Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Maple Leafs Fail to Move Up in Draft, Select at No. 7



Read also the excellent papers :

Standing by their man
NHL: Nazem Kadri's family has always been a big supporter, even if it means switching allegiance to the Toronto Maple Leafs after they drafted the London Knights star
http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/Sports/Hockey/2009/06/30/9976546-sun.html

The new face of the good ol' hockey game

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/the-new-face-of-the-good-ol-hockey-game/article1200277/

10 Free-Agent Forwards Who Figure To Be Popular

Ailing Nadal Left Off Davis Cup Lineup


Rafael Nadal was forced to skip Wimbledon this year due to tendinitis in his knees. (Akira Suemori/Associated Press)

Williams Sisters Breeze Into Wimbledon Semis


Venus Williams loads up for a serve during her quarter-final win over Agnieszka Radwanska. (Kirsty Wigglesworth/Associated Press)

Jays Hoping Richmond Can Cool Off Rays

Monday, June 29, 2009

Les Canadiens de Montréal : En Trevor, Nous Croyons

Bob Gainey et Trevor Timmins. « Comme je le l’avais dit lors de la rencontre avec la presse ce jeudi, nous avions mis au sommet de notre liste les centres et les défenseurs de type quart-arrière », a expliqué Timmins. « Si vous regardez nos choix cette fin de semaine, cela va répondre à votre question. Il y avait des joueurs que nous voulions, d’autres qui serviront à combler certaines lacunes au sein de notre organisation. »

Louis Leblanc Doit Vite Quitter Harvard

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Not One Heatley Offer Yet : Sens Don't Expect Deal at Draft; Maybe not Even by July 1

De Haan Facing Big Pressures

Calvin de Haan watches the game from the player's bench, at the Bell Sensplex, in Ottawa, on June 17, 2009.

New York Islanders fans watching their team from Long Island in the first round of the NHL draft couldn’t understand why general manager Garth Snow moved up to 12th to select Carp native Calvin de Haan.

John Tavares First Overall Pick in NHL Draft

Friday, June 26, 2009

Formula One's Civil War : Mosley Submits

It was even messier at headquarters

U.S. Men's Soccer Team Provides Glimmer, if not Ray, of Hope for 2010 World Cup


Benny Feilhaber, left, celebrates with Oguchi Onyewu and goalie Tim Howard after Team USA defeated Spain 2-0 in the Confederations Cup semifinals in South Africa.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Texas Evens CWS Finals With 5-1 Win Over LSU


LSU closing pitcher Matty Ott celebrates the last out against Texas in the 11th inning of game one of the NCAA College World Series best-of-three baseball finals, in Omaha, Neb., Monday, June 22, 2009. LSU beat Texas 7-6 in 11 innings.(AP Photo/Ted Kirk) (Ted Kirk - AP)

Lecavalier à Montréal : Les Rumeurs s'intensifient


Vincent Lecavalier.
© LA PRESSE CANADIENNE - Archives

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Match Pré-Saison : Les Alouettes l’Emportent 31-27

Repêchage de la LNH John Tavares, Premier Choix?



Lire aussi :

Repêchage de la LNH
Les 10 meilleurs espoirs

http://www.canoe.com/sports/dossiers/archives/2009/05/20090505-155221.html

Calvin de Haan : Dangle Exclusive


Colt Kennedy : Dangle Exclusive


Tallet Leaves Reds Batters Feeling Blue

Scott Rolen is congratulated by Blue Jays teammates Adam Lind, left and Alex Rios after hitting a solo homer off Cincinnati's Micah Owings in the second inning. (Frank Gunn/Canadian Press)

Argos' Winless Streak Ends at 10


NATHAN DENETTE/THE CANADIAN PRESS
Toronto Argonauts Jamal Robertson, right, gets tackled by Hamilton Tiger-Cats Markeith Knowlton, left, during first half CFL pre-season action in Hamilton, Ont., on Tuesday June 23, 2009. The Argos won 27-17.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Blue Jays Refuse to Go Away

Brian Tallet, left, looks to bounce back from a rough outing when he takes the hill in Washington. (Ed Zurga/Associated Press)

Tigers' Early Success Due in Large Part to Porcello

The Tigers are in first place in the AL Central, and rookie pitcher Rick Porcello is a big reason why, says Stan McNeal. The 20-year-old has emerged as one of the season's most pleasant surprises.

Queen's Plate Schedule

Diaconu, Pascal set for all-Quebec Title Fight

Adrian Diaconu, left, and Jean Pascal, right, are fighting for the WBC light heavyweight belt. (Paul Chiasson/Canadian Press)

Wozniak s'incline en Demi-Finale

Aleksandra Wozniak (à droite) serre la main de son adversaire Caroline Wozniacki au terme du match.
Photo © AP/Sang Tan

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Fan Favourite Mickelson Aims for U.S. Open Win


Phil Mickelson tips his hat to the gallery during his practice round for the US Open on June 17. (Matt Slocum/Associated Press)

Italy, Brazil Wary of Confederations Cup Upsets

Italian coach Marcello Lippi talks to reporters on Wednesday. (Antonio Calanni/Associated Press)

What Kind of Sports Drink Will Keep me Hydrated?

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Sens Prepare to Market Team Minus 50-Goal Man Heatley

Cyril Leeder and Bryan Murray admits the loss of Dany Heatley, above, will make it more difficult to market the Senators, though they say it's not impossible.

Rolen, Blue Jays Rally Past Phils 8-3

Coyotes resident Says Phoenix is a 'Good Market'

Phoenix Coyotes players celebrate a goal against the Colorado Avalanche in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. (AP / David Zalubowski)

Monday, June 15, 2009

Kobe, Lakers Dominate Magic in Game 5 TO Win Championship


obe Bryant proved he can win a championship without Shaquille O'Neal, while Phil Jackson became the all-time leader in NBA titles among coaches as the Los Angeles Lakers finished off Orlando, 99-86 in Game 5 of the Finals. Full Story.(P

Crosby Nie Avoir Voulu Éviter la Poignée de Main avec les Wings

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Stanley Cup: Pittsburgh Penguins Hold Off Red Wings to Force Finals Decider

Penguins' Victory Belongs to Unsung Heroes

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, right, accepts the Stanley Cup from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after the Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 in game 7 to win the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup series in Detroit, Michigan, June 12, 2009.

Les Penguins Remportent la Coupe Stanley

Friday, June 12, 2009

Red Wings, Penguins : Ready to Give all in Game 7

Magic Pay for Misses as L.A. Takes Game 4

JOHN BAZEMORE/ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard (12) and Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant fight for possession in the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals Thursday, June 11, 2009, in Orlando, Fla.

Bob Gainey: Aucun Répit

Thursday, June 11, 2009

United Accepts Record $145M Madrid Bid for Ronaldo


World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is free to negotiate with Real Madrid. (Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

The Business of Football : Pay to Play