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Here's a look at some of the best and the worst sports tweets from 2012

The growth of social media has given athletes a forum to express their unfiltered views and connect directly to their fans.

Dec 26, 2012 12:56 PM Read more >

Police: Former Braves star Andruw Jones accused of dragging wife, saying he wanted to kill her

ATLANTA - The wife of former Atlanta Braves star Andruw Jones accused him of dragging her down a staircase, grabbing her neck and saying wanted to kill her, according to police records.

Dec 26, 2012 10:24 AM Read more >

Nugent-Hopkins makes a statement in Canada's 9-3 win over Germany

UFA, Russia - The black cape draped over the shoulders of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was a statement about the expectations on Canada's captain at the world junior hockey championship.

Dec 26, 2012 9:33 AM Read more >

Canada's best: Giro winner Hesjedal named Canada's male athlete of the year

TORONTO - Don't tell Ryder Hesjedal he won the Giro d'Italia on the last day. His victorious ride lasted 91 hours 39 minutes two seconds over 21 stages, covering 3,503.8 kilometres from Herning, Denmark, to Milan.

Dec 26, 2012 1:36 AM Read more >

Finals rematch goes to Miami: James and Wade combine for 50 points as Heat top Thunder 103-97

MIAMI - LeBron James and Kevin Durant exchanged words. Dwyane Wade and Serge Ibaka did a little shoving. Five technical fouls were called, and Russell Westbrook punched a table in frustration. This NBA Finals rematch met expectations.

Dec 25, 2012 7:30 PM Read more >

Bryant scores 34 points to help Lakers beat Knicks 100-94 and return to .500

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The pieces of the puzzle that have been the Lakers' confounding season so far are starting to fall into place.

Dec 25, 2012 5:41 PM Read more >

No Time to Waste: Canada must come together quickly for Spengler Cup success

DAVOS, Switzerland - The current incarnation of Canada's Spengler Cup roster is stacked, star-studded and could be its best-ever on paper. Just don't call them a team yet.

Dec 25, 2012 1:18 PM Read more >

Rajon Rondo scores 19, Celtics beat Nets 93-76 in Christmas opener

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Rajon Rondo lost his cool, and any chance at history, in the second quarter when Boston last met Brooklyn. This time, the second period featured some of the best basketball the Celtics have played this season.

Dec 25, 2012 1:05 PM Read more >

JC Lipon the unexpected player on Canada's world junior hockey team

UFA, Russia - JC Lipon forced his way on to a Canadian team at the world junior hockey championship stocked with first-round NHL draft picks.

Dec 25, 2012 8:32 AM Read more >

It's one thing after another for Canada to start world junior championship

UFA, Russia - Drama continued to dog Canada on the eve of the world junior hockey championship.

Dec 25, 2012 8:18 AM Read more >