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Raptors put the heat on Miami, but fall short
February 5, 2012 – 8:32 pm | No Comment
Raptors put the heat on Miami, but fall short

LeBron James took a hard foul and clearly was not happy. So the next time he saw the ball, he made sure no Toronto player could reach him.

Anisimov leads Rangers past Flyers, 5-2
February 5, 2012 – 8:31 pm | No Comment
Anisimov leads Rangers past Flyers, 5-2

On an afternoon when another New York team was on the minds of many fans at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers did their best to emulate the Giants by physically wearing down Philadelphia Flyers.

Thomas makes less political return to D.C., beats Capitals 4-1 as Bruins end skid
February 5, 2012 – 8:19 pm | No Comment
Thomas makes less political return to D.C., beats Capitals 4-1 as Bruins end skid

Tim Thomas’s return to the nation’s capital was less political and more successful.

Halfpenny’s late penalty gives Wales 23-21 win over Ireland in Six Nations opening round
February 5, 2012 – 4:08 pm | No Comment
Halfpenny’s late penalty gives Wales 23-21 win over Ireland in Six Nations opening round

Leigh Halfpenny kicked an last-minute penalty to snatch a dramatic 23-21 victory for Wales over Ireland in the Six Nations opening round on Sunday.

Mac women lose to Laurier, slip back to .500
February 5, 2012 – 1:38 pm | No Comment
Mac women lose to Laurier, slip back to .500

The McMaster University women’s basketball team can probably forget about a second-place finish with its resulting first-round bye in the OUA playoffs. As a result of their 81-71 loss to the Laurier Golden Hawks on Saturday, it seems the best the Marauders can now hope for is a fourth-place finish and a home playoff game.

Ticats bring 3 assistant coaches into lair
February 3, 2012 – 2:49 pm | No Comment
Ticats bring 3 assistant coaches into lair

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have added three assistant coaches to their staff for the 2012 Canadian Football League season.

Burlington drag racer switching seats for 2012
February 2, 2012 – 12:41 pm | No Comment
Burlington drag racer switching seats for 2012

Underneath the 1971 Dodge Charger body is a 500-cubic-inch supercharged engine, which produces about 3,500 horsepower on the nitromethane fuel.

Tebow comes to Super Bowl, says he ‘dreams’ of playing in NFL’s biggest game one day
February 2, 2012 – 12:15 pm | No Comment
Tebow comes to Super Bowl, says he ‘dreams’ of playing in NFL’s biggest game one day

Someday, Tim Tebow hopes to be playing in the Super Bowl rather than just visiting.

Right-hander Jackson agrees to one-year deal with Nationals
February 2, 2012 – 12:10 pm | No Comment
Right-hander Jackson agrees to one-year deal with Nationals

Pitcher Edwin Jackson agreed Thursday to a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals.

Hodgson named NHL rookie of the month
February 2, 2012 – 12:07 pm | No Comment
Hodgson named NHL rookie of the month

Vancouver Canucks centre Cody Hodgson has been named the NHL’s rookie of the month for January.

Callahan scores in shootout, Lundqvist outduels Miller
February 2, 2012 – 12:06 pm | No Comment
Callahan scores in shootout, Lundqvist outduels Miller

Ryan Callahan scored the decisive goal in the shootout and Henrik Lundqvist stopped 34 shots to lead the New York Rangers to a 1-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.

Canucks’ Hodgson thriving after back injury derailed his career
February 1, 2012 – 6:35 pm | No Comment
Canucks’ Hodgson thriving after back injury derailed his career

Edmonton’s Ryan Nugent-Hopkins looked like a shoo-in for the NHL’s rookie of the year award early in the season.

Reimer posts shutout as Leafs edge Penguins, 1-0
February 1, 2012 – 6:35 pm | No Comment
Reimer posts shutout as Leafs edge Penguins, 1-0

It didn’t take the Toronto Maple Leafs long to make amends for their biggest collapse of the season.

Pierce scores 17, helps Boston get above .500 with 100-64 rout of Raptors
February 1, 2012 – 6:22 pm | No Comment
Pierce scores 17, helps Boston get above .500 with 100-64 rout of Raptors

Paul Pierce had 17 points and eight assists and the Boston Celtics crept above .500 for the second time this season with a 100-64 rout of the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

Canada’s top marathoner Coolsaet of Hamilton donates race winnings to Guelph track
February 1, 2012 – 12:40 pm | No Comment
Canada’s top marathoner Coolsaet of Hamilton donates race winnings to Guelph track

Reid Coolsaet has logged countless miles around the rundown, cinder track at the University of Guelph, a 50-year-old facility in a perpetual state of disrepair.

Mac swim teams prepare for OUA finals
February 1, 2012 – 6:14 am | No Comment
Mac swim teams prepare for OUA finals

The McMaster Marauders under the guidance of coach Andrew Cole are doing a little “cheating” at practice to prepare for the upcoming Ontario and Canadian university swimming championships.