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Wharnsby: Senators down to their final lifeline

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 11:58pm

What began as a promising start for the Senators turned into an ugly 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins Wednesday. The defeat was costly as Ottawa now finds itself in a fight for its playoff life, writes CBCSports.ca's Tim Wharnsby.

Prolific Penguins put Senators in 3-1 series hole

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 11:57pm

Jarome Iginla and James Neal scored two goals each Wednesday night as Pittsburgh put a confident group of Ottawa Senators in desperation mode with a 7-3 win to take a three games to one series lead in their NHL Eastern Conference semifinal.

Canucks fire coach Alain Vigneault

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 11:57pm

The Vancouver Canucks fired head coach Alain Vigneault on Wednesday, less than two years after he guided the club to the seventh game of the Stanley Cup final.

Winterhawks down Blades to clinch Memorial Cup semifinal berth

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 11:41pm

The Portland Winterhawks scored three times in the third period Wednesday to defeat the Blades 4-2 in the final round-robin game at the MasterCard Memorial Cup in Saskatoon.

Stanley Cup Stories: Penguins' stars burn Senators

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 11:08pm

There was no stopping the Penguins in Game 4 as Jarome Iginla and James Neal led Pittsburgh's surge past the Ottawa Senators in the top NHL playoffs stories from Wednesday.

Top #hockeynight tweets from Wednesday

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 10:35pm

The focus was on the Senators and the Penguins in Game 4 on Wednesday night, and the goals just piled up. The Twitter world was there to respond as Pittsburgh defeated Ottawa 7-3.

Heat win on LeBron James's OT buzzer-beater layup

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 10:04pm

LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wild Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference final Wednesday night.

Cherry says Canuck coaches 'thrown down the drain'

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 9:53pm

In discussing Wednesday's firing of Vancouver Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault, along with his assistants Rick Bowness and Newell Brown, Hockey Night in Canada's Don Cherry says the trio was "thrown under the bus."

Did You See That? Sidney Crosby continues to amaze

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 9:42pm

Sidney Crosby continues to amaze. The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar centre produced yet another highlight-reel goal on Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators.

Rangers D-man Anton Stralman to miss Game 4

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 9:42pm

Anton Stralman played one shift after taking a hit from Boston's Milan Lucic hit in Game 3 Tuesday, leaving the New York Rangers down two top-four defencemen for Thursday's Game 4 unless Marc Staal, who was on the ice for an optional practice Wednesday, can suit up.

Reaction to Alain Vigneault firing

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 8:15pm

There was plenty of chatter after the Vancouver Canucks fired coach Alain Vigneault on Wednesday. While there was mixed reaction on Social Media as to whether the firing was warranted, fans also made their feelings known as to the performance of GM Mike Gillis.

Jose Bautista leads Jays to series victory over Rays

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 6:23pm

Jose Bautista singled in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning Wednesday to highlight a 4-for-4, two-homer performance in leading the hometown Toronto Blue Jays to their first series victory over Tampa Bay in 16 attempts.

Watch & Chat: Penguins at Senators on Hockey Night

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 5:25pm

Watch live and interact now as the Ottawa Senators and the Pittsburgh Penguins clash in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal.

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Wednesday's Need To Know

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 3:11pm

The Senators and Penguins look to maintain the intensity of their double-OT Game 3 when they face off for Game 4 in Ottawa on Wednesday night (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET). Stay up to date with the latest storylines before the puck drops.

Wharnsby: Senators may turn to Stone in Game 4

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 2:26pm

Three storylines for Game 4 between the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins on Hockey Night in Canada (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET).

Infographic: Senators, Penguins scoring hot spots

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 2:13pm

Heat-mapping all of the goals scored by the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2013 season up until May 14th, we can see offensive trends, hot spots and dead zones.

Canada's soccer team looking to add American-born Rachel Quon

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 2:06pm

Rising American star Rachel Quon has been asked to join the Canadian women's soccer team for a friendly against the United States in June.

Former Blue Jay Jose Canseco being accused of sexual assault

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 1:45pm

Las Vegas police are investigating a woman's allegations that former baseball player Jose Canseco sexually assaulted her.

Regehr: Man City, Yankees partnership a home run for MLS

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 1:42pm

The financial resources of New York City FC, the new MLS expansion team, will be vast. But the real advantages could come from access to Manchester City's new youth academy and the New York Yankees' marketing expertise, writes Scott Regehr.

Canada's Eugenie Bouchard rolls into quarters in Strasbourg

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 11:37am

Eugenie Bouchard won 12 of the last 13 games on Wednesday for a straight sets victory at the Strasbourg International.

Former U.S. team stalwart Claudio Reyna to head new MLS team

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 11:18am

Former U.S. national team captain Claudio Reyna has been hired as director of soccer for the New York City FC of MLS.

Brian Urlacher says he's retiring from NFL

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 10:46am

Brian Urlacher, after 13 seasons as linebacker with the Chicago Bears, suddenly announced Wednesday that he is retiring from the NFL.

Tiger Woods calls Sergio Garcia comment 'hurtful'

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 10:26am

Tiger Woods says the "fried chicken" comment from Sergio Garcia was hurtful and inappropriate. Two weeks after they verbally sparred at The Players Championship, Woods say it's time to move on.

Gritty defenceman Andy Sutton officially retires from NHL

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 9:57am

Well-travelled defenceman Andy Sutton has retired from the NHL, ending a 15-year career beset by injuries.

Robinson: Ruling on long putters comes up short

Submitted on May 22, 2013 - 9:57am

CBC Sports golf contributor Peter Robinson writes that abolishing the anchored putting stroke fails to address the real problem in modern golf: technically-advanced balls that travel too far.

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