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Canucks fire head coach Vigneault after early playoff exit
Less than two years after guiding the Vancouver Canucks to within a win of a Stanley Cup championship, the team fired head coach Alain Vigneault on Wednesday. The Canucks were ousted in four games by the sixth-seeded San Jose Sharks in the first round of the playoffs.

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Senators aim to draw even with Penguins in Game 4
The Ottawa Senators will aim for a second straight win on Wednesday, as they host the top-seeded Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Scotiabank Place. You can listen to the game live on TSN Radio 1050 or at TSN.ca/Toronto at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt.
Garcia apologizes to Woods for 'Fried Chicken' remark
Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods on Wednesday for saying he would have "fried chicken" at dinner with his rival, a comment that Woods described as hurtful and inappropriate. "I want to send an unreserved apology. I did not want to offend anyone," Garcia said Wednesday.
Report: Jets forward Burmistrov wants out of Winnipeg
Soon to be restricted free agent Alex Burmistrov reportedly does not want to be a Winnipeg Jet anymore. According to a report in the Winnipeg Free Press by Gary Lawless - who is also a drive-time host on TSN 1290 Radio in Winnipeg - two league sources stated that the 21-year-old, who wished to be moved at the trade deadline in March, is standing by that request.
Heat, Pacers set to tip off Game 1 of East Finals
The Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers will meet in the postseason for the second consecutive year, but this time, it's in the Eastern Conference Finals, beginning Wednesday night in Miami. You can watch the game live on TSN and TSN Mobile TV at 8:30pm et/5:30pm pt.
Weeks: Garcia's comments tarnish his reputation
I don't believe Sergio Garcia is a racist. But what he said on Tuesday night at the European Tour dinner cannot be seen as anything but racist. Maybe it was a mistake, a slip of the tongue or a brain cramp. No matter how it came out, or why, it will stain El Nino forever. You just don't get past remarks like that. Bob Weeks has more.
Canada names rising American star Quon to roster
Rising American star Rachel Quon has been asked to join the Canadian women's soccer team for a friendly against the United States in June. Coach John Herdman says she has a family connection that allows her to play for Canada and has accepted the invitation, although FIFA must still grant final approval.

Urlacher says he's retiring after 13 seasons with Bears
Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has announced his retirement from the NFL. "After spending a lot time this spring thinking about my NFL future, I have made the decision to retire," Urlacher said Wednesday.
Lupul, Allen continue Round 2 in Play of the Year Showdown
Round Two of TSN.ca's 2013 Play of the Year Showdown continues with our first player versus goalie entry of the showdown. Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joffrey Lupul, who easily won his first round match, is up against St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen who thumped JImmy Howard in the first round.
Fraser: The referee's intent of blowing the whistle
In Wednesday's edition of C'Mon Ref, NHL on TSN analyst and former NHL referee Kerry Fraser answers a question on a Kings goal was called back because the referee blew the play dead on a premature whistle.
Spurs' Parker getting MRI on troublesome left calf
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker plans to have an MRI on Thursday on his troublesome left calf, although he doesn't expect to miss any playing time in the Western Conference finals. Parker says the MRI is "just to make sure" he's improving on schedule from the injury.
Cullen: First quarter 2013 MLB awards
More than a quarter of the 2013 Major League Baseball season is in the books, so Scott Cullen digs into the numbers to make his picks for MLB awards to this point of the season, along with Gold Gloves, All-Surprise and All-Disappointing teams.
Veteran blueliner Sutton retires from NHL
Defenseman Andy Sutton officially announced his retirement from the National Hockey League on Wednesday. Sutton's NHL career started with the San Jose Sharks in 1998-99, before he went on to play with the Minnesota Wild, Atlanta Thrashers, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Anaheim Ducks and finally the Edmonton Oilers where he finished his career.