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Canada's Aleksandra Wozniak beat Lourdes Dominguez Lino to advance to the fourth round of the French Open at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris

Wozniak advances to fourth round

For the first time in 17 years, the fourth round of the French Open women’s draw will have some Canadian flavour.

Canada's Aleksandra Wozniak beat Lourdes Dominguez Lino to advance to the fourth round of the French Open at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris
Kobe Bryant gestures toward the bench as he led the Los Angeles Lakers past the Denver Nuggets on Friday 119-92. Bryant scored 35 points in the Game 6 win and now awaits the East Final winner.

Back to the finals

Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are heading back to the NBA finals after dispatching the pesky Denver Nuggets with a 119-92 victory in Game 6 on Friday night.

Kobe Bryant gestures toward the bench as he led the Los Angeles Lakers past the Denver Nuggets on Friday 119-92. Bryant scored 35 points in the Game 6 win and now awaits the East Final winner.
Scotty Olson

Bulldog inducted into hall of fame

He lived up to his nickname in the boxing ring, a tenacious and rawhide-tough flyweight who always fought bigger than his actual size.

Scotty Olson

Datsyuk, Draper return as Wings prepare for Stanley Cup opener

Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said Friday defencemen Nicklas Lidstrom and Jonathan Ericsson will play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals.

Ben Cahoon

Times changing for CFL camps

Time has done little to help Ben Cahoon make sense of training camp. The Montreal Alouettes’ slotback understands why players must gather and work on getting their timing down for the upcoming season.

Ben Cahoon

CBC takes cup coverage to orbit

The CBC’s television coverage of the NHL Stanley Cup final will reach across Canada and even into orbit.

Canada’s Aleksandra Wozniak beat Petra Martic in the second round of the French Open at the Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.

Canadian Wozniak advances to third round at Open

Close doesn’t count. Roger Federer knows that as well as anyone. Still, even Federer had to acknowledge he found himself in a much tighter and tougher match than he would have expected — or is used to — in the French Open’s second round Thursday before producing a 7-6 (8), 5-7, 7-6 (2), 6-2 victory over Jose Acasuso of Argentina.

Canada’s Aleksandra Wozniak beat Petra Martic in the second round of the French Open at the Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.

Yip eagles for win

Trailing tournament leader Ryan Vallely by two strokes heading to the final tee, Ryan Yip eagled the par-5 18th hole at Carmoney Golf Club Thursday and claimed the Alberta Open title when his Medicine Hat opponent struggled to a bogey.

Mike Weir shot a 69 for the first round of the Colonial golf tournament on Thursday in Fort Worth.

Vijay Singh in contention at Colonial

Vijay Singh stopped playing at the Colonial Country Club when Annika Sorenstam showed up in 2003. He’s finally back — and among the leaders.

Mike Weir shot a 69 for the first round of the Colonial golf tournament on Thursday in Fort Worth.
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Sports briefs – May 29

Red Deer Rebels defenceman Alex Petrovic is among the 40 players invited to the Canadian National Under-18 Summer Team selection camp Aug. 1-4 at Father David Bauer Olympic Arena in Calgary.

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Marian Hossa (91) risked a lot of money and stability to join Niklas Kronwall (55) and the Detroit Red Wings for a shot at the Stanley Cup.

No time for regrets

Marian Hossa’s combination of size, speed and skill helped the banged-up Detroit Red Wings finish off Chicago to set up a Stanley Cup final rematch with the team he spurned.

Marian Hossa (91) risked a lot of money and stability to join Niklas Kronwall (55) and the Detroit Red Wings for a shot at the Stanley Cup.
Cleveland Cavalier LeBron James drains two of his 37 points over Orlando Magic Dwight Howard Thursday. The Cavs won 112-102.

LeBron not done yet

The message was quickly scribbled on the dry-erase board in Cleveland’s locker room. It said little and said it all: 1:00 AM FLY.

Cleveland Cavalier LeBron James drains two of his 37 points over Orlando Magic Dwight Howard Thursday. The Cavs won 112-102.
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby

Overmatched? Pittsburgh Penguins say they’re ready for Red Wings

The Pittsburgh Penguins will travel Friday to the city called Hockeytown for their second Stanley Cup finals in as many seasons against Detroit, yet forgive them if they’re convinced they already live there.

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby
Maria Sharapova beat Nadia Petrova 6-2

Sharapova struggles but advances at French Open

Maria Sharapova struggled again in her Grand Slam tournament comeback at the French Open, needing three sets and a few extra games to reach the third round with a 6-2, 1-6, 8-6 victory over 11th-seeded Nadia Petrova on Wednesday.

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Maria Sharapova beat Nadia Petrova 6-2
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Sports briefs – May 28

Jennifer Fetaz of David Thompson High School was the top female athlete in the CASAA zone track and field championship meet Wednesday.

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Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is thrown in the air in celebration after winning the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

Barcelona wins Champions League title

A rare headed goal by Lionel Messi helped Barcelona beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Champions League final on Wednesday, giving the Spanish side its third European Cup title and third trophy in a magical season.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is thrown in the air in celebration after winning the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
NHL legend Patrick Roy arrives at a news conference to announce his decision to refuse the Colorado Avalanches' offer to coach the team and stay with the  Quebec Remparts

Roy says no

The Colorado Avalanche have struck out in their bid to lure Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy back to Denver.

NHL legend Patrick Roy arrives at a news conference to announce his decision to refuse the Colorado Avalanches' offer to coach the team and stay with the  Quebec Remparts
Detroit Red Wing Dan Cleary celebrates his goal as Detroit beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in OT to advance to the Stanley Cup Final.

Play it again, boys

Playing without stars Nicklas Lidstrom and Pavel Datsyuk, the Detroit Red Wings needed help from two unheralded players to reach their second straight Stanley Cup final.

Detroit Red Wing Dan Cleary celebrates his goal as Detroit beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in OT to advance to the Stanley Cup Final.
Los Angeles Laker Andrew Bynum

Lakers push Nuggets to the brink

The Lakers owned the fourth quarter against Denver. Now they have a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Los Angeles Laker Andrew Bynum
Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes talks to the media after a hearing in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of the Coyotes and the proposed sale of the team to Jim Balsillie on Thursday.

Bankruptcy judge speeds up Phoenix Coyotes relocation fight schedule

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has accelerated the schedule for determining whether Canadian businessman Jim Balsillie can buy the Phoenix Coyotes and move the franchise to southern Ontario over the objection of the NHL.

Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes talks to the media after a hearing in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of the Coyotes and the proposed sale of the team to Jim Balsillie on Thursday.