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The Toronto Argonauts are attempting to go to 2-0 while facing a Hamilton Tiger-Cats team that has struggled in the recent past and is 0-1 to start the season. Check out the "Inside the Argos" blog for Sara Buchan's notes on the game. Click here to listen live on FAN590.com.
The rival Canadiens and Maple Leafs completed a rare trade Thursday, with Montreal sending forward Mikhail Grabovski to Toronto in exchange for prospect Greg Pateryn and a second-round draft pick in 2010. The Leafs also re-signed free agent centre Dominic Moore to a 1 year deal. For more, read Howard Berger's "Nothing but Leafs" blog.
Markus Naslund, the former captain of the Vancouver Canucks, has signed with the Rangers the team announced in a conference call. The Rangers also announced they had signed former Buffalo defenseman Dmitri Kalinin. In Montreal, the Canadiens have signed veteran tough guy Georges Laraque to a US$4.5-million, three-year contract.
The San Jose Sharks have signed veteran defenceman Rob Blake to a US$5-million, one-year contract. Blake, 38, is tied for fourth among active NHL defensemen with 702 points (223-479) in 1,127 career NHL regular-season games with Los Angeles and Colorado.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have ensured their No. 1 goalie will be around for a long time. Marc-Andre Fleury signed a US$35-million, seven-year contract with the Penguins. The Pens also signed UFA forwards Miroslav Satan and Ruslan Fedotenko.
Defending champion Venus Williams reached the Wimbledon final for the seventh time by beating Elena Dementieva 6-1, 7-6 (3). Venus will face younger sister Serena, who defeated Zheng Jie of China 6-2, 7-6 (5).
- Top free agents Hossa and Sundin both say 'No' to big bucks on Day 2
- SuperSonics, Seattle reach last-minute settlement, move to Oklahoma City
- Canadians beat the Dominican Republic to remain undefeated at 3-0
- SCORECARD:
- Pistorius finishes fourth in able-bodied race, still needs qualifying time
- Roger Federer routs Mario Ancic at Wimbledon, gets Marat Safin next
- Safin beats Lopez to set up semifinal match against Federer at Wimbledon
- Crashfest at Richmond International Raceway sends most teams to shop
- Derby, Preakness winner Big Brown has workout at Aqueduct
- Serena Williams looking for edge when cheering on Venus at Wimbledon
- Top free agents Hossa and Sundin both say 'No' to big bucks on Day 2
- Coyotes sign goalie Al Montoya, forward David Spina and two AHL players
- New York Islanders sign veteran centre Doug Weight to one-year deal
- Columbus Blue Jackets sign Kristian Huselius to $19-million, four-year deal
- Penguins sign Malkin to $43.5-million, five-year extension; also sign Orpik
- Philadelphia Flyers re-sign forward Riley Cote, defenceman Randy Jones
- Buffalo Sabres still in the market for a defenceman
- Thrashers sign free-agent defenceman Ron Hainsey to five-year deal
- Katz holds first news conference since becoming Edmonton Oilers owner
- Newest Maple Leaf Niklas Hagman excited about move to Toronto
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Executive Director and CEO, Canada Basketball on Prime Time Sports
The CEO of Canada Basketball joins Mike Toth & Michael Grange to talk about the tickets price for the Jack Donahue Classic at Ricoh Colesium and the state of the men's national team.
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General Manager, Columbus Blue Jackets on the Chuck Swirsky Show
Scott Howson, general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets, joined Chuck Swirsky to talk about his club's free agent signings and trades in a busy 48 hours since the beginning of the NHL's free agency period.
Joel Anthony
Centre, Miami Heat and Team Canada on The Bullpen
Canadian centre Joel Anthony, also of the Miami Heat, joined Mike Hogan and Roger Lajoie to discuss Canada's chances as they attempt to qualify for the upcoming Olympics in Beijing. Anthony talked about how the team fared recently against New Zealand and the challenge of developing team chemistry in the short qualifying stage.
Kenny Wheaton
Argos Defensive Back on The Bullpen
Argonauts defensive back Kenny Wheaton joined Mike Hogan and Roger Lajoie to talk about tonight's Argos home opener against the rival Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Wheaton discussed Toronto's opening game against Winnipeg, as well as what he expects to see from Hamilton's offense tonight.
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