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Saturday's probable teams
Saturday, 28 January 2012 - Talented 19-year-old full-back Serge Aurier is in the Toulouse squad and could make his debut for his new side against Caen after joining the TFC from Lens this week. Get all Saturday's probable teams here...

Lille chase return to winning ways
Saturday, 28 January 2012 - LOSC Lille Métropole will be desperate not to lose any more ground on the top two as the reigning Ligue 1 champions aim to get back to winning ways at home to AS Saint-Etienne.

PSG out to end Brest home run
Saturday, 28 January 2012 - Carlo Ancelotti is looking to continue his perfect start as coach of Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain as the capital club travel to Brittany to face a Brest side who have not lost at home yet this season.

McKegg with one goal and two assists to lead the Knights over the Spitfires 5-2
Friday, 27 January 2012 - LONDON, Ont. - Greg McKegg scored once and set up two more as the London Knights defeated the visiting Windsor Spitfires 5-2 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.Max Domi, Seth Griffith, Ryan Rupert and Jared Knight had a goal apiece for the ...

Foy with a goal and an assist to lead the Majors over the Petes 3-2
Friday, 27 January 2012 - MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Brett Foy scored a goal and set up one more as the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors defeated the visiting Peterborough Petes 3-2 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.Mika Partanen and Jamie Wise also scored for the Major

Alcock scores in overtime to lift the Frontenacs over the Generals 2-1
Friday, 27 January 2012 - KINGSTON, Ont. - Cody Alcock scored the winning goal 3:30 into overtime as the Kingston Frontenacs defeated the visiting Oshawa Generals 2-1 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.Braydon Blight also scored for the Frontenacs (14-30-4), who hav...

Pearson two goals, Niederberger 40 saves as the Colts beat the Battalion 6-2
Friday, 27 January 2012 - BRAMPTON, Ont. - Tanner Pearson scored two goals as the Barrie Colts defeated the host Brampton Battalion 6-2 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.Ivan Telegin had a goal and an assist for the Colts (25-19-3), who won for the first time in th...

Sparks makes 37 saves as the Storm shutout the IceDogs 3-0
Friday, 27 January 2012 - GUELPH, Ont. - Garret Sparks made 37 saves as his Guelph Storm shutout the visiting Niagara IceDogs 3-0 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.Jason Dickinson had a goal and an assist for the Storm (20-19-5) while Zack Mitchell and Scott Kosmac...

Rieder scores winner late as Rangers beat the Attack 5-4
Friday, 27 January 2012 - KITCHENER, Ont. - Tobias Rieder’s power-play goal with 22.9 seconds left in the third period was the difference as the Kitchener Rangers beat the visiting Owen Sound Attack 5-4 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.Michael Catenacci led the

IceCaps score three goals in first period en route to 3-2 win over Monarchs
Friday, 27 January 2012 - MANCHESTER, N.H. - The St. John’s IceCaps scored three goals in the first period and held on for a 3-2 triumph over the Manchester Monarchs in American Hockey League action Friday night.Kevin Clark had a goal and an assist while David Aebischer

Lawson and Willsie help Hamilton Bulldogs defeat Toronto Marlies 4-1
Friday, 27 January 2012 - HAMILTON - Goaltender Nathan Lawson made 19 saves and Brian Willsie scored the eventual winner while on the power play in the second period as the Hamilton Bulldogs defeated the Toronto Marlies 4-1 on Friday in American Hockey League action.Defenc...

Prince, Cazzola three points each to lead the 67's over the Sting 5-2
Friday, 27 January 2012 - OTTAWA - Shane Prince and Mike Cazzola had a goal and two assists each as the Ottawa 67's defeated the visiting Sarnia Sting 5-2 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.Tyler Toffoli scored his league-leading 37th goal of the season for the 67

Cousins scores twice to lead the Greyhounds over the Otters 3-1
Friday, 27 January 2012 - SAULT STE MARIE, Ont. - Nick Cousins scored twice as the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds defeated the visiting Erie Otters 3-1 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action.David Quesnele also scored for the Greyhounds (20-24-4), who snapped a four-game l...

Flames deal veteran Brendan Morrison to Blackhawks for prospect defenceman
Friday, 27 January 2012 - CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have dealt journeyman centre Brendan Morrison to the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday for minor league defenceman Brian Connelly.The 36-year-old Morrison is a veteran of 15 NHL seasons, having played with New Jersey, Vanco...

Alfredsson to test his shot skills against Chara
Friday, 27 January 2012 - OTTAWA (AP) - Daniel Alfredsson will have a big challenge on his hands in the All-Star skills competition - trying to unseat four-time hardest-shot champ Zdeno Chara.One day after choosing up sides in a player draft, the two All-Star game captains...

Hawks acquire Brendan Morrison from Flames
Friday, 27 January 2012 - The Chicago Blackhawks acquired veteran center Brendan Morrison from the Calgary Flames on Friday in exchange for minor-league defenseman Brian Connelly. Morrison, 36, has four goals and 11 points in 28 games for the Flames this season – he

Blackhawks get Morrison from Flames
Friday, 27 January 2012 - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired veteran center Brendan Morrison from the Calgary Flames for minor league defenseman Brian Connelly.The 36-year-old Morrison has 200 goals and 601 points over parts of 15 NHL seasons, the past two...

No Sid? No problem: Plenty of NHL stars in Ottawa
Friday, 27 January 2012 - OTTAWA (AP) - Three first overall NHL draft picks. The Sedin twins, Daniel and Henrik. And don't forget Pavel Datsyuk, the consistent Detroit Red Wings forward.Datsyuk is so admired by his colleagues that many regard him as one of the game'

More concussion talk surfaces during NHL's all-star weekend in Ottawa
Friday, 27 January 2012 - OTTAWA - A break in the NHL's schedule hasn't come with a break from the focus on concussions.Steven Stamkos and Claude Giroux — two of the biggest names participating in the NHL's all-star weekend — made an appearance at F

NHL all-star weekend in search of a star has several possibilities
Friday, 27 January 2012 - OTTAWA - At a NHL all-star game with an undefined top star, many are looking to Steven Stamkos to produce a memorable performance. And the Tampa Bay Lightning forward is more than willing to oblige.Even though Sunday's all-star game at Scotiaban

Blues goalie Brian Elliott happy to return to Ottawa after being traded by Sens
Friday, 27 January 2012 - OTTAWA - Brian Elliott couldn't be happier to be in Ottawa, but the same couldn't be said just over a year ago.The St. Louis Blues goaltender is back in Ottawa after he was named to the all-star team thanks to his stellar performance this s

No Sid? No problem: Plenty of NHL stars in Ottawa
Friday, 27 January 2012 - OTTAWA (AP) - Three first overall NHL draft picks. Two Sedin twins, Daniel and Henrik. And don't forget Pavel Datsyuk, who is regarded by his colleagues as one of the game's best all-around players.In the absence of Sidney Crosby and Alex O

Cuenca commits future to Barcelona
Friday, 27 January 2012 - FC Barcelona forward Isaac Cuenca will continue his development with the European champions after penning a new deal to stay at Camp Nou until the summer of 2015.

AC Milan pull out of Tevez chase
Friday, 27 January 2012 - AC Milan drop out of the running to sign Argentina striker Carlos Tevez from Manchester City.

Milan snare striker López from Catania
Friday, 27 January 2012 - AC Milan have added to their attacking options by bringing in striker Maxi López on loan from Calcio Catania, with the possibility of a permanent move at the end of the season.

Long wait over for Hannover
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Hannover 96 ended an eight-game winless streak with a 1-0 home victory over 1. FC Nuremberg in Friday's Matchday 19 opener.

Dunn extends Blackburn deal
Friday, 27 January 2012 - David Dunn has signed a new contract with Blackburn that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2013.

Team Chara, Team Alfredsson select Skills lineups
Friday, 27 January 2012 - OTTAWA -- Soon after Zdeno Chara walked into the room, he whipped out his phone and sent a text message to teammate Tyler Seguin. Chara had to ask Seguin if he would be cool doing the All-State NHL Breakaway Challenge on Saturday night at the 2012...

Blackburn's Dunn signs new deal
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Blackburn Rovers midfielder David Dunn has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until June 2013.

Murray to win Grand Slam - Lloyd
Friday, 27 January 2012 - BBC tennis pundit John Lloyd says he is confident Andy Murray will win a Grand Slam title following his performance in the Australian Open semi-final.

Scholes 'missed football so much'
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Manchester United veteran Paul Scholes has admitted he missed the game more than he ever imagined following his retirement last summer.

Police probing Anton 'bullet'
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Police are investigating an alleged "malicious communication" received by QPR, with reports suggesting a bullet was mailed to Anton Ferdinand.

Magic Magyar heads to Hawthorns
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Roy Hodgson is hopeful of concluding a deal to bring Zenit St Petersburg winger Szabolcs Huszti to West Brom for the remainder of the season.

NHL Green and Ottawa Senators partner on energy audit of Scotiabank Place for 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend
Friday, 27 January 2012 - NEW YORK / OTTAWA -- In cooperation with NHL Green™, Scotiabank Place -- home of the Ottawa Senators and host to the 2012 Tim Hortons NHL All-Star Game -- will undergo a full-scale energy audit following the mid-season showcase. The energy aud

De Bruyne chase is 'club policy'
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Andre Villas-Boas says Chelsea's bid to sign Belgian midfielder Kevin de Bruyne from Genk is down to 'club policy'.

AVB: De Bruyne fits Blues policy
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Andre Villas-Boas says Chelsea's pursuit of Kevin de Bruyne is down to "club policy".

Gap closing on top three - Murray
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Andy Murray believes he is closing the gap on the world's best players despite losing an epic five-set Australian Open semi-final to Novak Djokovic.

Brits lift junior doubles title
Friday, 27 January 2012 - British duo Liam Broady and Joshua Ward-Hibbert have won the Australian Open boys' doubles title in straight sets.

Junuzovic set to join Bremen
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Bremen - SV Werder Bremen are close to completing the signing of Austrian international midfielder Zlatko Junuzovic from FK Austria Wien.

Sharapova ready for Azarenka test
Friday, 27 January 2012 - The winner of Saturday's women's final at the Australian Open between Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova will also become the world number one.

Hughes eyes more QPR additions
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Mark Hughes wants more new faces at QPR before the transfer window shuts, but he is coy on interest in Wigan's Hugo Rodallega and Victor Moses.

Energizer Night Skate at NHL All-Star moved to Rink of Dreams at Marion Dewer Plaza
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Due to inclement weather, the Sens Foundation, Energizer® and the NHL® will move the inaurgural Energizer Night Skate to the Rink of Dreams at Marion Dewer Plaza in Ottawa. The Rideau Canal Skateway, the original location for the event, has b

Alex completes £4.2m PSG transfer
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Paris Saint-Germain complete the £4.2m signing of Brazilian defender Alex from Chelsea.

Alex seals £4.2m PSG move
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Paris Saint-Germain complete the £4.2m signing of Brazilian defender Alex from Chelsea.

Alex completes £4m PSG transfer
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Paris Saint-Germain complete the £4.2m signing of Brazilian defender Alex from Chelsea.

AFCON: Tiéné helps Elephants through
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Siaka Tiéné and Ivory Coast reached the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a group-stage game to spare as they saw off the Burkina Faso of Jonathan Pitroipa 2-0 on Thursday.

PGMOL denies documentary claims
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Referees chiefs have been angered by suggestions they have prevented a gay official from speaking about his sexuality on a TV documentary.

Bayern with the Wolves in their sights
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Operation Back-on-Track kicks off on Saturday for Bayern Munich when they step out against VfL Wolfsburg at the Allianz Arena.

Ex-Villa player declared bankrupt
Friday, 27 January 2012 - The former England and Aston Villa footballer Lee Hendrie is declared bankrupt by the High Court.

Wenger: Team must lift the crowd
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Arsene Wenger insists he can cope with the Arsenal boo-boys as he focuses on taking the Gunners through to a successful end to the season.

PSG closing in on Chelsea's Alex
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Paris Saint-Germain are set to complete the signing of Alex from Chelsea.

Bianchi to be Force India reserve
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Ferrari protege Jules Bianchi is named as Force India's reserve driver for the 2012 season.

Djokovic beats Murray in thriller
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Britain's Andy Murray misses out on a place in the Australian Open final, losing to Novak Djokovic in a five-set epic.

Blues and PSG confirm Alex move
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Defender Alex has been presented as a Paris Saint-Germain player, with the French club having paid Chelsea a fee in the region of £4.2million.

Djokovic v Murray as it happened
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Top seed Novak Djokovic beats Britains Andy Murray in an epic five-set Australian Open semi-final encounter.

FA keen to avoid Cup final clash
Friday, 27 January 2012 - The Football Association and Premier League are in talks to avoid the FA Cup final clashing with league games.

Downing defends form for Reds
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Liverpool winger Stewart Downing has shrugged off criticism of his displays this season and believes he has come through a dip in form.

Wilshere suffers injury setback
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Jack Wilshere suffers a blow in his attempt to recover from an ankle injury sustained in pre-season.

Fan groups meet EURO host cities
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Supporters' groups involved in running fan embassies at UEFA EURO 2012 are involved in meetings with representatives from the eight host cities that will stage matches in Poland and Ukraine.

'Little setback' for Wilshere
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere has suffered a "little setback" in his recovery from an ankle injury, Arsene Wenger has said.

Gardner 'wants Midlands return'
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Aston Villa midfielder Gary Gardner has revealed older brother Craig would prefer a move back to the Midlands from Sunderland.

Pivotal points up for grabs
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Munich - After an emphatic opening to the second half of the Bundesliga season Matchday 19 will be looking to follow suit and Saturday's afternoon fixtures alone boast some interesting storylines. With points up for grabs at the top and bottom o

Krul happy to stay at Newcastle
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul says he is happy with his progress on Tyneside, regardless of speculation surrounding his future.

Carroll joins Olympiacos as Costanzo moves on
Friday, 27 January 2012 - "It's an honour for me to play for Greece's best team," said goalkeeper Roy Carroll after signing for Olympiacos FC from OFI Crete FC as a replacement for the outgoing Franco Costanzo.

Schürrle: "I'm remaining relaxed"
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TEAMtalk launches Transfer Centre
Friday, 27 January 2012 - The transfer window slams shut on Tuesday and you can get all the latest news and rumours in the brand new TEAMtalk Transfer Centre.

Cats chief calls for clarity
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has backed suggestions that referees are to be ordered to punish all two-footed challenges with red cards.

Bosses react on two-footed tackles
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Martin O'Neill, Paul Lambert, Arsene Wenger and Mark Hughes have given mixed reactions to reports of red cards for all two-footed tackles.

Danny boy becoming a man - SAF
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Sir Alex Ferguson has warned wary Premier League defenders that Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck still has a lot of growing up to do.

Mancini: Tiredness affects refs
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini accepts decisions will go against his club - because referees can also get tired.

Walcott: Time to stand up
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Theo Walcott has called on Arsenal's players to take responsibility and ease the pressure on manager Arsene Wenger.

Transfers
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Track all the latest signings

Russian pair win women's doubles
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Svetlana Kuznetsova and Vera Zvonareva beat Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci 5-7 6-4 6-3 to win the Australian Open women's doubles title.

Ferguson: I'm a phenomenon
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Sir Alex Ferguson has referred to himself as a "phenomenon", but admits he has mellowed to deal with "more fragile human beings" these days.

Ream: I'm my own man
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Tim Ream knows comparisons with Gary Cahill are inevitable but he is determined to prove a success in his own right at Bolton.

Live - Djokovic v Murray
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Andy Murray takes on top seed Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the Australian Open.

Samba wants Rovers 'divorce'
Friday, 27 January 2012 - Blackburn Rovers captain Christopher Samba has reiterated his desire to leave the club and has said he needs a 'divorce' at Ewood Park.

Sharks C Couture takes being picked last in stride
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - GATINEAU, Quebec (AP) - A few text messages from San Jose Sharks teammate Joe Thornton helped Logan Couture avoid feeling unwanted when he was the last man standing in the NHL All-Star draft."Oh yeah, Jumbo is all over me. He loves it," Cou

OHL Roundup: A look at Thursday's games
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - The Niagara IceDogs are one of the hottest teams in the Ontario Hockey League thanks to goaltender Mark Visentin.The IceDogs netminder made 26 saves for his second straight shutout and league-leading sixth of the season as Niagara hammered the Bel...

Frattin scores twice as Toronto Marlies down Lake Erie Monsters 6-2
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - CLEVELAND - Matt Frattin scored twice in the first period as the Toronto Marlies raced out to an early lead to dispatch the Lake Erie Monsters 6-2 in American Hockey League play Thursday.Mike Zigomanis, Joe Colborne and Jerry D'Amigo also scored

Boston goalie Tim Thomas dodges questions about his White House snub
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - GATINEAU, Que. - Tim Thomas' decision to skip a White House ceremony was received more warmly by NHL all-stars than members of the Boston Bruins front office."They've given me their full and unwavering support and I really appreciate t

Trochek scores twice, including shootout winner as Spirit edge Spitfires 5-4
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - WINDSOR, Ont. - Vincent Trochek scored twice, including the deciding goal in a shootout as the Saginaw Spirit defeated the Windsor Spitfires 5-4 on Thursday.Trochek notched his team-leading 23rd marker of the season for the Spirit (21-21-5) and al...

Visentin makes 26 saves for second straight shutout as IceDogs beat Bulls 6-0
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - ST. CATHARINES, Ont. - Mark Visentin made 26 saves for his second straight shutout and league-leading sixth of the season as the Niagara IceDogs hammered the Belleville Bulls 6-0 in Ontario Hockey League action Thursday night.Brett Ritchie led the...

Alan Quine scores two goals, two assists Petes win 5-1 over Frontenacs
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - Alan Quine scored two goals and added two assists as the Peterborough Petes won 5-1 over the Kingston Frontenacs in Ontario Hockey League action Thursday.Lino Martschini also scored two goals for the Petes (22-19-6), who score...

Andy Bathgate's three points lead Plymouth Whalers past Barrie Colts 4-1
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - BARRIE, Ont. - Andy Bathgate had a goal and two assists as the Plymouth Whalers took down the Barrie Colts 4-1 in Ontario Hockey League action Thursday night.Tom Wilson, Rickard Rakell and Jamie Devane had the other goals for Plymouth (32-12-3), w...

Chara opens NHL All-Star draft by picking Datsyuk
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - GATINEAU, Quebec (AP) - Daniel Alfredsson stuck close to home - both his native Sweden and his adopted home of Ottawa - in making his selections in the NHL All-Star draft on Thursday night.His opposing team captain, defenseman Zdeno Chara, took a ...

Chara opens NHL All-Star draft by picking Datsyuk
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - GATINEAU, Quebec (AP) - Zdeno Chara went with offense in taking Detroit Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk with the No. 1 pick in the NHL All-Star draft. Daniel Alfredsson stuck closer to home, choosing Ottawa Senators defenseman and teammate Erik Ka...

2012 NHL All-Stars Teams
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - Captain: Zdeno Chara, D, Boston.Assistant Captain: Joffrey Lupul, F, Toronto.Draft: 1. Pavel Datsyuk, F, Detroit; 2. Tim Thomas, G, Boston; 3. Evgeni Malkin, F, Pittsburgh; 4. Marian Hossa, F, Chicago; 5. Kimmo Timonen, D, Philadelphia; 6. Corey P...

2012 Tim Hortons NHL All-Star Game Rosters
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - Rosters for the 2012 Tim Hortons NHL All-Star Game. This page will update as picks are made at the 2012 NHL All-Star Player Fantasy Draft in Ottawa. Refresh often for updates. TEAM CHARA Forwards (12) Joffrey Lupul, RW, Toronto, Pavel Datsyuk,...

2012 NHL All-Star Player Fantasy Draft results
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - Pick-by-pick results from the 2012 Molson Canadian NHL All-Star Player Fantasy Draft in Ottawa. Refresh this page often for updates. Captains: TEAM CHARA Zdeno Chara (C), D, Boston Joffrey Lupul (A), RW, Toronto TEAM ALFREDSSON Daniel Alfredss...

Datsyuk goes first to Team Chara in NHL fantasy draft, Alfredsson loads up on Sens
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - GATINEAU, Que. - Captain Zdeno Chara picked Detroit forward Pavel Datsyuk first overall and then turned to Bruins teammate Tim Thomas in goal in the NHL all-star fantasy draft Thursday night.Rival skipper Daniel Alfredsson loaded up on Senators in...

Women's hockey greats to promote sport in Ottawa
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - The NHL's best are gathering in Ottawa this weekend for the 2012 Tim Hortons NHL All-Star Game, and while the festivities will feature some of the best hockey players in the world, four of the most decorated players present won't be playing

Bettman reveals 3rd group interested in Coyotes
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - OTTAWA (AP) - NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says there are three groups showing "serious" interest in buying the Phoenix Coyotes with the intention of keeping the team in Glendale, Ariz.Without going into detail, Bettman revealed there was

FA bids to avoid Cup Final clash
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - The Football Association and Premier League are in talks to avoid the FA Cup Final clashing with league games.

Long time, no win for Hannover
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - Hannover 96 host 1. FC Nuremberg in Friday evening's Matchday 19 opener, seeking the victory that would take them to within striking distance of a European place ahead of the main weekend programme.

Arsenal youngster joins Crawley
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - Crawley Town sign 20-year-old Arsenal striker Sanchez Watt on loan for the rest of the season.

Mass. gov suggests goalie's DC snub was rude
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - BOSTON (AP) - A Boston Bruins goalie's decision to skip a White House ceremony with President Barack Obama because he believes the federal government is "out of control" points to a growing lack of courtesy in the country, Gov. Deval P

AFCON: Senegal crash out
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - Senegal's shock 2-1 loss to co-hosts Equatorial Guinea - in which Lille's Moussa Sow found an equaliser only for a 94th-minute screamer from the hosts - saw the pre-tournament favourites crash out of AFCON 2012 on Wednesday.

Governor: Thomas's White House snub suggests lack of 'basic courtesy and grace'
Thursday, 26 January 2012 - BOSTON - The governor of Massachusetts says a Boston Bruins goalie's decision to skip a White House ceremony with American President Barack Obama honouring the Stanley Cup champions points to the United States' growing loss of "basic c