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Imperial Commander wins Cheltenham Gold Cup after Kauto Star falls

Imperial Commander won the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday, beating 2008 winner Denman after three-time champion Kauto Star fell with four fences to go. Ridden by Paddy Brennan, Imperial Commander pu...

Camacho's fight against Allan Vester cancelled because of Dane's back injury

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - A fight between former champion Hector Camacho and Allan Vester has been cancelled because the Dane injured his back in training. The fight had been scheduled for March 26 in ...

Wladimir Klitschko says he's in form of his life for Chambers fight

DUESSELDORF, Germany - IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko says he is in the best shape of his life going into his defence against American challenger Eddie Chambers. The 33-year-ol...

Another Russian official resigns after poor performance at Vancouver Games

MOSCOW - A second Russian sports official has resigned in the wake of the country's dismal performance the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. The ITAR-Tass news agency reported Friday deputy sports mini...

Tom Boonen hoping to use experience to win Milan-San Remo, as Lance Armstrong sits out race

MILAN, Italy - Favourite Tom Boonen has said that the time is right for him to win the Milan-San Remo race on Saturday. The 29-year-old Belgian will be riding in his eighth edition of the race and ...

Lance Armstrong pulls out of Milan-San Remo because of acute gastroenteritis

MILAN, Italy - Lance Armstrong has pulled out of Saturday's Milan-San Remo race, citing acute gastroenteritis. Team RadioShack said the seven-time Tour de France champion would be replaced by Fumiy...

Luongo makes 32 saves as Canucks redeem themselves with victory over San Jose

VANCOUVER, B.C. - Roberto Luongo didn't have to worry about getting pulled this time. The Vancouver goaltender made 32 saves as the Canucks edged the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Thursday night. Luong...

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Here are the sports results from Thursday. NHL Pittsburgh 3 Boston 0 St. Louis 4 N.Y. Rangers 3 Carolina 4 Washington 3 (OT) Atlanta 6 Ottawa 3 Toronto 2 New Jersey 1 (Shootout) ...

NHL Roundup: Thursday's action on the ice

The Boston Bruins wasted no time avenging their fallen teammate, but once that was done they seemed to have little energy left for a playoff race they are in danger of losing. Marc-Andre Fleury mad...

Canada beats U.S. 5-3 in penalty kicks following scoreless U17 semifinal match

ALAJUELA, Costa Rica - Canada earned a place at the FIFA under-17 women's World Cup after posting a 1-0 semifinal win over the United States on Thursday at the CONCACAF U17 women's soccer championship...