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Arbitrator rejects Kovalchuk's contract
Ilya Kovalchuk is once again an unrestricted free agent being pursued by the Devils after arbitrator Richard Bloch rejected the 27-year-old Russian winger's epic 17-year, $102-million US contract, signed last month with New Jersey.
Selanne signs 1-year deal to stay with Ducks
Veteran Teemu Selanne re-signed with the Anaheim Ducks to a one-year contract on Monday, general manager Bob Murray announced.
Canadian Women's Hockey League to have 1st draft
The revamped Canadian Women's Hockey League sees holding its first player draft as a step towards becoming a professional league.
Pocklington's sentencing postponed
Former Edmonton Oilers owner Peter Pocklington was scheduled to be sentenced for perjury in California on Monday, but the court date has been postponed.
Canada opens U-18 hockey tourney with win over Sweden
Daniel Catenacci scored twice as Canada rallied to open the Ivan Hlinka Memorial under-18 hockey tournament with a 6-3 win over Sweden Monday in Slovakia.

Football »

Watch Now: Tiger-Cats leaving Hamilton?
Rick Zamperin, the voice of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, explains the stadium controversy that could lead to the CFL team leaving town.
Watch Now: CIS football doping investigation
CBC Sports commentator Lance Winn discusses the results from CIS football drug tests.
Ticats drop support for Pan Am stadium
Hamilton Tiger-Cats owner Bob Young is withdrawing his team's support for a new stadium in Hamilton, a plan that would have seen the stadium play host to the 2015 Pan Am Games before becoming home to the CFL club.
New Orleans Saints visit the White House
The New Orleans Saints marched in to the White House on Monday and got a salute from American President Barack Obama for lifting up "the hopes and the dreams of a shattered city" with their Super Bowl win.
Browns coach warns players about dangers of social media
Coach Eric Mangini talked to Cleveland's players on Monday about the pitfalls of social media sites after Browns cornerback Brandon McDonald recently posted a vulgar message directed at Cincinnati wide receiver Terrell Owens on his Twitter account.

Baseball »

Jays continue to hammer clubs with long ball
The year of the pitcher across the majors has been the year of the longball for the Toronto Blue Jays, who surely found the zenith of their season-long air show with an eight home run performance over the weekend.
Mariners turn team's 1st triple play in 15 years
The Seattle Mariners have turned their first triple play in 15 years.
Red Sox eke out series split with Yankees
Jon Lester received key help from relievers Daniel Bard and Jonathan Papelbon in ending his career-worst four-game skid, and the Boston Red Sox salvaged a series split by beating the New York Yankees 2-1 Monday.
Rays put Niemann on disabled list
The Tampa Bay Rays placed pitched Jeff Niemann on the 15-day disabled list before Monday night's game against the Detroit Tigers.
Cubs' Silva undergoes cardiac ablation surgery
Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva has undergone a procedure called cardiac ablation to correct a problem with his heart rate.

Basketball »

Pistons, McGrady agree to 1-year deal
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Tracy McGrady has agreed to terms of a one-year contract with the Detroit Pistons.
London calling: Raptors to play 2 games in England
The Toronto Raptors will play two of their regular season games in London next year, the league confirmed Monday.
Pippen, Jordan reunited at Hall of Fame
Scottie Pippen will be presented by his former Chicago Bulls teammate when he is inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday night
Ilitch would like to own NBA's Pistons
Mike Ilitch, the owner of the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings, said Monday that he wants to buy the NBA's Detroit Pistons in part to make sure the team doesn't leave town.
Obama hits the court with NBA all-stars
U.S. President Barack Obama is about nine inches shorter than Chris Bosh, but on Sunday he got to strut his stuff on the court alongside LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.

Soccer »

FIFA boss wants younger referees
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said in an interview posted on the German football federation's website on Tuesday that a plan regarding top referees will be released in October or November and "there will be a rejuvenation."
O'Neill quits as Aston Villa manager
Martin O'Neill surprisingly resigned as manager of Aston Villa on Monday, just five days before the start of the Premier League season.
Maicon to remain with Inter Milan: report
Inter Milan's president says that Maicon is staying at the Serie A club, despite reported interest from Real Madrid.
Bayern won't release Ribery for French hearing
Bayern Munich won't release winger Franck Ribery for an upcoming hearing by the French football federation on the national team's World Cup debacle.
Capello says he needs to 'improve the minds of the players'
England soccer coach Fabio Capello says he needs to "improve the minds of the players" for the team's European Championship qualifying campaign.

Amateur Sports »

Ailing Bolt to miss rest of track season
World sprint champion Usain Bolt will miss the rest of the track season because of tightness in his lower back, his agent said on Tuesday.
Hamilton to decide stadium location for Pan Am Games
The City of Hamilton will be able to make its own decision as to where the 2015 Pan Am Games stadium will be located.
Canada's new rugby 7s coach faces challenges
Rugby Canada has given the keys to its all-important sevens program to Geraint John as it seeks to adapt to the rewards and unexpected problems from the seven-a-side game's inclusion in the Olympics.
Canada's rowers close out Henley in style
Canada's national rowing team swept the men's and women's eight races Sunday on the final day of the 128th Royal Canadian Henley Regatta.
Close one! 25km swim finishes in photo
Olga Beresnyeva of Ukraine won the 25-kilometre open water race in a photo finish Sunday at the European swimming championships in Blatonfured, Hungary.