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If the NHL is successful in buying the Phoenix Coyotes in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the league plans to quickly engage in talks over a new lease agreement with the city of Glendale.

Lacombe’s Brad Gosseye misses a throw, allowing Del Rohn Devil Ray Darren Zinger to safely return to first on an infield fly during opening day action of the Doug Bradford memorial Fall Classic senior men’s baseball tournament Thursday. A dozen teams, including four from Red Deer and one each from Lacombe and Sylvan Lake, in two age groups split into three pools are taking part in the three-day event at Great Chief Park.

The Alberta men’s baseball team, with Chad Northcott of Rocky Mountain House and Joel Peterman of Red Deer on the roster, downed Ontario 2-0 on Thursday to advance to the gold medal game.

The CFL has another light schedule this weekend as the final days of August and summer are both very close to the exit sign.

The two goaltenders remaining in the battle for the Red Deer Rebels back-up position both have the potential to block rubber at the major junior level.

All eyes were on Michael Vick — for all of six plays.

Canada’s next generation of international hockey talent will debut at the 2010 Winter Olympics, if this week’s orientation camp is any indication.

Cody Pickett is getting to see a lot of the Calgary Stampeders.

Steve Mason is envious of the other goalies at Canada’s Olympic orientation hockey camp.

A judge approved Michael Vick’s plan Thursday to repay creditors who are owed US$20 million and emerge from bankruptcy on the same day he was scheduled to return to the playing field with the Philadelphia Eagles.