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Tom Watson of the US reacts after a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Turnberry golf course, Scotland, Friday, July 17, 2009.

Lorne Rubenstein

The Survivor: Tom Watson

25 years later Friday's British Open leader has a new opportunity not to let victory slip through his fingers Jul 17, 2009 8:18PM EDT

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)

James Christie

UFC feeds that primal urge

Canada's fastest growing sport struggles for both recognition and regulation Jul 17, 2009 11:55PM EDT

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.

Weekly notebook

Stressful summer for unchosen ones

In his final Friday column before taking a break, Eric Duhatchek writes that there are still a number of well-known free agents who don't have a place to play next season Jul 17, 2009 1:54PM EDT

Toronto Argonauts Kevin Eiben (35), Will Poole (R) and Lin-J Shell tackle Calgary Stampeders Ken-Yon Rambo (85) during the first half of their CFL football game in Calgary, Alberta, July 17, 2009. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA SPORT FOOTBALL)

Redemption for Stampeders

Henry Burris and defending champion Calgary silence critics with 44-9 win over Toronto on Friday at McMahon Stadium 12:36 AM EDT

Tom terrific again at Turnberry

Watson rolls in lengthy birdie putt at No. 18 to move into share of lead at halfway point of British Open with American Marino Jul 17, 2009 8:18PM EDT

Red Sox 4, Blue Jays 1

BoSox' Bay can relate to Halladay

Red Sox left-fielder sees parallel between his move to Boston last season and trade rumours surrounding Blue Jays ace pitcher Jul 17, 2009 10:48PM EDT

Arrest made in McNair case

Convicted felon faces charges of providing gun used to kill former NFL quarterback Jul 17, 2009 1:53PM EDT

New offer on Coyotes

Group of American and Canadian businessmen led by Daryl Jones of Research Edge LLC plan to buy ailing Phoenix NHL franchise Jul 17, 2009 10:13PM EDT

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Transforming good intentions

The journey of Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Aaron Hill to MLB stardom

Toronto Blue Jays General Manager J.P. Riccardi (R) talks to Aaron Hill at the team's spring training facility in Dunedin February 14, 2009. Hill, who was on the disabled list for most of last season with a concussion, is expected to be back at second base this year. REUTERS/Fred Thornhill (UNITED STATES)

CFL preview
Final two undefeated teams clash in Week 3

A look ahead to this week's games

Saskatchewan Roughriders QB Darian Durant prepares to make a play against the Toronto Argonauts in Toronto, on Saturday July 11, 2009.
Allan Maki
Wotherspoon remains on course for Vancouver

Despite the fractured arm that derailed 2008-09 season, the world's best long-track speed skater is back, with a new coach to guide him

Jeremy Wotherspoon of Canada competing during the 2008-09 season.
Stephen Brunt
The end of Beckham’s wild, fascinating ride

The Beckham Across America tour enters its final leg

In Pictures
Thursday at the Open

Images from the first day of golf's legendary British Open

John Daly, wearing his plus-fours, strides to the first tee Thursday.
British Open
British Open 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

Bruce Dowbiggin
Obama outshines All-Stars

Nothing suits the president better than a big stage and he owned the room when he jogged out to the mound in his White Sox jacket to throw the ceremonial first pitch

U.S. President Barack Obama embraces St. Louis Cardinals baseball player Albert Pujols after Obama threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the start of Major League Baseball's All-Star game in St. Louis, July 14, 2009.

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

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)