» Avs confirm back-up goalie Budaj has swine flu The Colorado Avalanche confirm that backup goalie Peter Budaj has swine flu. Budaj didn't accompany the Avalanche on their four-game road trip that begins Tuesday night in Edmonton.
» Bills DB Whitner gets three months probation Buffalo Bills defensive back Donte Whitner has been placed in a first-time offenders program with probation for three months for a disorderly conduct case in Cleveland.
» Serena overcomes sore ankle, edges out win Serena Williams overcame Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-6 (6), 7-5 in the group stage of the WTA Sony Ericsson Championships on Tuesday, improving her chance of ending the year as the top ranked player in women's tennis.
» Ott gets two games for low hit on Colaiacovo The NHL suspended Dallas Stars forward Steve Ott for two games Tuesday for a low hit on St. Louis Blues defenceman Carlo Colaiacovo. The incident occurred midway through the second period in the Stars' 4-1 victory last Saturday.
» United, Spurs advance in Carling Cup Manchester United and Tottenham each won 2-0 to progress to the quarterfinals of England's Carling Cup on Tuesday and keep alive the chances of a repeat of last season's final.
» Pedro to start Game 2 at Yankee Stadium Pedro Martinez has a long history of memorable starts against the New York Yankees. He's pitched against them during the regular season and playoffs, poked fun at their history and called them his daddy.
» Haynesworth questions desire of Redskins His voice low, his words sharp, Albert Haynesworth questioned teammates' desire after his Washington Redskins' 27-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
» Price: Habs should stick with Halak while hot Carey Price clearly doesn't enjoy watching games from the bench, but with his Montreal Canadiens riding a four-game winning streak he sees no reason for head coach Jacques Martin to call on his services just yet.
» NBA season previews: Central Division SPORTSNET.CA basketball columnist Paul Jones previews the upcoming NBA season with a division a day.
» Week 7 NFL Power Rankings The Saints continue to occupy the top spot on the rankings after yet another double-digit win.