LAST POST BEFORE THE WEEKEND

Now, if a NHL team could bring Warren Zevon back from the dead to be their anthem singer, that would be impressive.

• The International Ice Hockey Federation says European players would be better off staying in Europe. Harsh truth, or do you consider the source?
  
  The Toronto Star article by Kevin McGran does point that the change in the rules that gives NHL teams only two years to sign a European draft choice may be causing some teams to rush players instead of letting them develop back home.
• World Series: Yes, the Cardinals are getting payback for '68, when another centre-fielder with the first name Curtis stumbled. The way this World Series is going, St. Louis is getting payback for the Don Denkinger blown call in '85 and the Home Field Advantage classic in '87.
• This corner's been light on the Canadian Football League. Does Ricky Williams still have a shot at the rushing title? Just kidding. The Toronto Argonauts need to beat the Montreal Alouettes tomorrow to clinch first place in the East Division.
• Weekend: Before digging into the football buffet (Canadian and U.S.) there's English Premiership soccer between Liverpool, Neil Acharya's team for life and unbeaten Aston Villa's, Neate's team for right now.
• CIS football playoffs begin tomorrow (here's the picks). About that Queen's upset call. Not sure where that came from (could have been the late night, could have been the Bob Marley) but hey, it's not like there's a reputation to squander here. (Sarcasm on. ) It's a blog. It's not "real journalism," that's why you don't get paid for it.
  
  Judging from the Hamilton Spectator's advancer, it might be easier to list the Mac starters who aren't injured than the ones who are banged up. The status of Mac's best receiver, Jon Behie, is unclear.

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