Never-before broadcast footage on CBC News Friday shows hockey gear and expensive video equipment covered in mud and debris immediately following the Alberta floods that damaged the Scotiabank Saddledome in June. Now the Flames’ home rink is on its way to being back in business.
Full Story Inside the Saddledome after Alberta floods
Kim Gaucher had 14 points to lead Canada to a 73-48 victory over Puerto Rico at the FIBA Americas on Friday. With the win, Canada guarantees its spot in the 2014 FIBA Women’s World Championship in Turkey.
Full Story Canada beats Puerto Rico, qualifies for FIBA women’s worlds
Cuba announced Friday that athletes from all sports will soon be able to sign contracts with foreign leagues, a break with a decades-old policy that held pro sports to be anathema to socialist ideals.
Full Story Cuba allows athletes to sign with foreign leagues
Makoto Hasebe can help Nurnberg team-mate and fellow Japan international Hiroshi Kiyotake achieve new heights this season.
Full Story Hasebe to help Kiyotake
Chris Froome admits he will be relying on a fair amount of luck in his quest to secure the rainbow jersey of world champion this weekend.
Full Story Froome targets rare double
Jose Reyes scored twice and R.A. Dickey picked up his 14th win of the season as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated Tampa Bay 6-3 on Friday night to end the Rays’ seven-game winning streak.
Full Story R.A. Dickey, Blue Jays end Rays’ 7-game win streak
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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict was fined $31,000 by the NFL on Friday for two unnecessary roughness violations.
Full Story Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict fined for 2 violations
Kevan Hurst’s long-range strike secured Southend a 1-1 draw against Bristol Rovers at Roots Hall on Friday night.
Full Story Hurst secures point for Southend
Newcastle Eagles made a winning start to the British Basketball League season as they edged out Durham Wildcats 85-78.
Full Story Eagles battle past Wildcats
Scarlets battled their way to a deserved 22-9 victory at Edinburgh in a drab game distinguished by a fine try from Nick Reynolds.
Full Story Scarlets win in Edinburgh
Wigan will face Warrington in next week’s Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford after beating Leeds 22-12 at the DW Stadium.
Full Story Warriors halt Rhinos’ charge
Neil Lennon has said he would stay at Celtic for the long term if the club are in the Champions League every season.
Full Story Lennon loving his Celtic life
Wigan Warriors coach Shaun Wane saluted his side’s defence after beating Leeds Rhinos to make the Super League Grand Final.
Full Story Wigan defence delights Wane
Boss Mark Robins revealed James Vaughan blamed himself for costing Huddersfield victory after he missed an 84th-minute penalty against 10-man Blackpool, while Paul Ince was happy with a point.
Full Story Vaughan ‘devastated’ by miss
Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder was pleased to see George North get the burden of scoring his first try for the club off his back.
Full Story Mallinder pleased for North
Jim Adduci persevered for nine-plus seasons in the minor leagues before the Texas Rangers recalled the Burnaby, B.C.-born outfielder on Sept. 1. His reward is being thrown into a playoff race and, not only is he contributing to victories, he’s soaking up the experience.
Full Story B.C.-born Jim Adduci part of Rangers’ playoff chase
Brian O’Driscoll began his final season of rugby on a winning note as he helped Leinster claim a bonus point 34-20 win against Cardiff Blues at the RDS.
Full Story Leinster claim Blues bonus
James Vaughan reached 10 goals for this season before the end of September but the Huddersfield striker missed a late penalty on a night of mixed emotions for the Sky Bet Championship’s top scorer.
Full Story Blackpool denied top spot
Unseeded Joao Sousa shocked top seed David Ferrer 6-2 7-6 (8/6) to reach the semi-finals of the Malaysian Open.
Full Story Sousa stuns Ferrer in Malaysia
Seb Sanders reached a memorable landmark at Wolverhampton as a runaway success on Legends gave him a 2,000th career winner.
Full Story Sanders reaches 2000-win mark
