Canadian defender Nikola Markovic selected 1st overall by D.C. United in MLS SuperDraft
D.C. United has taken Canadian defender Nikola Markovic first overall in the MLS SuperDraft.
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Grand Slam of Curling continues to tweak shootout, extra end experiment
The Grand Slam of Curling continues to tinker with a draw-to-the-button shootout to replace extra ends, but the latter is making a comeback in Saskatoon this week.
Canada cuts 3 from world junior camp, roster at allowable 25 players
Three players have been cut from Canada's roster as the team continues preparations for the world junior hockey championship.
Who will be on the Canadian women’s Olympic hockey team?
Only 49 days remain before the Canadian women’s Olympic hockey team opens its tournament in Milan, Italy, and looks to defend its Olympic title.
Snowboarding-Canada's world champion Brearley out of Olympics after knee surgery
Dec 18 : World champion slopestyle snowboarder Liam Brearley of Canada will miss the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics after undergoing surgery for a knee injury.
Nigeria allege DR Congo fielded ineligible players in World Cup playoff
Dec 18 : Nigeria have submitted a petition to FIFA alleging the Democratic Republic of Congo fielded ineligible players in their African qualification play-off for next year's World Cup, a federation (NFF) spokesperson said.
7-foot-9 Florida C Olivier Rioux dunks for first field goal - ESPN
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Olivier Rioux lumbered through the lane, caught a bounce pass from teammate CJ Ingram and dunked, sending Florida's bench and the home crowd into a frenzy.
Bigger or better? The beautiful game's growth knows no bounds
LONDON, Dec 18 : Bigger does not always mean better but try telling that to those who govern the world's most popular sport as they reflect on a jam-packed year and begin the countdown to a super-sized World Cup that will dwarf previous tournaments.