NBA star Steve Nash's younger brother Martin scored the lone goal to lead the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-0 road victory over Toronto FC in a Canadian Champions League game on a gloriously sunny Canada Day afternoon.

Curtis Joseph became the latest to rejoin the Toronto sports scene after a lengthy absence, welcomed back to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday.

The Chicago Blackhawks made a huge splash on the first day of NHL free agency, signing highly coveted defenceman Brian Campbell after more than doubling the salary of free agent goalie Cristobal Huet.

Mats Sundin was offered a two-year contract by the Vancouver Canucks worth $20 million US, a source has told the Canadian Press.

The Los Angeles Clippers today extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Nick Fazekas and Marcus Williams it was announced by Vice President of Basketball Operations Elgin Baylor. In accordance with the league's collective bargaining agreement, in order for a

In the NEW YORK POST, Marc Berman writes "wearing a red Team USA polo shirt at an Olympic function at The Plaza yesterday, Mike D'Antoni put on his New York Knicks hat in declaring the team's biggest need is backcourt

We have been notified by Elton Brand and Corey Maggette of each player's decision to opt out of his respective contract. On Monday night, when NBA rules permit, we will be aggressive in contacting them to address our interest in

Charlotte Bobcats General Manager Rod Higgins announced that the team has extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Emeka Okafor and Ryan Hollins and picked up the 2008-09 team option on the contract of Jermareo Davidson.

The Los Angeles Lakers have extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Sasha Vujacic and Ronny Turiaf, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.

In the BOSTON GLOBE, Marc Spears writes "for the NBA champion Celtics, free agency begins today with James Posey as the primary focus. Most other personnel matters will be handled after Posey's situation is settled. 'Posey will be a guy

The Portland Trail Blazers reached an agreement to sign Spanish guard Rudy Fernandez, it was announced today by general manager Kevin Pritchard. "I am so excited about joining the Trail Blazers and the NBA,"said Fernandez. "The whole staff did a

The National Basketball Association has named United States Army Major General Ronald L. Johnson to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Referee Operations, it was announced today by NBA Commissioner David Stern.

Baron Davis opted out of his contract with the Warriors.

On ESPN.COM, the ASSOCIATED PRESS reports "for the second straight summer, the Bobcats will try to lock up the first draft pick in team history to a long-term contract. This time, however, the sense of urgency is greater because Okafor

ESPN.COM News Services reports "point guard Jose Calderon will remain a Toronto Raptor. The restricted free agent said so himself Tuesday. 'Early this morning, through my agents, I reached a preliminary agreement with the Toronto Raptors,' Calderon said in a

Associated Press - July 1, 2008 2:35 PM ET CINCINNATI (AP) - Sixty top high school teams from 11 states will square off at three sites over two days this August in the Kirk Herbstreit Varsity...

As the NBA's free agency period gets under way, a number of big names are already making noise. Get all the latest right here.

Tiger's hurt. The NFL is months away. Even Euro 2008 is over. Worry not. Mark Kriegel has found the feel-good story of the summer.

The NFL is doing all it can to warn rookies about the pitfalls of celeb life. If they screw up now, Alex Marvez says it's the players' fault.

Defending champion Venus Williams advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals after beating Tamarine Tanasugarn 6-4, 6-3 Tuesday. The ...