Raptors lack fire and sizzle against Jazz

Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh draws the strong and determined defence of Kyle Korver (l) and Mehmet Okur (r) of the Utah Jazz in the first half at the ACC on Wednesday, March 24, 2010.

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By Doug Smith

2010/03/24 23:15:00

His team had just been spanked by a superior opponent, its deficiencies laid bare for all to see, and another listless effort had ended with boos raining down from the Air Canada Centre stands.

DiManno: Chan second after short program

Canada's Patrick Chan salutes the crowd following his short program in the men's competition Wednesday March 24, 2010 at the World Figure Skating Championships in Turin, Italy.

2010/03/24 20:12:00

Toronto’s Patrick Chan second after short program at world figure skating championships in Turin, Italy.

Colts sweep Wolves to move to second round of OHL playoffs

2010/03/24 23:34:00

Dominant in the Ontario Hockey League’s regular season, the Barrie Colts are proving just as tough to beat in the playoffs.

Skaters Dube and Davison settle for sixth

Jessica Dube and Bryce Davison react to marks after the free skate at the world championships on March 24, 2010.

2010/03/24 18:52:00

Canadian pairs champions Jessica Dube and Bryce Davison sixth at world figure skating championship in Turin, Italy.

Virtue and Moir happy to say ciao to compulsory dance

Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir perform the compulsory ice dance event at the World Figure Skating Championships in Turin. (March 23, 2010)

2010/03/24 04:30:00

At the 100th anniversary of the world figure skating championships, we might finally have seen the end of the compulsory dance, and not a bloody...

UFC's toughest bout? Dalton McGuinty

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Blue Jays spring training report

Toronto Blue Jays Randy Ruiz gets high fives after hitting a homer in 2nd inning versus the Detroit Tigers during spring training in Dunedin, Florida.

2010/03/24 13:21:19

High-five if you're ready to swing into baseball season. Richard Griffin's hand is up with daily reports from Blue Jays spring training, including...

Jones suffers first defeat in world curling

Canada skip Jennifer Jones throws her rock while playing against Germany during the 2010 World Women's Curling Championships in Swift Current, Sask., on Wednesday, March 24, 2010.

2010/03/24 22:21:00

With a perfect record at the women’s world curling championship no longer possible, Canada’s Jennifer Jones hit the reset button and turned her...

Ex-Marlie helps Florida shut down Leafs

2010/03/24 04:30:00 (33)

Ex-Marlie Scott Clemmensen shone for the Florida Panthers in a 4-1 win over Toronto on Tuesday night, aided ably by another ex-Leaf, Bryan McCabe, who...

Perkins: Arnold Palmer knew how to feed the beast

2010/03/24 04:30:00

Arnold Palmer, still looking terrific at age 80 as the host of his own tournament this week, never made more than $50K at once on the PGA Tour.

Leafs among teams interested in diminutive Norwegian

2010/03/24 04:30:00

The Maple Leafs are believed to be one of the teams in hot pursuit of Mats Zuccarello-Aasen, who many will remember as the diminutive forward who...

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Hurricane Ana prepares for Rumble at Rama

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