Sportspool.com Sports News

The International Olympic Committee is stepping up the global fight against illegal betting and match-fixing in sports, warning of the danger posed by organized crime. IOC President Jacques Rogge has called together sports leaders, politicians, licensed betting operators and international police agency Interpol.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/story/2011/02/28/sp-ioc-betting.html?ref=rss

Milos Raonics whirlwind winter on the ATP Tour has earned the Canadian a main draw wildcard for next weeks BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/moresports/story/2011/02/28/sp-raonic-indian-wells.html?ref=rss

The Chicago Blackhawks added defensive depth for a playoff push ahead of Mondays NHL trade deadline, dealing for Chris Campoli of the Ottawa Senators.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2011/02/28/sp-campoli-blackhawks-trade.html?ref=rss

The Washington Capitals added a big body and Stanley Cup playoff experience Monday in the form of centre Jason Arnott.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2011/02/28/sp-arnott-capitals-trade.html?ref=rss

The league-leading Vancouver Canucks added centre Maxim Lapierre from Anaheim and left winger Chris Higgins from Florida before Mondays NHL trade deadline.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2011/02/28/sp-nhl-canucks-higgins.html?ref=rss

Goaltender Curtis McElhinney is on the move for the second time in a week, claimed on waivers by the Ottawa Senators.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2011/02/28/sp-sens-waive.html?ref=rss

Weve heard from all the experts. Now we want to hear from you. Who came out the best after the 2011 NHL trade deadline was settled, and what do you think of all the moves? Weigh in on the poll, and post your comment to have your say.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2011/02/28/spf-deadline-poll.html?ref=rss

Two hours before the NHL trade deadline, Brian Burke knew in all likelihood he wouldnt be making a splash, but the Toronto GM did make a minor deal Monday, sending forward John Mitchell to the New York Rangers for a 2012 seventh-round pick.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2011/02/28/sp-leafs-nyr.html?ref=rss

The Toronto Maple Leafs dealt forward John Mitchell to the New York Rangers on Monday for a seventh-round pick in 2012.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2011/02/28/sp-leafs-nyr.html?ref=rss

The Calgary Flames claimed defenceman Brett Carson off waivers from Carolina on Monday. He has split this season between the Hurricanes and the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2011/02/28/sp-nhl-flames-carson.html?ref=rss