May 24, 2013

Olympics: UK police vow no let-up in security as Games near end

Police are briefed at the Olympic Park on the first day of the London 2012 Olympic Games

(Reuters) – British police vowed on Friday no let up in vigilance at the Olympics with only three days to go, saying their low visibility security had allowed visitors to enjoy the spectacle while effectively protecting the world’s biggest sporting event. Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Chris Allison, the national Olympic security co-ordinator, added without elaborating [...]

CFL Friday Night: Argos’ Owens grabs two TDs in win over Montreal

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Toronto Argonauts slotback Chad Owens stretches out for one of his two first half touchdowns on Friday night against Montreal. On this one he’s beating Jerald Brown. (Paul Chiasson/Canadian Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) —- Coach Scott Milanovich had a sense that his Toronto Argonauts were ready to have a big game. Then they went [...]

U.S. senator calls hearing on NFL bounties, other sports invited to testify

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U.S. senator Dick Durbin said Thursday he wants to examine whether federal law should make things like NFL bounty systems a crime. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — The Senate wants to grill the NFL about bounties. And the NBA, NHL, NCAA and Major League Baseball are invited, too. Sen. Dick Durbin is [...]

CFL News and Notes: Argos bring back Pile, sign QB Jackson

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Willie Pile of Toronto, right, brings down Hamilton quarterback Kevin Glenn during a 2011 game. (Frank Gunn/Canadian Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — The Toronto Argonauts re-signed veteran linebacker Willie Pile on Friday. Pile, the Argos’ defensive captain, became a free agent Wednesday and signed through the 2013 season. “We are excited Willie has decided [...]

Penn State trustees ousted Paterno over lack of action

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Penn State trustees said there was concern that Paterno would not be able to properly represent the school if allowed to stay on as head coach the rest of the 2011 season. (Ralph Wilson/Associated Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Penn State trustees decided to oust Joe Paterno in part because the football coach didn’t [...]

CFL Football: Riders confirm Chamblin as head coach

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Corey Chamblin has prepared for his first CFL coaching opportunity with jobs in Hamilton and Winnipeg. (CBC) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Corey Chamblin is going green. The Saskatchewan Roughriders introduced the 34-year-old as their new head coach Thursday, and it didn’t take long for him to embrace the team’s colours. “I was told it [...]

CFL: Lions promote Mike Benevides to head coach

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Mike Benevides will take over the coaching duties from Wally Buono, who stepped down from the post following B.C.’s Grey Cup win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to concentrate on being the CFL club’s general manager. (CBC ) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Mike Benevides was dressed smartly in a suit for his introduction as [...]

Former CFLer Paopao named Waterloo interim coach

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Ottawa Renegades head coach Joe Paopao celebrates his teams 43-38 win over the Montreal Alouettes in Ottawa Friday, Aug. 29, 2003. (Jonathan Hayward/Canadian Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Former CFL player and coach Joe Paopao has been named interim head coach of the Waterloo Warriors. He served as Waterloo’s offensive co-ordinator and assistant head [...]

Skiing: Women ski jumpers prepare for World Cup launch

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World champion Daniela Iraschko is the favorite in the inaugrial season of women’s ski jump. (Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — The inaugural World Cup season in women’s ski jumping begins in Norway on Saturday on the Lillehammer hill used by the men at the 1994 Olympics. About 50 ski jumpers from 15 [...]

CFL Playoffs: Division finals preview

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Keron Williams and the B.C. pass rush could make life difficult for the Edmonton offense. (Liam Richards/Canadian Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — There are only so may chances that people get to taste what it feels like to be considered the best at what they do. As a football player, the challenge each year [...]