Blackhawks ink coach Denis Savard to extension
The Chicago Blackhawks signed head coach Denis Savard to a contract extension through the 2008-09 NHL season, it was announced Thursday.
HNIC names new executive producer
Thursday marked a changing of the guard at Hockey Night in Canada as Sherali Najak was appointed the show's new executive producer.
DiPenta thrills sick kids with Stanley Cup
The thrill of a lifetime. That's what about 30 excited kids, all patients at the IWK Hospital in Halifax, got Thursday morning when Stanley Cup winner Joe DiPenta paid a visit.

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Alouettes' Payton making a splash
Jarrett Payton will try to help the Montreal Alouettes win their third game in a row when they host the Calgary Stampeders Thursday night.
Pacman Jones disputes his arrest record
Suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam (Pacman) Jones appeared on television Thursday to promote his foray into wrestling and make an attempt to untangle his legal record.
CFL suspends Eskimos' A.J. Gass
The CFL slapped A.J. Gass with a one-game suspension without pay Wednesday after the Eskimos linebacker was ejected from Edmonton's 34-32 loss last week to the Calgary Stampeders.

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Fan who caught record Bonds baseball may not sell it
Matt Murphy could become a half-million dollars richer if he sells Barry Bonds' record-breaking home run ball.
Blue Jays drill Yanks, back over .500
The Toronto Blue Jays pounded out nine doubles on Wednesday night to avoid a sweep against the New York Yankees and once again inch over the .500 mark.
Bonds doesn't rest on laurels, hits 757th HR
Washington National Tim Redding became the 447th pitcher to surrender a home run to Barry Bonds, who added to his all-time mark the evening after making history.

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Bonds chases history
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Hank Aaron: 755 HRs
Barry Bonds: 757 HRs
Bonds holds record
Beckham doubtful for DC game
The Los Angeles Galaxy play DC United Thursday night in Major League Soccer action, but the status of English soccer star David Beckham remains in the air.
Materazzi antics get approval from French coach
France's coach, Raymond Domenech, says Italian defender Marco Materazzi did the right thing by getting Zinedine Zidane sent off in last year's World Cup final, calling him the "man of the match."
UEFA investigates alleged racist taunts
UEFA will investigate allegations of racist abuse against American midfielder DaMarcus Beasley by Montenegro soccer fans during Glasgow Rangers' 1-0 victory over FK Zeta in Champions League qualifying.

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Celtics approach retired star Reggie Miller
Reggie Miller, an almost certain Hall of Famer, has been approached about coming out of retirement to help the revamped Boston Celtics.
76ers' Dalembert to join Team Canada
Philadelphia 76ers centre Samuel Dalembert will play for Canada's national basketball team after obtaining his Canadian citizenship Tuesday.
Knicks' Randolph Morris charged with reckless driving
New York Knicks centre Randolph Morris was arrested early Tuesday and charged with reckless driving in Kentucky.

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