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Red Wings look to Datsyuk for spark in Game 2

Submitted on May 18, 2013 - 6:43am

The Blackhawks used a dominant final two periods to beat the Red Wings 4-1 on Wednesday night, shutting down Detroit's Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen. Detroit will need more from them in Game 2 on Saturday afternoon (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 1 p.m. ET)

Stanley Cup Stories: Crosby helps Penguins fly

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 11:30pm

Sidney Crosby propelled the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Don Cherry weighed in on the Raffi Torres suspension. All of that and more in Friday's Stanley Cup Stories.

Knights best Blades in Memorial Cup opener

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 11:20pm

Nikita Zadorov scored on the power play in the third period Friday as the London Knights defeated the host Saskatoon Blades 3-2 in the opening game of the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup.

Wharnsby: Senators in need of home cooking

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 10:47pm

Down 2-0, the Ottawa Senators need to find a way to push themselves back in their series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and they hope it starts when they return home on Sunday, writes Tim Wharnsby.

Michael Phelps returning to competitive swimming: report

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 10:25pm

The son of the U.S. national swim team director is reporting that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Did You See That? Crosby burns Senators with hat trick

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 9:58pm

Pittsburgh Penguins sniper Sidney Crosby's second career playoff hat trick was nearly all his team would need in edging the Ottawa Senators 4-3 in Game 2 Friday night for a 2-0 series advantage.

Top #hockeynight tweets of the night

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 9:13pm

The Senators were hungry to tie up the series against the Penguins in Game 2 and hockey fans were tweeting along with the action. Ottawa put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell 4-3 to Pittsburgh. Here are some of the best tweets from Friday night's matchup.

Sidney Crosby's hat trick lifts Pens past Senators in Game 2

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 8:26pm

Sidney Crosby had his second career playoff hat trick and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Hiroki Kuroda cools Blue Jays bats in New York

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 8:18pm

Yankees right-hander Hiroki Kuroda silenced a Toronto Blue jays offence that had scored 33 runs in its previous three games, tossing a two-hitter over eight scoreless innings in a 5-0 New York win Friday night.

Sharks GM jumps to Raffi Torres's defence

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 8:09pm

San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson said Friday that the organization strongly disagrees with the NHL's decision to suspend forward Raffi Torres for a hit that knocked out Los Angeles forward Jarret Stoll.

Don Cherry disagrees with Raffi Torres suspension

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 7:52pm

While some may disagree with the six-game suspension handed San Jose Sharks forward Raffi Torres for an illegal check against Jarret Stoll of the Los Angeles Kings, Don Cherry says Torres is a marked man and "does stupid things" to upset the NHL.

TELUS Break Away Cam: Pick the player you want to see

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 7:40pm

The TELUS Break Away Cam follows the player or camera angle you want to watch during featured Hockey Night in Canada games. Check out tonight's Senators-Penguins game on 2nd Screen and follow Sidney Crosby in the third period.

Keegan Bradley still in command at Byron Nelson

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 7:28pm

Unlike the first round, Bradley didn't set a course record. But he still finished with a three-stroke lead. Bradley started and ended his round Friday with those bogeys, part of a 1-under 69 that got him to 11-under 129, the lowest 36-hole total at the Nelson since 2001.

Henrik Lundqvist not taking full blame for OT pains

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 6:56pm

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist reminded the world Thursday night that he is not fully responsible for his 3-11 career record in overtime. It's a fair point that should be made by others.

Legendary CBC track & field commentator Geoff Gowan dies at 83

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 6:55pm

Longtime legendary coach and CBC track and field commentator Geoff Gowan passed away Friday in Halifax at the age of 83. The member of the Order of Canada died after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

Mark Oldershaw reaches C1 1,000 final at canoe event

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 6:37pm

Olympic bronze medallist Mark Oldershaw has advanced to the final of the C1 1,000-metre event at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup in Racice, Czech Republic.

Reed: David Beckham made the most of his talents

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 6:21pm

Love him or hate him, David Beckham parlayed his considerable soccer skills into an extraordinary life whose impact reached well beyond the pitch, writes Nigel Reed.

Watch & Chat: Senators at Pens, Game 2 on Hockey Night

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 5:38pm

Watch live and interact as the Ottawa Senators and the Pittsburgh Penguins clash in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal (CBC, CBCSports.ca, live now).

Sacramento Kings staying put

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 1:22pm

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced Friday that the Maloof family has sold 65 per cent of the Kings to a group that will keep the team in Sacramento.

Race favourite Orb readies for Preakness Stakes

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 1:01pm

Kentucky Derby winner Orb was in a playful mood the day before the Preakness, making faces for photographers between nibbles of grass outside his stall at Pimlico Race Course in Maryland.

Sweden's Alex Edler suspended for remainder of hockey worlds

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 11:46am

The IIHF on Friday suspended Swedish defenceman for the remainder of the world hockey championship after his knee-on-knee hit Thursday injured Canadian captain Eric Staal.

Ian Poulter ousted from World Match Play Championship

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 11:44am

A missed fairway and a bogey on the last hole resulted in Ian Poulter's elimination from the World Match Play Championship on Friday in Bulgaria.

Wharnsby: Senators insert Benoit, Latendresse for Game 2

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 11:25am

Andre Benoit will replace the injured Eric Gryba, while Guillaume Latendresse will be in for Matt Kassian on the Senators' fourth line for Game 2 in Pittsburgh on Friday night (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET).

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Friday's Need to Know

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 10:42am

Ottawa and Pittsburgh will clash on Friday night in a Game 2 that features a newly announced coach of the year candidate, as well as two of the classiest veterans in the game. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in the NHL playoffs.

Canada's Ryder Hesjedal pulls out of Giro d'Italia

Submitted on May 17, 2013 - 9:54am

Canadian cyclist cites 'deteriorating physical condition' for withdrawal

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