5:09 PM ET, Fri September 03, 2010

AFC South More Or Less

ESPN Video — Jon Gruden, Ron Jaworski make their predictions for the AFC South this season

Toronto FC 1 hour ago

So long, Izmir, it's been nice knowing you

Doug Smith's Toronto Raptors Blog | Toronto Star — Okay, well, that’ll be it for Izmir, I guess. By the time a lot of you get around to reading this – which is the first thing you do every morning, right? – I should be solidly sitting in Istanbul,...

Toronto Raptors 11 hours ago

MMA Live: 9-2-10

ESPN Video — MMA Live offers up a complete recap of UFC 118. UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar joins the show after his successful title defense. Kenny Florian dissects his loss to Gray Maynard. Chael Sonnen talks about his upcoming rematch with Anderson Silva.

Toronto FC 13 hours ago

NFC North More Or Less

ESPN Video — Jon Gruden, Ron Jaworski make their predictions for the NFC North this season

Toronto FC September 2, 2010

Doug will return

Doug Smith's Toronto Raptors Blog | Toronto Star — Doug Smith is having some problems with his technology in Turkey. He'll be back online as soon as possible.

Toronto Raptors September 2, 2010

The issue goes far beyond coaching

Doug Smith's Toronto Raptors Blog | Toronto Star — I think the knee-jerk reaction of so many to what was an entirely predictable demise of Canada here in Izmir is hilarious. Any of you out there who think this is solely a coaching issue are so sadly mistaken it’s...

Toronto Raptors September 2, 2010

AFC North More Or Less

ESPN Video — Jon and Jaws make their predictions for the AFC North this season

Toronto FC September 1, 2010

The Goods On The Game, Canada vs. New Zealand

Doug Smith's Toronto Raptors Blog | Toronto Star — And a fine good morning to you all. Everyone slacking off work for a couple of hours? Canada vs. New Zealand

Toronto Raptors September 1, 2010

Tough decisions and the sea of tranquility

Doug Smith's Toronto Raptors Blog | Toronto Star — It was interesting talking to Leo Rautins in the wake of the loss to France about the decision to sit down his son, Andy, because of lingering knee pain, a decision that took the best shooter out of Canada’s lineup....

Toronto Raptors September 1, 2010

Update: Hanson signing official

The Spin | Toronto Star — The Leafs confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that they had re-signed restricted free agent Christian Hanson to a one-year contract.

Toronto Maple Leafs August 31, 2010
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  • 2010 Draft Prep: Foster is steal of the summer CBS Sports Texans RB Arian Foster did all the right things, stayed healthy and proved without doubt that he's the future of the running back position in Houston. Fantasy owners should plan accordingly, says our Dave Richard. Houston Texans - Arian Foster - Fantasy - Running back - Houston
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