Redblacks heroics and CFL notes from Medicine Hat
Connor McGough of Crescent Heights earns a Hamilton Tiger-Cats roster spot as No. 93 and shines on special teams in a 32 15 loss to Toronto. Dan Federkeil returns as Stampeders right tackle at No. 65 while other former Hat High stars are cited for six Grey Cup appearances and two rings. The column covers Ottawa Calgary matchups, Sinopoli and Ellingson receiving totals, and Ottawa and Montreal prospects ahead of key byes and games at McMahon and Regina.
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C.J. Gable
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Jacques Chapdelaine
Graham Kelly
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Finch suspended two games for Adderall use
Calgary Stampeder running back Roy Finch announced he tested positive for amphetamine and will miss the home opener against Ottawa. Finch said he used Adderall for attention deficit disorder and failed to clear the medication with team doctors, accepting responsibility and aiming to obtain proper prescription procedures. Head coach Dave Dickenson called the incident preventable and stressed player accountability and education.
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Eskimos Lose Sherritt For Season With Achilles Rupture
Edmonton Eskimos linebacker J C Sherritt will miss the entire CFL season after tearing his left Achilles tendon in the second quarter of the win over the B C Lions. A Truckee California native, the 5 9 220 pound standout led CFL defenses in 2012 with 122 tackles and has posted 70 or more tackles in his past two seasons.
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Westbrook is NBA MVP after record triple doubles season
Russell Westbrook collects the NBA MVP after a historic season averaging 31.6 points 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists leading the league in triple doubles while surpassing Oscar Robertson's single season mark. Houston's James Harden finishes second with 753 points and Kawhi Leonard third.
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Houston
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Kawhi Leonard
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Malcolm Brogdon
Philadelphia
Dario Saric
Joel Embiid
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Mike D’antoni
Rockets
Eric Gordon
Golden State
Draymond Green
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Eleven Bulldogs earn spots for major Tri-Prov meet in Winnipeg
Medicine Hat Bulldogs earn 11 of 18 team Alberta selections at CASTAF Classic trials in Calgary, leading to Tri-Prov Western Canadian Championships in Winnipeg July 14 16. Lewis Benoy led with three medals. Eric Ayomanor also qualified with top finishes. Others earning spots included Trevor Mickey Maddie Kane Rissling Morgan Hale Ayla Wikford Novalee Pender Renae Ryan Kiana Farrel Jane Canadine and Gage Reinhart named alternate.
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