Twins exercise 2011 option on Cuddyer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011....
Italy takes 2-0 lead over US in Fed Cup final
REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (AP) -- Alexa Glatch and Melanie Oudin lost in straight sets Saturday to give Italy a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final....
Djokovic beats Stepanek in Swiss Indoors semifinal
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) -- Novak Djokovic reached the Swiss Indoors final, saving three match points Saturday in rallying past Radek Stepanek 6-7 (4), 7-5, 6-2....
ITF chief says ban unlikely for Serena Williams
REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (AP) -- Top-ranked Serena Williams will most likely receive a "significant" fine but no suspension for her U.S. Open tirade, the president of the International Tennis Federation said....
ITF confirms 1-year ban for Wickmayer, Malisse
LONDON (AP) -- The International Tennis Federation has confirmed a one-year suspension for Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse....
Skater Joubert of France wins NHK Trophy
NAGANO, Japan (AP) -- Brian Joubert of France won the NHK Trophy on Saturday, earning his first Grand Prix title of the season with a strong performance in the free skate....
NHL News
Leafs, Red Wings battle in Hall of Fame Game
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings will renew their Original Six rivalry in front of an illustrious crowd on Saturday on Hockey Night in Canada (6:30 p.m. ET, CBC, CBCSports.ca).
Montreal homecoming for Lightning stars
There will be a few familiar faces on the visitors bench at the Bell Centre on Saturday night when the Montreal Canadiens host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Hockey Night in Canada (7 p.m. ET, CBC, CBCSports.ca).
Sizzling Devils storm into Ottawa
The Ottawa Senators host the New Jersey Saturday on Hockey Night in Canada (6:30 p.m. ET, CBC, CBCSports.ca) and if recent history is any indication, the Devils will walk out of the nation's capital with two points in their back pocket.
Flames to host Avery, Rangers
Sean Avery will return to his very own house of ill-fame Saturday night when his New York Rangers visit the Calgary Flames at the Pengrowth Saddledome on Hockey Night in Canada (10 p.m., CBC, CBCSports.ca).
Leafs climb out of NHL's basement
The visiting Toronto Maple Leafs overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Friday during a battle between the two worst teams in the NHL.
Richards, Morrow send Stars past Canucks
Brad Richards scored midway through the second period and Brenden Morrow added a power-play goal in the third to lead the Dallas Stars to a 2-1 win over Vancouver, despite a 45-save performance by Canucks rookie Cory Schneider on Friday night.
Capitals end losing streak sans Ovechkin
Jose Theodore stopped 28 shots, Brian Pothier had a goal and two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Friday night to break a three-game losing streak.
Stewart ends marathon shootout to give Avs win
Chris Stewart scored in the eighth round of the shootout, helping the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche remain unbeaten at home with a 4-3 victory over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.
Carcillo scores 2 as Flyers defeat Sabres
Daniel Carcillo scored twice and Ray Emery made 28 saves to lead the visiting Philadelphia Flyers to their fifth straight victory, defeating the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Friday night.
Rolston scores winner for Devils
Yann Danis made 23 saves and stopped four in-close attempts in the third period against his former Islanders teammates, helping the New Jersey Devils beat New York 2-1 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.
Fantasy Hockey: Players you should be looking at
Welcome to CBCSports.ca's Fantasy Hockey one-on-one, where every Friday our resident nerds - er, experts - Jesse Campigotto and Jordan Shifman debate three hot topics of interest for poolies.
U.S. women top Canada at Four Nations
Strong special teams and goaltending propelled the U.S. women to a 3-2 win over Canada on Friday at the Four Nations Cup in a preview of Saturday's championship game.
Hockey Night's Take 5
HNIC's senior online reporter Tim Wharnsby dishes on the returns of Sean Avery and Peter Forsberg, Steve Yzerman scouting for Canada's Olympic team and if the OHL's Michael Liambis will appeal his suspension.
Hockey Night's 3 Stars
CBCSports.ca senior reporter Tim Wharnsby honours Anze Kopitar, Jason Spezza and Teemu Selanne for their play on Thursday night.
Mora's tone changing on skidding Seahawks
RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- The skidding Seahawks aren't worried about T.J. Houshmandzadeh's stomping and gesturing after he doesn't get the ball....
Seahawks lose Jones for season, if not career
RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Walter Jones has gone on the Seahawks' injured reserve list, ending the six-time All-Pro left tackle's season and perhaps his illustrious career....
Hasselbeck's daughter hit by dirt bike, recovering
SEATTLE (AP) -- The daughter of Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is recovering after surgery to repair injuries sustained on a family trip to Central Washington over the bye weekend....