Dichio may see action on Saturday for Toronto FC
Toronto FC striker Danny Dichio could see action in Saturday's road game against the Colorado Rapids.

Brett Favre traded to Jets for draft pick
Brett Favre, the most prolific passer in NFL history, was traded Wednesday to the New York Jets by the Green Bay Packers for a conditional draft pick.

'60s songster Erik Darling dies at 74
Erik Darling, the singer-songwriter who stepped in when Pete Seeger left the Weavers, has died at 74 of lymphoma in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Aerosmith's Tyler to pen memoir
The life of rocker Steven Tyler has been exciting enough that the Aerosmith frontman has been prompted to pen his memoirs - just five years after the band released an Aerosmith biography.

Rays add reliever Bradford for stretch run
The first-place Tampa Bay Rays strengthened their bullpen Thursday, acquiring relief pitcher Chad Bradford from Baltimore.

Penny nears return to Dodgers' rotation
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny, sidelined since June 17 with right shoulder tendinitis and bursitis, is expected to start the opener of a three-game weekend series at San Francisco on Friday.

Paul Dickov snubs Toronto FC for Leicester City
Paul Dickov won't be joining Toronto FC after all. The 35-year-old officially signed a two-year deal with English club Leicester City on Thursday.

Edmonton folk fest continues eco-friendly tradition
Fans who attend this year's edition of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival will be able to wash up in water heated by the sun.

Sean Hill bolts NHL for Swiss team
Veteran defenceman Sean Hill, who helped the Montreal Canadiens win the 1993 Stanley Cup, signed a one-year contract to play for the Swiss club Biel.

O'Neill gets approval to compete in Beijing Games
Injured Canadian gymnast Brandon O'Neill will participate in the Beijing Games after he received the green light from his coach on Thursday.

Time for Stampeders to look in mirror
The Calgary Stampeders will try to hand Saskatchewan its first loss of the CFL season Thursday in Regina (8 p.m. MT) but will need to address certain areas of their game to achieve their goal.

Edmonton accused of hiding facts in downtown arena review
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is accusing Edmonton city officials of hiding some important facts in its review of a $450 million NHL hockey arena proposed for the downtown.

Toronto businessman Joseph Rotman to chair Canada Council
Canadian business mogul Joseph L. Rotman is set to take on the Canadian arts world after being named the new chair of the Canada Council for the Arts.

Banged-up Ticats, slumping Argos looking for a win
It's not exactly a clash of the titans, but the Ticats and Argos have a lot to play for when they meet Thursday night at Ivor Wynne Stadium.

Appendix trouble lands Canadian archer in hospital
Canadian Olympic archer J.D. Burnes is in hospital in Beijing suffering from problems with his appendix, CBCsports.ca has learned.