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Cancellara wins first Tour de France stage, Canada's Hesjedal 44th
Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland won the opening stage of the Tour de France on Saturday, with seven-time champion Lance Armstrong placing a respectable 10th for the start of his comeback to the sport's biggest event.
Sea The Stars completes hat trick with Eclipse Stakes win
Sea The Stars became the first horse in 20 years to add the Eclipse Stakes title to wins in the English Derby and the 2000 Guineas.
Federer takes on Roddick, history in men's final at Wimbledon
A year ago, plenty of people were feeling sorry for Roger Federer.
Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo: I'm worth every penny
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo believes he's worth every penny of his record 80 million (C$146 million) pound transfer fee.
Yankees beat Blue Jays 4-2 for eighth win in nine games
After he was knocked out in the third inning at Fenway Park in early June, A.J. Burnett vowed to improve.
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Columbus signs star winger Rick Nash to eight-year contract extension
Rick Nash and the Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension that will keep the star winger with the team through the 2017-18 season.
Baseball roundup: Friday's action on the diamonds
Manny Ramirez looked like a guy who missed 50 games.
Free-agent Mikael Samuelsson says more than money attracted him to Vancouver
The money was a factor, but what also convinced free-agent forward Mikael Samuelsson to sign with the Canucks was the team's potential to be a Stanley Cup contender.
Ali Gerba scores as Canada beats Jamaica 1-0 in Gold Cup opener
For Ali Gerba, scoring breeds confidence. For Canada, that confidence helped produce a victory at the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Friday night.
Roughriders take advantage of B.C. turnovers in 28-24 win over Lions
B.C. quarterback Buck Pierce gave up six turnovers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders scored points off three of them as they beat the Lions 28-24 Friday in the CFL season opener for both teams.
Bowyer races to first Nationwide win of season at Daytona Speedway
Clint Bowyer's first victory of the season gave Richard Childress Racing a much-needed boost.
Cardplayers, celebrities and amateurs at World Series of Poker main event
Cardplayers, celebrities and amateurs with deep pockets are back in Las Vegas and hoping for a handsome score as the World Series of Poker main event begins.
Phoenix police: Mercury's Diana Taurasi cited for drunken driving
Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi said Friday that she's embarrassed after being cited for drunken driving a few hours after she helped lead her team to victory over the Seattle Storm.
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A plan to run a second train between Seattle and Vancouver during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games is back on track.
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A plan to run a second train between Seattle and Vancouver during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games is back on track.
Canadian hurdlers finished third and fifth at Bislett Games
Schliep came third and fellow Canadian Perdita Felicien finished fifth Friday in the 100-metre hurdes at the Bislett Games.
Armstrong can cause an upset, Hincapie says
Veteran rider George Hincapie helped Lance Armstrong win seven straight Tour de France titles and believes his old friend could surprise a lot of people this year.
Speedskating great Claudia Pechstein gets two-year doping ban
Five-time Olympic gold medal winner Claudia Pechstein of Germany was given a two-year ban Friday because of a doping offence.
Lance Armstrong under doping watch at Tour de France
France's sports minister says Lance Armstrong will be "particularly monitored" in anti-doping checks at the Tour de France this year.
Tour de France ready for start with Lance Armstrong back
The Tour de France is ready for another edition with Lance Armstrong in the lineup. Saturday's first short stage may show whether Armstrong is ready to challenge for another title.
Belgian star Tom Boonen cleared to ride in Tour de France
Belgian rider Tom Boonen has been cleared to compete in the Tour de France but fears his lack of preparation will hurt his chances to win the best sprinter's green jersey for a second time.
Striker Michael Owen joins Manchester United on two-year deal
Michael Owen has joined English champion Manchester United, a striking reversal of fortunes for an injury-plagued striker who had been consigned to the England scrap heap by Fabio Capello.
Carlos Sastre: Lance Armstrong needs to learn about respect
Defending Tour de France champion Carlos Sastre says Lance Armstrong could use a lesson in respect after the Texan reportedly called the race last year "a bit of a joke."
Cervelo Test Team enjoying early success on pro cycling tour
How do you follow seeing someone ride your bike to victory in the Tour de France? If you're Gerard Vroomen and Phil White, you start your own team.
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The Olympic Council of Asia has endorsed the bid of Tokyo to host the Summer Games in 2016.
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