thesportscorner.ca - 11/10/2008
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Ireland ran rampant against Canada at Limerick on Saturday, coming away with a 55-0 win, on a wet pitch. Canada struggled with the conditions and seven new starters, gifting new Irish coach Declan Kidney with a win in his first match in charge.
Kogod Q&A: Eddie Jordan Is Nevermore
misterirrelevant.com 11/24/2008 — Eddie Jordan got canned this morning , so we turn to resident Wiz fan/expert Jack Kogod A.K.A. Unsilent Majority for answers …
1. After making the playoffs four straight seasons, why’d Eddie get canned 11 games into this one?
The ...
Do You Want Your Team to Nab Teixeira?
misterirrelevant.com 12/12/2008 — Before voting “yes” down below, consider the numbers: $160 million over eight years. That’s what the Nats are offering the switch-hitting first baseman, and Baltimore isn’t far behind with $140-150 million over seven.
On the ...
Welsh Rugby Union snub Canada over ₤25,000
thesportscorner.ca 11/19/2008 — The gulf between established rugby playing nations and the developing nations continues to widen as the IRB’s revenue system faces renewed attack. It has emerged that the Wales Rugby Union (WRU) has refused to share in the profits of its match against Canada at Cardiff.
Russ Grimm Is Always the Bridesmaid
misterirrelevant.com 1/30/2009 — This is Russ Grimm’s rookie card. It’s a 1984 Topps. He was a veteran by then. Such is life for linemen in the ’80s, I suppose.
Grimm is, with apologies to Joe Jacoby, the Hogs’ best hopeful for Hall of Fame ...
Players show loyalty to Hockey Canada
slam.canoe.ca 11/7/2008 — While officials debate what jersey Team Canada will wear at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, it's clear that player loyalty to the Hockey Canada Maple Leaf logo in question runs deep.
World Cup dream sinks in sea of blame
globesports.com 10/13/2008 — The result was in many ways predictable. Canada away, in a hostile environment, minus three key players because of injury or suspension, perhaps distracted by a brewing insurrection against the coach, facing an opponent with considerable skill, loses ...
24 Hours Vancouver
vancouver.24hrs.ca 10/22/2008 — Canada's biathlon team strips to raise money By CANADIAN PRESS Already blessed with brains and brawn, Canada's national biathlon squad will be going in the buff to promote the sport and raise funds for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Five of ...
Team Canada told it can't use Hockey Canada logo
tsn.ca 11/4/2008 — Team Canada will have to find a new logo to display on its jersey for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Chris Rudge, the CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee, tells the Globe and Mail they will not be seeking an exemption to allow Canada's hockey ...
World Junior’s: Canada Prepares for Battle
totalprosports.com 1/5/2009 — Total Pro Sports - Canadian world juniors prepare for battle tonight against the mighty Swedes. Canada looks to win their 5th straight World Junior Gold Medal. Canada and Sweden played in last years championship with Canada pulling out a 3-2 victory in overtime. This year, the Swedes were ...
Welcoming Back the World Cup of Hockey
sportingnews.com 1/24/2009 — If negotiations between the NHLPA and the league's owners progress as predicted in the coming weeks and months, it looks as if the World Cup of Hockey, a tournament consigned to oblivion for the past few years, will be back on the NHL schedule ...