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Technical problems shut down Olympic ticket website forcing postponement of sale (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:32:00 PST

VANCOUVER, B.C. - The Olympic motto is swifter, higher, stronger - but an online glitch Saturday morning left many would be ticket buyers grumpy, angry and inconvenienced.

Eric Mangini's first season as coach has been a circus in Cleveland (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:54:00 PST

BEREA, Ohio - Just hours after Cleveland's fired general manager walked down the front steps in disgrace carrying his belongings in travel bags, two disgruntled fans climbed the same steps inside the team's headquarters for a meeting with the team's camera-shy owner.

After big talk and fast start, Rex's Jets just mediocre 4-4 at bye (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:06:00 PST

Mark Sanchez and his New York Jets teammates grabbed a few things from their lockers and headed home, eager to get away.

Steelers won't make announcement whether Clark will play at Denver until Monday (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:16:00 PST

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Steelers won't announce whether safety Ryan Clark will play in Denver until Monday night, although he is not expected to be in uniform.

Whistler-Blackcomb resort hopes Olympics won't keep customers away (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:51:00 PST

WHISTLER, B.C. - The Olympics may be coming to town but officials at Whistler Blackcomb resort are hoping that won't stop the skiers and snowboarders from hitting their slopes this winter.

Roughriders beat Stampeders 30-14 to clinch first West Division title since 1976 (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:40:00 PST

REGINA - Rob Bagg's second-quarter touchdown reception stood up as the difference maker as the Saskatchewan Roughriders clinched their first West Division title since 1976 with a 30-14 win over the Calgary Stampeders in CFL action Saturday.

Alouettes register club-record 15th win with lopsided result against Argos (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:32:00 PST

TORONTO - Adrian McPherson threw two TD passes as the Montreal Alouettes dispatched the Toronto Argonauts 42-17 for their club-record 15th win of the year in the CFL regular-season finale for both clubs Saturday.

Olympic torch lights up Saskatchewan and Manitoba on day 9 of cross-Canada run (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:20:00 PST

THOMPSON, Man. - A child's rendition of O Canada in Cree and a spirited torch handoff by 20 exuberant runners highlighted day nine of the cross-Canada torch relay.

Canadian long-track speedskater Nesbitt opens season with gold in 1,000 metres (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:20:00 PST

BERLIN - Canadian long-track speedskater Christine Nesbitt is picking up where she left off last season.

Ty Law signs with Denver, giving Broncos' seasoned secondary another veteran (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:55:00 PST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Ty Law spent the first half of the season waiting for the right team to come calling. Now that it has, he doesn't want to waste any more time getting back on the field.

Alouettes register club-record 15th win with lopsided result against Argos (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:00:00 PST

TORONTO - Should the unthinkable happen to starter Anthony Calvillo in the playoffs, Montreal Alouettes head coach Marc Trestman has a viable alternative in sophomore quarterback Adrian McPherson.

Ryan Malone, Alex Tanguay lead Lightning to 3-1 victory over Canadiens (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:47:00 PST

MONTREAL - Vincent Lecavalier assisted on goals from Ryan Malone and Alex Tanguay in the opening period and the Tampa Bay Lightning skated to a 3-1 NHL victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

New Orleans Saints place defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy on injured reserve (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:10:00 PST

NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints have placed defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy on injured reserve with a knee injury and signed defensive tackle DeMario Pressley from the practice squad to the active roster.

Anthopoulos looking to make Blue Jays a sustained winner, won't take shortcuts (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:47:00 PST

TORONTO - Alex Anthopoulos unveiled his long awaited blueprint for the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday and a by-product of his ambitious philosophy is likely more waiting for fans desperate to see a winner.

Phil Kessel scores, Jonas Gustavsson shines as Maple Leafs beat Detroit 5-1 (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:04:00 PST

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have their first winning streak of the season.

Ito looking to step up for injured kicker Setta as Ticats meet Bombers (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:28:00 PST

WINNIPEG - Jeremy Ito has provided another subplot in Sunday's critical game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Navy wins at Notre Dame Stadium for second time in 3 tries, upsetting Irish (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:26:00 PST

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Navy's second consecutive victory at Notre Dame Stadium didn't produce the same euphoria for the Midshipmen as the last one.

New Jersey stays unbeaten on the road with a 3-2 victory over Ottawa (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:05:00 PST

OTTAWA - Zach Parise and David Clarkson each had a goal and an assist on the power play as the New Jersey Devils came from behind in the third period to defeat the Ottawa Senators 3-2.

Riva has record 42 carries as Mustangs beat Golden Hawks 26-16 (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:10:00 PST

WATERLOO, Ont. - Nathan Riva ran for a record 42 times for yards as the Western Mustangs advanced to their third consecutive Yates Cup with a 26-16 win over the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks in Canadian Interuniversity Sport action Saturday.

Dinos advance to second straight Hardy Cup with tin over Golden Bears (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:18:00 PST

CALGARY - Anthony Parker returned kickoffs for touchdowns in the first and last minutes of the game while as the second-ranked Calgary Dinos defeated the Alberta Golden Bears 45-13 in Canadian Interuniversity Sport playoff action Saturday.

Jones, Tiffin come up big for No. 3 Tide in dramatic 24-15 win over No. 9 LSU (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:00 PST

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Julio Jones left defenders grasping at his heels and Alabama's defence was typically immovable. The Crimson Tide is riding that combination to the SEC championship game for the second consecutive season.

No. 10 Ga. Tech pulls off gutsy fourth-down call in OT, beats Wake Forest 30-27 (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:25:00 PST

ATLANTA - Josh Nesbitt had already fumbled on one fourth-down play, gotten tripped up on another. He'd also been stuffed trying to run for a first down, and had yet another all-or-nothing play ruined by a dropped pass.

Gerhart's 3 TDs could make Stanford bowl bound with 51-42 win over No. 7 Oregon (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:24:00 PST

STANFORD, Calif. - Toby Gerhart and Stanford did to the Oregon defence what the Ducks did a week ago to Southern California, opening up the Pac-10 race with a program-defining victory.

Haye beats Valuev by decision for WBA heavyweight title (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:52:00 PST

NUREMBERG, Germany - David Haye certainly backed up his brash prediction.

Canadian women win team silver at junior Pan Am gymnastics championships (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:29:00 PST

ARACAJU, Brazil - Canada won the silver medal in the women's team event on Saturday at the junior Pan Am gymnastics championships.

Montreal advances to Dunsmore Cup final with 40-15 victory over Bishops (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:50:00 PST

Rotrand Sene ran for 236 yards, including two touchdowns, while quarterback Marc-Olivier Brouillette threw for 363 yards and a touchdown to lead the No. 8 Montreal Carabins to a 40-15 victory over the Bishop's Gaiters in a CIS semifinal Saturday.

What a gal! Zenyatta beats the boys in US$5 million BC Classic, improves to 14-0 (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:09:00 PST

ARCADIA, Calif. - What a gal!

No grass, no problem: Gio Ponti runs second in Breeders' Cup Classic (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:18:00 PST

ARCADIA, Calif. - Like Zenyatta, Gio Ponti was out of his element in the US$5 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday.