Sports

1. NHL star Alexander Ovechkin gets role with 2014 Sochi Olympic Games

   LONDON - Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin, winner of the NHL's most valuable player award the past two seasons, is offering his help to organizers of the first Winter Olympics in his native Russia. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 1:20 PM | 0

2. Jamaican star Usain Bolt ready to chase more records this season

   LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Usain Bolt is ready to chase records again. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 12:00 PM | 0

3. Cavendish wins third Tour de France stage; Armstrong moves up

   LA GRANDE-MOTTE, France - Britain's Mark Cavendish won Monday's third stage of the Tour de France, while a wily Lance Armstrong jumped to third place overall. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 1:20 PM | 0

4. Despatie, Heymans lead diving team at world aquatic championships

   MONTREAL - Olympic medallists Alexandre Despatie and Emilie Heymans will lead Canada's nine-member dive team at the world aquatic championships in Italy. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 11:30 AM | 0

5. Lance Armstrong fined for missing Monday's Tour de France sign-in

   LA GRANDE MOTTE, France - Lance Armstrong will be fined for failing to sign in before Monday's third stage of the Tour de France. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 11:30 AM | 0

Auto Racing

1. Formula One boss Ecclestone calls Hitler flap 'misunderstanding'

   BERLIN - Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone views the furor over his reported comment that Adolf Hitler got "things done" as a misunderstanding, according to an interview with a German newspaper published Monday. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 10:11 AM | 0

2. Bankruptcy judge OKs GM sale plan

   NEW YORK - A bankruptcy judge has ruled that General Motors Corp. can sell the bulk of its assets to a new company, potentially clearing the way for the automaker to quickly emerge from bankruptcy protection. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 3:30 AM | 0

3. After 25 years of trying, finally a victory!

   WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. -- After 25 years, Dale Coyne finally knows what it's like to win a race. PRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

4. Struggles for Andretti Green Racing continue at Watkins Glen

   WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - Andretti Green Racing's struggles at Watkins Glen continued Sunday, but Marco Andretti did notch his second fifth-place finish in four starts after falling one lap down early in the Camping World Grand Prix. CP ONLINE | 5/07/2009 6:00 PM | 0

5. Canadian Paul Tracy spins out during first race at Watkins Glenn

   WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - In his long open-wheel career, Canadian Paul Tracy had never raced at Watkins Glen International until Sunday. CP ONLINE | 5/07/2009 6:00 PM | 0

Baseball

1. La Russa, you big lump of lead

   MAJOR LEAGUE managers make millions coaching the game, yet many are seemingly emotionless as the innings unfold before them. The coaches at the City Pee Wee Baseball Championships, held this weekend at Little Mountain Sportsplex, refreshingly, are polar opposites. PRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

2. Phenomenal Pujols starts in Midsummer Classic at Busch

   NEW YORK -- Albert Pujols will be in a familiar spot when St. Louis hosts the 80th all-star game. Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is headed for a brand new situation. PRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

3. fish lead

   FOR the second straight game a victory was snatched away from the Winnipeg Goldeyes in the final at-bat. PRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

4. Texas Rangers' slugger Josh Hamilton closer to return from injury

   ARLINGTON, Texas - Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton will be reinstated from the 15-day disabled list Monday, in time to return to Texas' lineup for the team's game against the Los Angeles Angels. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 12:40 AM | 0

5. Feldman, Murphy send Rangers past Rays 5-2, complete three-game sweep

   ARLINGTON, Texas - These days, the Texas Rangers don't have to pound home runs to be successful. They're pitching well, playing sound defence, and have shown the ability to manufacture runs with a small-ball approach. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 12:40 AM | 0

6. Padres send outfielder Scott Hairston to Athletics for minor leaguers

   SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres have traded outfielder Scott Hairston to the Oakland Athletics for two minor league pitchers and a player to be named. CP ONLINE | 5/07/2009 9:40 PM | 0

Basketball

1. Report: Veteran guard Jason Kidd staying with Dallas Mavericks

   DALLAS - Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tells The Dallas Morning News that Jason Kidd isn't going anywhere. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 10:50 AM | 0

2. Diversity lures Turkoglu to T.O.

   TORONTO -- Toronto's ethnic diversity has helped lure Turkish forward Hedo Turkoglu to the Raptors. PRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

3. Reports: power forward Rasheed Wallace agrees to deal with Celtics

   Two newspapers are reporting the Celtics have reached an agreement with free agent Rasheed Wallace. CP ONLINE | 5/07/2009 9:50 PM | 0

Football

1. Relative: Police say woman with former NFL quarterback McNair bought gun

   NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A relative of the woman found shot to death with Steve McNair says Nashville police told him she recently purchased a gun. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 1:20 PM | 0

2. Public memorial, viewings set for ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair

   NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A public memorial and viewings are scheduled later this week for slain former NFL quarterback Steve McNair. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 10:50 AM | 0

3. Lumsden turns cold shoulder to retirement

   JESSE Lumsden isn't giving up on this season or his CFL career. PRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

4. 

   Armstrong cooling his heels

   Derick Armstrong remains a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, he just doesn't play or practise with the team at the moment. PRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 5

5. Gary Lawless thinks you should know

   GARY LAWLESS PRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

6. It's his mess, his problem

   Distractions can have a funny effect on a football team. PRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 1

7. Today's Bomber Report

   The Doug report PRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

8. CFLPA owes $7M to 900 ex-players

   HAMILTON -- As head of Toronto's school system, Chris Spence is in the news all the time. So he was more than a little surprised to discover he was on a published list of retired CFL players owed pension money who couldn't be found by the players' association. PRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

9. United States beats Canada, 41-3 to capture junior world football title

   CANTON, Ohio - Bryce Petty threw three touchdown passes as the United States won the gold medal at the Junior World Championship Sunday with a 41-3 victory against Canada. CP ONLINE | 5/07/2009 4:50 PM | 0

Golf

1. Tiger Woods, Mike Weir will play in Native American charity skins game

   VERONA, N.Y. - Tiger Woods is coming to Turning Stone Casino and Resort to compete in a skins game to benefit Native American children. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 1:10 PM | 0

2. Kenny Perry to play British Open next week despite mother's cancer

   BETHESDA, Md. - Kenny Perry has decided to play in the British Open next week after meeting with doctors for his mother, who is dying of blood cancer. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 11:30 AM | 0

3. Tiger truly host with the most

   WASHINGTON -- Tiger Woods gave the moment lip service Sunday, because technically, when he stood on the 12th green at Congressional Country Club's Blue Course, he could have lost the AT&T National, his very own golf tournament. He was tied for the lead. He had just hit a ball a hole earlier that neither he nor anyone else could find, leading to a bogey. He could have -- get this -- gagged it away. PRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

4. American James Hahn beats Jim Rutledge in playoff to win Edmonton Open

   EDMONTON - James Hahn of the U.S. shot a final round 66 and parred the first playoff hole to win the Canadian Tour's Telus Edmonton Open over Victoria's Jim Rutledge on Sunday. CP ONLINE | 5/07/2009 9:40 PM | 0

5. British Open-bound: Bryce Molder, Paul Goydos and Brandt Snedeker

   WASHINGTON - Bryce Molder, Paul Goydos and Brandt Snedeker earned spots in the British Open on Sunday in the AT&T National. CP ONLINE | 5/07/2009 8:20 PM | 0

Hockey

1. Chris Pronger ready for long-term commitment with Philadelphia Flyers

   VOORHEES, N.J. - Chris Pronger says he's willing to discuss a contract extension with the Flyers that will keep him in Philadelphia beyond next season, and help keep the organization a perennial Stanley Cup contender. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 1:20 PM | 0

2. Canadiens round out coaching staff with Pierre Groulx and Perry Pearn

   MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens named Pierre Groulx goaltending coach and Perry Pearn assistant coach to round out their coaching staff Monday. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 11:30 AM | 0

3. Habs GM Bob Gainey confirms Alex Kovalev's days in Montreal are over

   MONTREAL - Alex Kovalev's days with the Montreal Canadiens are over. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 10:11 AM | 0

4. Sniper Jaffray leaves Moose for Flames

   JUST days after losing No. 1 centre Jason Krog, the Manitoba Moose took another bullet on the weekend when sniper Jason Jaffray signed with the Calgary Flames. PRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

5. Zherdev and Hudler among NHL players headed for salary arbitration

   TORONTO - New York Rangers winger Nikolai Zherdev and forward Jiri Hudler of the Detroit Red Wings are among 20 players who have elected salary arbitration, the NHL Players' Association announced Sunday night. CP ONLINE | 5/07/2009 9:50 PM | 0

Soccer

1. Ancelotti says his goal as Chelsea boss is to win Champions League

   LONDON - With Chelsea's era of free-spending long over, Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged Monday that he must deliver the club's first Champions League title without amassing the world's best players. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 1:10 PM | 0

2. Two offers for Newcastle despite relegation from Premier League

   NEWCASTLE, England - Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has received at least two offers of 100 million pounds (C$188 million) for the club despite being relegated from the Premier League. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 11:30 AM | 0

3. Winger Cristiano Ronaldo passes Real Madrid medical exam

   MADRID - Real Madrid's record signing Cristiano Ronaldo has passed his medical examination ahead of his presentation to fans at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 8:10 AM | 0

4. Roma captain Francesco Totti hints at international soccer return

   ROME - AS Roma captain Francesco Totti says he is open to a return to international soccer ahead of Italy's defence of the World Cup next year in South Africa. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 7:40 AM | 0

5. Sunday's Soccer Scores

   World Cup Qualifying CP ONLINE | 5/07/2009 11:40 PM | 0

Tennis

1. Andre Agassi to be honoured on first night of U.S. Open

   WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Andre Agassi is coming back to the U.S. Open. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 1:20 PM | 0

2. Wimbledon champ Federer: 'I don't know if I can ever top this'

   LONDON - Roger Federer certainly is not ready to stop at a record 15 Grand Slam titles. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 1:10 PM | 0

3. Roger Federer returns to No. 1 with Wimbledon win

   LONDON - Roger Federer is back at No. 1. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 10:10 AM | 0

4. Citing hip, Roddick pulls out of Davis Cup after Wimbledon loss

   LONDON - Wimbledon runner-up Andy Roddick withdrew Monday from the U.S. Davis Cup team's quarter-final at Croatia, citing a right hip flexor injury. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 7:40 AM | 0

5. Move it on over Pete, Roger's got your 14 beat

   WIMBLEDON, England -- Roger Federer hoisted the trophy and celebrated making Grand Slam history, a year removed from an epic five-set final when he left Wimbledon a broken man, his title ripped away and his aura of invincibility shattered. PRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

Other Sports

1. International Rugby Board charges South Africa over Botha protest

   LONDON - The South Africa Rugby Union will face charges for alleged misconduct in breach of its regulations and code of conduct, the International Rugby Board said Monday. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 1:10 PM | 0

2. Pakistan eyes victory in first cricket Test with Sri Lanka

   GALLE, Sri Lanka - Pakistan was cruising toward a win in the first Test after debutante bowlers Saeed Ajmal and Mohammad Aamer produced three wickets each to end Sri Lanka's second innings cheaply on Monday. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 10:50 AM | 0

3. Pakistan cricket mourns fast bowler Mohammad's death

   ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Cricket Board is mourning the death of Khan Mohammad, who took the country's first wicket in Test cricket. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 8:00 AM | 0

4. Australia A beats Pakistan A in second four-day match

   TOWNSVILLE, Australia - Spin bowler Jason Krejza took four wickets and paceman Doug Bollinger added three Monday as Australia A beat Pakistan A by 101 runs in a four-day cricket match. CP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 8:00 AM | 0