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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Tuesday's Need To Know

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Tuesday's Need To Know: The Bruins seem to have the upper hand in the Stanley Cup final after a Game 3 shutout, but there are plenty of questions ahead of Game 4. Get up to speed on that contest and the rest of the news from around the NHL. more »

Pavel Datsyuk agrees to 3-year extension with Red Wings: Pavel Datsyuk has agreed on a three-year contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings that ties him to the club through the 2016-17 season. more »
Wharnsby: Daniel Paille a favourite of Bruins teammates: Humble and hard working, Boston forward Daniel Paille earned the respect of his teammates long before scoring a pair of game-winning goals in the Stanley Cup final, writes Tim Wharnsby. more »
Sharks extension for Logan Couture reportedly done: The San Jose Sharks have agreed to a contract extension with star centre Logan Couture to keep him off the market next summer. more »
Bruins blank Blackhawks for 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup final: Daniel Paille and Patrice Bergeron scored second-period goals and Tuukka Rask made 28 saves Monday as the hard-charging Boston Bruins blanked the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup final. more »

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France St-Louis added as Olympic assistant chef de mission

France St-Louis added as Olympic assistant chef de mission: The Canadian Olympic Committee confirmed Tuesday morning that France St-Louis will be the assistant chef de mission at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games. more »

Sochi Social: Superheroes, fast cars, hometown shoots: We're less than eight months away from the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, and Canada's winter athletes seem to be dealing well with the growing spotlight as they share their adventures with us online. more »
Jeremy Wotherspoon returns to pursue Olympic gold: Jeremy Wotherspoon intends to skate for Canada again and compete in the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. His last World Cup race was March 6, 2010. more »
Zoom in: Sochi Olympic medals unveiled: The 2014 Sochi Olympic medals were unveiled today, featuring a "patchwork" design representing Russia's different regions. Use this interactive to get a closer look. more »
Sochi Games projects will lose billions, top Russian bank official says: Russia's state development bank says it stands to lose billions of dollars from financing unprofitable construction projects for the 2014 Sochi Olympics. more »

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Eskimos QB Matt Nichols out for season with knee injury

Eskimos QB Matt Nichols out for season with knee injury: Edmonton Eskimo quarterback Matt Nichols is done for the season with a knee injury suffered while attempting a tackle in a pre-season game last week. more »

Stampeders sign defensive back Jonathan Hefney: The Calgary Stampeders announced the signing Tuesday of Jonathan Hefney, recently let go by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. more »
Charges laid over case of Grey Cup ring: Police in Regina say they have laid several charges over an investigation that just happened to lead them to a missing Grey Cup ring. more »
Argonauts release cornerback Pacino Horne: CFL moves: Speedy cornerback Pacino Horne was among 11 players released Monday by the Toronto Argonauts, one of several names to go from CFL teams looked to reduce their rosters. more »
Blue Bombers release veteran DB Jonathan Hefney: The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released veteran all-star defensive back Jonathan Hefney. Hefney was in his fifth season with the Bombers and was the focus of attention after he was charged with marijuana possession May 31 at home in South Carolina. more »

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Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson released from jail

Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson released from jail: A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week and was released from jail after only a week instead of 30 days. more »

Russian President Vladimir Putin denies stealing Super Bowl ring: Russian President Vladimir Putin is denying insinuations that he stole New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ring that's on display in the Kremlin, but says he's ready to buy him another ring as a gift. more »
Giants receiver Victor Cruz makes deadline to sign contract tender: Wide receiver Victor Cruz has signed his $2.879 million US tender with the New York Giants. more »
Willis McGahee released by Broncos: The Denver Broncos have released Willis McGahee, their leading rusher last year, in a move that will save money and give playing time to younger players. more »
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell calls Redskins name 'unifying force': Roger Goodell, in responding to members of Congress who want the name changed, says the Washington Redskins nickname is "unifying force that stands for strength, courage, pride and respect." more »

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NBA »

Spurs want to capitalize on first opportunity to close out Heat

Spurs want to capitalize on first opportunity to close out Heat: San Antonio can finish Miami off Tuesday night in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, reaffirming themselves as one of the league's greatest franchises, with the Heat trying to force a deciding game on Thursday. more »

NBA Finals: Heat vs. Spurs: Manu Ginobili keyed San Antonio's Game 5 win over Miami in the NBA Finals. Others have stolen the spotlight for certain periods in the series, from the undrafted Danny Green to Kawhi Leonard to Tony Parker to LeBron James, and they're featured in our gallery. more »
Monta Ellis tells Bucks he plans on testing free agency: Monta Ellis will be an unrestricted free agent July 1 after informing the Milwaukee Bucks he is opting out of the final year of his contract. more »
Nuggets pick Tim Connelly to replace Masai Ujiri: The Denver Nuggets have hired Tim Connelly as executive vice-president of basketball operations. more »
Spurs put Heat on the brink in NBA Finals: Manu Ginobili had 24 points and 10 assists in a surprise start to spark the San Antonio Spurs to a 114-104 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night, pushing the Spurs one victory away from their fifth championship. more »

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Blue Jays look to scale Rockies for 7th straight win

Blue Jays look to scale Rockies for 7th straight win: The Toronto Blue Jays will be gunning for a seventh consecutive victory and 10th in their last 12 games when they play host to the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre on Tuesday night. more »

Blue Jays' Jose Reyes nears return, Morrow has setback: Shortstop Jose Reyes could return to the Blue Jays lineup as soon as this weekend against visiting Baltimore, with pitcher Brandon Morrow further behind as both players began rehabilitation assignments Monday night with the Blue Jays' Class-A affiliate in Dunedin, Fla. more »
Back surgery for Yankees' Kevin Youkilis: Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Mark Teixeira has returned to the 15-day disabled list with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted New York Yankees. more »
Interleague play may be perfect timing for Blue Jays: This week's six-game homestand against offensive powerhouses Colorado and Baltimore should be a good test for the improving Blue Jays pitching staff. It might also be coming at the ideal time for hitters such as Adam Lind, Jose Bautista, Melky Cabrera and Colby Rasmus. more »
Josh Johnson, Jays shut out Rockies for 6th straight win: Maicer Izturis drove in the game's only runs with an RBI single and Josh Johnson pitched seven strong innings Monday as the Toronto Blue Jays pushed their win streak to six games with a 2-0 interleague victory over the Colorado Rockies. more »

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Aussies, Iran, South Korea all qualify for 2014 World Cup

Aussies, Iran, South Korea all qualify for 2014 World Cup: Substitute Josh Kennedy headed in the winning goal in the 83rd minute as Australia beat Iraq 1-0 to qualify for the 2014 World Cup on Tuesday. more »

Colin Miller to guide Canadian men's soccer team at Gold Cup: Colin Miller will be on the bench with Canada's men's soccer team at the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup in July. more »
Brazilian protests occurring outside some Confederations Cup stadiums: There has been a festive atmosphere for fans inside the Conderations Cup stadiums in Brazil, but a wave of protests against the local government spilled into the host cities and created havoc before some of the matches. more »
Spain doubles up Italy to win U-21 European championship: Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat trick as Spain beat Italy 4-2 on Tuesday to win the European Under-21 championship for a second consecutive time. more »
Watch & Chat: Brazil vs. Mexico on Wednesday: Watch the live stream as host Brazil and Mexico compete in the FIFA Confederations Cup at Fortaleza on Wednesday (CBCSports.ca, TLN, 2:45 p.m. ET). more »

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Golf »

Lorie Kane hones mental game ahead of CN Canadian Women's Open

Lorie Kane hones mental game ahead of CN Canadian Women's Open: Canadian Lorie Kane is 48, tees it up with kids half her age, hopes to play another decade but knows to do it she must find five more minutes of concentration on the course, and is gearing up for the CN Canadian Women's Open in August. more »

Justin Rose prevails to win 113th U.S. Open: Justin Rose is the first Englishman to win the U.S. Open in 43 years. Rose shot a closing 70 Sunday at Merion Golf Club for a 1-over 281 total and his first major championship. more »
Golfers congratulate Justin Rose on U.S. Open triumph: It's been a while to say the least. Justin Rose on Sunday became the first Englishman in 43 years to win a U.S. Open, and his peers took to Twitter to congratulate him. more »
Shawn Stefani nails 1st ace in Merion history: Shawn Stefani has aced the 17th hole at the U.S. Open. He's the first golfer to make a hole-in-one at any U.S. Open at Merion, which previously hosted four. more »
Quiz: Know your U.S. Open golf history?: Canadian golfers Mike Weir, David Hearn, Adam Hadwin, Ryan Yip and rookie pro Mackenzie Hughes will attempt to become the answer to a trivia question as the first Canadian to win the U.S. Open, held this week near Philadelphia. more »

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Tennis »

Venus Williams withdraws from Wimbledon: After 16 consecutive years of always showing up at Wimbledon, winning five titles along the way, Venus Williams pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament on Tuesday, citing a lower back injury. more »

Roger Federer shrugs off slow start to win Weber Open: Roger Federer overcame a sluggish start Sunday to win his first title of the year by beating unseeded Mikhail Youzhny 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4 at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany. more »
Roger Federer beats Haas in 3 to reach final in Halle: Roger Federer rallied past defending champion Tommy Haas 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 Saturday and reach the final of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany. more »
Roger Federer, Andy Murray prevail at separate events: Top-seeded Roger Federer beat German wild card Mischa Zverev 6-0, 6-0 on Friday to reach the semifinals of the Gerry Weber Open grass-court tournament. more »
Andy Murray pulls double duty at Queens: Tennis roundup: Andy Murray reached the quarter-finals at Queen's Club on Thursday after overcoming Nicolas Mahut 6-3, 7-6 (4) in a match suspended overnight, and then beating Australia's Marinko Matosevic 6-2, 6-2. more »

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Larisa Yurkiw dropped from national ski team

Larisa Yurkiw dropped from national ski team: Downhill ski racer Larisa Yurkiw says she is no longer a member of the national ski team, although she still hopes to represent Canada at the Sochi Olympics next year. more »

Alpine Canada adds famed Italian coach Max Carca to staff: Alpine Canada unveiled plans for its new-look coaching staff Friday as it prepares for next season and the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, with latest addition Massimo Carca. more »
Maxime Dufour-Lapointe, Bilodeau win dual moguls events at nationals: Montreal's Maxime Dufour-Lapointe won the women's dual mogul event at the season-ending national mogul championships Sunday in Val St. Come, Que. more »
Marie-Michèle Gagnon wins 4th straight Canadian women's slalom title: Marie-Michèle Gagnon didn't have much trouble in claiming her fourth straight national slalom title on Tuesday at the Alpine Canadian Championships in Whistler, B.C., winning the race in a time of one minute, 40.44 seconds for her ninth Canadian title in four different disciplines. more »
Alpine skiing season's best: Excitement is building less than a year out from the alpine skiing competition at the Sochi Olympics, and we look at the top performers from the 2012-13 FIS World Cup season in our photo gallery. more »

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Figure Skating »

Skate Canada hires Dan Thompson as CEO: Dan Thompson, an Olympian in swimming, has been hired as the chief executive officer of Skate Canada on Tuesday. more »

Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir winding down career: Canadian ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir are hoping to end their competitive careers by repeating as Olympic gold medallists in Sochi, Russia, next winter. more »
World Team Trophy offers Sochi sneak peek: As CBC Sports figure skating expert Pj Kwong writes, last weekend's competition is the template for a new, exciting event that will premiere at the upcoming 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. more »
Duhamel, Radford help Canada win silver at World Team Trophy: Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford finished second in the pairs competition Saturday to help Canada win the silver medal at the ISU World Team Trophy figure skating event in Tokyo, Japan. more »
Kevin Reynolds soars, Patrick Chan tumbles at World Team Trophy: Kevin Reynolds finished second to crowd favourite Daisuke Takahashi in the free skate at the World Team Trophy, but fellow Canadian Patrick Chan fell three times to drop to fifth overall. more »

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Speed Skating »

Jeremy Wotherspoon returns to pursue Olympic gold

Jeremy Wotherspoon returns to pursue Olympic gold: Jeremy Wotherspoon intends to skate for Canada again and compete in the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. His last World Cup race was March 6, 2010. more »

South Korea sweeps 500m speed skating titles: Olympic champions Mo Tae-bum and Lee Sang-hwa of South Korea retained their 500-metre titles at the speedskating world championships Sunday in Sochi, Russia. more »
Canada's Christine Nesbitt just misses podium in 1000m: Olga Fatkulina won the women's 1,000-metre title Saturday to capture Russia's second gold in three days at the speedskating world championships in Sochi, Russia, while defending Olympic champion Christine Nesbitt was fourth. more »
Canada's Christine Nesbitt 3rd at speedskating worlds: Canadian long track star Christine Nesbitt hit the podium Friday at the world championships, finishing third in the 1,500 metres despite what she described as not one of her best skates. more »
Denis Yuskov, Irene Wust victorious on 1st day of speedskating worlds: Russia's Denis Yuskov and Dutch speedskating star Irene Wust were the winners on the first day of the single distance world championships in Sochi. more »

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