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Oilers seek to halt Canucks' divisional run

The Vancouver Canucks look to continue their winning ways — and their success against division foes — when they host the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday (10 p.m. ET).

NFL reinstates Ricky Williams
Ricky Williams was reinstated by the NFL Wednesday after the controversial running back served a suspension of more than 18 months for violating the league's drug policy for the fourth time. more »
Wedge, Melvin voted baseball's top managers
Eric Wedge of the Cleveland Indians was named the American League manager of the year on Wednesday. more »
Home not so sweet for Raptors
Fresh off a pair of victories away from home last weekend, the Toronto Raptors open a three-game homestand Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz. more »
Hargreaves out for England vs. Austria
A tendinitis injury is keeping Calgary-born midfielder Owen Hargreaves out of England's exhibition match against Austria in Vienna on Friday. more »
Canada bounced from Baseball World Cup
Canada's run at the IBAF World Cup came to a controversial end Wednesday when a disputed call sealed a heartbreaking 7-6 loss to Australia in a must-win game. more »
Colts lose Dwight Freeney for season
Star defensive end Dwight Freeney will miss the remainder of the season after the Indianapolis Colts placed him on injured reserve Wednesday with a foot injury. more »
Knicks fine AWOL Marbury: report
The New York Knicks have fined Stephon Marbury more than $180,000 US for skipping Tuesday night's game at Phoenix. more »
Red Sox, A's to open next season in Japan
The Boston Red Sox will begin defence of their World Series title with a two-game set in Tokyo on March 25-26 against the Oakland A's, the baseball commissioner's office announced Wednesday. more »
Leafs' Jiri Tlusty regrets internet pics
Toronto Maple Leafs rookie forward Jiri Tlusty issued a statement late Tuesday regretting photographs of him that appeared on the internet. more »
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Oilers seek to halt Canucks' divisional run
The Vancouver Canucks look to continue their winning ways — and their success against division foes — when they host the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday (10 p.m. ET).
Leafs' Jiri Tlusty regrets internet pics
Toronto Maple Leafs rookie forward Jiri Tlusty issued a statement late Tuesday regretting photographs of him that appeared on the internet.
Dallas Stars name new president
The Dallas Stars made another major front office move Wednesday, naming Jeff Cogen as the team's new president.

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NFL reinstates Ricky Williams
Ricky Williams was reinstated by the NFL Wednesday after the controversial running back served a suspension of more than 18 months for violating the league's drug policy for the fourth time.
Colts lose Dwight Freeney for season
Star defensive end Dwight Freeney will miss the remainder of the season after the Indianapolis Colts placed him on injured reserve Wednesday with a foot injury.
O.J. Simpson hearing approaches trial decision
O.J., C.J., Spencer, Goldie and a couple of Charlies. For three days, their nicknames have been heard in obscenity-laced audio tapes and sometimes dramatic testimony about how O.J. Simpson and armed men confronted two sports memorabilia dealers in Las Vegas trying to sell items the aging football star claimed were his.

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Wedge, Melvin voted baseball's top managers
Eric Wedge of the Cleveland Indians was named the American League manager of the year on Wednesday.
Canada bounced from Baseball World Cup
Canada's run at the IBAF World Cup came to a controversial end Wednesday when a disputed call sealed a heartbreaking 7-6 loss to Australia in a must-win game.
Red Sox, A's to open next season in Japan
The Boston Red Sox will begin defence of their World Series title with a two-game set in Tokyo on March 25-26 against the Oakland A's, the baseball commissioner's office announced Wednesday.

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Hargreaves out for England vs. Austria
A tendinitis injury is keeping Calgary-born midfielder Owen Hargreaves out of England's exhibition match against Austria in Vienna on Friday.
Italian soccer officials debate shutdown after latest violence
Players and soccer officials in Italy on Tuesday debated shutting down leagues in the aftermath of the latest episodes of violence to ravage the sport.
Toronto FC out of 2008 season tickets
Toronto FC announced Monday that season tickets for its 2008 campaign were sold out.

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    Home not so sweet for Raptors
    Fresh off a pair of victories away from home last weekend, the Toronto Raptors open a three-game homestand Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz.
    Knicks fine AWOL Marbury: report
    The New York Knicks have fined Stephon Marbury more than $180,000 US for skipping Tuesday night's game at Phoenix.
    Knicks lose to Suns, Marbury goes missing
    Stephon Marbury left the New York Knicks before Tuesday's 113-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

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