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2009 World Aquatics Championships

Canadians take centre stage in Rome.
Swimming: Records tumble | American made: Phelps golden
Photo Gallery: Canada and the world | Water Polo: Men into quarters
Michael Phelps: Less is more | Russell blog: Canada's underwater dogs
MacDonald blog: Broken Record? | Diving: Despatie earns bronze

Top Sports Headlines

Hockey »

Bruins ink Morris to 1-year deal
The Boston Bruins signed defenceman Derek Morris to a one-year deal late Friday worth $3.3 million to fill the hole left by the Aaron Ward trade hours earlier, according to multiple news reports.
Hurricanes bring back Aaron Ward
Carolina Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford announced Friday the NHL team has traded forward Patrick Eaves and a fourth-round draft pick in 2010 for defenceman Aaron Ward, who left Carolina as a free agent in 2006.
Reinsdorf submits bid for Coyotes
A group headed by Jerry Reinsdorf submitted a bid by Friday's deadline to buy the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes, and an offer by a second bidder was promised.
Life's a rollercoaster for NHL goalies
A number of NHL-caliber goalies find themselves in search of employment with just a few weeks before training camp.
Newly signed Hossa to undergo surgery
Marian Hossa's debut with the Chicago Blackhawks may have to wait until after the team's regular-season opener on Oct. 2, with the Slovakian forward to undergo shoulder surgery on Friday.

Football »

Owens calls on NFL to reinstate Vick
Terrell Owens wants Michael Vick to be reinstated immediately by the NFL, and said any extension of the quarterback's suspension would be similar to "kicking a dead horse."
Eskimos stun Riders with comeback
The Edmonton Eskimos ran for four touchdowns, one on a punt return, to fight back from a 22-point deficit on Saturday afternoon in a 38-33 road win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Stampeders run away from Lions
The Calgary Stampeders left BC Place quiet as a mausoleum on Friday night, drubbing the Lions all night long in a 48-10 rout.
Argos leave Bombers searching for answers
The Toronto Argonauts didn't exactly look great without Arland Bruce on Friday night, but they didn't have to be the way the Winnipeg Blue Bombers played in a 19-5 result.
Owens-mania at Bills training camp
More than 5,000 fans turned up Saturday in suburban Rochester, N.Y., to witness Terrell Owens' first public practice sessions as a member of the Buffalo Bills.

Baseball »

Cecil's gem ends Blue Jays' losing skid
Rookie Brett Cecil pitched seven outstanding innings to guide the Blue Jays to a 5-1 win against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Jays reject Phillies' counter-offer for Halladay: report
The Toronto Blue Jays have rejected the latest Philadelphia deal for their ace Roy Halladay, according to ESPN.com on Sunday.
Mariners put Canadian Bedard back on DL
Oft-injured Canadian pitcher Erik Bedard is back on Seattle's disabled list with inflammation in his left shoulder, perhaps handcuffing the Mariners' ability to deal one of their top commodities as the nonwaiver trade deadline approaches.
Halladay price too high?
A proposed trade that would've sent Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay to Philadelphia for rookie J.A. Happ and blue-chip prospects Kyle Drabek and Dominic Brown was rejected by the Phillies, ESPN.com reported Saturday.
Jays blow 8-run lead before falling to Rays
Shortstop Jason Bartlett's RBI single in the 12th inning lifted the Tampa Bay Rays to a wild 10-9 come-from-behind victory over the struggling Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon at the Rogers Centre.

Basketball »

Nesterovic returns to Raptors: agent
Rasho Neterovic has agreed in principle to a one-year deal with the Toronto Raptors worth $2 million US, the centre's agent, Bill Duffy, told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Moon, Miller find new NBA homes
The Miami Heat announced Friday they would not match an offer sheet given to Jamario Moon by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Andre Miller has also found a new team.
Rubio refusing to stay with Spain's Joventut
Ricky Rubio plans to part ways with DKV Joventut, even if the Minnesota Timberwolves cannot negotiate his release from the Spanish team so he can play in the NBA.
Magloire re-signs with Heat
Canada's Jamaal Magloire re-signed with the Miami Heat on Wednesday, giving the team four centres under contract.
Jack joins Raptors for $20M
The Toronto Raptors officially signed free agent Jarrett Jack to a $20-million four-year contract on Tuesday.

Soccer »

Mexico routs U.S. on the way to Gold Cup title
Mexico took advantage as the Americans came apart at the seams during the second half in the Gold Cup final and pummelled its biggest CONCACAF rival 5-0 to take the title at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Ibrahimovic arrives at Barcelona to finalize transfer
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is poised to complete his move to Barcelona on Monday and coach Pep Guardiola wants to strengthen the squad further before the new season starts.
Columbus sets MLS record at expense of Toronto FC
Steven Lenhart and Jason Garey scored late in the second half as Columbus rallied for a 3-2 win over Toronto FC on Saturday night that extended the Crew's home unbeaten streak to an MLS record 19 matches.
Bordeaux too strong for Guingamp in Montreal
Fernando Cavenaghi and substitute Fernando Menegazzo scored as Ligue-1 champion Bordeaux won its second consecutive Champions Trophy with a 2-0 victory over Guingamp on Saturday in Montreal, the first official French league match ever played outside France.
River Plate edges Everton in Edmonton
Ariel Ortega's goal in the 27th minute gave Argentina's River Plate a 1-0 win over English Premier League side Everton in a soccer friendly on Saturday night in Edmonton.

Amateur Sports »

Records tumbling at swimming worlds
Six records tumbled during the first day of swimming at the world aquatics championships in Rome on Sunday.
Phelps golden in relay at worlds
American swimming sensation Michael Phelps won his first gold medal of the world aquatics championships in Rome, as his men's 4x100-metre freestyle team overtook France and Russia during the final two legs to take the title.
Canada advances to men's water polo quarter-finals
Canada overcame China 9-5 on Sunday to advance to the men's water polo quarter-finals at the 2009 World Aquatics Championships in Rome.
Felicien finishes 2nd at London meet
Canada's Perdita Felicien raced to second place in the women's 100-metre hurdles at the London Grand Prix on Saturday in her fastest time since returning from injury.
Canada 4th in team free synchro at worlds
Canada just missed out on another synchronized swimming medal, finishing fourth in the team free event on Saturday at the World Aquatics Championships.