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/

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)

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. »

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.

Friday, June 26, 2009

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)

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


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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.

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)

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.

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

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.

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

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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.

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)