Federer to face Murray in Australian Open final

Roger Federer provided a masterful demonstration of his incredible talent and insatiable desire to win by overwhelming Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-2 6-3 6-2 on Friday and join Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open

Oliers' slide hits 12 games with loss to the Blues

The Edmonton Oilers have lost 12 games in a row after losing on Thursday night to the St. Louis Blues. After Dustin Penner gave the Oilers a 1-0 second-period lead at Rexall Place, Blues captain Eric Brewer levelled the score. Alex Steen potted the winner for St. Louis early in the third period

Bosh takes charge as Raptors rally to beat Knicks

Chris Bosh had 27 points and 15 rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu set season highs with 26 points and 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors rallied to beat the New York Knicks 106-104 on Thursday night. Jarrett Jack made one of two free throws in the final seconds and drew a charging call on Al Harrington

Sizzling Senators thump Pittsburgh

The Senators matched the franchise-best eight-game streak with a 4-1 win over the Penguins Thursday, pulling to within three points of the defending Stanley Cup champs in the Eastern Conference standings.

Pocklington gives up Stanley Cup rings in bankruptcy settlement

A tentative deal reached between the Pocklingtons and a U.S. bankruptcy trustee over items seized from the couple?s California home will see them relinquish Andy Warhol prints, Stanley Cup rings and a host of other items, lawyers and creditors said on Thursday

Lewis' layup caps Orlando win over the Celtics

The play designed for Vince Carter was being shredded. J.J. Redick stood near midcourt, swarmed by defenders, unable to make the pass with the clock about to run out on an improbable come back.

Price-Markov spat much ado about nothing

Dave Stubbs: It happened near the end of Thursday?s Canadiens practice, a spirited session that featured plenty of breakout passing, odd-man rushes, and fast skating. Goaltender Carey Price wrapped his arms around defenceman Andrei Markov?s shoulders and gave him a great big hug

Wilson delivers jolt to sagging Leafs

A 5-3 defeat to the Kings on Tuesday gave the Maple Leafs four straight losses and nine in their last 11 games had some players believing their coach had delivered the hockey practice equivalent of a purpose pitch. "I don't think he really needed to say anything," forward Lee Stempniak said. "I think we got the message

Olympic boss calls for NHL to stay on board

Jacques Rogge, addressing the media in Vancouver on Thursday ahead of next month's Winter Olympics, said the continued participation of NHL players is "important" for both his organization and the pro hockey league

Two Jays prospects land in MLB's top 50 list

Fans who think the Toronto Blue Jays didn?t get enough in return when they traded ace pitcher Roy Halladay to the Philadelphia Phillies might want to think again

Jets QB Sanchez could opt for left knee surgery

Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez might have surgery this offseason to stabilize the patella ligament in his left knee, which was injured during college

Jays great Alomar joins Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

Roberto Alomar may have to wait another year to enter the hallowed halls of Cooperstown, but St. Marys rolled out the welcome mat on Thursday