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CBC Sports (Canada)

Yzerman would take Canada job again: Take 5

Detroit Red Wings vice-president Steve Yzerman told CBC's senior hockey writer Tim Wharnsby that he would consider assembling Canada's men's hockey team for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Fantasy Hockey: Olympic repercussions

In this week's edition of CBCSports.ca's Fantasy Hockey 1-on-1, Jordan looks at some repercussions of the Olympics on some NHLers, while Jesse's off enjoying some fun in the sun.

Pens look to rebound against Devils

Following their first defeat since the Olympic break, the Pittsburgh Penguins look to avoid another loss to the inconsistent New Jersey Devils on Friday night (7 p.m. ET).

Vonn wins 3rd straight ski title

Lindsey Vonn of the United States on Friday became the first women's skier in 18 years to win three consecutive overall World Cup titles.

Gushue joins unbeaten Howard in Brier playoffs

Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador secured the last playoff spot in the final round-robin draw at the Brier in Halifax on Thursday night.

ABC-TV (Australia)

Saints and Lovett still at loggerheads

St Kilda says a mediation process with sacked midfielder Andrew Lovett could not reach a resolution.

Little-known Italian leads Women's Open

Italian Giulia Sergas had the last laugh in the second round of the Women's Australian Open, emerging from four hours of karma-tinged golf to lead by three shots heading into the weekend.

Carter snares record and win

Fly half Daniel Carter became the highest New Zealand points scorer in Super rugby as the Canterbury Crusaders beat the Waikato Chiefs 26-19 in a Super 14 match in Hamilton.

Dragons put favourites in their place

St George Illawarra has handed NRL premiership favourite Parramatta an early wake-up call, the Dragons prevailing 18-12 to commence the new season at Parramatta Stadium on Friday night.

Clarke and Bingle break up

Glamour couple Michael Clarke and Lara Bingle have officially terminated their engagement, ending days of speculation about their anticipated break-up.

BBC Sports (United Kingdom)

Schumacher keen to 'raise game'

Returning Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher vows to improve after team-mate Nico Rosberg leads Friday practice in Bahrain.

Cook and Pietersen dominate Test

Alastair Cook hits 158 not out and Kevin Pietersen 99 as England close day one of the first Test against Bangladesh on 374-3.

Brown sorry for Hull duo's fracas

Hull manager Phil Brown apologises to the Women's Institute who saw a row between players Nicky Barmby and Jimmy Bullard.

Johnson not contemplating defeat

England coach Martin Johnson is refusing to contemplate defeat ahead of Saturday's RBS Six Nations Calcutta Cup match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

Chelsea hit by keeper injury blow

Chelsea's third-choice keeper Ross Turnbull will start in goal for Saturday's Premier League match against West Ham because of injuries to Petr Cech and Hilario.

Ottawa Sun (Canada)

Sens can’t find a spark

Playing the Flames a pain, or pane, if you prefer.

NHL making head-way

Good on the NHL for finally deciding the time has come to outlaw blind-side headshots. Maybe. It’s still a grey area, unfortunately.

GG snags CIS award

The Ottawa Gee-Gees’ Christopher Greenaway was named the CIS men’s MVP of the year in the field events category, when CIS’s individual award winners for the 2009-10 track and field season were announced Thursday prior to the start of the national championships.

Honours for Quinn Saturday: Burke

MONTREAL — Brian Burke promises that Pat Quinn will be honoured in some capacity during his return to the Air Canada Centre Saturday.

The story on some Pat Quinn myths

MONTREAL — Pat Quinn wants to set the record straight. There are certain urban myths that were prevalent during his time in Toronto he claims simply weren’t true. Here are three major ones.

New York Post (USA)

Jets report card

OFFENSE A Mark Sanchez (8-16, 63 yards, 60.2 rating) played better than his numbers indicated. WR Braylon Edwards dropped what should have been a long TD. Sanchez?s hitch pass to WR Jerricho Cotchery for a TD was ruled a lateral, so he wasn?t credited with the TD...

Knicks' D'Antoni must hone communication skills

Let's hope Larry Hughes isn't as close to LeBron James as he claims to be -- former Cleveland backcourt mates whose families socialize during the offseasons. The last thing the Knicks need is for Hughes to get King James' ear about Mike D'Antoni. Despite his chronic streakiness...

Rangers' Gilroy will be there ? at Fenway

Matt Gilroy has one regret concerning his career at Boston University during which the Terriers won last year's NCAA title while he captured the Hobey Baker Award as the country's best collegiate player. "I'm ticked that we didn't get to play at Fenway Park like this...



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