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This one meant so much to Andy Roddick.Because of the stakes: a return to Wimbledon’s semifinals.

Kerry Joseph and the Toronto Argonauts needed just over a quarter to take care of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Wednesday night.

Ottawa Senators winger Dany Heatley refused to waive his no-trade clause and killed a deal that would have sent the former 50-goal scorer to Edmonton.

Jay Bouwmeester was ready to be a piece of the Calgary Flames puzzle instead of carrying the load for an NHL team.

Red Deer Rebels head coach/vice-president of hockey operations Jesse Wallin went into Tuesday’s CHL import draft with cautious optimism and 12 hours later still wasn’t exactly sure if either of the club’s two selections will make a significant contribution.

When the doors to free agency finally opened, NHL general managers went charging into the marketplace like bargain-hunters on Boxing Day.

Last year when Cody Cassidy won the Ponoka Stampede, he was thrilled to be able to add his name to the family collection of Ponoka championships listed at the Stagecoach Saloon.

The Montreal Alouettes hope their win over Calgary in a soggy, mistake-filled Grey Cup rematch Wednesday marks the start of better results against West Division teams this season.

The Red Deer Dairy Queen Braves will host the 2009 peewee AAA Western Canada/Baseball Canada regional championship Aug. 21-23 at Great Chief Park.

Rory Sabbatini has nothing on Zak Griffiths when it comes to emerging victorious in the International Junior Masters, a prestigious golf tournament featuring a strong field of players from both North and South America.