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Weir in contention

Weir in contention

Tiger Woods couldn’t get off the course fast enough.
Nats nix Blue Jays

Nats nix Blue Jays

Adam Dunn swung twice, missing a pair of fastballs from Jason Frasor. With his third try, Dunn connected, erasing a season’s worth of extra-inning futility for the Washington Nationals.

Formula 1 racing to split

Formula One intends to sue the eight teams that announced plans for a rival series next season — the biggest crisis to engulf the sport since the championship began in 1950.
Nadal drops out of Wimbledon

Nadal drops out of Wimbledon

The Williams sisters could be set for another Wimbledon final after they were placed in separate halves of the bracket in Friday’s draw.

Push for return of Canadian GP to Montreal

Negotiations are underway with Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone for a potential return of the popular Canadian Grand Prix to Montreal in 2010, Quebec Finance Minister Raymond Bachand confirmed Thursday.
Alonso ready to leave F1

Alonso ready to leave F1

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso made it clear on Thursday he will abandon Formula One if the dispute between the teams’ association and the governing body isn’t resolved.
Local sports briefs - June 19

Local sports briefs - June 19

Jonah Penner was two-for-four at the plate with a triple as the Red Deer Servus Credit Union Braves defeated the Okotoks Foothills Dawgs 11-6 in bantam AAA baseball action Wednesday at Great Chief Park.
Walker strolls into hall

Walker strolls into hall

Larry Walker displayed all the skills of a five-tool player during a stellar 17-year big-league career, and that’s why he’ll be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday.
NFL Briefs - June 19

NFL Briefs - June 19

Holdout wide receiver Brandon Marshall reported to camp — his own.
Stallworth suspended

Stallworth suspended

The NFL suspended Cleveland Browns star receiver Donte’ Stallworth, who killed a pedestrian while driving drunk.