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Woods wins

 Tiger Woods thrashes a shot through thick grass during the final round of the AT&T National Sunday. Woods went on to win  his own golf tournament.

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Tiger Woods thrashes a shot through thick grass during the final round of the AT&T National Sunday. Woods went on to win his own golf tournament.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers receivers practise Sunday without Derick Armstrong.

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. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 5

  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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 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. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 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. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

  4. Winnipeg Blue Bombers receivers practise Sunday without Derick Armstrong.

    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. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 5

  5. Gary Lawless thinks you should know

    GARY LAWLESS Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

  6. It's his mess, his problem

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

  7. Today's Bomber Report

    The Doug report Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 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. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 7:40 AM | 0

  5. Sunday's Soccer Scores

    World Cup Qualifying The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP 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. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 8:00 AM | 0

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