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Pembroke Skating Club ends season with spectacular finale Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:09PMWatch Video [...]
Colourful sports tales from the Porcupine Camp Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:37AMI really don't write about sports. But it's certainly not because I am not interested in sports. I, like most Canadians, spent the past 17 days glued to Olympic coverage. All of a sudden, I had an opinion on the finer points of skeleton, aerials and ice dance.[...]
Gareth Pugh is front runner to take over Alexander McQueen's fashion label Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:16PMYoung British designer Gareth Pugh is tipped to be the new creative director of Alexander McQueen.
Olympic ice dancing teams are celebrated in Canton Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:23AMCanton Township -- The world's top two ice dancing teams were back at work Thursday at the facility where they honed skills that earned them Olympic medals.
Your Weather: Surrounded By Ice Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:47PMPlease note: Photos, videos, and text are provided by viewers of The Weather Network and MétéoMédia. Submissions are not edited or translated.
Sideshow: Palin's latest plan: TV docudrama Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:02PMSarah Palin is poised to conquer all of reality!Reality television, that is.Palin proved she has serious TV chops - and the right stuff to be a world leader - with her triumphant stand-up comedy act on The Tonight Show. Now, the beloved national icon, who recently was hired to repeatedly say "Y'know!" on Fox News, is extending her grip on TV.
Top moments at the Richmond Olympic Oval Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:23PMothers also read... The XXI Olympic Winter Games, Feb. 12 to 28, was a spectacular showcase of sport, featuring 2,622 athletes from around the world.
Zuma says South Africa 'more than ready' for WCup Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:07PMLONDON (AP) — Smiling and at ease, President Jacob Zuma told reporters at Wembley Stadium that South Africa was "ready, if not more than ready" to host the World Cup.
British, US Olympic bodies to share expertise Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:52AMLONDON (AP) — The British Olympic Association and the U.S. Olympic Committee have signed an agreement to share resources and expertise ahead of the next Summer and Winter Games.
Redemption and rejuvenation Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:08AMVANCOUVER, British Columbia — The party started so darkly. By their first day, the Games of Vancouver had lost as many on the luge track as the Atlanta Olympics had lost in the bombing.
Canada pushes to speedskating gold Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:42AMAn Olympics that frequently swung between success and disaster for Denny Morrison and the rest of Canada’s long-track speedskaters came to a golden end Saturday — and it was all in the push.
Rochette's final skate: This one's for mom Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:56AMCanadian Press VANCOUVER, B.C.
Push 'so effective it was stupid' propels Canadian men to team pursuit gold Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:55AMCanadian Press RICHMOND, B.C.
Lifestyles Digest Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:46AMIf you would like to receive this digest by e-mail, please send an e-mail to ltolin(at)ap.org. Supervising editor Lisa Tolin , ltolin(at)ap.org, 212-621-5408.
NBC wins some, loses some in Olympic coverage Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:12AMNEW YORK (AP) — A look at NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics:NBC’s PRIME TIME: NBC has always been mindful of women in programming its prime-time Olympics coverage, reasoning that otherwise the Olympics would be seen as a sports event, not a cultural event, limiting their appeal overall.Yet it’s a fine line to walk.The Nielsen Co. reported that the Winter Olympics are a female-centric event ...
Our Say: Olympics, as always provide reasons for optimism Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:59PMThe official motto of the 21st Winter Olympic Games, which conclude tonight with closing ceremonies in Vancouver, is "With glowing hearts." Our unofficial motto is "Wholesomeness is not dead."
British left out in cold Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:53PMThe Winter Olympics is over. The next cab off the rank, as Lord Coe puts it, is London in 2012. The meter is already ticking. But before Vancouver is forgotten, before all the performance reviews and the debates over future funding, one fundamental question has to be answered.
For mom: Rochette skates to Celine Dion in tribute to her mother Therese Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:02PMVANCOUVER - With no medals on the line, and no Olympic pressure on her shoulders, Joannie Rochette skated purely for her mom.
Boy is recovering from ATV crash Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:15AMAaron Rops' road to recovery is speeding along beyond expectations. "Everyone says I'm doing excellent," said the 11-year-old, who was involved in a severe ATV accident in the fall. He was with his friend Patrick Medd, who almost certainly helped save the life of his friend.[...]
Boy recovering quickly from ATV crash Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:15AMTARA HAGAN The Observer Aaron Rops' road to recovery is speeding along beyond expectations. "Everyone says I'm doing excellent," said the 11-year-old, who was involved in a severe ATV accident in the fall.[...]
FM Belfast Gives Tickets to Iceland at London Concert Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:45AMIceland is a safe place. That's always been my perception but... more Click on the picture to watch an audio slideshow of Ash Wednesday, Iceland’s answer to Halloween.
TV Schedule Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:36AMAUTO RACING Noon SPEED — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, pole qualifying for Sam’s Town 300, at Las Vegas 1:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Shelby American, at Las Vegas 2:30 p.m.
Canada now has most gold medals won at Vancouver Winter Olympics Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:30AMVANCOUVER — Charles Hamelin is Canada's newest golden boy in more ways than one. Two, to be exact. The short-track speedskater from Ste-Julie, Que.[...]
Hamelin's haul: two skating medals give Canada a record-tying 10 golds Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:02AMVANCOUVER - Charles Hamelin is Canada's newest golden boy in more ways than one.
Men advance to final, heavily favoured Canadian women ousted in Olympic team pursuit Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:02PMRICHMOND, B.C. - The second-guessing for the Canadian women's long-track pursuit team began the instant they crossed the finish line and came to the shocking realization they had just lost to the unheralded Americans.
Rochette, Bilodeau could carry flag at end of Games Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:22PMJoannie Rochette, Alexandre Bilodeau, Hayley Wickenheiser, Kevin Martin and Jon Montgomery are a few of the athletes who could be selected to carry Canada's flag at the closing ceremony of the 2010 Olympics.
No Conclusion at London Icesave Meeting Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:45AMAt this time of year, I understand the purpose of celebrating the return of the sun at the winter solstice in late December as the pagans in Iceland do.
Olympics: Rochette brings some passion back to Games Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:29AMWHEN is a bronze worth as much as a gold? When it's worn by Joannie Rochette.
London can learn much from wonderful Winter Olympics in Vancouver Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:39PMVancouver has not been hard to judge for me. It has been wonderful, and while that judgment is not without reservation, I feel that it is accurate. Let’s start at the beginning and the general sorrow that descended on the Games after the death of Nodar Kumaritashvili in the bobsleighing.
Russia Is No Longer Cool Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:44AMFour years ago during the XX Winter Olympics, the Russia House was by far the hottest party venue in Turin. It even had an open-air ice skating rink on the roof, where skaters were treated to free shots of vodka and an unending parade of scantily clad young women.
Winter’s pure gold Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:03AMA flamboyant character like Johnny Weir is a million times more fun to watch than a monkey-faced automaton like Michael Phelps, regardless of which one might actually be the stronger athlete.
Senators hoping to pick up where they left off after Olympic break Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:10PMOTTAWA - Jason Spezza didn't get the call to represent Canada in Vancouver, but that didn't dampen his Olympic spirit.
Senators hoping to pick up where they left off after Olympic break Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:01PMOTTAWA - Jason Spezza didn't get the call to represent Canada in Vancouver, but that didn't dampen his Olympic spirit.As the Senators returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since the NHL's Olympic break began, Ottawa's star centre said he's been caught up in the action from the Winter Games, although more from the figure skating rink than the men's hockey tournament that he could have ...
Sens hoping to pick up where they left off Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:52PMJason Spezza didn't get the call to represent Canada in Vancouver, but that didn't dampen his Olympic spirit. As the Senators returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since the NHL's Olympic break began, Ottawa's star centre said he's been caught up in the action from the Winter Games.
Russia reveals golden vision for 2014 Winter Olympics Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:38PMIf they were giving medals for prevalence in Vancouver, then the nailed-on silver, behind our maple leaf-embossed hosts, would be Russia’s.
Senators hoping to pick up where they left off after break Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:30PMPlease read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details
Tamil Tiger defeat could lead to bombings here, report says Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:48PMThe study quotes unnamed Canadian officials saying that supporters of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam might resort to terrorism
More News Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:41PMVANCOUVER, British Columbia - Could you imagine Lou Piniella managing the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox?
David Giampaolo and his club - only City goliaths need apply Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:29AMSome say you're the most networked man in London, I tell David Giampaolo. He grins and shakes his head.
Joannie Rochette: figure skating's moment beyond medals Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:36AMOn a night of brilliant figure skating, the courage of Joannie Rochette to skate – flawlessly – two days after her mother unexpectedly passed away was a testament to her spirit and that of her country.
Lincolns hosting GOJHL tourney next fall Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:37PMSt. Marys Lincolns will host the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League’s ‘Showcase Weekend’ on Thanksgiving Weekend, Oct. 8-10, at the Pyramid Recreation Centre.
Lincolns hosting GOJHL tourney next fall Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:37PMSt. Marys Lincolns will host the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League’s ‘Showcase Weekend’ on Thanksgiving Weekend, Oct. 8-10, at the Pyramid Recreation Centre.
Rockets blast Lincolns in Friday showdown Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:36PMSt. Marys Lincolns may have watched their second-place aspirations vanish last Friday night at the Pyramid Recreation Centre. Strathroy Rockets were the better team in all areas, skating to a well-deserved 7-2 victory over the Lincs in front of just over 400 fans.
Rockets blast Lincolns in Friday showdown Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:36PMSt. Marys Lincolns may have watched their second-place aspirations vanish last Friday night at the Pyramid Recreation Centre. Strathroy Rockets were the better team in all areas, skating to a well-deserved 7-2 victory over the Lincs in front of just over 400 fans.
OLYMPICS: Solid gold dancers Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:12PMVANCOUVER — When these Olympic Games took a second tragic turn Sunday morning, London, Ont. ice dancer Tessa Virtue was there, at ground zero.[...]
OLYMPICS: Solid gold dancers Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:12PMVANCOUVER — When these Olympic Games took a second tragic turn Sunday morning, London, Ont. ice dancer Tessa Virtue was there, at ground zero.[...]
Solid gold dancers Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:31AMWhen these Olympic Games took a second tragic turn Sunday morning, London, Ont. ice dancer Tessa Virtue was there, at ground zero. She was there, at six in the morning, when her friend and roommate, Joannie Rochette, was told that her mom had died hours earlier at Vancouver General Hospital.[...]
Solid gold dancers Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:31AMWhen these Olympic Games took a second tragic turn Sunday morning, London, Ont. ice dancer Tessa Virtue was there, at ground zero. She was there, at six in the morning, when her friend and roommate, Joannie Rochette, was told that her mom had died hours earlier at Vancouver General Hospital.[...]
Zoë Gillings Winter Olympics diary: Amy Williams sets gold standard Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:13AMRead the Team GB snowboarder in her exclusive Telegraph blog as she congratulates teammate Amy Williams for her skeleton gold medal.
Zoë Gillings Winter Olympics diary: Amy Williams sets gold standard Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:13AMRead the Team GB snowboarder in her exclusive Telegraph blog as she congratulates teammate Amy Williams for her skeleton gold medal.