Patrice Cormier releases statement accepting season-long suspension from QMJHL - Patrice Cormier is going to accept his punishment from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Enough has been said about this whole thing, so I'll just leave it at that.

Team Canada boss Steve Yzerman keeping an eye on team's injured players - These are the truly anxious moments for Steve Yzerman. Maybe Phaneuf and Fisher will make the team after all!

Salvador Cabanas, star on Paraguay's World Cup team, shot in head in Mexico City bar - Salvador Cabanas, the top player on Paraguay's World Cup team, was shot in the head before dawn Monday in the bathroom of a bar in a well-off neighbourhood in Mexico City. Terrible news, as of right now he's clinging to life in hospital.

Favre's inspirational performance marred by late interception; will he be back? - Battered and beaten, Brett Favre limped off the field for perhaps the final time. I say he plays one more season. Anyone want to bet?

Rare goal from Lukowich leads Canucks to fifth straight win, 3-2 over Sabres - It took 12 seasons, but Brad Lukowich is finally living his NHL dream. This Canuck team is looking more and more like the Canadian team to beat nowadays. Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto are all looking pretty bland. The Habs and Sens have at least turned it up recently.