Canadiens newcomer George Parros will get a taste of the team’s rivalry with Toronto right off the bat after he was deemed fit to play in the season opener for both teams on Tuesday in Montreal (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET).
Full Story Leafs matchup has new Hab George Parros pumped up
Top seed Juan Martin Del Potro survived a fierce examination of his title credentials by Marcos Baghdatis to advance to the second round of the Japan Open on Tuesday.
Full Story Del Potro survives Tokyo scare
Hooker Keven Mealamu says New Zealand are expecting a hostile reception at Ellis Park in Saturday’s Rugby Championship decider.
Full Story Kiwis expect hostile reception
Sky Sports understands a number of Premier League clubs are lining up moves for Swedish international Jiloan Hamad in the January transfer window.
Full Story Prem eyes on Swedish star
Viktoria Plzen forward Marek Bakos revealed the Czech club had modest ambitions coming into the Champions League but has expressed pride in representing the nation in Europe’s premier competition.
Full Story CSKA Moscow v Plzen preview
Paolo Di Canio has defended his tenure at Sunderland and insists he should have been given more time after a troubled start to the season.
Full Story Di Canio: I deserved more time
Ferrari have revealed they plan to run 2014 development parts during the remaining six Friday practice sessions this season.
Full Story Ferrari to run 2014 parts
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are locking up star forward Phil Kessel to a long-term contract extension, reportedly worth $64 million US over eight years.
Full Story Kessel, Leafs agree to 8-year, $64M US deal: report
England’s George Burgess has been named as the NRL’s rookie of the year.
Full Story NRL award for George Burgess
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is fit to face South Africa in Saturday’s Rugby Championship decider at Ellis Park.
Full Story McCaw fit to face Springboks
Laura Robson crashed out in the second round of the China Open as world No 9 Angelique Kerber cruised to a 6-1 6-2 victory.
Full Story Robson out of China Open
Jason Day admits he does not know how the local crowd will react to him as he plays for the International Team in the Presidents Cup at his home course at Muirfield Village.
Full Story Home and away for Day
Rebel Fitz is due to continue his education over fences in Sunday’s Like-A-Butterfly Novice Chase at Tipperary.
Full Story Fitz on course for Tipperary
Anthony Joshua has already set his sights on winning a world title ahead of his professional debut on Saturday.
Full Story World title aim for Joshua
Bryan Ruiz insists Fulham’s squad are firmly behind under-fire boss Martin Jol.
Full Story Ruiz backing Fulham boss
Jordan Spieth may be the rookie in the Presidents Cup team, but the 20-year-old is the man everyone wants to partner in Fred Couple’s side after the rest of the players heaped praise on the rising youngster.
Full Story Spieth a man in demand
Former Wales and Lions No 8 Scott Quinnell believes the Irish sides are major contenders ahead of another mouth-watering Heineken Cup season.
Full Story Quinnell tipping Irish sides
England rugby league head coach Steve McNamara is in positive mood after naming his 24-man squad for the World Cup ahead of their training camp in South Africa.
Full Story England head coach confident
World number one Novak Djokovic made a serene start to the defence of his China Open title as he brushed aside Lukas Rosol in straight sets.
Full Story Easy for Djokovic in Beijing
Durham skipper Paul Collingwood will join Scotland’s coaching team this winter ahead of two World Cup qualifying campaigns.
Full Story Collingwood to join Scotland
