Federer wins will go for 6th Wimbledon title

July 4th, 2008
Marat Safin was very good, but still good not enough to win a single set from Roger Federer, who will go for a sixth consecutive Wimbledon title.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2008/07/04/wimbledon-twelve.html?ref=rss

Russian team says Jagr signed

July 4th, 2008
Russian hockey club Avangard Omsk said on its website Friday that it had signed Jaromir Jagr for the upcoming season, just one day after the New York Rangers said they were moving ahead without the superstar.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2008/07/04/jagr-russia.html?ref=rss

Jays shopping Burnett for shortstop report

July 4th, 2008
The Toronto Blue Jays are looking for an upgrade at shortstop and have dangled starter A.J. Burnett in an attempt to find one, a newspaper reported Thursday.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/story/2008/07/03/jays-burnett-trade.html?ref=rss

Merritt upsets Wariner at U S Olympic trials

July 4th, 2008
In a stunning upset at the U.S. Olympic trials Thursday, LaShawn Merritt beat the reigning Olympic and world 400-metre champion, Jeremy Wariner, to seal his place at the Beijing Games in August.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2008/07/04/merritt-usolympic-trials.html?ref=rss

Rangers move on without Jagr

July 4th, 2008
If the New York Rangers chances to re-sign star winger Jaromir Jagr looked slim this off-season, general manager Glen Sather may have ended all hope Thursday.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2008/07/04/jagr-rangers.html?ref=rss

Tucker the hero as Eskimos finally get a win

July 3rd, 2008
Ricky Ray hit Jason Tucker for a 36-yard circus catch of a touchdown with less than a minute to go, giving the Edmonton Eskimos a 34-31 victory over the visiting Calgary Stampeders in a wild CFL contest on Thursday night.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/story/2008/07/04/esks-calgary.html?ref=rss

Canadiens sign Laraque Denis

July 3rd, 2008
The Montreal Canadiens added some much needed toughness to their skilful forward corps, singing free agent Georges Laraque on Thursday.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2008/07/03/canadiens-laraque.html?ref=rss

Alouettes dump Payton after 1 season

July 3rd, 2008
Running back Jarrett Payton, son of late NFL Hall of Famer Walter Payton, was released by the Montreal Alouettes Wednesday after just one CFL season.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/story/2008/07/03/payton-alouettes-release.html?ref=rss

Lumsden spoils Argonauts home opener

July 3rd, 2008
Hamilton Tiger-Cats running back Jesse Lumsden scored two touchdowns and set up a pair of scores by quarterback Casey Printers in a 32-13 win in Torontos home opener on Thursday night.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/story/2008/07/03/lumsden-tigercats-argonauts.html?ref=rss

Paul signs with Hornets Arenas re ups with Wiz

July 3rd, 2008
Superstar guard Chris Paul has signed a three-year extension with the New Orleans Hornets while Gilbert Arenas will be back with the Washington Wizards

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/story/2008/07/03/paul-sign.html?ref=rss