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Hockey: Invented by the British, now Russia's national sport, says US writer

Canadiens score — MONTREAL, CANADA – Lars Eller (#81) of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates after scoring his second period goal during the NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre on February 2, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images/AFP)

Keating writes:

Hockey, the British-invented, Canadian-developed national sport of Russia…

British-invented? We invented it! Continue reading Hockey: Invented by the British, now Russia's national sport, says US writer

When Argos met Stamps in Grey Cup 59, the result made Stephen Harper cry

The 100th edition of the Grey Cup goes off today at 6 pm Eastern in Toronto. Battling for the oldest professional sports trophy in the world will be the Toronto Argonauts and the Calgary Stampeders.

Politicians, by and large, take a regional approach to their decision who to cheer for. You’re from the West? You cheer Stamps. You’re from the East? It’s Ar-gooooos.

But what if you’re from the East but find yourself in the West? Like, say, the country’s prime minister? Continue reading When Argos met Stamps in Grey Cup 59, the result made Stephen Harper cry