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Gainey resigns as Canadiens GM

Montreal Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey.

The Montreal Canadiens didn’t have to look far to find a replacement when general manager Bob Gainey decided to step down Monday afternoon.

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Saints head coach Sean Payton feels as though he has been rolling the dice ever since he left the Dallas Cowboys' staff for New ...

Bob Nicholson, president and CEO of the Toronto Argonauts, and general manager Adam Rita have yet to hire a new head coach. They are expected to name one Tuesday.

Argos expected to name new head coach Tuesday

The top of the Toronto Argonauts’ organizational chart will undergo a radical change this week when a new head coach is introduced...

Toronto Raptors forward Reggie Evans reacts after a basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of their pre-season NBA basketball game in London, Ontario October 6, 2009.

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Everyone has a vice. Reggie Evans’ is candy.

Canada's Aleksandra Wozniak hits a shot against Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 20, 2010.

Canada awaits next Fed Cup opponent

Aleksandra Wozniak says Canada is “due” to be among the major players in women’s tennis.

Danica Patrick #7 loses control of her car during the ARCA Racing Series Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway on February 6, 2010 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Patrick to make NASCAR debut Saturday

IndyCar driver Danica Patrick will make her NASCAR debut at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, her team announced on Monday...

Skier Manuel Osborne- Paradis (L) of the Canada's Olympic Alpine Downhill Ski Team is at a press conference presenting the Canadian team on Feb. the 8th, 2010 at Alberta House, downtown Vancouver, prior to the start of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. (L-R) Skiers Manuel Osborne- Paradis, Jan Hudec, Eric Guay and Robbie Dixon.

Alpine skiers get first shot at medals for Canada

It originated with slapstick comedies in the silent film era and was popularized by the Three Stooges and comedian Soupy Sales.

Ken Hitchcock speaks with 2008 Team Canada captain Shane Doan (R) before their official team photo for the 2008 IIHF World Hockey Championships in Halifax May 5, 2008.

Firing from Jackets gives Hitchcock more time for Team Canada

Dismissed last Wednesday by the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ken Hitchcock didn’t have to wait long to find meaningful work.

Read, Freeman win GMC Cup giant slalom races

After missing the first half of the season with a broken hand, alpine skier Erik Read appears to be back in top shape.

Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh (L) drives against Sacramento Kings defender Donte Greene during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto February 7, 2010.

Bosh drops 36 points as Raptors dump Kings

Before the tip of the Toronto Raptors’ 115-104 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday afternoon, Hedo Turkoglu’s teammates were having...

Brendan Burke memorial service set

The Toronto Maple Leafs are slated to travel to Boston for Brendan Burke's funeral Tuesday, said coach Ron Wilson.

The New Orleans Saints' Pierre Thomas runs in a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in NFC Championship game. The Saints won the game and will take on the AFC's Indianapolis Colts in this year's Super Bowl.

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Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong during the men's Giant Slalom qualifications on day 10 of the FIS World Ski Championships on February 12, 2007 in Are, Sweden.

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While Nkrumah-Acheampong has only been skiing a short time, it has been an uphill battle.

The San Francisco 49ers huddle together on a fog strewn field prior to a kickoff against the Seattle Seahawks on December 11, 2005.

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When nature changes the game

As Olympic officials vow there will be snow on Feb. 12, we take a look at sports that have been interrupted by nature.

A referee talks Blades' #37 Travis Toomey out of anymore fisticuffs behind the Wheat Kings' net during the second period of their Wednesday game.

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Neck guards for referees?

A severe injury to a referee in Ontario has debate raging about protection for on-ice officials.

Tiger Woods celebrates his victory at a tournament in Australia in November 2009.

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Tiger's tale

The international furor over his marital woes confirms that Tiger Woods is one of the world's most recognizable figures

Makuakai Rothman, Sunny Garcia, and Ibon Amatrian ride a wave during the first round of the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Competition big wave surfing contest on December 8, 2009 in Waimea, Hawaii. Thousands of spectators and surfers are flocking to Hawaii's beaches to see some of the largest waves in the state in half a decade. Forecasters are predicting waves could reach heights of 50 feet.

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Surfing biggest wipeouts

Watch the biggest wipeouts from the Eddie Aikau big wave surfing contest in Waimea Bay, Hawaii

Canadiens legend Jean Beliveau, turns 75 on Thursday.--The great Jean Beliveau won 10 Stanley Cups during his career with the Canadiens, another 7 more as a member of the front office

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100 years of the Habs

As the Habs celebrate 100 years, we take a look at some of the team's memorable moments of the past century.

Samples of the first four Olympic ticket designs for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

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Getting to the Games

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