Category Archives: Sports

Bobby Cox, Tony La Russa, & Joe Torre to enter Cooperstown

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Expansion Era Committee of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has unanimously elected three managers to the Hall of Fame: Bobby Cox, Tony La Russa, & Joe Torre. Each manager has had a successful tenure with one … Continue reading →

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Roy Halladay Announces Retirement; Retires as a Blue Jay

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Edward Brain

Two time Cy Young award winner Roy Halladay has announced his retirement today, immediately after announcing that he had re-signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. Halladay broke into the majors with the Blue Jays on September 20th, 1998.  In his … Continue reading →

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Jack Morris Deserves a spot in Cooperstown

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Edward Brain

Jack Morris is eligible for the 15th and final time to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.  I believe he should be there. Jack Morris is a four time World Series winner, having won two World Series with … Continue reading →

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The 101st Grey Cup

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Grey Cup game has now been set.  We will see the Hamilton Tiger-Cats play the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina on November 24th for the greatest title in football. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats made it to the Grey Cup thanks to … Continue reading →

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History of the Vanier Cup

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Edward Brain

Prior to the 49th Vanier Cup game between the Calgary Dinos and the Laval Rouge et Or in Quebec City on November 23rd, I’d like to discuss the history of the Vanier Cup. The Vanier Cup is the top title of … Continue reading →

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CFL Division Finals

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Edward Brain

We are now officially on the road to the Grey Cup.  On Sunday we see the Hamilton Tiger-Cats take on the Toronto Argonauts in the East Division Final, while in the West Division Final its the Calgary Stampeders at home … Continue reading →

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Blue Jays Announce Spring Training Schedule

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Blue Jays have announced their spring training schedule for the Grapefruit League season. The preseason starts on February 26th in Clearwater, Florida against the Philadelphia Phillies.  The Blue Jays Grapefruit League home opener is the next day, February … Continue reading →

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Maple Leaf Gardens

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Edward Brain

Today, Maple Leaf Gardens (‘the Gardens’) turns 82 years old.  It opened November 12th, 1931 as the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs ice hockey team.  The Maple Leafs would go on to win the Stanley Cup in their first … Continue reading →

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20th Anniversary of ‘Touch ‘Em All Joe’

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Edward Brain

Today, October 23rd 2013, is the 20th anniversary of the most important homerun in Toronto Blue Jays history:  Joe Carter’s walk-off homerun to win the 1993 World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays.  This also happens to be the day … Continue reading →

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Jim Leyland Steps Down as Tigers Skipper

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Edward Brain

Jim Leyland, manager of the Detroit Tigers, has announced that he is stepping down as the team’s manager after eight seasons. He announced that he will not be leaving the team, but will be staying on in another position.  The … Continue reading →

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