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Kelly: Raps dominate Cavs from start to finish in 92-77 win

Brampton's Tristan Thompson gives fellow Canadian Jamaal Magloire a look as Magloire boxes out on a foul shot in the second half of Wednesday night's game.

Brampton's Tristan Thompson gives fellow Canadian Jamaal Magloire a look as Magloire boxes out on a foul shot in the second half of Wednesday night's game.

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By Cathal Kelly
2012/01/04 23:26:00

Toronto put in impressive performance and provided reason to hope for more than a high draft pick.

Sports | Junior Hockey

Feschuk: No shame in Team Canada’s performance

Canadian goalie Scott Wedgewood pauses during Wednesday's practice for Thursday's bronze medal game against Finland (TSN, 3:30 p.m.).
2012/01/04 22:02:00

The last time Canada iced a team that was truly made up of its best under-20 players was during the NHL lockout, and they crushed Russia.

Sports | leafs

Leafs go with hot hand in net, send Orr to the Marlies

Maple Leafs tough guy Colton Orr has been waived by the club and is expected to report to the Toronto Marlies. The 29-year old appeared in five games this season scoring one goal.
2012/01/04 19:42:00

Jonas Gustavsson will start in net Wednesday while tough guy Colton Orr gets his walking papers.

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Cox: Canadian loss to Russia can't be pinned just on goalies

Canada defenceman Ryan Murray lays under Canada goalie Scott Wedgewood during first period.
2012/01/04 11:04:53

It's not like the countries beating Canada of late have had all the answers in goal, either. (26)

Sports | Junior Hockey

Why Nathan MacKinnon could be hockey’s next big thing

 Nathan MacKinnon, Team Atlantic, left, taking on Team Sweden during the 2012 World Under-17 Challenge in Windsor, ON.
2012/01/04 00:00:00

The Team Atlantic right-winger, 16, and the Q’s first pick overall, explodes from a standstill, has a quick release and is already tough to knock off...

Sports | NHL

Bourque, Carcillo suspended for ‘reckless’ hits

Calgary's Rene Bourque, battling defenceman Mike Green and goalie Tomas Vokoun for the puck, drew a five-game suspension for a hit in Tuesday's game against the Capitals.
2012/01/04 21:13:00

Flames’ repeat offender draws five-game ban for elbow to the head, while Blackhawks enforcer gets seven for boarding infraction.

Sports | Soccer

Goalkeeper Howard scores spectacular Premier League goal

Everton defender Sylvain Distin, left, congratulates Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard after the keeper scored from his own goal area during English Premier League match between Everton and Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday.
2012/01/04 23:38:00

Everton keeper refused to celebrate despite becoming only the fourth goalkeeper to score in the history of the EPL.

Sports | Baseball

Cubs trade volatile Zambrano to Guillen’s Marlins

Pitcher Carlos Zambrano  argues with home plate umpire Mark Carlson in a May, 2009 game as manager Lou Piniella approaches.
2012/01/04 23:36:00

Five months after talking retirement, former ace gets fresh start in Miami pending physical, Associated Press reports.

Sports | leafs

Eller’s four-goal night powers Canadiens past Jets

Lars Eller tosses pucks into the crowd in Montreal after his four-goal performance against the Jets.
2012/01/05 00:10:00

First Montreal player to score four at home since 1993. Next stop Toronto for Winnipeg after road blowout.

Sports | Cricket

Australian captain hits triple century against India on day 3 of 2nd test

Australia's captain Michael Clarke celebrates reaching a triple century against India during the second cricket test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.
2012/01/04 23:48:00

Australia captain Michael Clarke hit a triple century before declaring the hosts’ marathon first innings closed at 659-4 on day three of the second...

Sports | NHL

Tortorella contrite, fined after Classic rip job

 Rangers coach John Tortorella argues a penalty call late in Monday's Winter Classic, while Ruslan Fedotenko, left,  and Brad Richards look on.
2012/01/04 23:09:00

“It was wrong,” Rangers coach John Tortorella said Wednesday after telling reporters “I’m not sure if NBC got together with the refs” in Monday’s...

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Mayor Rob Ford wants a Winter Classic in Toronto

Red Wings vs Maple Leafs @ Michigan Stadium It would be filled to the brim with 100,000 spectators. A slam dunk. Do it! Monkie

Leafs get tough with Bolts in 7-3 win

@Thunder Blood “So yes all 2 pts are important but all 2 pts wins aren't created equal” I can’t say I know what you... Cutters21

Maple Leafs waive Colton Orr

They didn't three tough guys In fact, one will do and that can be Mike Brown (who skates well and can actually kill penalties). I... Monkie

Ticats acquire quarterback Henry Burris from Stampeders

Henry Burris hopes to dig his claws back into the Grey Cup, only this time with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, say anonymous sources, after the Calgary Stampeders reportedly sent Burris packing to Steeltown. The Calgary Stampeders confirmed Tuesday that they’ve traded veteran QB to Hamilton for quarterback Kevin Glenn, offensive lineman Mark Dewit and a conditional draft pick

The Air Up There

Canada's Philippe Marquis grabs some air during the FIS freestyle ski World Cup dual moguls in Meribel, France.

Canada's Philippe Marquis grabs some air during the FIS freestyle ski World Cup dual moguls in Meribel, France.
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