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The Penticton Vees and Woodstock Slammers will meet for the 2012 RBC Cup after posting semifinal wins Saturday. The Vees blanked the Soo Thunderbirds 3-0, while the Slammers topped the host Humboldt Broncos 4-3 in overtime.

Riders name four new Plaza of Honour inductees

Tuesday May. 8, 2012 4:59 PM ET

Players Ed Buchanan, Nate Davis, Andrew Greene and former team president Tom Robinson will join 113 other inductees who have made major contributions to the football club.

Theisen one step closer to achieving Olympic dreams

Tuesday May. 8, 2012 6:42 PM ET

At the PAC-12 championships in Eugene, Oregon over the weekend, Brianne Theisen posted a heptathlon score of 6,353 points, breaking the conference record and giving her the Olympic A+ standard she requires to compete at the Olympic Games in London later this summer.

Riders take Heenan first in CFL draft

Thursday May. 3, 2012 3:31 PM ET

The Roughriders have selected Saskatchewan Huskies offensive lineman Ben Heenan as the first overall pick in the CFL draft.

In Pictures: Roughriders unveil new jerseys

Wednesday May. 2, 2012 3:09 PM ET

The reengineered Reebok uniforms feature several enhancements and upgrades, while keeping the traditional green and white.

Former NFL star Junior Seau found dead at Calif. home

Wednesday May. 2, 2012 4:23 PM ET

Former NFL star Junior Seau was found shot to death at his home Wednesday morning in what police said appeared to be a suicide. He was 43.

Weyburn's DeLaet ties for fourth at Zurich Classic

Monday Apr. 30, 2012 9:38 AM ET

Jason Dufner was more nervous about a putt under 2 feet on a playoff hole at the Zurich Classic than about getting married next weekend. His recent late-tournament struggles made it easy to understand why.

Roughriders sign Durant, Best to extensions

Friday Apr. 27, 2012 4:32 PM ET

The CFL also penalized the Riders for having veterans take part in an unsanctioned off-season workout in Florida last month.

Canada's hopes for a Stanley Cup dashed as Senators out

Friday Apr. 27, 2012 7:14 AM ET

Any hopes Canadian hockey fans had of ending the country's lengthy Stanley Cup drought were dashed a lot sooner than normal this season.

Riders sign three, release Ernie Wheelwright

Tuesday Apr. 24, 2012 4:47 PM ET

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed three import players and released receiver Ernie Wheelwright.

Roughriders acquire Xavier Fulton from Eskimos

Monday Apr. 23, 2012 5:40 PM ET

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have acquired offensive lineman Xavier Fulton in a trade with the Edmonton Eskimos.

Vancouver fans dejected after Canucks gone from playoffs

Monday Apr. 23, 2012 7:09 AM ET

There wasn't enough grace inside Rogers Arena to save the Vancouver Canucks from defeat, but there was enough Amazing Grace outside to soothe the tortured souls of their fans.

Torres: 'I sincerely regret injuring' Hossa

Saturday Apr. 21, 2012 10:38 PM ET

The NHL set a benchmark for illegal head hits by suspending the Phoenix Coyotes' Raffi Torres 25 games Saturday after Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa was injured in a playoff game earlier this week.

Habs greats turn out for 'Butch' Bouchard funeral

Saturday Apr. 21, 2012 5:59 PM ET

Montreal Canadiens greats gathered on Saturday to remember longtime Habs captain Emile (Butch) Bouchard.

Riders shake up roster, release veteran Dario Romero

Thursday Apr. 19, 2012 2:07 PM ET

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced a roster shakeup that saw the team sign four players and release six, including veteran defensive tackle Dario Romero.

CFL approves rule changes to scoring plays, helmets

Wednesday Apr. 18, 2012 1:13 PM ET

The CFL announced Wednesday that the league's board of governors has unanimously approved a rule change that will see all scoring plays subject to video review.

NHL playoff violence has fans crying foul

Violent NHL playoffs have fans, pundits crying foul

Tuesday Apr. 17, 2012 8:17 PM ET

It's only the first round of the NHL playoffs, but fans and pundits are already deeply divided over a dramatic uptick in on-ice violence that many put at the feet of one man: league disciplinary czar Brendan Shanahan.

Calgary Flames and Brent Sutter are parting ways

Thursday Apr. 12, 2012 7:36 PM ET

The search is on for a new coach, and assistant coach, for the Calgary Flames.

Riders' Odell Willis charged with DUI

Thursday Apr. 12, 2012 1:00 PM ET

Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Odell Willis has been charged with driving under the influence in the U.S.

Maple Leafs GM vows to stay the course

Leafs GM to stay the course despite 'failure to deliver'

Tuesday Apr. 10, 2012 10:57 PM ET

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle said he stands behind the team's management after it penned a formal apology to fans over the disappointing season.

Shakeups in Raiders coaching lineup

Wednesday Mar. 28, 2012 4:10 PM ET

The Prince Albert Raiders held a press conference Wednesday morning to announce some shakeups in the coaching staff.

Riders acquire Odell Willis

Thursday Mar. 22, 2012 6:25 PM ET

The Riders secured Willis and a conditional fifth round draft pick in 2013, in exchange for second- and fourth-round picks in the upcoming 2012 CFL Draft, as well as a conditional draft pick in 2013.

Roughriders sign pair of quarterbacks

Tuesday Mar. 20, 2012 12:09 PM ET

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed import quarterbacks Levi Brown and Matt Johnson.

Schwartz scores in NHL debut, Blues clinch

Sunday Mar. 18, 2012 1:09 PM ET

Jaroslav Halak made 22 saves, Jaden Schwartz scored his first NHL goal, and the Blues beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 to clinch a playoff berth Saturday night.

Crosby returning to lineup Thursday

Sidney Crosby returning to lineup, says 'I feel good'

Tuesday Mar. 13, 2012 9:25 PM ET

After several months off due to lingering concussion symptoms, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will return to the lineup Thursday night when his team faces off against the New York Rangers.

Jaden Schwartz signs with NHL's Blues

Tuesday Mar. 13, 2012 12:33 AM ET

Schwartz, a native of Wilcox, Sask., played for Canada at the 2011 and 2012 world junior hockey championships.

Howard defeats Koe to win Saskatoon Brier

Monday Mar. 12, 2012 9:04 AM ET

Glenn Howard didn't let the Brier Tankard slip through his fingers this time as he led Ontario to a 7-6 win over Alberta's Kevin Koe in the final of the Tim Hortons Brier.

Manitoba's Fowler beats Territories 8-7 for bronze at Brier

Sunday Mar. 11, 2012 2:50 PM ET

Manitoba's Rob Fowler won the bronze medal at the Canadian men's curling championship with an 8-7 win in an extra end over Jamie Koe of Yukon and Northwest Territories.