Quite surprisingly, this is the first time since 1986 that the Argonauts and Ticats have met in the Eastern Final. Brett Favre Vikings Jersey . The Hamilton Spectators Steve Milton also points out that, even more amazingly, this is the first time the Argos and Ticats have each had at least 10 wins in the same year. Rookie Shane Horton starts at middle linebacker for all-star Robert McCune, who will miss the game with a shoulder injury. Horton was a safety at USC and has played both outside linebacker and rush end for Toronto this year. He took at least 90 per cent of the snaps at MLB during practices this week. Another rookie will start at the boundary halfback position. Neiko Thorpe, a member of the 2010 NCAA champion Auburn Tigers, played well replacing Pat Watkins at cornerback when the two teams played last month in Guelph. Hes a big DB at 62". Hell line up next to the 65" Watkins. Both Romby Bryant and Jason Barnes are listed as backup receivers. Head coach Scott Milanovich said earlier in the week that he didnt plan to dress five import receivers. With Chad Owens, John Chiles and Dontrelle Inman listed as starters, one can assume that either Bryant or Barnes is out. Barnes did take more reps with the first team this week than Bryant did. Kicker Swayze Waters had a very good week at practice. The yard lines were not drawn on the field during Fridays workout, but Waters hit what appeared to be a 60-yard field goal at the end of a special teams session and was mobbed by his teammates. While punting from sideline to sideline with Noel Prefontaine during practice, Waters kicked one from one sideline, across the field, over the head of some media members and over the players bench. It went roughly 75-80 yards in the air. Jerious Norwood gets the start at running back for the injured Chad Kackert. Norwood is coming off a game against Montreal where he carried the ball eight times for 102 yards and caught four passes for 62 more. A kick return specialist in the NFL, Norwood said his fastest time in the 40-yard dash was 4.33 seconds. Aaron Maybin gets the nod at DE. His only start of the season came in the season finale against Montreal. The most obvious thing about Maybin is how quickly he gets off the ball. The Argos have not had a great pass rush this season and Maybins presence may help. Ticket demand was such that an additional block of upper-deck seats was made available Saturday afternoon. The latest estimate is that around 40,000 will be in attendance. Glen Johnson will be the referee for the game. TSN.ca asked some of this years East Division All-Stars which players they thought had a chance to be the star on Sunday. Chad Owens: "Ricky Ray. Hes been our most consistent player, hes probably been the most consistent player in the whole league and hes poised for these moments. I think hes going to continue to be Ricky Ray and help us win." Khalif Mitchell: "Neiko Thorpe. Hes been more sound in the stuff that hes been doing as far as film and knowing his assignments. Hes the first one talking whenever a coach is asking about whats going on (in practice) or whats supposed to happen in a situation. Hes the first one to be vocal about it and that shows his confidence and that hes been studying off the field." Pat Watkins: "Mr. Ricky Ray. I mean, thats a sure bet. Born a star, been a star. Continuing to grow, a leader. Hes the man to get this while team going. If he plays well, well rally behind him." Chris Van Zeyl: "Khalif Mitchell. Hes dominant. When you watch him on film, theres not an offensive line, when he puts his mind to it, that can stop him. Ive watched him all year terrorize the guys on our team and whether he wins or loses, he leaves his mark every play. Hes a fiery guy, he brings emotion to the game and the defence feeds off him". Jeff Keeping: "Andre Durie. Hes been great this year and has been one of our best players. He works hard all the time, does everything the coaches ask him to do, and that exemplifies what this team is all about." Ricky Ray was asked three different times in three different ways and still wouldnt talk about one specific player. When teased afterward that he was incredibly boring, he laughed and said "I know". Scott Milanovich acknowledged that he had a gut feeling that one of his stars would step up. When asked which one, he chuckled and said "Ill tell you after the game". Mike Hogan is the play by play voice of the Argos on TSN 1050 radio in Toronto. The pre-game show for Sundays game is Noon et, with a 1pm kickoff. You can listen online at TSN1050.ca. Brian Robison Vikings Jersey . Schenn scored the game-winning goal and added two assists to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday. Andrew Sendejo Vikings Jersey . -- Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson asked his players a simple question during Fridays morning shootaround: How many of them had ever been on a team 14 games over . http://www.vikingsauthenticshoponline.com/Youth-Michael-Griffin-Elite-Jersey/ . Denis Coderre, the former federal MP who was elected mayor on Nov. 3, has drawn the ire of some Montreal Canadiens. During last nights game he tweeted: "Hello? Can we get a one-way ticket to (minor-league) Hamilton for David Desharnais please.Rob Lee looks back on the latest fitness update from Tiger Woods, welcome wins for Adam Scott and Louis Oosthuizen, and insists there is no reason for Rory McIlroy fans to be concerned. As we look forward to the first World Golf Championship of the year, much of the attention was diverted in the direction of multiple WGC winner Tiger Woods after he gave us an update on his recovery from back surgery.He admitted there was still no timetable for his return, but its good to hear hes able to practice chipping and putting and the video of him hitting a smooth nine-iron on a simulator was a welcome sight for his legion of fans. Tiger has had three major back operations now, and these are difficult things to come back from. I think he came back too quickly the first time. Dont forget Graham DeLaet had the exact same procedure and was out of action for almost a year, and Tiger tried to come back in almost half that time. Tiger Woods would risk his career by rushing back too early once again Im sure hes now fully aware of the importance of not rushing back this time, and he will not return unless he is absolutely sure he is 100% fit. There is no point in coming back too soon, and if he has to spend the whole of 2016 recovering, then so be it.The most important thing for Tiger is that he avoids the temptation to try and speed up the process. He said in Albany in December that he would quit if he required any more surgery. Hes had the advice from the best doctors, and that is something he may not have heeded in recent years. Woods has now had three back operations, and needs to be fully fit before returning But I think its different this time, and I cant imagine any medical specialist worth his salt would be keen for an athlete such as Tiger Woods to rush back into competition.Perhaps this time the penny has dropped, and he is now at the point of no return. So I wouldnt be surprised to see him come back later, rather than sooner.Just down the road from Chez Tiger, the Florida Swing kicked into action with the Honda Classic and Sky Sports viewers were treated to an excellent tournament packed with talking points. Adam Scott proudly holds the 2016 Honda Classic trophy I was really pleased to see Adam Scott win after dealing with having to go back to a conventional putter. He persevered with the anchored putter for longer than most last year, and many predicted the anchored putting ban could damage his career.But he finished second at Riviera and followed that up with a win at PGA National, and he looks like he is swinging the club better than he ever has.After a number of youngsters won on the PGA Tour in the early part of the wrap-around season, the likes of Jason Dufner, Brandt Snedeker and now Scott have bucked that trend. Victory was Scotts first with a regulation putter since the 2010 Singapore Open Are the old guard fighting back? I wouldnt read much into that. These things can go in phases - a few wins for the 20-somethings, and then a few for the over 30s. These things happen in golf.The thing to do is look at the top of the world rankings if you want to know where the power base is, and - right now - the power base is with the young guns.Sergio Garcia pushed Scott hard at the Honda and came up just short at the end. He said he didnt feel completely comfortable with his swing all week, and comfort is vital for PGA Tour professionals. Sergio Garcia battled hard at PGA National but came up a shot short But even the best players will have weeks where theyre a little off with their swing, and sometimes you just have to battle hard and gouge it round. This is what we saw from Sergio at PGA National, and it was a great result for him coming off a missed cut at Riviera.You cant turn up week in, week out with a pretty swing, and when you lose the comfort and feel, its a mystery you have to resolve out on the course and just find a way to get it round. Garcia managed that and good for him - more please!He can paint some really pretty pictuures on a golf course, but its also good for him to be contending for a title when he feels hes not 100%. Paul Krause Vikings Jersey. . Rory McIlroy made many mistakes, but there were positives as well As for Rory McIlroy, he has enjoyed - and endured - five years of contrasting fortunes in this event, and it was disappointing to see him miss the cut after a pair of erratic 72s.Rory has always had that element of being a streaky player. He can get on a run where he looks unstoppable, and then he can have a period where he is just a little off. For all the mistakes last week, he still hit a lot of great shots, and he is not far away from his best.Its easy to say hes in a slump just because he hasnt been in the top-five every week since January. But the reality is, golf is a very difficult game, and I really dont think Rory McIlroy has anything to worry about right now.Maybe his change of putting grip will do the trick this week. Rickie Fowler was flawless for 36 holes before fading at the weekend I was also surprised to see Rickie Fowler fall away at the weekend after playing the first 36 holes without a bogey and looking so accomplished. He looked all set to ride off into the sunset with another title in the bag, but it went very wrong for him on Saturday.He appeared very loose over the weekend, but like Rory, you cant castigate a talent such as Rickie Fowler for a couple of bad rounds - especially at one of the toughest courses on the PGA Tour schedule.If youre just a little off key around PGA National, you get punished. Its a very unforgiving venue, and Jack Nicklaus has done a great job in turning into the sort of course that has a major feel about it. Louis Oosthuizen after winning the Perth International Over on the European Tour, Louis Oosthuizen collected his first win in over two years at the Perth International. His fellow South African Charl Schwartzel rarely wins outside his homeland, but Louis has proved he can win anywhere in the world.Hes an amazing player and, on his day, hes up there with the likes of Adam Scott, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day as one of the best ball-strikers in the world.Oosthuizen has had a lot of problems with injuries in recent seasons, but hes managing his schedule very carefully and it would be fantastic to see him have three healthy years to see what hes really capable of. Unless it rains, the greens at Doral will be firm and fast over the weekend This week, all eyes are on Doral in Florida for the WGC-Cadillac Championship, where Jordan Spieth, Jason Day and Rory McIlroy play together for the first two rounds.A lot of long hitters have had success at Doral, but if theres no rain over the week, those greens will be like big bricks over the weekend. Theres a couple of holes where you can struggle to keep it on the green hitting a sand wedge.It can be almost a bit too tricked up for my liking, and Im guessing it will be soft and lush for two days, and then they will turn the taps off and let the greens bake for the weekend. The 18th at Doral is one of the toughest closing holes in the world, and if you have a one-shot lead after 71 holes, you still need to keep your focus and work very hard to walk off 18 with a par.Robs Sky Bet tip: Length is always an advantage at the Blue Monster, and thats why I expect Dustin Johnson to go well there again this week. Playing a course he has won at before will do wonders for his confidence, and Ive got the feeling hes been bubbling under in the early part of the year. Theres a big week coming soon for DJ, and this could be the perfect week for him to deliver at 10/1 with Sky Bet. Get a Sky Sports Pass Dont miss the WGC-Cadillac Championship. Watch live on NOW TV from £6.99. No contract. Also See: Old guard fighting back Scott silences the doubters Every major live in 2016 Opinion Golf on Sky Sports 4 Wholesale Jerseys China ' ' ' 

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