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The Toronto Raptors downed the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-84 Tuesday night. The Raps took over second half, outscoring the Cavs 57-37. Will Solomon led the way for the Dinos with 17 points.
Leafs To Be NHL’s Worst Team In 2008-09
By Howard Berger
Prior to watching the Maple Leafs during their nine-game exhibition schedule, I had been slightly wavering about where they could fit among the NHL’s bottom- feeders this season. But, there is no longer any question.
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenceman Luke Schenn to a three-year entry-level contract Tuesday. Forward Boyd Devereaux and defenceman Staffan Kronwall were placed on waivers.
FIA Cancels 2009 Canadian Grand Prix.. Oh Really??
By Erik Tomas
Here’s the story as it appeared on the European wires this morning: The Canadian Grand Prix has been dropped from the 2009 Formula One calendar, leaving North America with no grand prix next season.
Former Montreal Expos broadcasters Jacques Doucet and Dave van Horne and late Blue Jays play-by-play man Tom Cheek were selected as finalists Monday for the Ford C. Frick Award. The award is given annually by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum for excellence in baseball broadcasting.
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- Raptors down Cavaliers 104-84 as James rests after only eight minutes
- Laval, Queen's, Saint Mary's top Canadian university football rankings
- Chicago: economic crisis won't affect bid for 2016 Summer Games
- IOC official: cycling's Olympic future in limbo due to doping problems
- Tour de France chief Christian Prudhomme hails new anti-doping test
- Doping probe into Tour de France cyclist Frank Schleck being extended
- Own The Podium coffers expand and athletes finding ways to spend it
- London mayor Boris Johnson vows to 'bear down' on Olympic costs
- From bad boy to coach, UFC fighter Chris (The Crippler) Leben grows up
- Tuesday's Minor and Junior Hockey Results
- Hockey transactions
- Flyers lose to minor league affiliate Phantoms 4-2 in pre-season finale
- Ducks name veteran defenceman Scott Niedermayer team captain
- Los Angeles Kings sign forward Patrick O'Sullivan to three-year deal
- Rangers return to North America following exhausting European jaunt
- Goalie Nikolai Khabibulin expected to start season with Chicago
- Edmonton Oilers to spend three days in Jasper, Alta., for team-building
- Syracuse Crunch honours Newman by retiring late actor's "Slap Shot" jersey
- Boston Bruins keep promising rookie forward Blake Wheeler, cut five
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John Oreovicz
ESPN & National Speed Sport News Correspondent with Bob McCown & Jim Kelley
The 2009 Canadian Grand Prix has been removed from the F1 schedule - John Oreovicz explains why.
Stan Kasten
President of the Washington Nationals with Bob McCown & Jim Kelley
Bob's pick for the new President of the Blue Jays stops by to chat about the likelihood of jumping ship to the American League.
Don Meehan
Agent, Newport Sports Management, with Jack Armstrong & Doug MacLean
The agent for Luke Schenn discusses the contract his client signed with the Leafs, how he is working with the present collective bargaining agreement, and how his client Steven Stamkos' first pair of NHL games went.
Oren Koules
Co-Owner, Tampa Bay Lightning, with Jack Armstrong & Doug MacLean
The much involved owner of the Lightning joins the Game Plan to discuss his team's 0-2 start, playing regular season games in the Czech Republic, possible NHL expansion to Europe, and on the fan support they're receiving in Tampa Bay.
Ray Scapinello
Retired Linesman & Hall-of-Famer, with Doug Farraway
Ray joins Doug on the Director's Chair to reminisce over some great moments from his career, but he also discusses more personal issues, such as the death of his parents and dealing with palliative care.
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