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Alouettes brimming with confidence ahead of trip to Calgary for Grey Cup (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:46:00 PST

MONTREAL - After their crushing 56-18 win in the East Final, the Montreal Alouettes noted that they finished the regular season with the best record in the CFL.

Field goal by Bironas gives Titans 20-17 win over Texans (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:31:00 PST

HOUSTON - Vince Young remained undefeated as a starter for the Tennessee Titans this season thanks to Rob Bironas and his knack for making big kicks against the Houston Texans.

Olympic torch makes its way across N.B.; helps open new stadium in Moncton (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:58:00 PST

MONCTON, N.B. - The Olympic torch will make its way to New Brunswick today, crossing the Confederation Bridge after spending the weekend on P.E.I.

McGill Hall of Fame football star Willie Lambert has died at age 72 (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:34:00 PST

MONTREAL - McGill University has lost one of its Hall of Fame football stars.

Redskins RB Betts, G Rinehart done for year; Portis still out with concussion (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:41:00 PST

ASHBURN, Va. - Running back Ladell Betts and guard Chad Rinehart are done for the season for the battered Washington Redskins.

This curl has nothing to do with pass routes: 49ers' Davis tries curling (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:20:00 PST

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Vernon Davis stepped onto the ice and started moonwalking, fully confident he could conquer the sport of curling - or at the least be respectable. He is an NFL star, after all.

Riders QB Darian Durant welcomes underdog role against Montreal in the Grey Cup (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:26:00 PST

REGINA - Darian Durant says everyone always told him that he couldn't be a quarterback because - in Durant's own words - he's "a short guy, pretty stocky" and doesn't "have the strongest arm in the world."

Hundreds cheer at rally for Saskatchewan Roughriders in advance of Grey Cup game (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:15:00 PST

REGINA - There was a sea of green at Regina's city hall as hundreds of Saskatchewan Roughriders fans gave the team a loud sendoff to face the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League's championship Grey Cup on Sunday.

Giguere gets first win, Selanne scores shootout winner in Ducks' win over Flames (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:16:00 PST

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Although Jean-Sebastien Giguere's career has changed drastically since he lost his starting job in Anaheim, the veteran goalie is eager to remind the Ducks - or any potential suitors - that he can still make stops when they matter.

Nico Rosberg to drive for Mercedes, second seat still open (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:40:00 PST

FRANKFURT, Germany - Nico Rosberg will drive for the new Mercedes Formula One team in 2010.

Minnesota's Joe Mauer near-unanimous pick as American League Most Valuable Player (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:24:00 PST

NEW YORK - Joe Mauer sat behind a table on a podium in a conference room at the Metrodome when Justin Morneau shouted out the last question of the day.

Packers cornerback Harris, linebacker Kampman lost for season with knee injuries (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:46:00 PST

GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers feared the worst after watching two of their top defensive players get carted to the locker-room Sunday, and things didn't look any better the next morning. Cornerback Al Harris and linebacker Aaron Kampman will both have season-ending knee surgery.

Slumping Broncos show little fight during month of misery except on sideline (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:49:00 PST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos have shown very little fight during their month of misery - except on their own sideline.

German skier Maria Riesch head and shoulders above competition at Olympic Games (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:01:00 PST

German alpine skier Maria Riesch is used to being head and shoulders above the rest of the field.

Cincinnati Bengals still in first in AFC North despite fumbling one away (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:36:00 PST

CINCINNATI, Ohio - In their first time as an overwhelming favourite, the first-place Cincinnati Bengals fell flat. The only consolation was that it didn't cost them in the AFC North standings.

Sore-backed Romo feeling better for Cowboys, who have little recovery time after Redskins (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:13:00 PST

IRVING, Texas - Defensive end Marcus Spears lounged on a couch in the middle of the Dallas Cowboys locker room, his right leg draped over the side. Quarterback Tony Romo wasn't anywhere to be seen.

Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner optimistic he'll be able to play this week (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:15:00 PST

TEMPE, Ariz. - Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt says he had a long talk with Kurt Warner on the flight home, and the quarterback was "very upbeat and alert" following a blow to the head in Sunday's' victory over St. Louis.

Backup Jeff Deslauriers makes 36 saves as Oilers blank Coyotes 4-0 (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:44:00 PST

EDMONTON - Jeff Deslauriers's first career NHL shutout didn't come easy.

Bears still trying to salvage season as hopes continue to fade away (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:53:00 PST

LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The struggling and disappointing Chicago Bears have only one touchdown in their last two games, have lost five of six and have watched their playoff chances sink.

B.C. paramedics warn ongoing labour dispute could impact service during Olympics (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:48:00 PST

VANCOUVER, B.C. - Ambulance workers in British Columbia are asking their colleagues across North America not to come work at the Olympics until their labour dispute with the province is resolved, a request the union says could jeopardize service levels at the big event.

Canadian lacrosse team presents sweater to Prime Minister Stephen Harper (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:34:00 PST

OTTAWA - The Canadian men's field lacrosse team has added Prime Minister Stephen Harper to its roster of supporters.

Bailey scores OT winner, Roloson stops 58 as Islanders beat Leafs 4-3 (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:43:00 PST

TORONTO - It was bound to be a memorable night for John Tavares. It turned it to be one the Toronto Maple Leafs won't soon forget either.

Mike Fisher scores OT winner in Senators 4-3 triumph over Capitals (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:48:00 PST

OTTAWA - Mike Fisher has held the hot hand for the Ottawa Senators recently - two of them, in fact. And on Monday night, he put them to good use.

Undefined hand injury limits DE Peppers, makes for anemic pass rush for Panthers (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:21:00 PST

The right hand in question wasn't wrapped in a cast Monday. The hand's owner, Julius Peppers, wasn't talking, and Carolina teammate Everette Brown flinched when asked about it.

Just like the old days, Donovan McNabb rallies Eagles to comeback win over Bears (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:57:00 PST

PHILADELPHIA - Donovan McNabb rallied the Philadelphia Eagles from a fourth-quarter deficit and the defence preserved the victory.

Depleted Steelers dealing with game they couldn't lose, but somehow did (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:15:00 PST

PITTSBURGH - Maybe the Pittsburgh Steelers should have seen this one coming. Somehow, they didn't.

Lance Armstrong's new team announces 2010 lineup, poaching several riders from Astana (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:50:00 PST

AUSTIN, Texas - Lance Armstrong's new RadioShack racing team is getting ready to ride.

Dolphins nose tackle Jason Ferguson out for the season with quad injury (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:16:00 PST

DAVIE, Fla. - Miami Dolphins nose tackle Jason Ferguson will miss the rest of the season with a quadriceps injury, coach Tony Sparano said Monday.

Italian cyclist Gianni Da Ros banned 20 years Monday in doping case (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:46:00 PST

ROME - Cyclist Gianni Da Ros was banned for 20 years Monday for doping in one of the heaviest sanctions ever imposed by the Italian Olympic Committee.

Running back Joffrey Reynolds on top of Calgary Stampeders' list (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:20:00 PST

CALGARY - Like the rest of his teammates, Joffrey Reynolds had to clean out his locker at McMahon Stadium to make room for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Ochoa edges Shin by a point to win player of the year award (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:40:00 PST

RICHMOND, Texas - Lorena Ochoa and Jiyai Shin's duel for LPGA player of the year fittingly came down to the final hole of the season.

Covered outdoor skating rink in downtown Vancouver has been upgraded (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:26:00 PST

VANCOUVER - A covered outdoor skating rink in downtown Vancouver has been upgraded for the 2010 Olympics and is now open to the public.

NFL roundup: Sunday's action on the gridiron (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:35:00 PST

The undefeated Indianapolis Colts found yet another way to win a close game, their 19th straight victory.

After bouncing around for years, Gradkowski makes most of chance with Raiders (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:39:00 PST

ALAMEDA, Calif. - Bruce Gradkowski waited so long for a second real shot as a starting quarterback in the NFL that he knows not to be overly satisfied after one game.

Joe Thornton, Carey Price and Mike Fisher named NHL three stars of the week (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:32:00 PST

NEW YORK - San Jose Sharks centre Joe Thornton was named first star of the week Monday after leading all scorers with eight points last week.

Beeston's innocuous comment causes upheaval, but Halladay situation unchanged (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:43:00 PST

TORONTO - Overlooked in the latest round of hand-wringing over the future of Roy Halladay is the fact that nothing has changed between the Toronto Blue Jays and their ace.

Close calls making Colts tougher team, giving them better idea of where to improve (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:47:00 PST

INDIANAPOLIS - On paper, everything looks perfect for Indianapolis.

Quarterback Casey Printers evasive about his future with B.C. Lions (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:56:00 PST

SURREY, B.C. - Casey Printers was as evasive about his future with the B.C. Lions as he is when scrambling from the clutches of a defensive end.

McNabb throws for 244 yards, Eagles pull out 24-20 win over Bears (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:15:00 PST

CHICAGO - Close game or blowout, Donovan McNabb didn't care. All that mattered to him was getting the win, no matter how tight it was.

Bickell scores rare goal, Niemi shuts door as Blackhawks blank Canucks 1-0 (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:44:00 PST

VANCOUVER, B.C. - Bryan Bickell showed was fully recovered from a scary fall one night ago by outscoring his more famous linemates.

Ravens' Fabian Washington injures knee, Harbaugh proceeding as if the CB done for 2009 (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:45:00 PST

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Baltimore Ravens cornerback Fabian Washington is expected to miss the remainder of the season after hurting his knee during Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

Stamkos' goal in OT lifts Lightning to win, hands Thrashers third straight loss (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:38:00 PST

ATLANTA - Steven Stamkos likes when coach Rick Tocchet tells the Tampa Bay Lightning to attack the net.

Rafael Nadal again loses to Robin Soderling, falling in 2 sets in round robin at ATP Finals (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:44:00 PST

LONDON - Rafael Nadal lost to Robin Soderling for the second straight time, falling 6-4, 6-4 Monday in their opening round-robin match at the ATP World Tour Finals.

NHL roundup: Monday's action on the ice (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:18:00 PST

Dwayne Roloson tried to pass of his stellar performance as just another game. That was hardly the case, as he did something no NHL goaltender has done in 18 years.

Panthers LT Gross has broken leg, not ankle, expects to be ready for next season (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:43:00 PST

Carolina Panthers left tackle Jordan Gross broke his right leg, not his ankle, as the team first announced.

Norway axes American speedskating coach Mueller after alleged sexual harassment (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:36:00 PST

OSLO, Norway - The Norwegian Skating Association says it has fired its speedskating coach, former U.S. skater Peter Mueller, after an incident of alleged sexual harassment.

Rams quarterback Bulger out 3-6 weeks with broken leg (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:53:00 PST

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger will be sidelined three to six weeks because of a fractured left leg sustained in Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

NBA roundup: Monday's action on the courts (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:53:00 PST

Tim Duncan had another big game for San Antonio, and the Spurs' bench made sure it didn't go to waste this time.

Jets coach Ryan challenges Sanchez to protect ball, will take greater role (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:53:00 PST

Rex Ryan is going on the offensive for the New York Jets.

Chargers take charge in AFC West; Turner says division is better than its rep (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:51:00 PST

SAN DIEGO - Five weeks after looking dead in the water, the San Diego Chargers are in control of the AFC West.

Germany restores 1936 women's high jump record to Jewish winner (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:24:00 PST

NEW YORK - Gretel Bergmann matched a German high jump record on June 30, 1936.