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Skiing
Canada's Hudec takes World Cup downhill, Guay 3rd
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 four years after his last victory in an injury-plagued career.
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NHL
Ovechkin's return highlights Caps at Montreal
The Washington Capitals come into the Bell Centre on Saturday afternoon (CBC Sports, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET) having gone 1-1-1 without Alex Ovechkin, who was sitting out a three-game suspension for a high hit.
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Skiing
Red-hot Kershaw skis to 1st gold in XC
Canada's Devon Kershaw won a World Cup cross-country race for the first time Saturday, capturing a 15-kilometre freestyle mass start race at Moscow.
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NHL
Iginla powers Flames over Blackhawks
Jarome Iginla had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames handed the slumping Chicago Blackhawks their fifth straight loss, 3-1 on Friday.
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Bergenheim helps Panthers past Jets
Sean Bergenheim scored a go-ahead goal in the second period and the Florida Panthers beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 Friday night.
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Soccer
blogReed: Gerrard must lead England at Euro 2012
They couldn't wait to swing the axe. The canvassing of board members was swift and decisive. As a result England will need a new captain to lead it into battle at Euro 2012. Capello will surely turn again to Steven Gerrard, who has been leading by example for years.
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NHL
blogWharnsby: Goal scoring down despite Gagner's magical night
Sam Gagner netted eight points in an offensive explosion Thursday in Edmonton, but with nine weeks to go, the stats indicate that goal-scoring continues its downward trend since the first season out of the lockout, writes CBCSports.ca's Tim Wharnsby.
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Sports
Hockey hackers get Super Bowl surprise
Think all Super Bowl commercials are linked to the game of football? Think again. Budweiser Canada is making a hockey commercial for Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis. Check it out as two rec league hockey teams get a big surprise.
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NHL
Eaton scores in OT to lead Islanders past Senators
Mark Eaton scored in overtime Friday night as the New York Islanders defeated the Ottawa Senators 2-1.
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NBA
Raptors cruise to win over struggling Wizards
Amir Johnson had 18 points and 13 rebounds and Leandro Barbosa scored 19 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 106-89 on Friday.
HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA
- Canada's Hudec takes World Cup downhill, Guay 3rd
- Iginla powers Flames over Blackhawks
- Gagner's big night inspired by the 'Great One'
- Ovechkin's return highlights Caps at Montreal
- Sittler applauds Gagner's 8-point night
- Hockey hackers get Super Bowl surprise
- Raptors cruise to win over struggling Wizards
- Bergenheim helps Panthers past Jets
- Red-hot Kershaw skis to 1st gold in XC
NHL »
- Maple Leafs targeting Senators in playoff race Feb 4, 2012 11:05 AM ET — The Toronto Maple Leafs look to extend their point streak to a season high-tying five games Saturday night in the nation's capital, where th… 11:05 AM ET
- Ovechkin's return highlights Caps at Montreal Feb 4, 2012 10:40 AM ET — The Washington Capitals come into the Bell Centre on Saturday afternoon (CBC Sports, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET) having gone 1-1-1 without Alex… 10:40 AM ET
- Canucks hope to keep shutout streak over Avalanche alive Feb 4, 2012 11:18 AM ET — The Vancouver Canucks look to extend their lengthy shutout streak over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday afternoon at the Pepsi Center (3 p… 11:18 AM ET
CFL »
- Alouettes hire Reinbold as defensive co-ordinator Feb 3, 2012 2:22 PM ET — The Montreal Alouettes have hired former the former Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Jeff Reinebold as their defensive co-ordinator. 2:22 PM ET
- Tiger-Cats fill out coaching staff Feb 3, 2012 11:42 AM ET — Former Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Jim Daley joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday as their special-tea… 11:42 AM ET
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Grey Cup 'tainted by politics' Feb 4, 2012 12:12 AM ET — The provincial NDP says the ruling Liberals are politicizing the Grey Cup, as the Canadian football champion B.C. Lions tour the trophy arou…
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NFL »
- NFL adds more Thursday night games Feb 3, 2012 2:01 PM ET — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Friday that there will be Thursday night games on the NFL Network from the second to the 15th week … 2:01 PM ET
- Got stocks? Then go Giants Feb 3, 2012 10:46 AM ET — For a small subsector of market watchers, the Super Bowl is important because it has an uncanny knack for predicting what stock markets are … 10:46 AM ET
- Hockey hackers get Super Bowl surprise Feb 3, 2012 12:46 PM ET — Think all Super Bowl commercials are linked to the game of football? Think again. Budweiser Canada is making a hockey commercial for Sunday'… 12:46 PM ET
MLB »
- Rangers' Hamilton admits alcohol relapse Feb 3, 2012 2:43 PM ET — Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, a recovering drug addict, admitted Friday he had a relapse and had "three or four" drinks earlier th… 2:43 PM ET
- Garza, Marcum ink 1-year deals: MLB roundup Feb 3, 2012 3:59 PM ET — Right-hander Matt Garza agreed to a one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs in one of Friday's moves avoiding salary arbitration. 3:59 PM ET
- Nationals add Edwin Jackson to starting rotation Feb 2, 2012 6:30 PM ET — Free-agent pitcher Edwin Jackson agreed Thursday to a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals in the range of $9 million US to $12 m… 6:30 PM ET
NBA »
- Raptors cruise to win over struggling Wizards Feb 3, 2012 11:49 PM ET — Amir Johnson had 18 points and 13 rebounds and Leandro Barbosa scored 19 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 106-89 on… 11:49 PM ET
- Durant drops 36 on Grizzlies: NBA roundup Feb 3, 2012 11:19 PM ET — Kevin Durant scored 36 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-94 victory ag… 11:19 PM ET
- NBA fines Mavericks owner Cuban, coach Carlisle Feb 3, 2012 9:05 PM ET — Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle were fined by the NBA on Friday for their actions after becoming upset with the of… 9:05 PM ET
Soccer »
- Reed: Gerrard must lead England at Euro 2012 Feb 4, 2012 10:21 AM ET — They couldn't wait to swing the axe. The canvassing of board members was swift and decisive. As a result England will need a new captain to … 10:21 AM ET
- Terry stripped of English soccer captaincy Feb 3, 2012 9:56 AM ET — The English Football Association confirmed Friday that Chelsea defender John Terry has been stripped of his national captaincy "until the al… 9:56 AM ET
- Man U loses Lindegaard for up to 6 weeks Feb 3, 2012 10:07 AM ET — Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed Friday that keeper Anders Lindegaard will be sidelined for as much as six weeks becaus… 10:07 AM ET
Curling »
- Jones, Scott among Tournament of Hearts qualifiers Jan 29, 2012 10:55 PM ET — The field for the Canadian women's curling championship is set after several provincial women's champions were crowned Sunday, including B.C… 10:55 PM ET
- Howard edges Martin for National curling title Jan 29, 2012 9:15 PM ET — Glenn Howard capped an undefeated tournament run with a 6-5 win over rival skip Kevin Martin in the final of The Pomeroy Inn & Suites Nation… 9:15 PM ET
- Ulsrud clinches Continental Cup for Team World Jan 16, 2012 10:46 AM ET — Thomas Ulsrud made the decisive shot against Jeff Stoughton of Winnipeg in the final men's skins game as Team World claimed the World Financ… 10:46 AM ET
Skiing »
- Canada's Hudec takes World Cup downhill, Guay 3rd Feb 4, 2012 10:38 AM 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… 10:38 AM ET
- Red-hot Kershaw skis to 1st gold in XC Feb 4, 2012 11:20 AM ET — Canada's Devon Kershaw won a World Cup cross-country race for the first time Saturday, capturing a 15-kilometre freestyle mass start race at… 11:20 AM ET
- Rochon's Ollywood moment earns an aerials bronze Feb 4, 2012 10:06 AM ET — Olivier (Ollywood) Rochon earned his third career World Cup podium on Friday with a bronze finish in freestyle aerials at Park City, Utah. 10:06 AM ET
Figure Skating »
- 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
- Kwong: Depth lacking in European figure skating Jan 30, 2012 11:54 AM ET — CBC Sports figure skating commentator Pj Kwong points out that European stars like Evgeni Plushenko remain forces to be reckoned with, but t… 11:54 AM ET
- Abbott wins U.S. skating title with personal best Jan 29, 2012 7:40 PM ET — Needing only to stay on his feet to win his third title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Sunday in San Jose, Calif., Jeremy Abbot… 7:40 PM ET
