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One of the greatest players in N-H-L history has officially called it quits.Joe Sakic announced Thursday that after 20 seasons in the NHL he’s played his last game.

Convinced B.J. Ryan will never again be an effective late-inning reliever, the Toronto Blue Jays released the two-time all-star Wednesday rather than letting him fester unhappily on the roster.

Ben Zobrist keeps proving his worth to the Tampa Bay Rays.

In Arkee Whitlock’s eyes, the main difference between him and the man he’s replacing as Edmonton’s starting running back is very obvious.

Police in Nashville are confirming that ex-NFL star Steve McNair’s 20-year-old girlfriend killed him before turning the gun on herself.

Special Olympics is more than simply an athletic program. The Special Olympics International website notes that participants not only develop physical skills, they also develop greater self-confidence and a more positive self-image.

Jonas Gustavsson signed a US$900,000, one-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, but GM Brian Burke isn’t about to hand the coveted free-agent goaltender a starting job.

The opening week of the CFL regular season was hardly a ringing endorsement to the usually wide-open, offensive Canadian game.

Wimbledon champion Serena Williams of the U.S., and world No. 1 Dinara Safina of Russia will play in the Rogers Cup women’s tennis tournament next month.

Spencer Dorowicz of Olds placed second in the McLennan Ross Sun Junior Golf Tour event Tuesday.