Bourque set to retire after 22nd NHL season
Ray Bourque of the Colorado Avalanche will announce his retirement at a noon news conference. The 40-year-old captain who won the Stanley Cup this month ends a 22-year career with 410 goals and 1,579 points, leaving him the all time leading scorer among defencemen and a five time Norris Trophy winner.
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Coyotes fail to land Mike Peca in Sabres trade talks
Sunrise Florida The Phoenix Coyotes could not beat the New York Islanders offer that included Tim Connolly and Taylor Pyatt as Buffalo sought Ossi Vaananen and Shane Dean. Coyotes GM Fletcher said a Buffalo package was too rich and not likely. Chicago Blackhawks also discussed Peca but would not part with top draftees.
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Younger Lindros charged in crash
The younger Lindros Brett Lindros faces charges connected to a February snowmobile crash that injured him. Dan Cameron, 25, faces impaired driving causing bodily harm and careless driving charges. Lindros also faces snow machine licensing breaches. If convicted, penalties may include fines and jail time.
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Bombers sign DT Brown to contract
Winnipeg signs defensive tackle Doug Brown after acquiring his rights from Calgary. Brown, 27, played college football at Simon Fraser and spent 1998-99 with the Washington Redskins. Winnipeg gave up 2002 first round and 2003 third round picks to obtain his rights.
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Garcia Wins Buick Classic to Start Five Week Rise
Sergio Garcia, 21, edges Scott Hoch by three at the rain-delayed Buick Classic for his second PGA Tour win in five weeks. Garcia, coached by his father Victor, credits critics and doubts as motivation after also winning at Colonial in May. Woods faded to finish 16th as Hoch took second at 271. Andrade, Cink, and Hayes two back at 273.
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Garcia wins Buick's Best final money at Harrison
Garcia claimed the Buick's Best title in Harrison New York with a $630 000 purse while 76 by Aurora Ontario and a chase by Hoch framed the closing day. Hoch praised Garcia's game while Garcia said beating Woods sparked questions about whether it validated his victory and his quest to supplant Woods as world number one.
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Roughriders aim for playoffs with Graves leading offense
Saskatchewan Roughriders push for playoff contention as QB Marvin Graves develops amid a sharp training camp. He connects for a first quarter touchdown and coordinates a promising attack featuring Curtis Marsh, Roell Preston, Jahine Arnold, and veteran linemen, while Rock Preston shapes kickoff and return plans.
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Saskatchewan Roughriders: Inconsistency Defines 2000 Season
Ted by the league in passing first downs shows the Riders ranked third in the West for total offense but struggled to finish drives. Danny Barrett cites inconsistency across offense and defense as the season’s telltale, noting Henry Burris’s Week 15 errors and a beleaguered secondary needing upgrades with Eddie Davis and Shont’e Peoples joining the defense.
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Stampeder QB Duel May Shape 1 A Tandem Plan
Calgary faces a quarterback battle as Marcus Crandell and Ben Sankey vie for the starting job with Wally Buono open to a two quarterback system. Crandell has experience while Sankey shows rapid growth, hinting at a potential tandem approach for the season. Preseason games and camp practice suggest both will share reps, with decisions influenced by performance and team needs.
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Hingis Faces Early Exit as Wimbledon Opens
Martina Hingis, plagued by personal turmoil and a back ailment, loses 6-4 6-2 to Virginia Ruano Pascual in the Wimbledon opener. The top seed, amid a 10-tournament Grand Slam title drought, vows to regroup as other favorites shine and sunny heat punctuates day one.
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