» European dream ends in nightmare exit for Real Real Madrid was eliminated from the Champions League in the first knockout round for the sixth year in a row Wednesday after drawing 1-1 against Lyon, sending the French club through 2-1 on aggregate.
» Beckham backs fans in return to Old Trafford After receiving a standing ovation and hearing his name chanted during his Old Trafford homecoming, David Beckham gave Manchester United fans a high-profile image as they try to oust the Glazer family.
» GSP will respond to Hardy trash talk with fists UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre says his opponents' trash talk has always fuelled his fire in the Octagon. Lucky for him, the next man in line is as mouthy as they come.
» Young Leafs still learning the ropes During a brief down moment in practice Wednesday, Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere huddled with forward Luca Caputi and gave the rookie a few tips. The team had been working on a power-play drill and Caputi's job was to get his six-foot-three, 200-pound frame in Giguere's way.
» Phils top Jays, but Drabek solid in start Blue Jays starter Kyle Drabek pitched two shutout innings Wednesday, but reliever Lance Broadway gave up a pair of runs as Toronto lost 4-2 to the Philadelphia Phillies.
» No suspension for Cooke after Savard incident The NHL decided to not punish Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke for his hit on Boston's Marc Savard.
» TFC union rep hints at strike if CBA not reached Toronto FC union representative Nick Garcia believes that MLS players will strike if a new collective bargaining agreement is not negotiated before the season opens in two weeks time.
» Brophy on NHL: Nervous in net Great goaltending is a must in the playoffs, which is why several of the top teams appear nervous.
» Howard downs Gushue, still perfect at Brier Glenn Howard's Ontario rink remains perfect at the 2010 Tim Hortons Brier. Howard led Ontario to a 9-5 victory over Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador in a battle between leaders today.
» Struggling Liverpool face confident Lille in Europa With only one loss in its last 16 European home games, Lille is confident ahead of its clash with five-time European champion Liverpool.