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Proud to Be Canadian: Why I'm Not Anti-American
Over the last 17 days, Canada has been overrun with patriotism. For those who know, this is odd for us, as we are generally pretty reserved until the 1st of July...
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An Open Letter to Aaron Rodgers
Nov. 25, 2008 Dear Mr. Rodgers, You owe me $355. That is what your three interceptions last night cost me. I’m not usually a betting woman; I don’t play the lottery, or go to the casino, or even play bingo...
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Stuff I Like. Lots.
So I've noticed no real progress in my blogging schedule. I've tried, but the inspiration usually strikes in the middle of a class, and then I can't do it. Anyways, I'm going to make an effort to do it once a week...
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Is It Mr. Rodger's Neighbourhood Now?
Two weeks into the 2008 NFL season, and the naysayers are starting to quiet down. Aaron Rodgers has now officially established himself as an NFL-calibre quarterback, right? The Packers ...
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"Super" Shawn Horcoff is in Edmonton to Stay
Since Darryl Katz officially took over the ownership of the Edmonton Oilers, there's been a bit of a spending spree going on...
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Holding Out For A Hero: Why Brett Favre May No Longer Fit That Bill
The sports industry is a strange one. There aren't too many other places where people who perform in a mediocre fashion can get the kind of pay that pro athletes get on a daily basis...
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NHL Playoff Post-Mortem
As the glee from the Red Wings nail biting victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins starts to wear off, it's time for another annual rite—the playoff analysis...
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Stanley Cup Win Caps Off Darren McCarty's Comeback Season
After spending 11 seasons as a member of the infamous Grind Line in Detroit, it's only fitting that Darren McCarty gets his name on the Stanley Cup, a trophy that exemplifies hard work and grit, a fourth time...
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What the Heck Is a Blue Jacket, Anyway?
As a life-long Oilers fan, I find it difficult to imagine cheering for any other team (except, of course, the 2008 Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings)...
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Will "The Madden Curse" Break Brett Favre, or Can He Overcome?
The Madden Curse, much like the SI Cover Curse, is an affliction that many athletes cannot overcome. This year, however, the curse should be broken since the cover athlete is now retired...
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Brett Favre Retirement Saga Ends
On Feb. 23, I pleaded with Brett Favre to come back for an 18th year. Nothing would have made me happier than being able to see him play at Lambeau, just once...
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Brett Favre Retirement: "Will He or Won't He?" Show Set to Begin
For the last six seasons, Green Bay Packers fans have been subjected to the role of audience in the annual "Will He or Won't He?" Sweepstakes Lottery...
