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Nazi Olympics Exhibit Opens

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:22:48 GMT

A controversial exhibit has opened in Vancouver, depicting the Canadian team at one of the most controversial Olympics ever — the 1936 Summer Games in Berlin, staged by the German Nazi regime of Adolf Hitler.

The exhibit of photographs, documents and artifacts, which opened Thursday at the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre, shows how Hitler's Third Reich turned the Games into a s...

Rio Wins 2016 Olympics

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:07:02 GMT

outh America will become a first-time host of the Summer Olympics in 2016.

The International Olympic Committee awarded the 2016 Games to Rio de Janeiro on a Friday of surprises in Copenhagen that included the ouster of Chicago in first-round balloting.

In Rio, nearly 50,000 people erupted in celebration, jumping and cheering in a carnival-like party on Copacabana beac...

World's Fastest Man

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:10:27 GMT

Yacht Race Concluded

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:04:35 GMT

Charles Starmer-Smith enters the Round the Island Race on board the world's fastest luxury yacht.

Bolt Obliterates World Record

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:20:07 GMT

Usain Bolt yucked it up for the television cameras and then turned on his game face, shattering his own world record in the men's 100 metres in a time of 9.58 seconds at the world track and field championships in Berlin on Sunday.

Running full-out in ideal conditions and against the toughest competition possible for the first time in his 22 years, Bolt blew away his own world record...

Hockey Tourney Fraud Claims

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:01:40 GMT

Police in southern Ontario have launched an investigation after about 60 young hockey players said they paid thousands to attend a European tournament that never took place.

The players, who are mostly from southern Ontario and in their late teens, paid roughly $3,000 each to travel to France to participate in the tournament.

Event organizer Ontario Central Scouting (...

Boxer's Death Ruled Suicide

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:28:44 GMT

Brazilian police have concluded that former world boxing champion Arturo Gatti committed suicide and ordered that his wife be released.

Lead investigator Paulo Alberes told The Associated Press that Gatti, 37, killed himself on July 11 in a seaside resort in northeastern Brazil. He offered few other details but said he would hold a news conference later Thursday.

Gatt...

Racing World's Fastest Yacht

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:00:15 GMT

Charles Starmer-Smith enters the Round the Island Race on board the world's fastest luxury yacht.

Gatti Funeral Attracts Hundreds

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:32:04 GMT

Hundreds of Arturo Gatti's fans cheered his name as the late boxer's casket was carried out of a church in Montreal's Little Italy on Monday.

Friends and family paid their respects as questions continue to be raised as to how the former world champion boxer died.

About 1,000 mourners filed into Our Lady of Defence Church in Montreal's Little Italy for the funeral of t...

Elephant Polo In Thailand

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:56:42 GMT

Richard Alleyne travels to Thailand to play polo with elephants.

UFC To Visit Vancouver

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:47:32 GMT

A mixed martial arts match will be held in Vancouver next June despite the city's current ban on the sport, announced Ultimate Fighting Championship's president over the weekend.

"Canada is the mecca of mixed martial arts right now," said UFC president Dana White at the UFC Fan Expo in Las Vegas.

Though the controversial sport is not regulated in British Columbia and ...

Federer Wins Wimbledon Title

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:59:36 GMT

Roger Federer fought off a tremendous challenge from Andy Roddick in the Wimbledon men's final on Sunday, winning a marathon five-set match for a record 15th Grand Slam championship.

The Swiss star fired a whopping 50 aces to win by scores of 5-7, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5), 3-6, 16-14. He broke Roddick for the first time in the match in the very last game, with Roddick mis-hitting three fore...

New Coach For Flames

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:29:25 GMT

Brent Sutter was officially named head coach of the Calgary Flames Tuesday.

The Flames also named Ryan McGill, Dave Lowry and Jamie McLennan as assistant coaches.

"To me, it's a big day," said Flames general manager Darryl Sutter, Brent's older brother, during a press conference introducing the new hires.

"To be able to get who I think is the best free...

Wimbledon Gets New Roof

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:56:02 GMT

Roger Federer's quest for an unprecedented 15th Grand Slam title is off to a successful beginning.

Federer recovered from a slow start to surge past Yen-hsun Lee of Taiwan 7-5, 6-3, 6-2 in his opening-round match Monday at Wimbledon.

Seeking a sixth English crown, Federer couldn't convert any of his first four break point opportunities.

The Swiss star l...

Molson Buys Montreal Canadiens

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:29:48 GMT

The Montreal Canadiens are returning to familiar hands.

George Gillett has reached an agreement in principle to sell the storied hockey franchise and the Bell Centre to the Molson family, the National Hockey League team announced Saturday.

The NHL board of governors is to meet Wednesday in Montreal but is not likely to be ready to approve the sale on such short notice...

Football Bloopers

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:09:08 GMT

This week the two Jonnies introduce a special bloopers edition of the show.

Canoeing Down The Thames

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:39:41 GMT

Jessie Hewitson spends a weekend canoeing up the more peaceful waterways of the Thames.

Football Skills Gone Wrong

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:03:06 GMT

This week we look at which teams could be splashing the cash this summer and watch when football skills go wrong.

Football's Cheekiest Mascot

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:50:33 GMT

This week we look back at a terrible week for Newcastle and Manchester United and meet football's cheekiest mascot.

Pittsburgh Penguins' Cup Hopes

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:41:33 GMT

With a short turnaround in the Stanley Cup final, Detroit's all-star defenceman Nicklas Lidstrom says it's imperative to eat well and get a good rest.

Pittsburgh goalie Marc-Andre Fleury was probably hoping for a nightmare-free sleep Saturday night after allowing a couple of fluky goals off the end boards at Joe Louis Arena in a 3-1 loss to the hometown Red Wings in the NHL champion...

Rugby Player Manslaughter Charge

Fri, 29 May 2009 06:05:26 GMT

A teenage rugby player who slammed an Ontario high school opponent to the ground during a match two years ago was convicted on Thursday of manslaughter.

In handing down his ruling in a Brampton, Ont., courtroom, Justice Bruce Duncan said the laws of Canada apply equally, on and off the playing field.

The convicted teen, who cannot be identified, was charged after he l...

League's Most Improved Teams

Mon, 25 May 2009 05:56:46 GMT

This week we look at the Premier League's most improved teams and look ahead to the final weekend of the season.

Most Embarrassing Soccer Dad

Wed, 20 May 2009 05:36:37 GMT

This week we look at the Premier League's great escapes and check out a video of the most embarrassing soccer dad ever!

Marathon Running Heart Effects

Mon, 18 May 2009 14:01:29 GMT

A new study suggests marathon runners may be able to breathe a little easier about the gruelling sport's effect on their hearts.

Research at Winnipeg's St. Boniface Hospital and the University of Manitoba shows that long-distance runs can cause short-term injury to the heart, but there doesn't appear to be lasting damage.

The study is the first of its kind to use "adv...

Premier League's Yo-Yo Teams

Tue, 12 May 2009 05:03:46 GMT

This week we look at the Premier League's yo-yo teams and watch Jose Mourinho show off his football skills.

NHL Claims Coyotes Control

Fri, 08 May 2009 04:14:45 GMT

To the surprise of nobody, the National Hockey League asked the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to dismiss the Coyotes' Chapter 11 filing in a hearing in Phoenix on Thursday.

Bill Daly, the NHL's deputy commissioner, spoke after the preliminary hearing, saying the league has been in control of the ailing franchise since November, and that owner Jerry Moyes signed documents giving control of t...

Parents Brawl At Games

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:49:06 GMT

Bad parent behaviour has prompted minor soccer officials in Calgary to require a "field marshal" at every game.

The parents of players aged 10 to 12 seem to be the hardest to deal with, said Daryl Leinweber, executive director of the Calgary Minor Soccer Association.

"These are when the kids start to become really competitive and the parents really start to get involv...

Team Of The Season

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:48:51 GMT

This week the two Jonnies have the mother of rows as they discuss their choices for the Premier League team of the season.

Premier League's Uunsung Heroes

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:34:00 GMT

This week Something for the Weekend celebrates the Premier League's unsung heroes and check out some crazy dribbling from the US.

Rangers Stun Caps 4-3

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:31:34 GMT

The New York Rangers stunned the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Wednesday (April 15) to take a 1-0 lead in their Eastern Conference quarter-final series. Brandon Dubinsky scored the game winner for the seventh-seeded Rangers midway through the third period when he eluded defenseman Jeff Schultz and fired a high 25-foot wrist shot past netminder Jose Theodore. Goaltender Henrik Lundquis...

F1 Diffuser Controversy

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:57:30 GMT

Formula One's international court of appeal met on Tuesday (April 14) to decide the legality of the Brawn GP car that took Jenson Button to victory in the first two races of the season. Champions Ferrari, Red Bull, Renault and BMW-Sauber have appealed against stewards' decisions in Australia and Malaysia that the rear diffusers used by Brawn, Toyota and Williams were legal. A verdi...

Nadal Confirms Queen's Tournament

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:49:01 GMT

World number one Rafael Nadal will attempt to repeat last year's grass court double at Queen's and Wimbledon after announcing on Thursday he would play in the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club in June. Nadal, who has won the French Open, Wimbledon, the Olympic gold medal and the Australian Open over the past 12 months, joins Britain's Andy Murray in signing up early to play at Queen's wh...

Olympic Committee Evaluates Chicago

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:26:33 GMT

The head of the International Olympic Committee's evaluation team said on Tuesday (April 7) she was "impressed" by Chicago's bid for the 2016 Summer Games but gave no hint as to whether it had an edge over its three rival candidates. Praising Chicago officials' hospitality and hard work in presenting their vision for the Games over a whirlwind six days, bid commission chairwoman Nawal El ...

The Outdoors Gym Experience

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:44:28 GMT

This week, Harry and Claudine hop on the Stepper bikes from 3G, which promise to give you that gym experience outdoors....

"I Was Misled": Hamilton

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:47:26 GMT

A contrite Lewis Hamilton said suspended McLaren team manager Dave Ryan told him to lie to stewards at last weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Describing the subsequent furore as the worst thing he had experienced in his life, Formula One's youngest champion apologised on Friday (April 3) to the stewards and fans for his behaviour and assured them it would never happen agai...

Koreas Train For Match

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:44:13 GMT

North and South Korea underwent a hard training session on Tuesday (March 31) ahead of a crucial match on Wednesday (April 1) to qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals. In Sangam Stadium, Seoul, the North Korean team held an open training session, their first since their arrival in South Korea for the match. Before the session, the North Korean players had stayed secluded from public view s...

Tiger Woods Makes Comeback

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:43:57 GMT

Five-times champion Tiger Woods embarked on a sizzling run of four consecutive birdies after the turn to storm into contention at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando on Thursday (March 29) . Playing only his third event of the year after being sidelined by knee injury for eight months, the American world number one fired a two-under-par 68 in the opening round at Bay Hill Club. Woo...

Richardson's Death Promts Changes

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:50:59 GMT

Skiers and snowboarders wondering what helmet can best protect them from head injuries will soon be able to buy ones tested and approved by the Canadian Standards Association.

The CSA developed a new standard for alpine skiing and snowboarding helmets last June and will begin providing testing for certification of the protective headgear next month, said John Walter, vice-president ...

Montreal Canadiens For Sale

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:48:06 GMT

George Gillett may be looking to sell the Montreal Canadiens.

The American businessman, who owns 80.1 per cent of the NHL team and its arena, the Bell Centre, has retained the services of financial firms in Canada and around the world to examine his options for selling his assets.

"The Gillett family has retained the services of financial advisers to assess various st...

Flyers Skate To Win

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:35:55 GMT

Goaltender Martin Biron stopped 27 shots to help lead the visiting Philadelphia Flyers to an important 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins Sunday (March 22) afternoon at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh. Philadelphia got going early when Simon Gagne scored on the power play in the first period with an assist from Mike Knuble. Scott Hartnell added a power play goal early in the second period an...

WRC Cyprus Rally

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:59:03 GMT

Frenchman Sébastien Loeb will be aiming to enter the history books by becoming the first individual to win 50 rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), when he lines up alongside 34 other drivers at the start of the FX Pro Cyprus Rally on Friday morning. The Mediterranean island of Cyprus returns to host a round of the series for the first time since 2006 and Loeb's re-branded Citro...

Urban Skiing In Tokyo

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:09:03 GMT

Undaunted by a warm winter with scant snow, Japanese ski enthusiasts decided to create a large snow slope against the backdrop of Tokyo's high-rise skyscrapers on Friday (March 6). Japan's top skiers and snowboarders performed jumps and their latest tricks on a quarter "snow pipe" made from a hundred tons of shaved ice. More than ten thousand people filled up the audience and many ...

Spanish Soccer Update

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:03:16 GMT

Atletico Madrid have the perfect chance to add weight to their claim to be the Spanish Primera Liga's third power with a win at city rivals Real on Saturday. The game kicks off at 1900 GMT. Abel Resino's unpredictable side, who are fifth in the table, produced a thrilling performance to come back and beat leaders Barcelona 4-3 last weekend, blowing the title race wide open. Barca's...

A-Rod Doping Scandal Update

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:44:53 GMT

Alex Rodriguez initially believed using performance-enhancing drugs would give him an energy boost, the scandal-scarred New York Yankees slugger said on Tuesday (February 17). Rodriguez told a packed news conference at the Yankees training facility that he and his cousin began taking the drugs in 2001. "My cousin would administer it to me but neither of us knew how to use it properl...

PGA Play Suspended

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:50:38 GMT

The final round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am has been postponed until Monday after no play was possible on Sunday (February 15) because of strong winds and heavy rain. Weather permitting, the 68-man field will tee off from 0730 local (1530 GMT), split into threesomes off both tees on the Pebble Beach Golf Links. Long-hitting American Dustin Johnson will take a four-shot lead...

Vancouver's Olympic Preparations

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:22:19 GMT

On the day to mark the one-year countdown to the 2010 Winter Olympics, organizers said the sporting event will represent not only an inspiration for all but also a much-needed stimulus package for the host.

John Furlong, president of the Vancouver Olympics organizing committee, known as VANOC, said Wednesday the next 365 days will be full of opportunities as well as challenges.

A-Rod Admits Drug Use

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:14:00 GMT

New York Yankees star third baseman Alex Rodriguez came clean Monday, admitting he used performance-enhancing drugs between 2001 and 2003.

During an interview with U.S. cable sports station ESPN, he responded to Sports Illustrated's report that he tested positive for steroids in 2003.

"I did take a banned substance," he said. "For that, I'm very sorry and deeply reg...

Alinghi Wins Four Straight

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:16:06 GMT

Alinghi notched a fourth win from four starts in the second round robin phase of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series at the expense of Italy's Luna Rossa on Monday (February 9). After the start of day ten was again delayed by lack of wind, Luna Rossa skipper Peter Holmberg steered the Italians into a surprise lead going up the first beat, but Alinghi skipper Brad Butterworth outwitted his long...

Beckham's Bid For AC-Milan

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:18:57 GMT

David Beckham said for the first time on Wednesday (February 4) that he would like to quit LA Galaxy in the United States and make a permanent move to AC Milan. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder added that he might want to end his career at Milan and that playing for them would enhance his chances of another World Cup with England in South Africa next year. "I...

Superbowl Rioting

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:14:24 GMT

American Football fans took to the streets of downtown Pittsburgh on Sunday evening (February 1) after the Steelers snatched a dramatic late win to clinch the Super Bowl from the Arizona Cardinals 27-23. Ben Roethlisberger found a leaping Santonio Holmes in the end zone with a six-yard scoring strike with 35 seconds remaining to cap an eight-play, 78-yard drive that shattered Arizona's drea...