Quiz: Know your NHL Entry Draft history?

On Sunday, the latest crop of young hockey talent will hear their names called in New Jersey. They'll walk onto the stage, shake hands with their new team's executives, pop on a jersey and begin their career as an NHL draft pick. How much do you know...

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Reed: Spain, Brazil vie for Confed Cup glory

It is the climax everyone expected, the host nation Brazil against World Cup champion Spain was the only logical finale after both teams arrive in Rio de Janeiro with perfect records, writes Nigel Reed. The dress rehearsal is almost complete. ...

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Friedman: Sorting through the NHL draft rumour mill

So many names were thrown into the rumour mill at the NHL draft that it was borderline impossible to process them all. But here are some of the major storylines to follow, including the Vancouver Canucks goalie situation. Finally saw Man of Steel on...

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2013 NHL Entry Draft tracker

Seth Jones. Nathan MacKinnon. Jonathan Drouin. Just a few of the many young prospects that will hear their names called in Newark, N.J., at this year's NHL Entry Draft. Those three skaters are seen as the top prospects available Sunday at the Prudential...

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The Package: NHL draft class of 2013

All eyes will be on the top three projected picks at the NHL Entry Draft on Sunday. Before their names are called to join their new NHL clubs on stage in New Jersey, see the top highlights of  Nathan MacKinnon, Seth Jones, and Jonathan Drouin. ...

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Blue Jays getting better pitching, better results

The recent resurgence enjoyed by the Toronto Blue Jays is directly related to the improved performance of the starting pitchers, even with two fill-ins in the rotation. Finally, we are seeing the Toronto Blue Jays play the way we expected them to play....

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Wharnsby: Nathan MacKinnon is the wise choice

Who are the game's best defenceman in the NHL? With the exception Minnesota Wild's Ryan Suter and Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings, they top defencemen tend to be taken later in the draft: Zdeno Chara (3rd round), Duncan Keith (2nd round),...

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Grey Cup champion Argos rally past Ticats in season opener

Ricky Ray outduelled Henry Burris and earned the Toronto Argonauts a wild season-opening victory. Ray threw four TD passes to rally Toronto to a 39-34 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night. Ray's 10-yard touchdown toss to Dontrelle Inman...

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Stampeders, Jon Cornish run over Lions

After running for 172 yards and two touchdowns on Friday, Jon Cornish said he wished he could have done more. Cornish led the Calgary Stampeders to a 44-32 win over the visiting B.C. Lions on Friday in front of 26,625 fans at McMahon Stadium. "For...

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How the Toronto Raptors helped spark a hoops factory

With Brampton, Ont., native Anthony Bennett making history by becoming the first Canadian No.1 NBA draft pick and with predictions that Thornhill, Ont.-born Andrew Wiggins could follow suit next year, the Greater Toronto Area seems to be building a reputation...

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Canadian Anthony Bennett makes NBA history as 1st overall pick

Canadian basketball history happened a year earlier than expected Thursday, in a stunning turn of events that surprised even Anthony Bennett. The freshman forward from UNLV became the first Canadian selected No. 1 overall in the NBA draft, taken by...

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Wharnsby: Decision on Phoenix Coyotes coming soon

After a NHL board of governors meeting in New York on Thursday, commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly indicated that an Olympic announcement is near. Meanwhile, the fate of the Coyotes is to be decided at a Glendale, Ariz. city...

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Friedman: Pens' Kris Letang must keep level head in contract talks

There are two ways to look at the fact Kris Letang and the Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly $1 million US apart per season on an eight-year contract extension. Door A: "That's nothing. Plenty of time to close that gap." Door B: "If they are that close...

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Reed: Spain survives its biggest test

Spain is on the verge of greatness. History is waiting to write this team up as the best of all time. But the historians, with facts and stats at their fingertips to validate the claims, must bide their time. Another year should do it. Good teams find...

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Blackhawks fans ready for their Stanley Cup parade

Ditching work and painting their faces red and black, thousands of Blackhawks fans noisily swept into downtown Chicago on Friday for a parade and rally to fete the Stanley Cup champions and catch a glimpse of the bar-hopping silver trophy. Hours before...

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Quiz: Know your NHL Entry Draft history?

On Sunday, the latest crop of young hockey talent will hear their names called in New Jersey. They'll walk onto the stage, shake hands with their new team's executives, pop on a jersey and begin their career as an NHL draft pick. How much do you know...

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Chick: More promise than star power in NBA draft

This year's crop of eligible players may seem underwhelming, but what the NBA draft lacks in star power it more than makes up for in promise and potential.   If you believe the experts, one of the more underwhelming NBA drafts in recent memory...

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Bombers, Alouettes have sights set on season-opening win

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouettes both have a burning desire to get to a Grey Cup game and both have veteran quarterbacks who have decided leaner is better in the CFL. But the differences start to mount when you look at the recent records...

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Frers: 10 CFL stories to watch

Here are 10 things I'm interested in watching on the road to the 101st Grey Cup game. Whether it's new players like Isaiah Sweeney, or those that have been around the league for a few years and are looking to finally make a name for themselves like...

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Vincent Lecavalier to be bought out by Lightning

Vincent Lecavalier is leaving the only NHL club he has ever known. The 33-year-old Lecavalier, selected first overall in 1998 by the Tampa Bay Lightning, will be bought out by the club due to his prohibitive contract. "After much internal deliberation,...

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Graham DeLaet is Canada's top golfer by wide margin

Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask., has established himself as Canada's top golfer by a fairly substantial margin and holds that distinction without ever having won on the PGA Tour. Graham DeLaet is inching closer to the area where many Canadian golf...

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Blue Jays try to avoid sweep as Jose Reyes returns

The return of star Jose Reyes might be what the Toronto Blue Jays need to help avoid being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays. Out since mid-April with a sprained left ankle, the veteran shortstop will be activated from the disabled Wednesday when the visiting...

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South American rivals clash in Confed Cup semis

After convincing wins over Japan, Mexico and Italy in the first round of the FIFA Confederations Cup, Brazil is once again the talk of international football. The last obstacle between the favourites and the final match is South American rivals...

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Quebec's Eugenie Bouchard wins Centre Court debut at Wimbledon

Canadian Eugenie Bouchard took advantage of an unplanned apperance on the main stage Wednesday at Wimbledon, beating former world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic in straight sets. The 19-year-old from Westmount, Que, was a 6-3, 6-3 winner in her debut on Centre...

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