Thu Sep 02 12:43:54 EDT 2010

Former boxing champ James Toney makes $500,000 for failed MMA debut

Randy Couture, top, in action against James Toney during a UFC heavyweight fight on Saturday, Aug. 28 at the TD Garden in Boston, MA. Couture defeated Toney by first round triangle choke. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

Former champion boxer James (Lights Out) Toney made US$500,000 for his short-lived MMA debut, a first-round submission loss to Randy (The Natural) Couture at UFC 118 last weekend in Boston.

Thu Sep 02 10:59:00 EDT 2010

FIFA hails Spain, points finger at failing Africans, keepers in WCup analysis

FIFA has high praise for World Cup winner Spain in its official analysis of the 2010 tournament Thursday, but says African countries harmed their chances on home soil by employing foreign coaches.

Thu Sep 02 12:59:03 EDT 2010

Canada's men's basketball team ends world tournament on losing note

Canada has wrapped up a disappointing performance at the FIBA world men's basketball championships with a 89-67 loss to defending champion Spain.

Thu Sep 02 08:03:56 EDT 2010

Price pitches 8 strong innings, Longoria's single gives Rays 2-1 win over Jays

Good pitching, even better defence and just enough offence to win another one-run game.

Wed Sep 01 09:34:46 EDT 2010

Vuvuzelas beaten again: UEFA bans trumpets from Euro 2012, Champions League

UEFA has banned fans from bringing vuvuzelas into stadiums for European Championship and Champions League matches.

Wed Sep 01 12:49:05 EDT 2010

Canada loses to New Zealand at world basketball championship, will not advance

Canada will make an early exit from the world basketball championship after stumbling to a fourth straight loss Wednesday.

Wed Sep 01 07:35:58 EDT 2010

Bautista hits 43rd homer and drives in 4 runs as Toronto beats Tampa Bay 13-5

Ricky Romero and his Toronto teammates thoroughly enjoyed a big inning against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Tue Aug 31 17:39:53 EDT 2010

Canada drops to 0-3 at world basketball championships with loss to France

Canada's men's basketball team remains winless at the FIBA world championships.

Tue Aug 31 12:47:53 EDT 2010

Georges St-Pierre to defend UFC title against Koscheck in Montreal on Dec. 11

Georges St-Pierre will defend his UFC welterweight title against American Josh Koscheck on Dec. 11 in his hometown of Montreal.