Johnson takes pole at Homestead
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth straight Cup title starts from the pole....
NFL union pans reporting on teammates' concussions
The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution....
Jayson Williams plea hearing delayed indefinitely
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Retired NBA star Jayson Williams will not be in a New Jersey courtroom Friday to enter a plea in the 2002 shooting death of a hired driver. State Superior Court Judge Edward M. Coleman indefinitely delayed a hearing in Somerville in which Williams was expected to plead guilty. A person with direct knowledge of the situation, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of a gag order imposed by Coleman, told The Associated Press that the delay was partly because of t...
Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) -- Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs....
Ravens' Edwards plans appeal of fine for roughness
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night....
Westwood shoots 69 for 2-shot lead in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Lee Westwood shot a 3-under 69 Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Dubai World Championship, strengthening his chance of winning the European money title....
Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season....
Union says NFL concussion expert is biased
NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased....
Knicks' Answer: No to Allen Iverson
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) -- The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future....
NHL News
Flames lose top scorer Bourque
Rene Bourque, who leads the Calgary Flames with 21 points in 20 games, will miss at least two contests with an undisclosed injury, coach Brent Sutter said Friday.
Sarajevo stories move Goals and Dreams team
The narratives conveyed to ex-NHLers Rob Zamuner and P.J. Stock as well as NHLPA employees Matt Langen and Devin Smith when they visited Sarajevo, Bosnia, on Thursday as part of the NHLPA's Goals and Dreams tour were overwhelming.
NHL suspends Stars' Neal 2 games
The NHL suspended Dallas Stars left winger James Neal two games on Friday for a nasty hit on Columbus' Derek Dorsett during Thursday's 4-1 Blue Jackets victory, the league said on its website.
Anderson, Avs seek vengeance in Vancouver
Craig Anderson and the Colorado Avalanche look to avenge their worst defeat of this charmed season when they visit the Vancouver Canucks on Friday (10 p.m. ET).
Fantasy Hockey: Golden oldies
In this week's edition of CBCSports.ca's Fantasy Hockey 1-on-1, the guys salute some veteran players who are still getting it done, and dole out their advice on whom to pick up and drop.
Flyers, Sharks no strangers to great hockey
The Philadelphia Flyers will go for their eighth win in nine games this season when they play the Sharks on Friday night, with fans in San Jose hoping for a reprise of last year's classic.
Hawks have Flames' number: HNIC's Take 5
HNIC's senior online reporter Tim Wharnsby dishes out the latest news, buzz and inside information in the hockey world.
Hockey Night's 3 Stars
CBCSports.ca senior reporter Tim Wharnsby named Chris Phillips, Ryan Getzlaf, and Tuomo Ruutu the top performers in the NHL from Thursday night.
Chicago power play crushes Flames
The Chicago Blackhawks rolled over the Flames with four power-play goals en route to a 7-1 win in Calgary on Thursday night.
Cardiac 'Canes post comeback win over Toronto
The Carolina Hurricanes looked like the cardiac 'Canes of old as they rallied in Raleigh to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 on Thursday.
Senators sock it to Penguins
Chris Phillips scored twice and Mike Fisher had three assists as the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night.
Ducks solve Lightning in overtime
Scott Niedermayer scored 52 seconds into overtime as the Anaheim Ducks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night.
Bruins beat Thrashers in shootout
Patrice Bergeron scored the shootout winner as the Boston Bruins beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-3 on Thursday night.
Predators deal shootout loss to Devils
Mike Santorelli and Martin Erat scored in the shootout as the Nashville Predators beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Thursday night.
Seattle RB Jones leaves game with chest injury
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones left Sunday's game against Arizona early in the first quarter with a chest injury....
Seahawks turn 17-0 hole into 32-20 win over Lions
SEATTLE (AP) -- For all the indignities the Seahawks have endured already this season, at least they didn't become the first team in more than two years to lose a home game to Detroit....
Wetteland at home after hospital trip
DENTON, Texas (AP) -- Former All-Star closer John Wetteland was resting at home Thursday night after a trip to a hospital, where the Seattle Mariners say he was treated for an elevated heart rate....
The Fremont Abbey Arts Center
The project is curated by a not-for-profit non-religious Washington state arts corporation, and in consultation with the Fremont Arts Council.
