Stanley Cup Stories: Penguins' stars burn SenatorsThere was no stopping the Penguins in Game 4 as Jarome Iginla and James Neal led Pittsburgh's surge past the Ottawa Senators in the top NHL playoffs stories from Wednesday.
Canucks fire coach Alain VigneaultThe Vancouver Canucks fired head coach Alain Vigneault on Wednesday, less than two years after he guided the club to the seventh game of the Stanley Cup final.
Cherry says Canuck coaches 'thrown down the drain'In discussing Wednesday's firing of Vancouver Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault, along with his assistants Rick Bowness and Newell Brown, Hockey Night in Canada's Don Cherry says the trio was "thrown under the bus."
Tiger Woods calls Sergio Garcia comment 'hurtful'Tiger Woods says the "fried chicken" comment from Sergio Garcia was hurtful and inappropriate. Two weeks after they verbally sparred at The Players Championship, Woods say it's time to move on.
Brian Urlacher says he's retiring from NFLBrian Urlacher, after 13 seasons as linebacker with the Chicago Bears, suddenly announced Wednesday that he is retiring from the NFL.
Former Blue Jay Jose Canseco being accused of sexual assaultLas Vegas police are investigating a woman's allegations that former baseball player Jose Canseco sexually assaulted her.
Canada's soccer team looking to add American-born Rachel QuonRising American star Rachel Quon has been asked to join the Canadian women's soccer team for a friendly against the United States in June.
Gritty defenceman Andy Sutton officially retires from NHLWell-travelled defenceman Andy Sutton has retired from the NHL, ending a 15-year career beset by injuries.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Friday's Need to KnowOttawa and Pittsburgh will clash on Friday night in a Game 2 that features a newly announced coach of the year candidate, as well as two of the classiest veterans in the game. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in the NHL playoffs.
Mario Goetze won't play for Borussia Dortmund in Champions finalBorussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Goetze will miss Saturday's Champions League final against Bayern Munich after failing to recover from a hamstring injury.
Former U.S. team stalwart Claudio Reyna to head new MLS teamFormer U.S. national team captain Claudio Reyna has been hired as director of soccer for the New York City FC of MLS.
Canada's Eugenie Bouchard rolls into quarters in StrasbourgEugenie Bouchard won 12 of the last 13 games on Wednesday for a straight sets victory at the Strasbourg International.
IOC says still more work needed on targeted drug testingOlympic officials agree that more targeted, out-of-competition testing in high-profile sports is needed to catch the drug cheats who are escaping the net, IOC President Jacques Rogge said Wednesday.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Wednesday's Need To KnowThe Senators and Penguins look to maintain the intensity of their double-OT Game 3 when they face off for Game 4 in Ottawa on Wednesday night (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET). Stay up to date with the latest storylines before the puck drops.
Canucks fire coach Alain Vigneault: reportsThe Vancouver Canucks reportedly fired head coach Alain Vigneault on Wednesday, just under two years after he guided the club to the seventh game of the Stanley Cup final.
Canada's Eugenie Bouchard rolls into 3rd round in StrasbourgEugenie Bouchard won 12 of the last 13 games on Wednesday for a straight sets victory at the Strasbourg International.
Tiger Woods says Sergio Garcia comment 'hurtful'Tiger Woods says the "fried chicken" comment from Sergio Garcia was hurtful and inappropriate. Two weeks after they verbally sparred at The Players Championship, Woods say it's time to move on.
Stanley Cup Stories: Confident Sens ready for PenguinsThe Senators face off against the Penguins in Game 4 on Wednesday night (CBC, CBCSports, 7 p.m. ET) looking to avoid a fate similar to that of the New York Rangers, who are on the brink of elimination after another loss to the Bruins on Tuesday.
Cavaliers leapfrog Magic to win NBA draft lotteryThe Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA draft lottery for the second time in three years and have the No. 1 pick for the June 27 draft
Back injury will keep Andy Murray out of French OpenAndy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open after seeking medical advice on his back injury.
High-octane Penguins not scaring off SenatorsAfter a big win in Game 3, another resilient performance in a season full of them, the Ottawa Senators are confident they can tie their second-round NHL playoff series with Pittsburgh Wednesday night.
Sergio Garcia apologizes to Tiger for 'fried chicken' remarkTiger Woods and Sergio Garcia don't like each other, and they're making no effort to disguise their feelings. The verbal feuding between the golfers began May 11 during the third round of The Players Championship and resumed this week on both sides of the Atlantic.
Bryan Colangelo disappointed but accepting of Raptors' decisionBryan Colangelo, who won't have final say in basketball decisions for the Toronto Raptors, says he's not angry at being let go as general manager, despite his new boss's characterization as such.
Avalanche silent on report Patrick Roy will become coachColorado Avalanche fans are talking about the possibility of Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy becoming the next coach of the team.
Canada's Ryder Hesjedal recovering from respiratory infectionCanadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal is recovering from a respiratory tract infection that forced him to pull out of the Giro d'Italia.
Nashville Predators hire Phil Housley as assistant coachNashville Predators have hired Phil Housley as an assistant coach to fill the spot left open by the firing of associate coach Peter Horachek after nine seasons with the franchise.
Raptors shake up front office, Colangelo in reduced roleBryan Colangelo will move into the role of president of the Toronto Raptors, building the team's brand and on other projects, but will cede final say on basketball decisions to a new general manager.
Anchoring long putters in golf prohibited as of 2016The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and U.S. Golf Association approved a new rule Tuesday that prohibits golfers from anchoring long putters against their body to create the effect of a hinge.
Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia feud continuesTiger Woods and Sergio Garcia don't like each other, and they're making no effort to disguise their feelings. The verbal feuding between the golfers began May 11 during the third round of The Players Championship and resumed this week on both sides of the Atlantic.
Orlando hoping for some lottery MagicArmed with the best odds and their three-time winner back on stage in Pat Williams, the Orlando Magic will try to jump-start the rebuilding process Tuesday night by landing the rights to the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
