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FIFA President Joseph Blatter speaks to the audience during the FIFA 2018 and 2022 soccer World Cup Announcement in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010. (AP / Keystone, Patrick B. Kraemer)

Thursday Dec. 2, 2010 7:52 PM PT

Russia to host World Cup in 2018, Qatar in 2022

England's losing bid to host the 2018 World Cup has many in the country worried they may have earned themselves some enemies after scathing British media reports accused high-ranking FIFA members of corruption. Full Story 48 6

Ted Rogers, left, President and CEO of Rogers Communication and Richard Peddie, President and CEO of Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment pose for a photograph during a press conference on Tuesday, Sept 5, 2006 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette / The Canadian Press)

Rogers declines comment on report of Leafs purchase

Rogers Communications is negotiating the purchase of the Toronto Maple Leafs and several other sports franchises in a reported deal worth more than $1 billion. 29 6

Convicted sex offender and former hockey coach Graham James appears in a Winnipeg court Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. (Tom Andrich / CTV News

Bail hearing for Graham James delayed until next week

A Winnipeg judge has adjourned a bail hearing for convicted sex offender and former hockey coach Graham James until next week. 2

Jason Burns, son of former NHL coach Pat Burns, whose funeral was on Monday, tapes up the window of his mother's car, Tuesday Nov. 30, 2010 in Montreal. Thieves broke into the vehicle overnight and made off with jewelry, valuables and hockey memorabilia that was to be auctioned off for charity.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Burns widow robbed at husband's funeral

Pat Burns had barely been laid to rest when thieves smashed into his car and stole some of his family's most cherished possessions.

BC Lions' head coach Wally Buono looks on from the bench during second half CFL action against the Calgary Stampeders in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday August 27, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Buono still wants to be Lions big boss

Wally Buono is staying on as both head coach and general manager of the B.C. Lions, the CFL club said Tuesday.

The Vancouver Whitecaps are partnering with EA Sports. The video game giant, which develops the hit

Whitecaps and EA are 'in the game'

The Vancouver Whitecaps are partnering with video game giant EA Sports.

Line Burns, wife of former NHL coach Pat Burns, kisses an urn containing his remains following his funeral in Montreal, Monday, Nov. 29, 2010. (Graham Hughes / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Hockey world gathers to remember Pat Burns

The hockey world gathered together today to bid farewell to Pat Burns, the legendary hockey bench-boss who found a way to win no matter where he coached. 17 6

Roughriders battle-hardened, relaxed heading into Grey Cup

If the Saskatchewan Roughriders are nervous about their Grey Cup rematch with the Montreal Alouettes, they aren't showing any signs of it.

San Jose Sharks' goalie Antti Niemi, right, of Finland, skates away as Vancouver Canucks' Henrik Sedin, of Sweden, from left, Alex Burrows, Alexander Edler, of Sweden, Christian Ehrhoff, of Germany, and Daniel Sedin, of Sweden, celebrate Burrows' goal during third period NHL hockey game action in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday November 26, 2010. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

Samuelsson scores two as Canucks hammer Sharks in 6-1 win

Mikael Samuelsson has had difficulty scoring this season, but he didn't have to work very hard for a pair of goals Friday night.

Vancouver Canucks' Rick Rypien, right, sends Calgary Flames' Mark Giordano flying during first period pre-season NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., on Tuesday September 21, 2010. The teams are playing two split-squad games with one game in Vancouver and one in Calgary simultaneously. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canucks Rick Rypien on indefinite leave of absence

The Vancouver Canucks have granted forward Rick Rypien an indefinite leave of absence. It's the second time in three years the 26-year-old has left the team to deal with undisclosed personal matters.

An artist's rendition of BC Place, once current renovations are complete. Nov. 5, 2010. (CTV)

Vanier Cup coming to BC Place in 2011

The Vanier Cup is coming to BC Place in 2011, marking the first time in history the Canadian Interuniversity Sport football final will be played in British Columbia.

Phoenix Coyotes' Taylor Pyatt, centre, celebrates his game winning goal with teammates Nolan Yonkman, left, and Lee Stempniak, right, during the third period against the Vancouver Canucks in NHL hockey action at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Sunday, Nov 21, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Former Canuck, Pyatt, scores twice in Vancouver loss

Taylor Pyatt scored two goals against his former team, including the winner, as the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 Sunday.

Chicago Blackhawks' Troy Brouwer, left, and Nick Boynton celebrate Brouwer's goal against the Vancouver Canucks during second period NHL hockey game action in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday November 20, 2010. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

Crawford stops 27 to lead Blackhawks in 7-1 win over Canucks

Another successful trip to Rogers Arena helped the Chicago Blackhawks shake the effects of a humiliating defeat.

Montreal Canadians coach Pat Burns reacts to a referee's call during a NHL game in Montreal in this Jan. 30, 1989 photo. (Shaney Komulainen / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Famed NHL coach Pat Burns, dead from cancer at 58

Pat Burns, a tough-talking cop turned wildly successful NHL coach, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 58. 39 6

B.C. Lions' running back Jamal Robertson sits in the locker room at the team's practice facility as players gather to clean out their lockers in Surrey, B.C., on Tuesday November 16, 2010. The Lions were eliminated from the CFL football playoffs after losing to the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Lion's Buono to decide if he'll lead the pack in 2011

The B.C. Lions proved during the last half of the season they have the potential to be a very good football team next year, one capable of challenging for the Grey Cup in their own, rebuilt stadium. 1

Teitur Thordarson is obscured by a soccer ball as he waits to speak after the Vancouver Whitecaps announced he will be the team's head coach when they join Major League Soccer in 2011, during a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday September 2, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Whitecaps to see amended Canadian quota in MLS

Major League Soccer intends to amend the Canadian quota provision for Toronto FC before the Vancouver Whitecaps begin play next season.

Ski-cross gold medallist Canadian Ashleigh McIvor poses with her gold medal during the medals ceremony in Vancouver, BC Tuesday, Feb.23, 2010.

Whistler native McIvor leads ski-cross team into World Cup

Olympic gold medallist Ashleigh McIvor of Whistler, B.C., and Winter X-Games champion Chris Del Bosco of Sudbury, Ont., will lead Canada's 13-member ski-cross team this season.