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at 21:42 on February 22, 2012, EST.

DeRozan scores 23 as Raptors end four-game skid with 103-93 win over Pistons

TORONTO - DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points and the Toronto Raptors defeated the Detroit Pistons 103-93 on Wednesday to end a four-game losing streak.

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at 22:10 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Graham James apologizes to victims, players and Canadian hockey community

WINNIPEG - "The most hated man in hockey" stood in a courtroom Wednesday and apologized for the sexual abuse which shattered the trust of the hockey world and the lives of some of its most promising players.

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at 17:43 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Veteran Ricketts not shocked by move from champion Galaxy to expansion Montreal

ORLANDO, Fla. - Moving from California to frozen Montreal was just one of the adjustments Jamaican international goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts had to make when he was traded to the Impact in November.

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at 21:50 on February 22, 2012, EST.

TE Jermichael Finley confirms new deal with Packers on Twitter

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Tight end Jermichael Finley says he has agreed to a new deal with the Green Bay Packers.

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at 21:35 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Johnson Wagner excited about Mayakoba Golf Classic title defence

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico - Johnson Wagner is having too much fun defending his title in the Mayakoba Golf Classic to worry about missing out on the World Golf Championships event this week in Arizona.

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at 21:01 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Sacramento, NBA close to arena financing deal that would keep Kings in capital city

Sacramento's last shot to remain an NBA city appears headed for another overtime.

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at 20:42 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Despatie wins diving bronze at WCup, Canadian women's synchro duo takes silver

LONDON - Alexandre Despatie's comeback continued with a podium finish Wednesday.

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at 20:35 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Convicted sex abuser and former junior hockey coach Graham Jones apologizes to victims, Fleury

WINNIPEG - Convicted sex abuser and former junior hockey coach Graham James has apologized to his victims, his former players and the entire Canadian hockey community.

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at 20:00 on February 22, 2012, EST.

B.C. plays through upheaval to share lead at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

RED DEER, Alta. - Kelly Scott hasn't had time to lift her head up to see where her team stands at the Canadian women's curling championship. She says that may be a good thing.

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at 19:46 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Well covered: Knicks star Jeremy Lin appears on Sports Illustrated cover for 2nd straight week

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Covering Jeremy Lin has been easy for Sports Illustrated.

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at 18:59 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Celtics' Rajon Rondo named All-Star replacement; Kevin Durant to compete in 3-point contest

OKLAHOMA CITY - Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo got a strange combination from the NBA on his 26th birthday.

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at 18:31 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Woods gets past Spain's Fernandez-Castano on wild opening day of Match Play

MARANA, Ariz. - Luke Donald has become only the third No. 1 seed to lose in the opening round of the Match Play Championship.

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