Ten-man Costa Rica survives Greek comeback

Costa Rica survived a Greek comeback and a red card to win the teams' Round of 16 match 5-3 in a penalty shootout on Sunday after the game ended 1-1, keeping its improbable World Cup run alive. Michael Umana scored the shootout winner and keeper Keylor...

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Neymar doubtful for Brazil's World Cup quarter-final

Brazil star striker has knee injury CBC Sports Posted: Jun 29, 2014 4:28 PM ET Last Updated: Jun 29, 2014 4:28 PM ET When Brazil takes on Colombia in the quarter-finals at the FIFA World Cup, the home team may be without star striker...

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France won't underestimate confident Nigeria

France vs. Nigeria noon pm ET, Monday, June 30 ​CBC TV, streaming online at cbc.ca/fifaworldcup) What's at stake The winner here will play the winner of Germany-Algeria on Friday July 4, in Rio de Janeiro. Nigeria beat France 1-0 in their only previous...

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World Cup pre-game: Germany vs. Algeria

Germany vs. Algeria 4 p.m. ET, Monday, June 30  CBC TV, cbc.ca/fifaworldcup What's at stake Germany expects to be here, and expects to win. But they haven't dominated any team since their opening match against Portugal. Algeria already made...

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Oilers pick up Teddy Purcell, Sam Gagner lands in Arizona

Sam Gagner had heard his name in trade talk for quite some time, but even he couldn't have expected this. Gagner was traded twice Sunday, first from the Edmonton Oilers to Tampa Bay and then from the Lightning to the Arizona Coyotes. Edmonton got Teddy...

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Adidas replaces popular Suarez ad at Copbacabana Beach

By Brandon Hicks, CBC Sports Posted: Jun 28, 2014 7:51 PM ET Last Updated: Jun 28, 2014 7:51 PM ET The Luis Suarez ad that sits on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro has turned into a tourist hotspot as of late, but now people...

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World Cup pre-game: Costa Rica vs. Greece

Costa Rica vs. Greece 4 p.m. ET, Saturday, June 29 CBC TV, cbc.ca/fifaworldcup What's at stake Both teams would make history by getting to the quarter-final match. The winner here will play the winner of the Netherlands and Greece. These teams...

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World Cup pre-game: Mexico vs. Netherlands

Netherlands vs. Mexico noon ET, Sunday, June 29 CBC TV, cbc.ca/fifaworldcup What's at stake The winner here will play the winner of the Costa Rica-Greece match. The Netherlands has a slim lead in their head-to-head history. They've...

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Julio Cesar rules in Brazil's penalty shootout win

Brazil barely survived a difficult Round of 16 matchup with Chile on Saturday, winning 3-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 1-1 to advance to the quarter-finals. Neymar scored the winning goal in the shootout, and Julio Cesar made two stops...

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James Rodriguez emerges as World Cup star

He looks like a boy. Appearances, though can be deceptive. He has a man-size talent and he is writing his name in very large letters on the 2014 FIFA World Cup. James Rodriguez is, in fact, 22 years of age. In his native Colombia, Portugal and...

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Brazil and Chile battle in first knock-out match

Brazil vs. Chile 12 p.m. ET, Saturday, June 28  CBC TV, streaming online at cbc.ca/fifaworldcup What's at stake It's now pretty simple - win and you go through, lose and you go home. But the Brazilian hosts have added pressure on their shoulders....

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Aaron Ekblad picked No. 1 by Panthers in NHL draft

Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon kept everyone guessing right up to his announcement to open Friday's NHL draft. "We proudly select, with the first pick overall of the 2014 NHL draft from the Ontario Hockey League," Tallon told a feisty...

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Lionel Messi erasing the doubt from his greatness

There is often a subjective quality to great moments in sport; where you saw it, who you were with and in what circumstances — these can be as important to the recollection of the moment as the achievement itself. There is a strong subjective component...

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Cristiano Ronaldo most searchable player at World Cup

Haircut had world buzzing CBC Sports Posted: Jun 27, 2014 5:21 PM ET Last Updated: Jun 27, 2014 5:21 PM ET From his good looks, right through to his talent on the pitch and stylish hair, Cristiano Ronaldo continues...

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'I lost my balance': Luis Suarez's defence to FIFA

FIFA's ruling released to media The Associated Press Posted: Jun 28, 2014 9:31 AM ET Last Updated: Jun 28, 2014 9:31 AM ET Luis Suarez claimed to FIFA's disciplinary panel that he did not deliberately bite Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini...

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Nigel Reed: Suarez got off lightly

Trust me — I did not want to write this. They made me. I wanted to write about James Rodriguez and Xherdan Shaqiri and all the wonderful young talent breaking out at the World Cup in Brazil. But my editors said, "No!" They insisted I pen some thoughts...

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World Cup: What we’ve learned so far

The long, winding road that was the group phase at the 2014 FIFA World Cup has come to a close. There was laughter, tears, more tears, injuries (imagined and otherwise), and goals everywhere. Oh, and someone got bit, which you probably haven't heard...

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World Cup shame: Infamous suspensions

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez received one of the stiffest suspension in World Cup history on Thursday when he was banned for four months from all soccer activity for biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini. The ban ends his tournament...

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Canada's Andrew Wiggins picked No. 1 in NBA draft

Canada's Andrew Wiggins has been taken by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. The Cavs went for a freshman from Vaughan, Ont., to open the draft for the second straight year Thursday and will hope Wiggins works out better than...

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Luis Suarez suspension called 'excessive' by bitten Chiellini

Giorgio Chiellini believes Luis Suarez has been harshly punished by FIFA for biting his shoulder during their decisive World Cup match. Union weighs in The international players' union has questioned the severity and focus of FIFA's punishment of...

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World Cup pre-game: Germany vs. USA

Group G: USA vs. Germany Noon ET, Thursday, June 26  CBC TV, streaming online at cbc.ca/fifaworldcup What's at stake Germany crushed Portugal, but stumbled against Ghana. They really want to win against former German coach and star Jürgen...

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Canada's Commonwealth Games flag-bearer to be revealed

Poll Check out the top candidates, vote for your favourite By Jesse Campigotto, CBC Sports Posted: Jun 25, 2014 2:19 PM ET Last Updated: Jun 25, 2014 2:39 PM ET The 2014 Commonwealth Games begin July 23 in Glasgow, Scotland,...

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World Cup pre-game: Portugal vs. Ghana

Group G: Portugal vs. Ghana Noon pm ET, Thursday June 26  CBC TV, streaming online at cbc.ca/fifaworldcup What's at stake It's complicated, kind of. Both of these teams have to win and hope the Americans lose to Germany. But Portugal's...

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Ghana boots Muntari, Boateng ahead of Portugal World Cup match

Ghana threw Sulley Muntari and Kevin-Prince Boateng out of its World Cup squad for disciplinary reasons on Thursday, plunging the African team into further chaos ahead of its decisive group-stage match against Portugal. Just a day after seeming to resolve...

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Luis Suarez banned 9 matches for biting incident

Uruguay's Luis Suarez has been banned from all soccer activities for four months for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini during a World Cup match, FIFA announced Thursday. The suspension also covers Uruguay's next nine international matches, meaning the...

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Argentina looks to make clean sweep in Group F

Group F: Nigeria vs. Argentina 12 p.m. ET, Wednesday June 25 CBC TV, streaming online at cbc.ca/fifaworldcup What's at stake Argentina is through to the next round. But three wins in a row would add to their momentum. Nigeria can get through if...

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FIFA charges Luis Suarez for World Cup biting incident

FIFA has officially charged Uruguay's Luis Suarez with biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini in the teams' World Cup match, a process that could lead to a suspension for Uruguay's best offensive player. FIFA announced early Wednesday that its disciplinary...

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Iran needs win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, plus help to advance

Group F: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Iran 12 p.m. ET, Wednesday June 25 Sportsnet, streaming online at cbc.ca/fifaworldcup What's at stake Iran has to win this game and hope that Nigeria loses against Argentina if it is to go through. But in that...

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Lightning re-sign Ryan Callahan to 6-year deal

The Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday announced a new six-year contract for forward Ryan Callahan, the pending free agent who they acquired late in the season from the New York Rangers in the Martin St. Louis trade. The Lightning did not release financial...

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Ryan Malone bought out by Lightning

Ryan Malone will become an unrestricted free agent after the Tampa Bay Lightning indicated on Wednesday they will use a compliance buyout on the veteran left wing. Malone had one season remaining on a seven-year deal he signed worth $31 million US....

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World Cup pre-game: Costa Rica vs. England

Group A: Costa Rica vs. England 12 p.m. ET, Tuesday, June 24 Sportsnet/CBC.ca/fifaworldcup What's at stake Who bet on the Costa Ricans to be leading Group D at this point? Well done if you did. They're very strong and through to...

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LeBron James to become free agent

LeBron James is heading back to free agency. James has told the Miami Heat that he is opting out of the final two years of his contract, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity...

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World Cup pre-game: Italy vs. Uruguay

Group D: Italy vs. Uruguay 12 p.m. ET, Tuesday, June 24 CBC TV/CBC.ca/fifaworldcup What's at stake It's all on the line for these two teams. They each have three points after two games. Costa Rica is through to the Round of 16. This...

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World Cup: Tuesday's broadcast schedule

Here's how you can watch all the action CBC Sports Posted: Jun 23, 2014 8:39 PM ET Last Updated: Jun 23, 2014 8:39 PM ET Here's a breakdown of where you can watch all four matches in Canada on Tuesday at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, as...

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Canadians Raonic, Bouchard set to begin play at Wimbledon

Canada's top tennis players are in action on Tuesday at the All England Club, looking to build on impressive results so far this year. Milos Raonic will begin his Wimbledon tournament against Aussie Matthew Ebden. Raonic is the eighth seed in...

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World Cup: Today's broadcast schedule

Here's how you can watch all the action CBC Sports Posted: Jun 22, 2014 4:10 PM ET Last Updated: Jun 22, 2014 6:25 PM ET Here's a breakdown of where you can watch all four matches in Canada on Monday at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, as...

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Cristiano Ronaldo comes through in the nick of time

With one minute of stoppage-time to go, Cristiano Ronaldo and his beleaguered-looking Portugal side appeared to be joining its Iberian neighbours Spain in exiting the World Cup after just two matches, while the Americans were set to top Group G and advance...

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