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Pronger ready for long stay

Pronger ready for long stay

Chris Pronger expects to help Philadelphia win a Stanley Cup this season and beyond.
Formula One boss dismisses criticism in Hitler flap

Formula One boss dismisses criticism in Hitler flap

— Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone dismissed calls for his resignation Monday in the wake of his praise for Adolf Hitler.

LPGA players demanding commissioners’ resignation

A meeting last week of more than a dozen players has resulted in a letter sent to the LPGA Tour’s board urging that commissioner Carolyn Bivens resign, according to a published report.
Golfers howl at Wolf Creek

Golfers howl at Wolf Creek

It was 28 years ago that Ralph and Ryan Vold joined forces with designer Rod Whitman to draw up plans for a truly unique golf course, a layout that was eventually enhanced by an additional nine holes and last week officially became a 36-hole facility.
Golf is an up, down game

Golf is an up, down game

“Up and down” is truly one of the happiest phrases in golf.
Twins’ all-star tandem Mauer and Morneau put names on the map

Twins’ all-star tandem Mauer and Morneau put names on the map

Justin Morneau has often joked, with perhaps a pinch of seriousness, that he’ll stop talking to Joe Mauer if his longtime friend ever leaves the Minnesota Twins.
Steve McNair’s brief affair ends in tragedy

Steve McNair’s brief affair ends in tragedy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The star quarterback and the waitress met six months ago, at a restaurant where she worked and his family often ate. He was married and 16 years older, but she seemed happy and eager to build a life with him.
Romero and Jays stop streaking Yankees 7-6

Romero and Jays stop streaking Yankees 7-6

Blue Jays 7 Yankees 6NEW YORK — Ricky Romero had to slow himself down.
Senators sign Alex Kovalev to two-year contract

Senators sign Alex Kovalev to two-year contract

The Ottawa Senators have signed slick forward Alex Kovalev to a two-year contract.
Local sports briefs - July 6

Local sports briefs - July 6

The Red Deer Razorbacks split a Parkland Baseball League twin bill with the Beiseker Canadians Sunday, losing 8-2 and winning 10-9.