Family visits pond where ND college students found
DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) -- Family members and teammates of three North Dakota college softball players have thrown roses and softballs into a pond where the students were found dead inside their Jeep....
Girardi dissected as Yankees try for Series title
NEW YORK (AP) -- When Joe Girardi left the dugout every few minutes to switch relievers against the Angels, some wondered whether he was getting paid per pitching change....
Ex-NBA referee Donaghy released from jail
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy was a free man Wednesday after serving most of a 15-month sentence in a gambling scandal....
Old foe Pedro stands between Yanks and 27th title
NEW YORK (AP) -- Andy Pettitte against Pedro Martinez, with the Yankees one win from ecstasy. Now that's a World Series matchup worth talking about. Still stalking that elusive 27th championship, New York turns to Pettitte once again in Game 6 on Wednesday night, hoping he can pitch his team past Chase Utley and the Philadelphia Phillies on only three days' rest....
Just go for it! A case against punting
Virtually every time the Pulaski Academy Bruins face fourth down, the prep school team from Little Rock, Ark., goes for it. No matter the distance....
In Tokyo, Bush reminisces about baseball days
TOKYO (AP) -- Exactly a year after Barack Obama was voted to replace him as president, George W. Bush was in Japan on Wednesday talking about his former life - in sports....
Lone lady Zenyatta favored at Breeders Cup Classic
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- She's a mare set to race against a dozen of the world's most daunting male horses for the first time in her career, but Zenyatta seems to be the one inspiring fear....
Anthony Kim to skip Dubai World Championship
SHANGHAI (AP) -- Anthony Kim says he will not be going to the Dubai World Championship to compete for the $7.5 million bonus pool, even though the American has easily qualified....
NHL News
OHL player gets season ban for hit
The Ontario Hockey League has reacted strongly to a hit that put a Kitchener Rangers defenceman in critical condition, suspending Michael Liambas of the Erie Otters for the remainder of the season.
Flames hope to appease Sutter in Dallas
Coach Brent Sutter sent his Calgary Flames a message during practice on Monday and he'll find out if they heard him loud and clear when the team heads to Dallas to face the Stars on Wednesday night.
Men's hockey team to be named Dec. 31
Canadians can count down to the New Year with debate over who is on the men's Olympic hockey team, whose roster is to be unveiled Dec. 31.
Moncton Wildcats games cancelled due to H1N1
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has cancelled the Moncton Wildcats' games this week after two players developed swine flu and several other members exhibited similar symptoms.
Hockey Night's Take 5
HNIC's senior online reporter Tim Wharnsby dishes on how Canadian clubs are handling H1N1 vaccinations and the latest salvo in the saga that began this summer between Dany Heatley and the Ottawa Senators.
Sabres call up Enroth for Isles meeting
The Buffalo Sabres have recalled goalie prospect Jhonas Enroth from the American Hockey League as they prepare to meet a New York Islanders squad that bounced them 5-0 the past weekend.
Surprising Avs, Coyotes meet for 1st time
The Phoenix Coyotes look to hand the Western Conference-leading Colorado Avalanche their first home loss in a meeting of surprising NHL clubs Wednesday night.
Hurricanes, Panthers try to shrug off dismal start
While the Florida Panthers are showing signs that their bleak start could be turning around, things just keep getting worse for the Carolina Hurricanes, who have lost nine in a row.
Sharks expect team effort vs. Columbus
The San Jose Sharks had eight players score goals last weekend in two wins and hope to stretch their winning streak to six when they face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday.
Caps face Devils without Ovechkin
With Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals are one of the most dynamic offensive teams in the NHL.
Hockey Night's 3 Stars
CBCSports.ca senior reporter Tim Wharnsby names Antero Niittymaki, Chris Osgood and Ryan Kesler the top performers in the NHL from Tuesday night.
Expect a younger Team Canada: Yzerman
Canadians should expect a bit of a youth movement when the red and white hit the ice in Vancouver in a few months, according to Steve Yzerman, Hockey Canada's executive director.
Raycroft still solid as Canucks down Rangers
Vancouver goalie Andrew Raycroft continued to stay solid in place of the injured Roberto Luongo, notching his third win in four games as his Canucks defeated the visiting New York Rangers 4-1.
Penguins beat Ducks for 7th straight road win
Pascal Dupuis scored the go-ahead goal with 10:47 to play, and the Pittsburgh Penguins tied an NHL record with their seventh straight road victory to open the season 4-3 over the last-place Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday 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....
