Arnold Palmer on his way to winning the 1955 Canadian Open.

Lorne Rubenstein

Birth of a legend

Arnold Palmer vaulted to prominence with his victory in the 1955 Canadian Open, his first pro victory

Mike Weir of Canada watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the second round of the British Open.

Jeff Blair

Eyes of a nation will be on Weir ... again

2003 Masters champion prepares to embark on another attempt to end country's 55-year drought for a homegrown Canadian Open winner

Wimbledon champion Roger Federer gestures during the Champions Dinner at the Hotel Intercontinental, in London, on Sunday July 5, 2009.

Tom Tebbutt

Birth of Federer’s child may keep him from Rogers Cup

15-time Grand Slam winner is taking a wait-and-see approach with regards to Montreal tournament

Former NBA player Michael Jordan tees off during the inaugural Mike Weir Charity Classic.

Stars come out in support of Weir

Jordan, Costner and Brodeur all in attendance for inaugural Mike Weir Charity Classic

Nash staying with Suns: report

Two-time MVP point guard expected to announce on Twitter feed later today that he's signed a two-year contract extension to stay in Phoenix

Report: Regina needs domed stadium

$350-million facility would shelter Roughriders fans, and be used year-round for other athletic and entertainment events

Ronaldo struggles in Real Madrid debut

Portuguese winger misses two free kicks as European giants edge Irish part-timers Shamrock Rovers 1-0 in Dublin

Putin pushes KHL expansion

Russian Prime Minister says he would like to seen Kontinental loop become a “pan-European” league

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Jeff Blair
Halladay pitches a gem

Blue Jays ace tips his hat to the crowd at Rogers Centre after memorable performance which might also be his last for Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays' Roy Halladay celebrates his complete game with catcher Rod Barajas against the Boston Red Sox in their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto, July 19, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASEBALL)

Lorne Rubenstein
Heartbreak on the 18th

It's hard not to feel for Tom Watson if you watched him let victory slip from his grasp at Turnberry on Sunday

Tom Watson of USA embraces his caddie Neil Oxman on the 18th green following his defeat in a playoff against Stewart Cink during the final round of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 19, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Bruce Dowbiggin
Rooting for the old guy

Tom Watson was the last lifeline for ABC's plunging British Open ratings

Tom Watson of USA applauds after his defeat in a play off with Stewart Cink following the final round of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 19, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Weekly notebook
Stressful summer for unchosen ones

There are still a number of well-known free agents who don't have a place to play next season

Derek Morris, who was acquired by the New York Rangers at the trading deadline, is an NHL defenceman without a contract almost three weeks into free agency.
James Christie
UFC feeds that primal urge

Canada's fastest growing sport struggles for both recognition and regulation

Mac Danzig lays on his back against Jim Miller during their lightweight bout during UFC 100 on July 11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Miller defeated Danzig by unanimous decision. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

Jeff Blair
Legend's take on CFL woes

Hamilton Tiger-Cats and wrestling legend Angelo 'King Kong' Mosca weighs in on current affairs

Angelo Mosca pictured here at the launch of the TSN Top 50 CFL Players last November at their studios.