Canada’s Walk of Fame Inducts Four Canadian Sports Legends
Four new inductees join Canada’s Walk of Fame including hockey great Jean Beliveau, figure skater Kurt Browning, baseball icon Ferguson Jenkins and late sprinter Harry Jerome. Beliveau reflects on a storied career with the Canadiens and two MVP awards. Browning notes pride in Canadian roots as the first Canadian male to win multiple world figure skating championships. Jenkins, already MLB Hall of Fame inductee, calls the honor surprising and meaningful.
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Pressel 13-year-old shines at U S Women's Open in Southern Pines
Morgan Pressel, age 13, defies early cut fears to finish rounds amid heavy rain and media glare. She receives praise from her father after a delayed day as Karrie Webb leads the Open awaiting completion amid storms and strong contenders like A J Eathorne and Cindy Figg Currier.
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Roddicks French Open run ends in tears after tumble
Andy Roddick, 18, exits Roland Garros after a nasty fall in the third set against Lleyton Hewitt ending his debut French Open. In doubles, Nestor and Stolle beat Braasch and Knippschild 6-3 5-7 10-8 to reach the third round while Jeyaseelan and Habsudova fall to Testud and Vinci 6-3 6-3.
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Surin eyes world meet after Olympic injury recovery
Bruny Surin, in Vancouver for the Harry Jerome Track Classic, aims to run under 10 seconds in several races to decide whether to contend for the 100 metres at the world championships in Edmonton. The Montreal native, who turns 34 in July, says medal or nothing motivates his pursuit this final likely season.
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MLAs steer clear of NHL visor issue
Ontario government will not require professional hockey players to wear protective eyewear though it has the power to act. Labour Minister Chris Stockwell said sports are the only industry where workers may be injured and the act is not being enforced on Maple Leaf and Senator players in Toronto and Ottawa.
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Sabres Lose Draft Pick Over Contract Technicality
The Buffalo Sabres may have forfeited rights to center Michael Zigomanis after the NHL rejected a contract the Sabres and Zigomanis' agent filed before the Friday 3 p.m. MIT deadline to sign 1999 picks. Zigomanis and Newport Sports Management must decide on a grievance.
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Wings to Release Veteran Players Face Uncertain Futures
Detroit reports Doug Brown 36 will not be re-signed next season and may retire after a month. Defenceman Larry Murphy, 40, also released last week. Brown, who had nine goals and 22 points in 60 games this season, may draw interest from teams including the Boston Bruins.
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Manning unhappy over missing Edge
Indianapolis AP Peyton Manning criticizes Edgerrin James for skipping the first four days of a voluntary camp and urges him to attend Monday. He cites team cohesion with Harrison and Johnson as veterans ready to work on timing. In Orchard Park the Bills release running back Jonathan Linton.
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