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Leafs host hot Devils
: The Toronto Maple Leafs looked good in a recent win against the Buffalo Sabres, but they can't afford to rest on their laurels - they face one of the NHL's hottest teams Tuesday night. more »

Struggling Canadiens limp into Carolina: The Montreal Canadiens will look to get back on the winning track when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night (7 p.m. ET) in Raleigh, N.C. more »
Bertuzzi, Moore meet to resolve lawsuit: One-time Colorado Avalanche forward Steve Moore and former Vancouver Canucks winger Todd Bertuzzi reportedly met in Toronto on Monday with a mediator in an effort to prevent a lawsuit from heading to court. more »
Flames try to end 3-game losing streak: The Calgary Flames look to maintain their hold on the Blues when the teams meet for the second time this month on Tuesday (8:30 p.m. ET) in St. Louis. more »
Senators clash with struggling Thrashers: After benefitting from facing a last-place club their last time out, the Ottawa Senators can again take advantage of another struggling Eastern Conference opponent on Tuesday night as they host the Atlanta Thrashers. more »
Wallace leaves Bobcats for father's funeral: The Charlotte Bobcats confirmed Tuesday that leading scorer Gerald Wallace has left the team to attend his father's funeral. more »
Gaborik ready to return for Wild: Perennial all-star forward Marian Gaborik plans to return to the Minnesota Wild lineup Wednesday night, when the slumping team hosts the Calgary Flames at the Xcel Energy Center (7 p.m. MT). more »
Phillies ink Ibanez for $31.5M: The world champion Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-year contract with Raul Ibanez on Tuesday that will pay the free-agent outfielder $31.5 million US. more »
Alouettes lock up cornerback Sanchez: The Montreal Alouettes continued their busy off-season by re-signing cornerback Davis Sanchez to a one-year deal plus an option, the CFL club said on Tuesday. more »
Gretzky tourney still drawing international talent: Though the worldwide economy is on a slide, the Wayne Gretzky International Minor Hockey Tournament is staying true to its name, still drawing teams outside of Canada to its ranks this year. more »

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Leafs host hot Devils: The Toronto Maple Leafs looked good in a recent win against the Buffalo Sabres, but they can't afford to rest on their laurels - they face one of the NHL's hottest teams Tuesday night.
Struggling Canadiens limp into Carolina: The Montreal Canadiens will look to get back on the winning track when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night (7 p.m. ET) in Raleigh, N.C.
Bertuzzi, Moore meet to resolve lawsuit: One-time Colorado Avalanche forward Steve Moore and former Vancouver Canucks winger Todd Bertuzzi reportedly met in Toronto on Monday with a mediator in an effort to prevent a lawsuit from heading to court.
Senators clash with struggling Thrashers: After benefitting from facing a last-place club their last time out, the Ottawa Senators can again take advantage of another struggling Eastern Conference opponent on Tuesday night as they host the Atlanta Thrashers.
Flames try to end 3-game losing streak: The Calgary Flames look to maintain their hold on the Blues when the teams meet for the second time this month on Tuesday (8:30 p.m. ET) in St. Louis.

Football »

Khari Jones joins Ticats' coaching staff: Former CFL pivot Khari Jones is returning to the league as quarterbacks coach of the Hamilton Ticats, the team announced Tuesday.
Alouettes lock up cornerback Sanchez: The Montreal Alouettes continued their busy off-season by re-signing cornerback Davis Sanchez to a one-year deal plus an option, the CFL club said on Tuesday.
Defensive end Harriott remains with Argos: The Toronto Argonauts re-signed defensive end Claude Harriott through the 2010 season, the CFL club announced Tuesday.
Vick could touch down in halfway house: Michael Vick's bankruptcy lawyer says the former NFL star could be moved from a federal prison in Kansas to a halfway house in Virginia by late January.
McNabb, Eagles clobber Browns: Donovan McNabb passed for 290 yards and two touchdowns as the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Cleveland Browns 30-10 on Monday night.

Baseball »

Phillies ink Ibanez for $31.5M: The world champion Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-year contract with Raul Ibanez on Tuesday that will pay the free-agent outfielder $31.5 million US.
Moyer, Park to pitch for Phillies: The Philadelphia Phillies reached contract terms Monday with pitchers Jamie Moyer and Chan Ho Park.
Tigers bolster defence with Everett signing: The Detroit Tigers found a replacement for departed shortstop Edgar Renteria on Monday and feel they will be stronger in the field with Adam Everett manning the position.
Wood signs with Indians as their new closer: Kerry Wood is the Cleveland Indians' new closer. The former Chicago Cubs star completed a two-year, $20.5-million contract Saturday, a deal that includes a 2011 option that could become guaranteed.
Burnett reaches deal with Yankees: Free-agent pitcher A.J. Burnett and the New York Yankees agreed Friday to a five-year contract worth a reported $82.5 million US.

Basketball »

Rautins receives contract extension with Canada Basketball: Despite constant criticism of his flounding program, Leo Rautins will stay on as head coach of the Canadian national basketball team.
Wallace leaves Bobcats for father's funeral: The Charlotte Bobcats confirmed Tuesday that leading scorer Gerald Wallace has left the team to attend his father's funeral.
Carter, Nets rally past Raptors: Vince Carter had 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists as the New Jersey Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 94-87 on Monday night.
D'Antoni receives ovation in return to Phoenix: The New York Knicks lost 111-103 to the Phoenix Suns in head coach Mike D'Antoni's return to Arizona on Monday night.
Sacramento Kings fire coach Theus: The Sacramento Kings have fired coach Reggie Theus after a 6-18 start to his second season with the club.

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Amauri's pair leads Juventus over AC Milan: Brazilian Amauri scored twice on Sunday to give Juventus a 4-2 win over AC Milan and move the team into sole possession of second place in the Italian league.
Barcelona ruins homecoming of Madrid's Ramos: Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi scored in the final 10 minutes to give Barcelona a 2-0 win over Real Madrid, spoiling the Spanish league return of the defending champion's new coach Juande Ramos on Saturday.
Toronto FC snags hometown boy De Rosario: Toronto FC made a big splash in the transfer market on Friday, acquiring star midfielder Dwayne De Rosario from the Houston Dynamo for defender Julius James and allocation money.
Toronto FC sells out season tickets, again: Toronto FC reached its season-ticket sales cap of 16,000 for the second straight season, the Major League Soccer team announced Thursday.
Man United clinches Champions League group: Defending champion Manchester United, Bayern Munich, FC Porto and Juventus clinched first place in their respective Champions League groups on Wednesday.

Amateur Sports »

Olympics on track despite deficit, economy: organizers: Vancouver's Olympic Organizing Committee says it is financially secure despite the global economic downturn.
Fairbanks council gives Yukon Quest half of requested funding: City councillors in Fairbanks, Alaska, gave the Yukon Quest $10,000 in municipal funding - half of what organizers of the international sled-dog race had requested.
Lamaze closes equestrian season in style: Canadian Eric Lamaze ended his 2008 equestrian season by winning the $283,000 Rolex World Cup Grand Prix on Sunday.
Nesbitt reaches top of speedskating podium: An already fun weekend became more exciting for Canadian speedskater Christine Nesbitt, who reached the podium for a second straight day at a World Cup competition in Nagano, Japan, on Sunday.
Morison does Canada proud in snowboarding: Matthew Morison of Burketon, Ont., won the giant slalom event at the FIS World Cup snowboarding stop in Italy on Sunday.