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Rusty Staub, Doug Melvin, Rheal Cormier, gold-medal team honoured by Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:46:49 -0400

Griffin: They are all good choices and will be inducted in a ceremony at St. Marys on June 23.

Sidney Crosby practises with Penguins, feels like he’s ‘getting there’

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:52:00 -0400

There was an extra boost of energy at the Pittsburgh Penguins practice Monday with both Sidney Crosby and Jordal Staal taking drills on the ice.

Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff misses practice day after breaking three ribs in on-ice collision

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:34:00 -0400

—Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff is still in severe pain, and it’s unclear when he’ll be able to resume coaching a day after breaking three ribs during an on-ice collision with defenceman Jordan Leopold.

Live at 7:30 p.m.: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Winnipeg Jets pre-game chat

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:23:53 -0400

Join the Star's Kevin McGran for a pre-game chat ahead of Tuesday's game between the Maple Leafs and Jets from Winnipeg.

Who will shine for Toronto Maple Leafs in game against Winnipeg Jets?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:11:00 -0400

Five questions for the Toronto Maple Leafs prior to their game against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night:

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0400

—Sports events across Europe are falling victim to the continent’s deep freeze, but the Dutch are ecstatic, hoping that the revered “Eleven Cities” speedskating race can be staged later this month for the first time in 15 years.

Reality check: Tuomo Ruutu and the Maple Leafs trade rumour of the day

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:02:00 -0400

Like most teams, the Maple Leafs could use a big, gritty forward, who can score. Tuomo Ruttu fits that peg nicely.

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonas Gustavsson expected to start against Winnipeg Jets

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:05:00 -0400

Even with a Morweena Mob sure to be in attendance, the indicators are that Jonas Gustavsson will get his first start in four games ahead of hometown hero James Reimer.

Super Bowl safety bet among wacky wagers that pay off

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:34:00 -0400

The odds were 50-1 that the first points in Sunday’s Super Bowl game would come off a safety.

Mats Sundin: Share your fondest memory of Toronto Maple Leafs captain

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:38:33 -0400

Long-time Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin is being honoured by the team Saturday night during their game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Air Canada Centre.