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This was exactly what Rickie Fowler wanted to hear. "I'd pick him," a voice called out behind the ninth green Thursday at the TPC Boston, causing Fowler to look over his shoulder and smile.

Right-hander Carlos Villanueva pitched six shutout innings and Kelly Johnson drove in two runs with a double as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 on Thursday.

Champions League winner Chelsea will begin the defence of its title at home to Italian giant Juventus, while Real Madrid will face Manchester City in the tournament's toughest group.

Kirby's Wildcats latest team to join Vancouver Women's Premier League

Jordan Eberle and Taylor Hall will continue to be the cornerstones of the Edmonton Oilers. Eberle agreed to a six-year, $36-million US contract extension with Edmonton on Thursday.

Polivka fitting in early as Royals' netminder competition builds

Hamilton's Alena Sharp carded an 8-under 65 on Thursday to capture her second straight Canadian women's golf title and third overall. Sharp finished the 36hole event with a 12-under, 134 total, a whopping 10 shots ahead of the field.

Canada to host 15s tournament at Bear Mountain Stadium

Westshore Rebels players took home two of three B.C. Football Conference player of the week honours for Week 4.

The NHL Players' Association needed some overtime to prepare its next offer in collective bargaining.