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Appeal overturns Excelsiors move to Owen Sound, final decision now left to OLA board of directors

Appeals, committees, conflict, letters from politicians, digital drama, a somewhat Hollywood-esque last-ditch effort to save a storied local team from the whim of an “outsider” owner – the move of the Brampton Excelsiors is threatening to out-entertain the on-the-floor product.

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This photo from 2005 shows the celebration following the Brampton Excelsiors defeat of the Victoria Shamrocks in a hard-fought seven-game series to win the Mann Cup.

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Appeal overturns Excelsiors move to Owen Sound, final decision now left to OLA board of directors

Appeals, committees, conflict, letters from politicians, digital drama, a somewhat Hollywood-esque last-ditch effort to save a storied local team from the whim an “outsider” owner – the move of the Brampton Excelsiors is threatening to out-entertain the on-the-floor product.

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Registration open now as minor soccer set for a return to play

If all goes to plan, soccer players will head back to the pitch in Owen Sound this summer.

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Barons veteran unhappy with decision regarding overagers

When the Hanover Barons dropped a 3-1 decision at the P&H Centre resulting in a series loss in the opening round of the Provincial Junior Hockey League playoffs on Feb. 12, 2020, Zack Cameron had no idea it’d be the last time he’d step into the Barons dressing room or onto the Barons ice.

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Queen's Park giving OHL $2.35M, for starters, as return-to-play looms

The Ontario Hockey League likely won’t start until mid-April at the earliest, but a majority of its teams will be able to pay off some of their post-secondary school bills.

March 23, 2021 Local News

Ontario Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Minister Lisa MacLeod said Wednesday she and her advisers are "very confident" the Ontario Hockey League will be able to start a shortened season with body checking soon.

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Council authorizes removal of ice at Stephen Arena

SOUTH HURON – Council authorized South Huron staff Feb. 1 to begin the immediate removal of the ice at Stephen Township Arena in Huron Park.

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South Huron Sabres U13 team enters Good Deeds Cup contest to support hospital

EXETER – The South Huron Sabres U13 team is hoping their recent entry into the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup can win them $100,000 that they will donate to the South Huron Hospital Foundation (SHHF).

January 20, 2021 Sports

The South Huron Sabres U13 players are showing their love for the South Huron Hospital Foundation. The team has filmed a video and entered the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup contest in the hopes of winning $100,000 for the Foundation. Pictured front from left are Adam Regier, Brody Brown and Drew Kramer; middle from left Cohen Skinner, Brock Hoffman, Austin Hartman and Logan Morley; and back from left Cole Smale, Ethan Skillen, Basil McLaughlin and Spencer Heimrich. Handout

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South Huron seeks grant for tennis court replacement

SOUTH HURON – South Huron is seeking a grant for its planned replacement of the Exeter tennis court.

December 23, 2020 Sports

South Huron has decided to replace the Exeter tennis court in 2021 with a multi-use court that can be used for tennis, basketball and pickleball. The municipality has also applied for a grant for the project. File photo/Scott Nixon

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Field hockey coach Ray Lewis wins Grassroots Coaching Award

HURON – Local field hockey coach Ray Lewis is being honoured by Field Hockey Canada as the recipient of the 2020 Grassroots Coaching Award.

October 21, 2020 Local News

Ray Lewis, the recipient of the Field Hockey Canada 2020 Grassroots Coaching Award, said one of his proudest moments in his coaching career was when all three of his daughters made it to OFSAA in the same year. From left are Bryn Lewis, Ray Lewis, Neeliah Lewis and Kyra Lewis. Handout

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2nd Tee’in Off for Epilepsy tops 2019 tournament

Though the COVID-19 pandemic has left the fate many annual events in question, the Oke family’s Tee’in Off for Epilepsy fundraiser was able to top the outcome of last year’s event.

September 30, 2020 Local News

The 2nd annual Tee’in Off for Epilepsy was able to raise more than $25,000. From left are Joanne Oke, Dolly Atthill, Kevin Oke, Bailey Tschirsow, Jayme Chami and Melissa Pushelberg. Dan Rolph

Blue Jays' Ryu brilliant against Yankees after Hernandez sidelined with COVID-19 positive

Hyun-Jin Ryu was on the mound in Dunedin on Tuesday serving notice to New York Yankees hitters of his ace status the American League.

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Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu delivers a pitch in the first inning against the New York Yankees at TD Ballpark on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in Dunedin, Fla.

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Cole and Yankees spoil solid debut from Blue Jays starter Ray

For a while Monday night at Dunedin’s TD Ballpark, it looked like Robbie Ray was going to steal the show in a compelling duel between a pair of on-the-mark starting pitchers.

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Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray delivers a pitch to the New York Yankees in the second inning at TD Ballpark on April 12, 2021 in Dunedin, Fla.

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Patience over power propels Blue Jays out of some early struggles

Beyond the sigh of relief related to his offence opening up as prolifically as the Dunedin skies this weekend, Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo was particularly pleased with the way it was accomplished.

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Blue Jays bats break out with 15-run explosion in win over Angels

As he was getting ready to endure a two hour, 38-minute rain delay on Saturday evening, Charlie Montoyo vowed that as soon as a couple of his Blue Jays hitters started drilling baseballs, the rest would follow.

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Injuries, COVID concerns open door for Blue Jays' Palacios to make big-league debut

Should he go on to the long and successful major league career he envisions, Josh Palacios won’t give a second thought to the emergency circumstances that facilitated his debut.

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A general view of the grounds crew laying the tarp down on the field in anticipation of approaching inclement weather prior to the game between the Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Angels at TD Ballpark on April 10, 2021 in Dunedin, Fla.

Hawks swoop down on struggling Raptors

The Raptors’ spiral down the standings started in earnest the previous time the Atlanta Hawks were in town.

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Raptors' Malachi Flynn lays one up during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

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Hard to be hopeful in this dumpster of a Raptors season

In any other season, one would take a look at the positives and negatives surrounding the Raptors right now and feel pretty good about the next few weeks, knowing there is nothing to be done to change what has already happened.

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Kyle Lowry (left) didn’t come across as hopeful about the Raptors’ future. “Game at a time,” Lowry said. USA TODAY Sports

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TIPOFF: Hawks at Raptors

Tonight, Atlanta Hawks (29-25) at Toronto Raptors 21-33), Amalie Arena, Tampa, 7:30 p.m., TV: TSN: RADIO: FAN590

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Chris Boucher and the Toronto Raptors face the Atlanta Hawks Tuesday night. USA TODAY SPORTS

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RAPTORS BLOG: Going way back with some Khem Birch memories

The arrival of Khem Birch took me back a decade to Chicago for some fun memories.

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Khem Birch in 2011 at the McDonald's All-American Game.

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Canadian RJ Barrett clutch as Knicks slip past Raptors

On a night that included an 11-minute rain delay inside Madison Square Garden, a mere comeback was nothing that special.

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Julius Randle of the Knicks (left) is guarded by Raptors' Kyle Lowry during their game at Madison Square Garden on April 11, 2021 in New York City.

Curling officials deem 'false positives' reason for COVID concerns in Calgary bubble

Curling officials consider the integrity of the Calgary bubble to still be intact.

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Saskatchewan curling community mourns the loss of Hall of Famer Marnie McNiven

McNiven spent 35 years in Saskatoon, where she was involved in curling as both a competitor and volunteer.

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Marnie McNiven, second from the left, played third for the 1978 Canadian mixed curling champions from the Saskatoon Nutana Curling Club. (SASKATCHEWAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME PHOTO)

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Sweden wins third straight gold medal as play resumes at world men’s curling championship despite four positive tests for COVID-19

The world men’s curling championship resumed Sunday, a day after officials announced four positive COVID-19 tests within the Calgary bubble.

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Positive tests for COVID-19 put Calgary curling bubble on brink of bursting

Shortly after Canada was surprisingly eliminated from the world men’s curling championship on Friday night, the focus in the Calgary bubble switched to a deeply concerning situation that threatened the continuation of the tournament.

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ON THE ROCKS: Canada falls out of medal contention with heartbreaking loss to Scotland at men’s curling worlds

In a week full of ups and downs, Team Canada wound up falling right out of medal contention at the world men’s curling championship.

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Team Canada second Brad Thiessen (left) and lead Karrick Martin (right) brush the stone during Draw 22 against Team Germany at the Men's World Curling Championship at WinSport Arena in Calgary, Friday, April 9, 2021.

Women's soccer: Canada defeats England in Tokyo tuneup

Bev Priestman was hoping to gain clarity on her roster for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, but if anything, a win against England made things even more difficult for the Canadian women’s national soccer team head coach.

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Canada's Nichelle Prince celebrates scoring their second goal with Janine Beckie (16) and Jordyn Huitema (9) against England at bet365 Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent, England, on April 13, 2021.

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A draw on the road and a vaccination: Two shots in the arm for TFC ahead of Club Leon rematch

Toronto FC got a real shot in the arm this week ahead of Wednesday night’s Concacaf Champions League quarterfinal match against Club Leon.

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Marky Delgado of Toronto FC, front, fights for the ball with Jean Meneses of Mexico's Leon during a Concacaf Champions League soccer match in Leon, Mexico, on Wednesday. AP PHOTO

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Singapore soccer star Jordan Webb joins Atletico Ottawa

Atletico Ottawa has signed attacking winger Jordan Webb, who grew up in Oshawa and played youth soccer with Toronto’s East York Komets.

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VAN DIEST: Janine Beckie's growth at Manchester City a benefit to Canada

Beckie, 26, will make her 75th international appearance for Canada on Tuesday in an exhibition game against England at Stoke-on-Trent, where she will be going up against a number of her club teammates

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Janine Beckie of Canada runs with the ball during the Women's International Friendly match between Wales and Canada at Leckwith Stadium on April 09, 2021 in Cardiff, Wales.

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Bettors flock to place money on Vancouver Whitecaps to win MLS Cup. (Yes, seriously)

They're long-shots to win the MLS Cup, that's what makes the Vancouver Whitecaps too tempting for bettors to pass up.

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Bettors are seeing the potential in the Vancouver Whitecaps, with one betting site seeing plenty of action being laid down on the club to win this year's MLS Cup.

Aaron Rodgers has a laugh after Jeopardy! contestants fumble Packers clue

Aaron Rodgers is certainly enjoying his time behind the lectern as his run as guest host on Jeopardy! continues.

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NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers takes over as guest host on the long-running quiz show for two weeks starting Monday, April 5.

Montreal Alouettes

Canadian Football Hall of Fame finally comes calling for Marv Levy

Former Alouettes head coach is being enshrined more than 40 years after leading Montreal to its second Grey Cup victory under his watch.

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Marv Levy had a regular-season record of 43-31-4 as the Alouettes head coach. His teams won seven of 10 playoff games during his five seasons at the helm.

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O, YES! Ticats coach/ex-Rough Rider Orlondo Steinauer a Hall of Famer

A lot of things came rushing to mind for Orlondo Steinauer when he got the phone call telling him he was going to be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.

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Orlondo Steinauer from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats was named Coach of the Year during the 2019 Shaw CFL awards at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on Thursday, November 21, 2019.

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KRYK: Is retired Julian Edelman hall-of-fame worthy? Probably not

Chronic knee woes likely prevent any Gronk-like return

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'CONTRIBUTED SO MUCH': CFL's class of 2021 includes Marv Levy, Doug Mitchell, Orlondo Steinauer

The Canadian Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2021 — five all-star players, one legendary coach and an influential commissioner — have combined to serve the game with distinction through five decades.

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Canadiens Game Day: Joel Armia will return to Habs lineup vs. Flames

Finnish right-winger has missed the last eight games after testing positive for COVID-19.

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In 24 games with the Canadiens this season, Joel Armia has 5-5-10 totals.

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Flames at Canadiens: Five things you should know

The Flames and Habs will meet five times over the next 12 days.

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Three of the Flames' victories have come at the Canadiens' expense.

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Canadiens newcomer Jon Merrill looks forward to meaningful games

"It's exciting to be in the mainstream of the hockey world, in the heart of it all," defenceman says after trade from Red Wings.

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Detroit Red Wings defenceman Jon Merrill carries the puck around Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat during the second period on April 3, 2021, in Tampa.

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'A TOUGH ONE': Rittich's Maple Leafs debut spoiled as Flames win in overtime

David Rittich didn’t have to wait long to make his Maple Leafs debut.

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Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom makes a save on Maple Leafs' Alex Galchenyuk during the second period in Toronto on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

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Strange sights around SBA as Leafs lose in OT

Well, wasn’t Tuesday’s 3-2 Calgary overtime win a night of unusual sights at SBA?

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A puck deflects off the shoulder of Toronto Maple Leafs David Rittich during the second period in Toronto on Tuesday April 13, 2021.

Montreal Grand Prix might get green light despite COVID-19

"I think it's possible, technically, to have this kind of race without having a risk to the population if they respect standards of hygiene and protocols," Quebec public health director Horacio Arruda said Tuesday.

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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton during the Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, on June 9, 2019.

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Adam Turner straps into a Dirt Late Model for the 2021 local racing season

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PictonÕs Adam Turner is looking forward to the 2021 local race season. HeÕll campaign his No. 92 Pro Late Model and Thunder Stock machines weekly at Brighton Speedway. JIM CLARKE PHOTO

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Detroit Grand Prix now set to return to one-weekend format in June

Detroit Grand Prix officials announced the event is now set to return to its traditional one-weekend format in June.

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The Detroit Grand Prix will return to a one-weekend format in June.

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Winnipegger Balcaen set to drive in NASCAR development series after lining up new Manitoba sponsor

Since she became the first Canadian woman to win a NASCAR sanctioned race in 2016, life on the track has generally been a struggle for Winnipeg’s Amber Balcaen.

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Amber Balcaen poses for a photograph at the shop in her family home on Fri., April 29, 2016. The 24-year-old stock car racer from Winnipeg is trying to get to NASCAR's top level. Kevin King/Winnipeg Sun/Postmedia Network

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APC Series plans big return to Delaware, but not for championship finale

The APC United Late Model Series plans to head back to Delaware Speedway this year, but won’t crown its champion there.

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Ace softball hurler Bay Regula makes second comeback aiming at third Olympics appearance

Thirty-nine-year-old mom of three from Trail says: "I’m not doing this so I can wave at my kids from the field. I'm doing because I believe we can win."

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For horse racing, it's not 'Buy Ontario.' It's 'Bye Ontario.'

First Call is the bugle number normally associated with horse racing . But a more appropriate musical number these days at Woodbine would be Taps.

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While Ontario's COVID restrictions have forced the closure of horse-racing venues, there are tracks operating in countries like the United States and Britain (pictured above). This photo shows horses racing at the Grand National Festival at the Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, Britain, on April 10, 2021.

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MASTERS: Matsuyama wins green jacket, Canuck Conners ties for eighth

Hideki Matsuyama might carry the weight of a nation on his shoulders, but he’ll be doing it in a green jacket from now on.

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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan celebrates during the green jacket ceremony after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2021 in Augusta, Ga.

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HEROES CREATED, LEGENDS BORN: Several title changes on Night 2 of Wrestlemania

Another Wrestlemania is in the books — there have been 37 of them now — and over two nights of WWE’s version of the Super Bowl, through the soap-opera-like storytelling, the theatrics and the jaw-dropping athleticism, we again saw the passing of a torch.

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Raymond James Stadium in Tampa was the site of Wrestlemania 37 on April 10 and 11, 2021.

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MASTERS: Canadian Conners makes ace, in hunt for green jacket

Corey Conners begins Sunday at Augusta National with a chance to join Mike Weir as a Masters champion.

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Appeal overturns Excelsiors move to Owen Sound, final decision now left to OLA board of directors

Appeal overturns Excelsiors move to Owen Sound, final decision now left to OLA board of directors

Registration open now as minor soccer set for a return to play

Barons veteran unhappy with decision regarding overagers

Queen's Park giving OHL $2.35M, for starters, as return-to-play looms

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Sweden wins third straight gold medal as play resumes at world men’s curling championship despite four positive tests for COVID-19

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Canadiens Game Day: Joel Armia will return to Habs lineup vs. Flames

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'A TOUGH ONE': Rittich's Maple Leafs debut spoiled as Flames win in overtime

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