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Andretti buys Toronto Indy, needs a dateAndretti buys Toronto Indy, needs a date
Michael Andretti and his business partners in Andretti Green Racing announced they intend to bring the popular summer auto race back to Toronto although the organization governing the sport says nothing is confirmed as of yet. 5/15/2008 8:03:10 PM

Flyers push back at PenguinsFlyers push back at Penguins The Philadelphia Flyers avoided elimination Thursday night, scoring three times in the first period in a 4-2 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4. 5/15/2008 7:58:36 PM

Big Brown is the class of the Preakness field  Big Brown is the class of the Preakness field The only question surrounding Saturday's Preakness Stakes appears to be the margin of victory for unbeaten and untested Kentucky Derby champion Big Brown. 5/15/2008 5:53:29 PM

Barkley owes Casino $400,000.Barkley owes Casino $400,000. The Wynn Las Vegas casino has sued former National Basketball Association star Charles Barkley, saying he owes 400,000 dollars in gambling debts, the Las Vegas Sun reported Thursday. 5/15/2008 5:51:36 PM

 
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Blue Jays sweep Twins in 11th Blue Jays sweep Twins in 11th Pinch hitter Joe Inglett singled home the winning run in the 11th inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the host Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday afternoon at the Metrodome. 5/15/2008 5:44:54 PM

NASCAR 'All Star' Pit Crews perform NASCAR 'All Star' Pit Crews perform If you think Ryan Newman's pit crew will feel pressure Thursday night as it tries to defend its title in the Sprint Pit Crew Challenge, you should go to dinner with them. 5/15/2008 12:13:16 PM

Flyers take a defensive hit Flyers take a defensive hit The Philadelphia Flyers will have to do without defenceman Braydon Coburn in their bid to stay alive in the NHL playoffs. For the second game in a row, the Flyers will have to do without their top two defencemen. 5/15/2008 12:08:56 PM

Rautins not giving up on Steve Nash for Olympics Rautins not giving up on Steve Nash for Olympics "The first thing is, there's no change of mind because unlike what's been reported, he's never said anything one way or the other," Leo Rautins told CBCSports.ca. "He's never said no. Back in early December, Nash told the Canadian Press: "No." Sort of. 5/15/2008 8:53:24 AM

U.S. Senator rips NFL over Patriots ruling U.S. Senator rips NFL over Patriots ruling Arlen Specter, Pennsylvania Republican, was unforgiving in his criticism of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, saying that Goodell has made "ridiculous" assertions that wouldn't fly "in kindergarten." 5/15/2008 8:48:26 AM

What's on TV: Big Sports weekend coming What's on TV: Big Sports weekend coming Well, if you're a sports junkie, and have a tv somewhere near your computer, like me and some of my friends, have a look at next couple of days. Playoffs in some sports, others just starting, and the long weekend. Have Fun. 5/15/2008 6:39:40 AM

Canucks: Call him Captain Curious Canucks: Call him Captain Curious Nothing has changed in Markus Naslund's contract status with the Vancouver Canucks. But a change in management and the promise of change in playing style has struck a curious chord with the unrestricted free agent. 5/15/2008 6:28:02 AM

Rain continues to delay Indy 500 prep Rain continues to delay Indy 500 prep Rain returned to Indianapolis on Wednesday, leaving a host of Indianapolis 500 hopefuls scrambling to prepare for next weekend's qualifying sessions. Last Sunday's second day of qualifying was washed out. 5/15/2008 6:24:53 AM

Paralympic torch relay coming to Vancouver Paralympic torch relay coming to Vancouver Personal principle might have kept him out of Beijing if he was still competing, but Walter Wu says respect for the Paralympic movement means he’d love to carry the 2008 Games torch during its four-kilometre relay route in Vancouver on Aug. 29. 5/15/2008 5:38:48 AM

Finland beats U.S., moves into semifinals Finland beats U.S., moves into semifinals Canada squares off against Sweden and Russia will meet Finland on Friday in Quebec City in an exact reprise of last year’s final four in Moscow. The winners advance to the gold medal game Sunday at the Pepsi Colisee, the losers play for bronze on Saturday. 5/15/2008 5:36:58 AM

Celtics beat Cavs 96-89 Celtics beat Cavs 96-89 Someone is going to have to win in Boston to keep the Celtics from winning their 17th NBA title. Cleveland hopes for one more chance. Paul Pierce scored 29 and helped shut down LeBron James for much of the second half to give Boston a 3-2 lead. 5/14/2008 10:00:26 PM

Stars stave off elimination Stars stave off elimination Detroit's goal with a guy barely in the crease, if at all, didn't count. Dallas' goal with a guy clearly in the crease did count. Apparently, that's what it takes to slow the mighty Red Wings. Detroit lost for the first time since April 16. 5/14/2008 8:19:45 PM

Run in need of Penticton organizer Run in need of Penticton organizer The annual Terry Fox Run, which takes place across Canada every September, raises money to try to keep Fox’s dream of finding a cure for cancer alive. The Penticton run, taking place on Sept. 14, is in need of a run organizer. 5/14/2008 6:27:19 AM

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