Category Archives: Sports

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2018 FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Edward Brain

We are now down to the Final Four in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Quarterfinals saw Brazil, Russia, Sweden, and Uruguay all eliminated.  Brazil is a five time winner of the tournament, while Uruguay is a two time winner.  … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2018 Quarterfinals

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Edward Brain

We are now down to eight teams in the 2018 World Cup after a very interesting Round of 16 action at the 2018 World Cup. As we start the Quarterfinals, let’s look at the match-ups:

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2018 World Cup: Round of 16

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Edward Brain

The Group Stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup has concluded and we are ready to start the knockout phase with the Group of 16. A couple shocks did take place with the Group Stage.  Firstly, two top teams:  The … Continue reading →

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NHL 2018 Playoffs First Round

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Edward Brain

The quest for the Stanley Cup officially starts tonight. The Nashville Predators enter the playoffs as the reigning Presidents’ Trophy winners after recording a record of 53 wins, 18 losses, and 11 overtime/shootout losses, good for 117 points. The Pittsburgh … Continue reading →

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Team Canada Makes History at Winter Olympics

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Edward Brain

Team Canada has set a personal best record at the 2018 Winter Olympics, winning a total of 29 medals (11 Gold, 8 Silver, and 10 Bronze) for third place overall.  The team would also finish in third place for Gold … Continue reading →

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Vladimir Guerrero leads Class of 2018

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Edward Brain

The National Baseball Hall of Fame (i.e. Cooperstown) has announced that four players will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. The players elected by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America are Chipper Jones (97.2%), Vladimir Guerrero (92.9%) … Continue reading →

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Johnny Bower Passes Away at 93

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Edward Brain

It has been announced that legendary Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Johnny Bower has passed away at 93 after a bout with pneumonia. Mr. Bower was a four time Stanley Cup Champion with the Toronto Maple Leafs, leading them to three … Continue reading →

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Team Canada Names World Juniors Team

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Edward Brain

Team Canada has announced the members of their team for the 2018 World Junior Tournament, which begins December 26th. The team consists of:

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Blue Jays Announce Spring Training Schedule

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Blue Jays have announced their spring training schedule for 2018. Spring training starts on February 23rd against the Philadelphia Phillies.  The Blue Jays will also play the Detroit Tigers, and New York Yankees before taking on Philadelphia again … Continue reading →

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2017 World Series

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Edward Brain

The World Series is now set and will start today, October 24th 2017.  The National League Pennant winners, the Los Angeles Dodgers, will face off against the American League Pennant winners, the Houston Astros. The Dodgers have home field advantage … Continue reading →

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