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Saints miss Brees, but don't expect his absence to stunt progress as off-season practice begins Brett Martel, The Associated Press - The Canadian Press - Mon, 21 May, 2012
METAIRIE, La. - With no sign of a contract breakthrough for Drew Brees on the eve of the Saints' first off-season practice, safety Roman Harper tried to look on the bright side.
Clemens' accuser gets to name names, giving government momentum after his 26 hours on stand Joseph White, The Associated Press - The Canadian Press - Mon, 21 May, 2012
WASHINGTON - Brian McNamee finally got to name names in front of the jury. Andy Pettitte. Chuck Knoblauch. Mike Stanton. Roger Clemens' accuser also apologized for the medical condition that caused him to take frequent breaks. He came across as a sympathy figure in the final moments of some 26 hours on the stand, a small …
Calgary pro’s nine-hole record survives Aussie’s 55 Calgary Herald - Mon, 21 May, 2012
Jamie Kureluk couldn’t get on the Internet quick enough.The Calgary teaching and playing professional heard that Rhein Gibson played 18 holes in an incredible score of 55 and Kureluk had to see if his world record nine-hole score of 25, established during the final round of the 2010 Alberta Open at Carnmoney, was still …
Hockey's ham actors on slippery slope Vancouver Sun - Sat, 19 May, 2012
When you think about it, the Vancouver Canucks are having a pretty good Stanley Cup playoffs.
Cole: Labelling L.A. Kings of diving a classic case of misdirection Calgary Herald - Sat, 19 May, 2012
LOS ANGELES — When you think about it, the Vancouver Canucks are having a pretty good Stanley Cup playoffs.True, they’ve had the golf clubs out for a month, but increasingly it looks as though they might be able to raise a banner at Rogers Arena next year celebrating three straight seasons of being eliminated by the eventual …
Bobsled Olympian dives headfirst into golf lessons Calgary Herald - Sat, 19 May, 2012
Helen Upperton can drive her Canadian bobsled down icy tracks at speeds in excess of 130 kph and negotiate hairpin turns without so much as a bobble.Put a golf club in the hands of the 32-year-old two-time Olympian and a golf ball at the feet of the silver medallist of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games and the trembles begin.Even …
Rio fails to show Olympic golf course contracts over disputed land after search warrant served Tales Azzoni, The Associated Press - The Canadian Press - Fri, 18 May, 2012
SAO PAULO - The ownership dispute over the land set to be used for the Olympic golf course for 2016 took another twist Friday when a court ordered the city of Rio de Janeiro to hand over the contracts it allegedly signed with the owner of the property — and city officials said no such documents existed.
Byron Nelson remains a link to golf's history Saskatoon StarPhoenix - Thu, 17 May, 2012
This week's PGA Tour stop in Texas is one that holds a special place in many golfers' hearts.
AL Capsules: Suspension looms for Lawrie after ninth-inning outburst turns ugly The Associated Press - The Canadian Press - Wed, 16 May, 2012
TORONTO - Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie slammed his batting helmet to the ground and it ricocheted into plate umpire Bill Miller as the ninth inning turned nasty Tuesday in Toronto's 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay.
Arkansas State football coach Gus Malzahn to host celebrity golf classic in Little Rock The Associated Press - The Canadian Press - Tue, 15 May, 2012
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Arkansas State University football coach Gus Malzahn will host the 14th annual Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Celebrity Golf Classic on July 30 at Chenal Country Club in Little Rock.
OMERS-backed Golf Town to expand U.S. presence by acquiring Golfsmith chain The Canadian Press - The Canadian Press - Mon, 14 May, 2012
TORONTO - Canadian specialty retailer Golf Town is expanding south of the border by acquiring Golfsmith International Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:GOLF), a similar U.S.-based chain, in a deal valued at almost US$100 million.
Canada's Golf Town to expand in U.S. with Golfsmith buy Reuters - Mon, 14 May, 2012
(Reuters) - Golfsmith International Holdings Inc said Canadian golf retailer Golf Town will take it private for about $97.2 million. Golf Town, which is owned by private equity firm OMERS, will pay about $6.10 per share in cash, which represents a 30 percent premium to Golfsmith's Friday's close of $4.71. On the closing …
Kuchar holds steady to clinch Players title Simon Evans - Reuters - Sun, 13 May, 2012
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - American Matt Kuchar won the Players Championship on Sunday by two shots to secure the biggest win of his career and a $1.71 million pay check. To the delight of his watching family, Kuchar shot a final round two-under 70 to finish 13-under for the tournament, two clear of Briton Martin …
Matt Kuchar, taking advantage of Kevin Na's flop, wins The Players Championship Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press - The Canadian Press - Sun, 13 May, 2012
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Matt Kuchar looked beyond the edge of the 16th green at a scene packed with enough stress it could wipe away even his smile.
Kevin Na slowly puts together a bogey-free 68 and leads The Players Championship Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press - The Canadian Press - Sat, 12 May, 2012
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Kevin Na is slow to pull the trigger, and quick to make fun of himself.
Jersey Pride: Garden State native Joe Martinek makes mark as FB with Giants at minicamp The Associated Press - The Canadian Press - Sat, 12 May, 2012
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - It has all the makings of being a fairy tale football story, one born, bred and raised entirely in the Garden State.
Junior B lacrosse game cancelled after death of top London sponsor Windsor Star - Sat, 12 May, 2012
Sunday's junior B lacrosse game between the Windsor Clippers and London Blue Devils at Forest Glade Arena has been cancelled because of the death of Dr. Christopher Roy Guiltinan, the primary sponsor of the Blue Devils.