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Winning a championship is one of the toughest things to do in sports, but there is something thats even more difficult. Matt Cain Giants Jersey . Repeating. That task became even more daunting for the Argos on Sunday when it was announced that their defensive captain, safety Jordan Younger, was calling it a career after nine CFL seasons, all but one of which was with Toronto. What surprised the Argos was the timing, as they didnt have any indication of Youngers intention to retire until Friday night when the club was presented with their Grey Cup rings. "I was surprised" said general manager Jim Barker. "The timing of it was difficult. Players know, when a player feels it, they know. Somebody has to pick up the slack". As for a replacement? "Theres a lot of rookies so you never know until you get out here. (Defensive coordinator) Chris Jones has done this a long time with young guys". Head coach Scott Milanovich said he was "fairly surprised but not shocked" by the two-time Grey Cup winners decision. "I felt like he could have played for a little while, but I dont know how his body feels and thats a decision everybody has to make on their own time. Ill never second guess it." As Younger leaves, the Argo defence welcomed a new face on Sunday in defensive tackle Khalif Mitchell, acquired in an off-season trade with the B.C. Lions. Mitchell had hinted that he wasnt going to report to Toronto due to business opportunities he had in the West, but he arrived on time and ready for action. How did Mitchell come to the conclusion to head East? "I prayed. Also I talked to (Jim) Barker and coach Chris (Jones) and I had decisions to make and I had great choices in life and you have to make a choice based on what you like and I made a choice for football". With the loss of Armond Armstead, Ricky Foley, Ron Flemons and Adriano Belli from the front line, its a decision the Argos are glad Mitchell made. Notes: Its far from settled, but when the offence ran its reps, the first team looked familiar, consisting of Ricky Ray, Chad Kackert, Dontrelle Inman, Jason Barnes, Andre Durie and a rotation of Spencer Watt and Mike Bradwell. Inman looked much bigger, he noted hes added 10 pounds and is now listed at 197 pounds... Tony Washington hurt his calf early in the first of back-to-back practices. He said he didnt think it was serious. His spot at left tackle with the first offesnive line unit was taken by newcomer SirVincent Rogers. He was joined by returnees Wayne Smith, Jeff Keeping, Marc Parenteau and Chris Van Zeyl... Several CIS coaches stood on the sidelines taking notes, among them former Edmonton Eskimos head coach Danny Maciocia, now running the program at Universite de Montreal... Shoulder pads were taken off for the second practice. A new CFL rule prevents teams from going full pads for two practices on the same day. Players did keep their helmets on... Wet weather again forced the team to move from its normal facility at the Erindale Campus of the University of Toronto. The workouts were held at Holy Trinity Secondary School in Oakville... Aside from Younger, the Argos were without veteran defensive backs Pacino Horne and Patrick Watkins. Horne injured his calf and was told by the club to stay home until hes ready. He should be back in 1-2 weeks. Watkins was at home in Florida tending to a "personal situation". The timeline for his return is not known. Hunter Pence Jersey . The FA rejected Wilsheres appeal that the length of his punishment was "clearly excessive" and said Thursday his suspension begins with immediate effect. He will miss league matches against Chelsea on Monday and West Ham on Dec. 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The Royals, out of the playoffs since winning the 1985 World Series, dropped 3 1/2 games in back of the Indians. Adrian Beltre got two hits and drove in a run for Texas. Garza (10-6) was 0-3 with an 8.22 ERA in his first three September starts. He pitched four-hit ball before giving up Eric Hosmers leadoff home run in the ninth, and was pulled. Garza struck out five and walked one. He is 4-5 in 12 starts since the Rangers acquired him on July 22 in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. After Hosmers 17th homer, Joe Nathan relieved. The Texas closer struck out two for his 40th save in 43 chances. Nathan posted his 41st career save against the Royals. opportunities. Jeremy Guthrie (14-12) allowed three runs and sevenn hits in six innings. Jeff Samardzija Jersey. He has permitted six runs and 20 hits in 14 innings in losing his past two starts. Beltres .374 career batting average at Kauffman Stadium is the highest for an opposing batter with at least 150 plate appearances. Guthrie gave up a triple to Ian Kinsler to lead off the game. Kinsler scored on Elvis Andrus groundout. In the third, Guthries control betrayed him when he walked Andrus and Alex Rios on eight pitches, and both scored. Beltre bounced an RBI single up the middle and A.J. Pierzynski had a sacrifice fly. The Royals had only one batter past second base before Hosmers homer. Jarrod Dyson tripled with two out in the fifth, but was stranded when Alcides Escobar looked at a called third strike. NOTES: Craig Gentry had three hits and stole a base for the Rangers. He became the fourth different starting left fielder in as many games for Texas. The others were David Murphy, Joey Butler and Jim Adduci. ... Royals RHP James Shields, who starts Sunday, is 10-3 since June 28 after starting the season 2-6. Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '
