Mike Richards: From NHL star to unwanted veteran

In 2005, Mike Richards seemed destined for stardom, having won an OHL championship, Memorial Cup title, world junior gold medal and AHL Calder Cup championship at a young age. Ten years later, following two Stanley Cup victories, his NHL future is in question. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1Jsyh...

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Anthony Leblanc, Coyotes' owner, and NHL deny team moving to Las Vegas

National Hockey League president Gary Bettman and Arizona Coyotes' owner Anthony Leblanc vehemently denied a story in the New York Post that the team was being sold and moved to Las Vegas. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1GY5Z...

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Marco Estrada allows 2 homers in Blue Jays' loss to Red Sox

David Ortiz and Jackie Bradley Jr. both hit home runs as the Boston Red Sox held on for a 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Marco Estrada had a short start, giving up four runs on three hits and four walks in 2 1/3 innings. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1JrJZ...

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FIFA Women's World Cup: United States blank Germany; head for final

The United States reached the final of the women's soccer World Cup for the second time in a row on Tuesday, taking advantage of a dubious penalty to beat top-ranked Germany 2-0 in a hugely enjoyable game. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1R34r...

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Oilers send Boyd Gordon to Coyotes for Korpikoski

The Edmonton Oilers have traded centre Boyd Gordon to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for forward Lauri Korpikoski. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1C6RX...

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FIFA slammed over treatment of women's game

FIFA is being criticized for its treatment of the women's game. Again. Critics took aim on social media Tuesday after FIFA.com referenced American forward Alex Morgan's looks in an article posted in advance of the United States' match against Germany in the semifinals of the Women's World Cup. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1LGuD...

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Canucks deal veteran defenceman Bieksa to Ducks

The Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday traded veteran defenceman Kevin Bieksa to Anaheim for a second-round draft pick in 2016. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1R2QQ...

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Jackets acquire Saad from Blackhawks

The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired pending restricted free agent forward Brandon Saad, Michael Paliotta, and Alex Broadhurst from the Blackhawks Tuesday for Marko Dano, Artem Anisimov, Jeremy Morin, Corey Tropp, and a fourth-round pick. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1Nvzz...

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Drew Stafford re-signs with Jets

Drew Stafford has re-signed with the Winnipeg Jets for two years at a cap hit of $4.35 million US per year. The 29-year-old former Buffalo Sabre was set to hit free agency on July 1. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1CHuH...

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Sepp Blatter will not attend Women's World Cup final in Vancouver

FIFA president Sepp Blatter will not travel to Vancouver for the final of the Women's World Cup on July 5 and has told organizers that personal reasons will prevent him from going, a U.S.-based lawyer for Blatter said on Tuesday. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1ehbz...

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Usain Bolt pulls out of Diamond League meets with injury

Slowed by an injured left leg, Usain Bolt withdrew Tuesday from this month's Diamond League meets in Paris and Lausanne, dealing a blow to his title defence preparations for the world championships in August. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1FOkL...

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Raptors acquire Luke Ridnour from Thunder

The Toronto Raptors have acquired veteran guard Luke Ridnour and cash from Oklahoma City. It's the fourth time in the past week that the veteran guard has been traded. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1IqF9...

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Top-ranked Germany faces unpredictable U.S. in Women's World Cup semis

Familiar foes Germany and the United States open the semifinal round at the 2015 Women's World Cup Tuesday at Olympic Stadium in Montreal (7:00 p.m. ET), while England plays in their first-ever semifinal match against Japan on Wednesday at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton (5:00 p.m. ET). Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1BURu...

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Eskimos QB Reilly out 10-12 weeks with knee injury

Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly is expected to miss 10-to-12 weeks the result of a knee injury suffered in the club's season-opening game. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1RQIp...

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Brian Flynn agrees to 2-year extension with Canadiens

Forward Brian Flynn agreed to a two year contract with the Montreal Canadiens, the NHL club announced Tuesday. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1BUQj...

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Dougie Hamilton, Flames agree to new deal: reports

The Calgary Flames have locked up recently acquired defenceman Dougie Hamilton with a six-year contract, according to multiple reports Tuesday. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1T2fi...

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Sharks acquire goalie Martin Jones from Bruins

The San Jose Sharks acquired Martin Jones from the Boston Bruins for their 2016 first-round pick and forward prospect Sean Kuraly. Jones was acquired by the Bruins in the Milan Lucic deal last week. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1HsJJ...

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CFL Power Rankings

It was a brutal opening week for quarterbacks, but Bo Levi Mitchell made it through unscathed and his Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders top our first CFL power rankings of the season. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1GX7A...

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What's wrong with Eugenie Bouchard?

Once the toast of women's tennis, Eugenie Bouchard's free fall continued with a first-round loss at Wimbledon on Tuesday. So what's wrong with the struggling Canadian? A few former tennis pros weigh share their thoughts. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1IqtJ...

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Eugenie Bouchard eliminated in 1st round at Wimbledon

Canadian Eugenie Bouchard lost to Chinese qualifier Ying-Ying Duan 7-6 (6), 6-4 in the first round at Wimbledon on Tuesday. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1T1L4...

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Hurricanes' Semin, Panthers' Boyes join list of NHL buyouts

Alexander Semin of the Carolina Hurricanes and Brad Boyes of the Florida Panthers were the latest players to be placed on waivers to buy out their deals. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1C5qm...

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Mike Richards part of RCMP investigation: report

Mike Richards is involved in an ongoing investigation by the RCMP stemming from an off-ice incident, ESPN reported on Tuesday, a day after the veteran forward's contract was mysteriously terminated by the Los Angeles Kings. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1GWX1...

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Pan Am torch relay: Governor General runs at Rideau Hall

The Pan Am torch relay hits Rideau Hall on Tuesday morning as Gov. Gen. David Johnston takes his turn in the ceremony. Watch live at 10 a.m. ET. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1LA5p...

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NHL free agency: Recent value signings and bad moves

Ex-Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke once said GMs make more mistakes July 1 than any other date. The NHL free agency period opens Wednesday, with GMs seeking a bargain while trying to avoid the next bust. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1IIDD...

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Clay Buchholz, Red Sox pitcher, silences Blue Jays for 8 innings

Clay Buchholz gave up five hits and just one earned run while striking out five through eight innings of work as the Boston Red Sox beat the hometown Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Monday night. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1Nrni...

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Canucks re-sign goalie Jacob Markstrom, forward Vey

The Vancouver Canucks re-signed goaltender Jacob Markstrom and forward Linden Vey on Monday. Markstrom backstopped Utica to the AHL Calder Cup finals with a .925 save percentage and 2.11 GAA through 23 games. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1R0uS...

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Kevin Glenn steps in for Roughriders' injured No. 1 QB Darian Durant

Veteran CFL backup quarterback Kevin Glenn becomes Saskatchewan's starter after Darian Durant suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon in Saturday's home loss to Winnipeg. It's the fourth straight year Glenn assumes the No. 1 job from an injured starter. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1dton...

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Michael Sam was 'always coming back' to Alouettes

Michael Sam says the personal issues he had are behind him and he is ready to earn his place on the Montreal Alouettes. Sam had his first on-field practice with the CFL club Monday since his surprise departure two weeks into training camp. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1HuiE...

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Blue Jays' Josh Donaldson leads MLB in all-star voting

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson has drawn over 11.7 million votes for next month's MLB all-star game in Cincinnati, already a record for any player in any season. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1NqKx...

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Dwayne Wade decides to test free agency

Dwyane Wade will become a free agent Wednesday, and his 12-year stay with the Miami Heat could be ending. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1NqKz...

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Scott Darling has street named after him in Chicago

Lemont, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, dubbed Monday as "Scott Darling Day" as the Blackhawks goaltender brought the cup to his home town. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1Hubh...

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5 biggest stories from NHL draft weekend

While Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel were drafted first and second as expected, the rest of the NHL draft was wild. A number of trades occured involving first rounders, top prospects, and established players. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1Hu21...

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Raptors announce new D-League team will play in Mississauga

The Toronto Raptors' new NBA Development League will have a distinct suburban flavour when it makes its debut this season in Mississauga, Ont. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1U1t4...

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Kings terminate contract of Mike Richards

The Los Angeles Kings announced the termination of the contract of Mike Richards on Monday in a surprising move made a day after the forward was placed on unconditional waivers. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1C2zg...

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Andre De Grasse, Canadian sprinter, still can't fathom sudden stardom

Olympian and CBC Sports producer Anson Henry chatted with Canada’s newest sprint sensation Andre De Grasse, who opens up about his sudden stardom, the possibility of turning pro, and previews the Canadian track trials. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1C2zg...

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Stars sign goalie Antti Niemi

The Dallas Stars have signed goalie Antti Niemi to a three year deal, the team announced Monday. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1RMDE...

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Canadian golfer Brooke Henderson to skip Pan Am Games

Canada’s rising golf star Brooke Henderson will not take part in next month’s Pan Am Games, Golf Canada announced Monday. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1U1ca...

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Hockey Hall of Fame inductees to be announced

Watch live at 4 p.m. ET as the Hockey Hall of Fame announces its 2015 inductees, which could include Nicklas Lidstrom, Chris Pronger and Sergei Fedorov. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1JtjS...

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Sabres waive Cody Hodgson: report

A person familiar with the decision has told the Associated Press that the Buffalo Sabres have placed forward Cody Hodgson on unconditional waivers with the intention of buying out his contract. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1U1bv...

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Team Canada defender blamed for Women's World Cup loss 'utterly heartbroken'

In a raw, very personal response to fans, Team Canada defender Lauren Sesselmann lashed out against negative feedback she has received since her team was eliminated from the FIFA Women's World Cup of soccer on Saturday in Vancouver. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1eVsH...

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Milos Raonic wins Wimbledon opener

Canadian tennis player Milos Raonic is through to the second round of Wimbledon after defeating Spain's Daniel Gimeno-Traver 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (4) on Monday. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1LE6S...

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MLB home run derby gets new format

To improve the TV experience for viewers, the MLB has changed up the home run derby to include a playoff bracket, a five-minute time limit for each batter, and rewarding sluggers for launching the ball further into the stands. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1Ht5H...

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Canadiens buy out Parenteau

The Montreal Canadiens have bought out the contract of forward P.A. Parenteau, the team announced Monday. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1NqhX...

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CFL commissioner Orridge gets down to business

Given all the things new CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge has had to deal with since taking office on April 29, he could be forgiven for feeling stressed out. But Orridge is tackling the job head on and talking a smooth game, writes Malcolm Kelly. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1Io7V...

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Canadian Pan Am flag-bearer to be announced on Canada Day

Canada’s flag-bearer for the 2015 Pan Am Games will be announced on Canada Day, the Canadian Olympic Committee confirmed on Monday. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1SY0D...

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LeBron James opts out of contract with Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James will not exercise a $21.6-million US option on his contract for next season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1Kkw8...

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NHL free agency: 5 players who could be on the move

Plenty of moves will happen when the NHL's free-agent signing period opens on July 1, but it’s a considerably weaker class this summer, fronted by forwards Matt Beleskey and Justin Williams. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1dswe...

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FIFA Women's World Cup: Canada lacks knockout experience

It seemed like a dream scenario for Canada's women's World Cup team to advance to the semifinals at the FIFA Women's World Cup when they played England in the quarter-finals Saturday in Vancouver, but the team's lack of experience in knockout play did them in. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1FJt8...

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Justin Gatlin runs meet record 200 at U.S. championships

Moments after crossing the finish line, Justin Gatlin turned to his left and pointed at the clock to make sure everyone noticed what he just did. Gatlin breezed to the 200-metre title at the U.S. championships in a meet-record 19.57 seconds Sunday. Source :CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1BP8v...

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FIFA Women's World Cup: England coach optimistic keeper will recover

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