM ET — Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season. Players and owners have already agreed to add an additional wild… 9:29 PM ET
- Twins' Morneau hopes to be healthy for new season Jan 27, 2012 11:18 PM ET — Former American League MVP Justin Morneau, beset by various injuries the last two years, said Friday his latest recovery is "right on schedu… 11:18 PM ET
- Reds sign Jeff Francis to minor league deal: report Jan 27, 2012 1:07 PM ET — Jeff Francis's reported minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds includes an invite to spring training and a base salary of $1.5 milli… 1:07 PM ET
NBA »
- Nuggets bury hurting Raptors Jan 27, 2012 11:41 PM ET — Rudy Fernandez scored a season-high 23 in his return from a sore Achilles as the Nuggets beat the short-handed Toronto Raptors 96-81 on Frid… 11:41 PM ET
- Raptors' Bargnani out indefinitely with calf injury Jan 27, 2012 1:00 PM ET — Tests on Andrea Bargnani's injured calf muscle revealed no significant damage, but the Toronto Raptors have no timeline for his return, the … 1:00 PM ET
- Broken ankle hobbles Bogut for 8-12 weeks Jan 27, 2012 5:49 PM ET — Milwaukee Bucks centre Andrew Bogut is expected to miss 8-12 weeks with a fractured left ankle, the team said after conducting tests on Frid… 5:49 PM ET
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Canada wins Olympic soccer berth Jan 28, 2012 1:14 AM ET — Christine Sinclair scored two goals as Canada's women's soccer team qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics on Friday night in Vancouver with…
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- U.S. soccer women clinch Olympic spot Jan 28, 2012 12:16 AM ET — The U.S. women's soccer team qualified for the London Olympics on Friday night with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Vancouver. 12:16 AM ET
- Donovan leads Everton to FA Cup win Jan 27, 2012 8:48 PM ET — On-loan forward Landon Donovan led Everton to its first ever FA Cup win over Fulham and a place in the fifth round on Friday, setting up bot… 8:48 PM ET
Curling »
- Howard, Martin unbeaten in Grand Slam event Jan 28, 2012 1:32 AM ET — Glenn Howard and Kevin Martin finished the round robin tied with 5-0 records Friday at The Pomeroy Inn & Suites National, a Capital One Gran… 1:32 AM ET
- Scoreboard: The Pomeroy Inn & Suites National Jan 28, 2012 1:12 AM ET — Full draw schedule and results for The Pomeroy Inn & Suites National, the third leg of the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling, Jan. 25-29 at … 1:12 AM ET
- Standings: The Pomeroy Inn & Suites National Jan 28, 2012 1:10 AM ET — Full round-robin standings for The Pomeroy Inn & Suites National, the third leg of the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling, Jan. 25-29 at the … 1:10 AM ET
Skiing »
- Guay swiftest in Garmisch downhill training Jan 27, 2012 9:54 AM ET — Defending champion Erik Guay of Mont Tremblant, Que., posted the fastest time in Friday's training for a World Cup downhill on the Kandahar … 9:54 AM ET
- Vonn takes St. Moritz super-combined title Jan 27, 2012 12:08 PM ET — Lindsey Vonn won a World Cup super-combined event Friday in St. Moritz, Switzerland, to extend her lead in the overall standings over second… 12:08 PM ET
- Shaun White out of slopestyle at X Games with ankle injury Jan 27, 2012 2:36 PM ET — Shaun White is out of the slopestyle competition at the Winter X Games after hurting his left ankle during a warm-up run Friday. White has b… 2:36 PM ET
Figure Skating »
- Kostner leads ladies at Euros after short program Jan 27, 2012 1:36 PM ET — Carolina Kostner is off to a strong start in her bid to win a fourth continental gold medal, topping the scoring in the short program in the… 1:36 PM ET
- Gachinski upstages Plushenko at Europeans Jan 26, 2012 9:17 PM ET — Artur Gachinski snatched the lead from 2006 Olympic champion Evgeni Plushenko at the European figure skating championships Thursday in Sheff… 9:17 PM ET
- Plushenko won't skate at world championships Jan 26, 2012 4:50 PM ET — Evgeni Plushenko will continue to compete at this week's European figure skating championships in Sheffield, England, but will not be at the… 4:50 PM ET
