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Champions League: Messi, Van Persie star in wins by Barcelona, Manchester United

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie scores against CFR Cluj during Champions League match in Cluj-Napoca, Romania on Tuesday.

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie scores against CFR Cluj during Champions League match in Cluj-Napoca, Romania on Tuesday.

BOGDAN CRISTEL/REUTERS
By Graham Dunbar Tue Oct 02, 2012

Defending champion Chelsea beat Nordsjaelland 4-0 in Denmark to tie Shakhtar Donetsk atop Group E.

Sports | MLB

Marlins’ Adam Greenberg strikes out in first MLB at-bat in seven years

Marlins rookie Adam Greenberg swings at a pitch during his first big league at-bat in seven years Tuesday in Miami. Mets starter R.A. Dickey struck out Greenberg in the sixth inning. Wed Oct 03, 2012

Adam Greenberg struck out on three pitches Tuesday when he batted for the first time in seven years for the Miami Marlins. (0)

Sports | Baseball

Jays rookie Chad Jenkins picks up first career win in 4-3 victory over Minnesota Twins

Jays baserunner Brett Lawrie makes it close but fails to beat the relay to Twins first baseman Chris Parmelee after hitting a groundball to third in the first inning Tuesday night. Tue Oct 02, 2012

Chad Jenkins shows plenty of promise as a big-league hurler, but Jays manager John Farrell says the club needs to acquire more starting pitching in order to... (0)

Sports | Olympics

Silken Laumann blasts Rowing Canada for firing Olympic medal-winning coach

Mike Spracklen, seen here in 2008, guided the men's eights rowing team to a silver medal at the London Games. Spracklen, 75, has departed from Rowing Canada, which did not describe the parting as either a firing or a resignation. Spracklen had a fractious relationship with Rowing Canada for a number of years. Tue Oct 02, 2012

Three-time Olympic medallist Silken Laumann is blasting Rowing Canada’s decision to part ways with men’s eights coach Mike Spracklen, fresh off his Olympic... (1)

Sports | leafs

Don Cherry criticizes Maple Leafs over treatment of Nazem Kadri

Nazem Kadri of the Toronto Marlies performing a series fitness tests at the Mastercard Centre in Etobicoke on Sept. 28, 2012. Tue Oct 02, 2012

The Hockey Night in Canada commentator took to Twitter on Tuesday to criticize how the Leafs have treated the 21-year-old centre. (48)

Sports | BlueJays

Blue Jays chat with Richard Griffin: Recap

A young Toronto Blue Jays fan is rather optimistic in the game against the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre on Oct. 1, 2012. Tue Oct 02, 2012

Baseball columnist Richard Griffin answered questions from readers on Tuesday as the Jays wrap up their disappointing season this week. A recap:

Sports | NBA

NBA preview: Battle for New York just one of many interesting storylines

Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol (16) and centre Dwight Howard pose during their NBA basketball media day at the team's headquarters in El Segundo, Calif. on Oct. 1. Tue Oct 02, 2012

Training camps open this week and it’s a time of optimism for all 30 franchises. But reality will hit soon.

Sports | NHL

NHL lockout: Winnipeg Jets’ Evander Kane joins KHL’s Dinamo Minsk

Evander Kane is the first locked-out NHLer from Canada to commit to the KHL. Fri Sep 28, 2012

Evander Kane is the first locked-out NHLer from Canada to commit to the KHL.

Sports | leafs

New Maple Leafs goalie coach Rick St. Croix back for another round in Toronto pressure-cooker

Toronto Marlies forward Jerry D'Amigo, left, looks for a rebound in front of goalie Jussi Rynnas and defenceman Paul Ranger during a scrimmage at the Ricoh Centre on Monday.
Tue Oct 02, 2012

Rick St. Croix remembers from his playing days what it was like to be a Leaf and under fire. (3)

Sports | NHL

NHL lockout: Wayne Gretzky talks hockey and money in Toronto

Wayne Gretzky, in the signature TD Bank green chair, answers a question during Monday's investment seminar in Toronto. Mon Oct 01, 2012

Hockey legend, in town for financial seminar, sees NHL lockout ending in time for Leafs-Wings Winter Classic. (16)

Sports | Raptors

Raptors coach Dwane Casey to allow rap music at start of practice

Toronto Raptors centre Jamaal Magloire stretches last season prior to a game. The Raptors are planning to allow rap music to be played while the team stretches at practice. Tue Oct 02, 2012

Idea comes after seeing the Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll allow blaring music during practice.

Sports | Raptors

Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo has good feeling about coming season

 Raptors centres Jamaal Magloire, left,  and Jonas Valanciunas chat during the team's media day Monday at the Air Canada Centre.
Tue Oct 02, 2012

Without as much as a practice under the team’s belt and with a handful of new players for coach Dwane Casey to integrate, Bryan Colangelo hints at great times...

Sports | MLB

Triple Crown should clinch AL MVP award for Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera

Entering Monday's games, Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera led the American League in all three Triple Crown categories: RBIs, batting average and home runs.
Tue Oct 02, 2012

If Miguel Cabrera wins the Triple Crown, naming him MVP is the appropriate way to honour that achievement.

Comments »

New Maple Leafs goalie coach Rick St. Croix back for another round in Toronto pressure-cooker Oct 02, 2012 Rick St. Croix to The Rescue? LMAO!
Rick St. Croix, who is another Burke crony, is going to help the Bud's how? St. Croix had a forgettable NHL career, was broke and out of work and what does Burke do? Ya, you guessed it...
Thunder Blood
Don Cherry criticizes Maple Leafs over treatment of Nazem Kadri Oct 02, 2012 I don't get it..
Some people complain that the Leafs rushed Schenn, now people are complaining that the Leafs are forcing Kadri to step up and earn a spot with hard work and fitness. How can people have both ways?...
NikCooloman


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CHARLES TRAINOR JR/MIAMI HERALD ADAM GREENBERG SWING Marlins rookie Adam Greenberg swings at a pitch during his first big league at-bat in seven years Tuesday in Miami. Mets starter R.A. Dickey struck out Greenberg in the sixth inning.
RENE JOHNSTON/TORONTO STAR TWINS JAYS Jays baserunner Brett Lawrie makes it close but fails to beat the relay to Twins first baseman Chris Parmelee after hitting a groundball to third in the first inning Tuesday night.
Alan Diaz/The Associated Press ADAM GREENBERG SWING Newly signed Miami Marlins' Adam Greenberg swings his bat before a game against the New York Mets in Miami on Tuesday.
CHARLES TRAINOR JR/MIAMI HERALD ADAM GREENBERG SWING Marlins rookie Adam Greenberg swings at a pitch during his first big league at-bat in seven years Tuesday in Miami. Mets starter R.A. Dickey struck out Greenberg in the sixth inning.
Alan Diaz/AP ADAM GREENBERG PRACTICE Newly signed Miami Marlins' Adam Greenberg heads to the dugout during practice before a baseball game against the New York Mets in Miami, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. Greenberg signed a one-day contract and was to bat as a pinch-hitter in the Marlins' game against the Mets, who planned to start 20-game winner R.A. Dickey. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Alan Diaz/AP ADAM GREENBERG PRACTICE Newly signed Miami Marlins' Adam Greenberg heads to the dugout during practice before a baseball game against the New York Mets in Miami, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. Greenberg signed a one-day contract and was to bat as a pinch-hitter in the Marlins' game against the Mets, who planned to start 20-game winner R.A. Dickey. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Alan Diaz/The Associated Press ADAM GREENBERG SWING Newly signed Miami Marlins' Adam Greenberg swings his bat before a game against the New York Mets in Miami on Tuesday.
Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press file photo Mike Spracklen Mike Spracklen, seen here in 2008, guided the men's eights rowing team to a silver medal at the London Games. Spracklen, 75, has departed from Rowing Canada, which did not describe the parting as either a firing or a resignation. Spracklen had a fractious relationship with Rowing Canada for a number of years.
BOGDAN CRISTEL/REUTERS Robin Van Persie Manchester United striker Robin van Persie scores against CFR Cluj during Champions League match in Cluj-Napoca, Romania on Tuesday.
RANDY RISLING/TORONTO STAR Nazem Kadri camp Nazem Kadri of the Toronto Marlies performing a series fitness tests at the Mastercard Centre in Etobicoke on Sept. 28, 2012.
Marianne Helm Photos Evander Kane Winnipeg Jets' Evander Kane is now in Minsk to play with the Kontinental Hockey League while he awaits a resolution of the NHL lockout.
LUCY NICHOLSON/REUTERS Steve Nash Steve Nash smiles during an interview at NBA media day for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team in Los Angeles on Oct. 1, 2012.
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