NHL: Offseason report: Top wings to watch
30 Jul 2010 at 10:29amWill Taylor Hall meet expectations? Will Ovi face more pressure? And how will Phil Kessel do in Year 2 in Toronto? Our training camp preview continues with a look at wingers.
Immigration Debate: Border Cities See Less Violent Crime
30 Jul 2010 at 3:29amThe crime rates in large U.S. cities near the border, contrary to the fears that lie behind Arizona's tough new immigration law, are among the lowest in the country
Amazing hockey camp for Ferris State's Eric Alexander
30 Jul 2010 at 3:07amFerris State forward Eric Alexander (East Kentwood) made an impression as a non-drafted invitee at the recent Washington Capitals summer development camp.
Bullying Abbas into talks
30 Jul 2010 at 2:47amThe Obama administration is exerting intense pressure on Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas to move "sooner than later" to direct talks with Israel. The European Union is also pressing Abbas to do the same thing.
Eyes on Mubarak
30 Jul 2010 at 2:46amIt has been four months since President Hosni Mubarak underwent surgery in Germany. And it is 16 months to go to the next presidential elections in Egypt. Speculation over the president's health and his plans -- or the lack thereof -- is running high.
Jamaica, US discuss investment and trade issues
30 Jul 2010 at 2:06amWASHINGTON, DC, USA The identification of opportunities for investment in Jamaica and trade issues were among the topics discussed when Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States Audrey Marks called on United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk at his downtown Washington, DC offices on Monday.
Five Things Pittsburgh Penguins Fans Can Look Forward To This Season
30 Jul 2010 at 1:35amThe beautiful thing about a sports season is that it always ends. For one team, an end of the season and start of a new season is bittersweet, a time to surrender a title unless a rare repeat allows them to retake it. For the remaining teams, it's a rebirth, a time to start fresh with new players and a new mentality. The 2009-2010 season for the Pittsburgh Penguins was one of character: How will ...
NHL Offseason: Grades for All 30 Teams
29 Jul 2010 at 11:35pmWe are officially almost one month into the start of the 2010 NHL Free Agency period. Going into free agency, each team had a different goal. Some teams wanted the player to get them that extra push into the playoffs. Other teams needed to rebuild or almost start from scratch. Finally, there were others who just wanted to touch up here and there and didn't want to make any major changes. How has ...
Senators Re-Sign Forward Peter Regin to a Two-Year Contract
29 Jul 2010 at 11:22pmOttawa Senators general manager Bryan Murray announced today the club has re-signed forward Peter Regin to a two-year contract.
Fun all par for the course for Welland minor hockey players
29 Jul 2010 at 7:58pmWELLAND Sixteen minor hockey players from Welland got to enjoy a matinee version of Hockey Night in Canada, and the chance to meet Don Cherry just made their day.[...]