Stephen Brunt

The end of Beckham’s wild, fascinating ride

The Beckham Across America tour enters its final leg and North American soccer is the better for it, despite the noses left out of joint

British Open

At golf's oldest championship, the focus turns to youth

In the constant search for someone to challenge Tiger Woods, all eyes turn to youngsters like Rory McIlroy, Anthony Kim and Martin Kaymer

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to a reporter as he walks the red carpet at the National Hockey Legue awards in Las Vegas.

Bettman says NHL is strong despite economy

Commissioner points to increased viewership and advertising as signs that his league is 'weathering' downturn fairly well

Bruins, Flyers to clash at Fenway

Another historic baseball stadium will host an NHL game with Fenway Park hosting the third Winter Classic on New Year's Day

B.C. still looking to get off the mark

Lions face Eskimos hungry for first win of season, eager to prove critics of offence wrong

Advertisement:

Sponsored Links

Scoreboard

Copyright © 2009 by STATS LLC.
All rights reserved.

Sports Poll

Should baseball's All-Star Game determine home-field advantage in the World Series?

Interactive Puzzles

Challenge yourself with today's puzzles

Crossword Puzzles

Sudoku Puzzles

Unwritten Rules
Time to can the anthem nonsense

While Morneau was upset at the taped audio of O Canada, feeble-minded nationalism has no place at the All-Star Game

Jeff Blair
Teams salivating for the day the M&M Boys are available

If Mauer and Morneau ever hit the market, it would spark a feeding frenzy the likes of which have rarely been seen

Minnesota Twins slugger Justin Morneau congratulates teammate Joe Mauer during an American League baseball game at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, July 8, 2009.

Lorne Rubenstein
Wisdom the 15th club on a links course

Experience and open-mindedness toward hitting a variety of shots matter more at the British Open than the other three majors

Greg Norman of Australia tees off during a practice round prior to the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club, on July 14, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland.

Tom Tebbutt
Canadian reaches pinnacle of women’s tennis

Stacey Allaster's appointment as chairman and CEO of the WTA Tour might just make her the most influential woman in international sport

Stacey Allaster, chairman and chief executive officer of the WTA Tour.

Duffer in chief
Obama struggles with the sport of presidents

While he is known for basketball skills, the U.S. commander-in-chief is currently looking to exert more control on the links

U.S. president Barack Obama playing golf.
Jeff Blair
Doc makes his pitch

Blue Jays’ trade bait Halladay says he’d pitch in any city and in either league if it means having a chance to win

American League starting pitcher Roy Halladay, of the Toronto Blue Jays, speaks during a news conference Monday, July 13, 2009, in St. Louis.

Earlier
Blair at the All-Star Game

The Globe and Mail's sports columnist blogged from Busch Stadium in St. Louis

U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals after throwing out the first pitch at the 2009 MLB All-Star Game at Busch Stadium on July 14 in St Louis.
Lorne Rubenstein
Making golf an individual game...again

It's back to basics and self reliance for Canada's 2003 Masters champ Mike Weir ahead of this week's British Open

Mike Weir of Canada hits his second shot on the eighth hole during the first round of the AT&T National hosted by Tiger Woods at Congressional Country Club on July 2, 2009 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)