Canadian tennis player Aleksandra Wozniak was upset Tuesday at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.

Canadian Eric Lamaze is No. 1. The 40-year-old took over the top spot in the International Equestrian Federation world rankings released Tuesday.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Wednesday announced the signing of kicker Nick Setta to a multi-year deal.

The Edmonton Eskimos on Wednesday released veterans Jordan Younger and Tim Bakker.

Russian teenager Nikita Filatov, who tied for the tournament lead with eight goals at the world junior championship, was called up from the minors on Wednesday by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Brad May joined Dave Nonis in the Brian Burke travelling caravan when he was announced on Wednesday as the newest member of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Montreal Canadiens seek their third straight victory over the New York Rangers but their first as a franchise in five visits to Madison Square Garden.

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo may be injured, but he was recognized as an all-star on Wednesday as the reserves for the Western Conference were named.

Ottawa Senators forward Jarkko Ruutu could be in line for NHL discipline after an alleged biting incident in Tuesday s night game in Buffalo.

Mats Sundin is likely to suit up for the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night in Edmonton after declaring himself ready for action following Tuesday s practice.

Calgary Flames prospect Mikael Backlund didn t return home to his native Sweden to show off the silver medal he won at the world junior hockey championship on Monday night.

With trade rumours swirling, Canadian John Tavares is unsure where he will play home games for the remainder of the Ontario Hockey League season. The world junior gold medallist only knows he wants to be a winner.

Mats Sundin expects to make his debut with the Vancouver Canucks this week, perhaps as early as Wednesday.

Jason Spezza scored twice, but it wasn t enough as the Ottawa Senators lost 4-2 to the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.

Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Bryan McCabe exhibited some shaky defensive play, but more importantly registered an assist in the Florida Panthers 4-2 road win on Tuesday night.

Daymond Langkow scored twice and Miikka Kiprusoff made 26 saves as the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Tuesday night.

The Colorado Avalanche placed veteran defenceman Adam Foote on injured reserve Tuesday with a triceps injury.

The Canadian women s Under-22 hockey team settled for the silver medal Tuesday at the MLP Cup in Ravensburg, Germany.

The Denver Nuggets on Tuesday said that star guard Carmelo Anthony will be out at least three weeks after breaking a bone in the team s victory the previous night over Indiana.

The Colorado Rockies acquired pitcher Jason Marquis and cash considerations from the Chicago Cubs for reliever Luis Vizcaino on Tuesday.