Rick Osentoski/AP With the 2017 NFL season nearly upon us, the vast majority of the league’s quarterback battles have been decided. With a few talented rookies waiting in the wings and several significant injuries around the league, there will surely be more signal caller drama as the season wears on, but as of now, all 32 teams have […]
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CFL Power Rankings: Blue Bombers dethrone Eskimos
Here’s how I rank the Canadian Football League teams heading into Week 10: Record: 6-2 Streak: Won 4 Next: at Montreal Per Ardua ad Astra, meaning “Through adversity to the stars,” was the traditional latin motto for the Royal Canadian Air Force; after this week, the Bombers may not have reached the stars yet, but adversity seems […]
Terrorist threat pushes British cities well down global livability rankings
The rising threat of terrorism has pushed down a number of British cities in the annual ranking of the world’s most desirable and attractive places. A recent report by the Economist’s Intelligence Unit revealed that the growing security concerns are behind the decreasing popularity of the UK’s largest cities as attractive places to live. Read […]
CFL Power Rankings: Bombers soar into showdown vs. unbeaten Eskimos
Here’s how I rank the Canadian Football League teams heading into Week 9: Record: 7-0 Streak: Won 7 Next: at Winnipeg When the offence shut down at Ottawa, the defence went into shutdown mode. Thus, a team-record seven straight victories to start the season. Considering the honoured history of this franchise, that’s saying something. QB Mike […]
CFL Power Rankings: Trio of receivers has Eskimos flying high
Here’s how I rank the Canadian Football League teams heading into Week 7: 1. Edmonton Eskimos (unchanged) Record: 5-0 Streak: Won 5 Next: Hamilton You can always count on Edmonton to feature talented receivers, and this season is no exception. In the victory over B.C., one that wasn’t as close as it seemed, three of […]
NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand at the start of training camp
Gregory Payan/AP It’s that time again: NFL training camps. This week, several teams report to training camp, beginning the grind of the NFL season and in just seven weeks, we’ll be kicking off the regular season. It was an eventful offseason, with a hectic draft that saw the Chicago Bears make a controversial trade up to […]
CFL Power Rankings: Eskimos claim top spot from Stamps
Malcolm Kelly breaks down the balance of power in the Canadian Football League. 1. Edmonton Eskimos (up from 2) Record: 3-0 Streak: Won 3 Next: At Hamilton The topsy-turvy early season finds a new frontrunner after Week 4. Before a boisterous 36,260 (the 50-50 draw was a record $ 436,000 payout — can somebody please […]
CFL Power Rankings: Stampeders keep the throttle down
With Week 3 complete, Malcolm Kelly breaks down the balance of power in the Canadian Football League. 1. Calgary Stampeders (unchanged) Record: 2-0-1 Streak: Unbeaten in 3 Last: Won at Winnipeg, 29-10 Next: At Montreal The rest of the league won’t like this, but the White Stallions are unbeaten in three and still have yet to […]
CFL Power Rankings: Bring on the Grey Cup re-rematch
With Week 1 in the books, Malcolm Kelly breaks down the balance of power in the Canadian Football League. Record: 0-0-1 Next: vs. Ottawa If a tie is like kissing your brother after he’s grown a neck beard, at least it isn’t a loss. Take the point, go home, play Ottawa again and win this time. Those […]
Boxer Povetkin reinstated in WBA and WBO world rankings after doping ban lifted – manager
Published time: 27 Jun, 2017 21:30 Russian heavyweight boxer Alexander Povetkin has been reinstated in the WBO and WBA world rankings following their lifting of his ban for doping, his manager Andrey Ryabinsky told TASS on Tuesday. Povetkin tested positive for ostarine the day of his proposed fight with Canadian Bermane Stiverne for a version […]
