Globe and Mail Calgary chock-full of head-turning moves on CFL draft dayToronto SunSo getting taken in the fourth round (29th overall) by the Stamps came out of left field, especially when their offensive co-ordinator called. “To be honest, I ruled them out for picking me because I hadn't heard from them,” Sinopoli said. …Stampeders trade…
Television analysts were still sizing up the second-overall selection when University of Calgary Dinos star Anthony Parker glanced at his buzzing cellphone and bolted out of the room. A few moments later, the fleet-footed receiver was crossing the parking lot at McMahon Stadium to shake hands with his new employer. More: continued here
Bonnie Erbe: Bloomberg's ban on sodas part of bigger issueThe Salem NewsHe wants to ban people on food stamps (aka the federal SNAP program) from using them to buy sugar-sweetened beverages in New York City. The mayor's goal is clear: Government-funded programs should not underwrite people's self-destructive eating habits. …and more » More: continued here
CORVALLIS — Center fielder Brian Stamps is becoming an impact player for No. 3 Oregon State. More: continued here
When the phone rang and Dave Dickenson was on the other end, Brad Sinopoli was startled.The University of Ottawa quarterback went through the CFL evaluation camp and draft process without any indication the Calgary Stampeders were interested in him. More: continued here
Globe and Mail Stamps sign pair of O-linemen picked in '10Calgary HeraldNot a single one, but there's a good reason: two players the Stamps drafted in 2010 who went on to complete their NCAA eligibility have now come to terms with the club, and will attend training camp next month. Stamps coach and general manager…
Boxscore News Stamps pick home-grown DinoToronto SunNever one to shy away from a draft-day deal, Stamps GM John Hufnagel completed a six-pick swap with the BC Lions and snagged Parker with the third-overall selection in Sunday's CFL Draft. “I think they made the right choice, and I'm going to prove it,” …New team, same cityMetro…
Brisbane Times Quirk stamps authority on council structureBrisbane TimesLord Mayor Graham Quirk will today stamp his authority over a new Brisbane City Council management structure that will reduce council's six divisions to five. Any redundancies as part of the process will come out of the $10 million package announced by … More: continued here
Forever Purple Heart stamp unveiledEmpireStateNews.netNEW WINDSOR – In honor of those who made immense sacrifices to defend the freedom of our country, an emotional New York State Senator William Larkin unveiled the long awaited Purple Heart with ribbon forever issued postage stamp Saturday at the … More: continued here
Mountie drafted by StampsTimes and TranscriptSACKVILLE – As draft day stories go, Akwasi Antwi might just have one of the best. The Mount Allison Mounties hulking defensive lineman was driving back to Sackville from Halifax yesterday after flying in to Nova Scotia on Saturday … More: continued here