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[CNOTES]

OTTAWA REDBLACKS AT SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS​

Thursday, June 5 | 9:00 p.m. ET | Mosaic Stadium

OTTAWA REDBLACKS	Practice Day
Player Name	POSITION	Injury	SUN	MON	TUE	Game Status
Nick Mardner	WR	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Eric Starczala	OL	Head	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Peter Godber	OL	Hand	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Zack Pelehos	OL	Foot	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Nigel Romick	DL	Abdomen	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Aidan John	DL	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Justin Howell	DB	Foot	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Deandre Lamont	DB	Hamstring			Limited	Questionable
Frankie Griffin	LB	Knee			Limited	Questionable

SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS	Practice Day
Player Name	Position	Injury	SUN	MON	TUE	Game Status
Albert Awachie	FB	Hip	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Shawn Bane Jr.	WR	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Jacob Brammer	OL	Back	Limited	DNP	DNP	Questionable
Charbel Dabire	DL	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Philippe Gagnon	OL	Bicep	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Jaxon Ford	DB	Hand	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Lake Korte-Moore	DL	Hand	Full	Full	Full	Available
Nelson Lokombo	DB	Hamstring	Limited	Full	Full	Available
Sean McEwen	OL	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Tommy Nield	WR	Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Brayden Noll	OL	Head	Limited	Limited	DNP	Out
Kosi Onyeka	DB	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Shane Ray	DL	Ankle	Limited	Full	Full	Available
Nick Wiebe	DL	Back		DNP	Full	Available
CJ Avery	DL	Ankle			Limited	Questionable

TORONTO ARGONAUTS AT MONTREAL ALOUETTES​

Friday, June 6 | 7:30 p.m. ET | Percival Molson Memorial Stadium

TORONTO ARGONAUTS	Practice Day
Player Name	Position	Injury	MON	TUE	WED	Game Status
John Bosse	OL	Knee	DNP	Limited	Full	Available
Bryan Cox Jr.	DL	Achillies	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Chad Kelly	QB	Leg	Limited	Limited	Limited	Out
Janarion Grant	WR	Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Wynton McManis	LB	Knee	Limited	Full	Full	Available
Kevin Mital	WR	Hamstring	Limited	Full	Full	Available
Sage Doxtater	OL	Not Injury Related		DNP	Full	Available

MONTREAL ALOUETTES	Practice Day
Player Name	Position	Injury	MON	TUE	WED	Game Status
Mustafa Johnson	DL	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Trevon Mason	DL	Shoulder	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Dionte Ruffin	DB	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Joshua Archibald	DL	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Antonio Moultrie	DL	Back	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Vincent Delisle	DB	Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Stevie Scott	RB	Knee	Limited	Limited	Limited	Out

HAMILTON TIGER-CATS AT CALGARY STAMPEDERS​

Saturday, June 7 | 7:00 p.m. ET | McMahon Stadium

HAMILTON TIGER-CATS	Practice Day
Player Name	Position	Injury	TUE	WED	THU	Game Status
Siriman Bagayogo	DB	Hamstring	DNP	DNP
Luke Brubacher	DL	Shoulder	DNP	DNP
Robert Panabaker	DB	Hamstring	DNP	DNP
Reggie Stubblefield	DB	Knee	DNP	DNP
Drew Wolitarsky	WR	Ankle	Limited	DNP
Lawrence Woods III	DB	Shoulder	DNP	DNP

CALGARY STAMPEDERS	Practice Day
Player Name	Position	Injury	TUE	WED	THU	Game Status
Anton Haie	DB	Shoulder	DNP	DNP
Malik Henry	WR	Knee	DNP	DNP
Jason Janvier-Messier	DL	Sholulder	DNP	DNP
Bentlee Sanders	DB	Hamstring	DNP	DNP
Kyle Saxelid	OL	Tricep	DNP	DNP
Kaylyn St-Cyr	DB	Hamstring	DNP	DNP
Charles Wiley	DL	Achilles	Limited	Limited

EDMONTON ELKS AT BC LIONS​

Saturday, June 7 | 10:00 p.m. ET | BC Place

BC LIONS	Practice Day
Player Name	Position	Injury	TUE	WED	THU	Game Status
Adam Auclair	LB	Shoulder	DNP	DNP
Jarell Broxton	OL	Non-Football Related	DNP	DNP
Tre’ Crawford	DL	Leg	DNP	DNP
David Foucault	OL	Leg	DNP	DNP
Terrance Ganyi	LB	Hip	Limited	Limited
Marcus Moore	DL	Head	Limited	Limited
Tyler Packer	OL	Shoulder	Limited	Limited
Garry Peters	LB	Leg	Limited	Limited
Maxime Rouyer	LB	Hip	DNP	DNP
Anu Una	OL	Ankle	Limited	Limited
Josh Woods	LB	Knee	DNP	DNP

EDMONTON ELKS	Practice Day
Player Name	Position	Injury	TUE	WED	THU	Game Status
Noah Curtis	DL	Knee	DNP	DNP
Skyler Griffith	TE	Knee	DNP	DNP
Oliver Muembi	LB	Achilles	DNP	DNP

 

[CNOTES]

3 keys to the game for Ottawa, Saskatchewan in Week 1​

REGINA — The off-season is over, preseason games are complete and now it starts to count.

An intriguing matchup opens the 2025 Canadian Football League campaign as the Ottawa REDBLACKS pay a visit to Mosaic Stadium for a date with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Last season represented a step in the right direction for the REDBLACKS as they improved on their four-win 2023 by posting a 9-8-1 record before eventually falling to Toronto in the Eastern Semi-Final.

The Roughriders will look to build on the momentum of a positive season that saw them also finish with a 9-8-1 record, good for second in the West Division. They followed it up with a win over the BC Lions in the Western Semi-Final before dropping the Western Final to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

With kickoff just around the corner, here’s three keys to victory for both teams:

OTTAWA REDBLACKS​

1. DRU BROWN’S ENCORE

After three seasons as a backup in Winnipeg, quarterback Dru Brown finally got his chance to be the main man under centre a year ago. And he didn’t disappoint, completing 312 passes for 3,959 yards and 18 touchdowns in 17 games. So, what’s he have in store for year two? It starts with being on the lookout for defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr. who intercepted eight passes last season.

2. WILLIAM STANBACK’S NEXT STOP

The REDBLACKS signed William Stanback in hopes of an upgrade at running back alongside Daniel Adeboboye. Stanback finished second behind league leader Brady Oliveira a season ago with 1,175 yards and head coach Bob Dyce will surely turn to the fifth year rusher to take pressure off the pass game and diversify his offensive scheme.

3. PRESSURE IN THE POCKET

Defensive linemen Michael Wakefield and Lorenzo Mauldin IV were among the best at getting to opposing quarterbacks when they tied for the league lead with eight sacks. Facing a Riders team that has no problem going to the ground with running back AJ Ouellette, closing gaps and forcing pressure will be critical.

SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS​

1. LUCKY NO. 13 FOR TREVOR HARRIS?

Quarterback Trevor Harris has aged like a fine wine. The 39-year-old enters his 13th Canadian Football League season having averaged 9.1 yards per pass over 260 completions in 2024. The mark was the third best of his career, behind only 2013 (11.7) and 2016 (10.0).

2. SPEAKING OF AJ OUELLETTE

One way to help Harris is to hand the ball to Ouellette, which head coach Corey Mace did 130 times last season. Staying healthy is key for the Covington, Ohio native as he battled hip issues and suited up in just eight games a year ago. The front he’ll face Friday night is known to be aggressive, so he’ll be tested right out of the gate.

3. YOUNG RECEIVERS BACK FOR MORE

KeeSean Johnson, Dohnte Meyers and Dhel Duncan-Busby all got their first taste of CFL football and now it’s time to see what they can do with more responsibility in their second year. Johnson led the group by putting up an impressive 746 yards as a rookie. If Harris opts for more familiarity, he can turn the way of Samuel Emilus who’s looking for his third straight 1,000-plus yard season.

NEED TO KNOW​

• Ottawa will be without defensive back Justin Howell and receiver Nick Mardner due to foot and knee injuries.
• Receiver Shawn Bane Jr. is out, while linebacker C.J. Avery is a game-time-decision for Saskatchewan.
• The Riders were 1-0-1 against the REDBLACKS in 2024, tying 22-22 in Week 10 and coming away victorious, 29-16, in Week 17.
• Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET.

 

[CNOTES]

Thursday, June 5​

Game	Time(ET)	Pick	Units
OTT at SSK	09:00 PM	OTT +3.5 O 47.0	+500 +500

 

[CNOTES]

JUNE'S CFL BEST BETS !!

06/05/2025......................1 - 1 - 0......................50.00%.........................- 0.50

 

[CNOTES]

• CFL
• Calgary Stampeders

Adams not taking anything for granted ahead of Stamps’ opener​

Before the question was even finished, Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. smiled and shook his head.

“Last year, I was in the same spot,” he said. “I don’t feel any different [this year]. I’m still earning my spot, earning my paycheque, coming in early, staying late, doing what I need to do to hopefully be successful on game day.”

Adams, of course, was referring to opening the 2024 season as the undisputed starting quarterback of the BC Lions. Adams was putting together a Most Outstanding Player-type season for the Lions, but injured his knee in early August.


Calgary hosts the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. MT on TSN 1, 3, and 4.

Nathan Rourke, who returned from the NFL that same month, took over the starting job, and Adams was traded to the Stamps for the ninth and 29th selections in the 2025 CFL Draft and their 2026 second-round pick soon after the season concluded.

Prior to his injury, Adams had thrown for 14 touchdowns, six interceptions, and nearly 2,500 yards, leading BC to a 5-2 record before he hurt his knee in their Aug. 1 game in Winnipeg. BC went 4-7 the rest of the way, losing their lone playoff game.

He admitted after the season ended that he was crushed by the Lions’ decision to go with Rourke.

It wasn’t the first time Adams had been overlooked. In 2021 as the Montreal Alouettes starter, he passed for nearly 2,000 yards but was injured midway through the campaign. The team acquired veteran Trevor Harris, who replaced Adams as the full-time starter the following season. He also had previous stints in Saskatchewan and Hamilton.

Now under centre for a franchise trying to redefine its identity, Adams, 32, brings not only a skill set as a dual-threat quarterback, but the hard-won experience of someone who’s been doubted more than once.

“You have to be resilient,” he said. “The media, teammates, organizations – they’ll always turn on you, but your family won’t. At the end of the day, that’s all that matters to me. My kids, my family. I don’t really care what you say, what anyone says. Anybody, honestly. Coaches, GMs. Anybody.”

Adams leaned on his faith during those uncertain stretches of his career. He also gained a new perspective on his CFL quarterback journey. Early on, he admitted, he might have taken to social media to vent his frustrations. Now?

“I could be at home doing something else and not getting paid to play,” he said. “There were times I got benched and I was making $400,000. What am I going to complain about?”

Calgary receiver Dominique Rhymes was with Adams in BC. He frequently uses the word “brother” when describing their bond.

“It’s the complexity of the league,” he said of Adams’ circuitous route to Calgary. “The thing about Vernon [is] he shrugs it off. He keeps playing. He keeps making big plays…we’re excited to have him as our quarterback.”

Receiver Reggie Begelton has been with the Stamps since 2017. He’s seen the likes of Bo Levi Mitchell and Jake Maier command the Calgary offence. Begelton said Adams leads, in part, by empowering those around him. He’ll sometimes push a rookie or softer-spoken player to speak up in the huddle.

“He puts people out of their comfort zones and allows them to speak as well,” he said. “He calls them out to see what you’re going to do…after warmups, it’s not just the same guys speaking before practice. He’ll call somebody out and say, ‘Hey, what are you going to say?’ It makes everybody one.”

Adams frequently stays on the field after practice concludes to interact with everyone in all facets of the team. On Instagram, he shouts out the defence and special teams. Adams said it’s important to involve backups and practice squad players because they’re one play away from being in the spotlight. He knows firsthand.


“You’ve just got to stay prepared and ready all the time,” Adams said.

He feels he’s adjusted well to a new city and playbook.

“We’ve still got to find out our identity and who we are after we play a game, and keep going one week at a time,” he said. “I feel like we had a pretty good camp as a team. We gelled pretty well.”

Head coach and general manager Dave Dickenson often talks about authentic leadership and has been impressed with Adams.

“I don’t need fancy plays, but do what’s required to win, and he’s done that in his career,” Dickenson said.

Dickenson made several changes to a roster that finished 5-12-1 last year and missed the playoffs for the first time in two decades. There are several new starters on defence, including defensive lineman Folarin Orimolade, who Calgary re-acquired in a deal with the Argonauts for linebacker Cameron Judge.

Dickenson emphasized that Adams is one of 12 players on the field, but that he’ll set the tone for those around him.

“He finds ways to win ball games, even when sometimes he doesn’t have his best stuff,” Dickenson said. “You’ve got to make sure everyone knows we’re rowing in the same direction and we’re all here for the right reasons. His energy is contagious though; there’s no doubt about it.”

Adams is embodying that role early in his Stampeders’ tenure – and not taking his position for granted.

“That’s all I want to do,” Adams said, “is show that I can be the guy and lead the team to wins.”

 

[CNOTES]

New-look Argonauts ready to kick off season in Montreal on TSN​

TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts squad head coach Ryan Dinwiddie led to a 2024 Grey Cup win will be vastly different than the one tasked with defending the title.

Toronto visits the Montreal Alouettes on Friday in the season opener for both teams. But the Argos will be minus seven defensive starters, along with quarterback Chad Kelly and rushing leader Ka'Deem Carey.

"I see a new group coming together and building its identity," Dinwiddie said. "I feel like the new pieces really fit in well and even the young rookies fit into the culture and understand what it is.


"I think we're definitely capable of being a playoff team and making a run at the end, but we've obviously got to prove that."

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Defensive linemen Jake Ceresna and Robbie Smith (both in Edmonton), Ralph Holley (Cleveland, NFL) and Folarin Orimolade (trade, Calgary), linebacker Tunde Adeleke (Ottawa, then retired) and defensive backs Royce Metchie (Edmonton) and DaShaun Amos (Hamilton) are all gone. Ditto for Carey, who was released last weekend after rushing for 1,060 yards and seven TDs last season, his first with Toronto.

For the second straight year, Toronto is opening the season with Kelly, the CFL's 2023 outstanding player. Kelly, 31, suffered a fractured tibia and fibula in last year's 30-28 East Division final win over Montreal that required surgery and was only cleared to practise late last week.

Veteran Nick Arbuckle will start in Montreal. Arbuckle got the nod for Toronto's Grey Cup showdown versus Winnipeg, passing for 252 yards and two TDs in securing MVP honours in the Argos' 41-24 victory.

Last season, Kelly missed the entire exhibition campaign and Toronto's first nine regular-season contests after being suspended by the CFL for violating its gender-based violence policy. The Argos went 5-4 under Cam Dukes (4-4) and Arbuckle (1-0) before Kelly was reinstated and finished with a 10-8 record to stand second in the East Division.

Toronto also released Dukes last weekend.

Arbuckle will have a veteran receiving corps with DaVaris Daniels, Damonte Coxie, Dejon Brissett (top Canadian in Grey Cup) and David Ungerer III. But Makai Polk (61 catches, 1,024 yards, five TDs) is now an Atlanta Falcon.

Deonta McMahon (288 rushing yards, six-yard average, 30 catches, 237 yards, TD) replaces Carey at halfback.

The offensive line will again be solid, anchored by Canadian tackle Ryan Hunter, the CFL's top lineman last year, who moves to the right side this season. Towering Sage Doxtater (6-7, 343 pounds) starts at left guard after joining the Argos late last season.

Sophomore defensive end Derek Parish (six sacks last season) starts on the defensive line, Veteran Anthony Lanier II (free agent, Saskatchewan) and rookie Jeremiah Ojo ('25 first-round pick) should both get chances to play.

Veteran middle linebacker Wynton McManis returns and will be flanked by Canadian Cam Judge (trade, Calgary). And although Amos and Metchie are gone, cornerbacks Tarvarus McFadden and Beniie Franklin and halfback Mark Milton remain in the secondary.

Veteran kicker Lirim Hajrullahu and punter John Haggerty are also back. The return game is handled capably by Janarion Grant, the CFL's top special-teams player last season, who will miss the season opener due to injury.

"Our guys all know what the expectation is," Dinwiddie said. "I don't care how many guys are new or how many guys we've lost, no one cares about that.


"We've got to understand it's going to be a tough season, we're going to have some ups and downs just like you always do. It's a new chapter, a new season, and now we've got to go earn it."

Since 2022, Toronto is 7-2 versus Montreal in the regular season but Montreal holds the overall edge (112-99-3). Dinwiddie, entering his fifth season as Argos head coach, is 26-10 versus division rivals.

Montreal head coach Jason Maas is 13-5 within the East Division.

2024 record: 10-8, second, East Division.

Did you know?: Toronto's affable GM Mike (Pinball) Clemons is 8-0 in the Grey Cup as a player, coach and administrator since joining the franchise in 1989.

Key additions: DL Antony Lanier Lanier II (Saskatchewan), LB Cameron Judge (Calgary).

Key losses: DLs Jake Ceresna (Edmonton), Robbie Smith (Edmonton), Ralph Holley (Cleveland, NFL), Folarin Orimolade (Calgary) and Jared Brinkman (Edmonton), DBs DaShaun Amos (Hamilton) and Royce Metchie (Edmonton), linebacker Tunde Adeleke (Ottawa, then retired), WR Makai Polk (Atlanta, NFL), RB Ka'Deem Carey (released) and QB Cam Dukes (released).

Players to watch: RB Deonta McMahon, WRs DaVaris Daniels, Damonte Coxie and Dejon Brissett, LB Wynton McManis, KR-WR Janarion Grant, K Lirim Hajrullahu.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 5, 2025.

 

[CNOTES]

Elks-Lions game features first CFL opening-week meeting of Canadian quarterbacks​

It will be a historic CFL first Saturday night in Vancouver.

The B.C. Lions will host the Edmonton Elks at B.C. Place in the season opener for both teams. This will mark the first opening week featuring two Canadian starting quarterbacks (B.C.'s Nathan Rourke, Edmonton's Tre Ford) since 1968 and the first time it's occurred in the same game.

The 2025 season will kick off Thursday night with the Ottawa Redblacks visiting the Saskatchewan Roughriders. On Friday night, the Toronto Argonauts begin their Grey Cup defence in Montreal versus the Alouettes before the Calgary Stampeders entertain the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday night.


Also of note in Vancouver, B.C.'s Buck Pierce and Edmonton's Mark Kilam will make their CFL head-coaching debuts.

Rourke, 27, of Victoria, rejoined the Lions last season following NFL stints with Jacksonville, New England, the New York Giants and Atlanta. He was the league's top Canadian in 2022 with B.C.

Ford, also 27, was Edmonton's '22 first-round pick out of Waterloo. The Hec Crighton Trophy winner from Niagara Falls, Ont., was 9-9 in 18 starts over the last three years before signing an extension with the CFL club this off-season.

Ford and Kilam are looking to lead Edmonton to the CFL playoffs for the first time since 2019. Pierce joined the Lions following 10 seasons as an assistant with Winnipeg, helping the Bombers make five straight Grey Cup appearances, winning in 2019 and '21.

Some other season-opening facts:

— The overwhelming majority of players on CFL rosters are veterans. According to the league, just 67 of the 493 total players on teams are in their first year (13.6 per cent) compared to 93 at this time last year.

— Players have an average of 41 games (2 1/2 seasons) of CFL experience and 22 starts.

— The average age in the CFL is 28.2 years.

Ottawa Redblacks versus Saskatchewan Roughriders (Thursday night)

At Regina, the Redblacks struggled mightily on the road last season, posting a 2-7-0 record. But they were 6-3-1 versus West Division rivals. Dru Brown begins his second full season as Ottawa's starter and will have veteran receiver Eugene Lewis available. Lewis finished last season with touchdown catches in Edmonton's final eight games, leaving him two short of Terry Evanshen's league record. Veteran Trevor Harris gets the start for Saskatchewan, which is looking to improve upon last year's 5-4 home record and 4-3 mark versus East rivals.

Pick: Saskatchewan.

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Toronto Argonauts versus Montreal Alouettes (Friday night)

At Montreal, Davis Alexander begins his first full season as the Alouettes' starting quarterback. He was an impressive 4-0 last year while incumbent Cody Fajardo — who's now in Edmonton — was injured. Veteran Nick Arbuckle, last year's Grey Cup MVP, starts for the new-look Argos, who begin their title defence without many of the faces that played prominent roles in last year's championship. Chad Kelly, the CFL's '23 outstanding player, continues to recover from the serious leg injury he sustained in last year's East Division final.


Pick: Montreal.

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats versus Calgary Stampeders (Saturday night)

At Calgary, Hamilton starter Bo Levi Mitchell chases his first regular-season win at McMahon Stadium, where he played so many years with the Stampeders. A victory would be Mitchell's 100th in the CFL and come in his 141st career start, making him the fastest player in league history to achieve the milestone. Veteran Vernon Adams Jr. makes his first debut with the Stampeders, who are looking to return to the CFL playoffs after missing out last year for the first time since '04.

Pick: Hamilton.

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Edmonton Elks versus B.C. Lions (Saturday night)

At Vancouver, no one was busier this off-season than Edmonton general manager Ed Hervey, who added the likes of defensive linemen Jake Ceresna and Robbie Smith, defensive backs Royce Metchie and Tyrell Ford and offensive lineman David Beard. Conventional thinking suggests it will take time for the Elks to mesh. Both starting quarterbacks are athletic and dual threats. This one could be close, so the edge should go to the home team, especially with veteran kicker Sean Whyte.

Pick: B.C.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 4, 2025.

 

[CNOTES]

Friday, June 6​

Game	Time(ET)	Pick	Units
TOR at MTL	07:30 PM	MTL -4.5 U 47.5	+500 +500

 

[CNOTES]

JUNE'S CFL BEST BETS !!

06/06/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/05/2025......................1 - 1 - 0......................50.00%.........................- 0.50

TOTALS..............................3 - 1 - 0......................75.00%.........................+ 9.50

 

[CNOTES]

Saturday, June 7​

Game	Time(ET)	Pick	Units
HAM at CGY	07:00 PM	HAM -2.5 U 52.5	+500 +500
EDM at BC	10:00 PM	BC -5.5 O 49.5	+500 +500

 

[CNOTES]

JUNE'S CFL BEST BETS !!

06/07/2025......................1 - 3 - 0.......................25.00%.......................- 11.50
06/06/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/05/2025......................1 - 1 - 0......................50.00%.........................- 0.50

TOTALS..............................4 - 4 - 0......................50.00%.........................- 2.00

 

[CNOTES]

Monday’s 6-pack:
Teams with fewest plays that gained 25+ yards last year:
19— Dolphins
24— Browns
26— Rams
27— Patriots
28— Cardinals
29— Jaguars, Chiefs, Giants

Quote of the Day
“I got lost about three times. That’s the longest (clubhouse) hallway I’ve ever seen. I don’t think I’ve seen the whole thing yet just because I don’t feel like icing down my knees. But from what I’ve seen in the ballpark, it looks good.”
Terry Francona, talking about his return to Cleveland Monday

Tuesday’s quiz
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle played college basketball for which ACC team?

Monday’s quiz
Last time the NBA Finals went to seven games was 2016, when the Cavaliers beat Golden State

Sunday’s quiz
Last time Baltimore Orioles won a playoff series (2014), they beat Detroit 3-0 in the ALDS.

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Tuesday’s Den: Teams’ records in series openers and in series……​

Teams’ records in first game of series:
(away/home….total)
(thru Sunday’s games)
NL East
Braves 4-7/6-4…..10-11
Marlins 1-9/4-7…..5-16
Mets 7-4/9-1…..16-5
Phillies 5-6/7-3…..12-9
Nationals 5-5/6-5…..11-10

NL Central
Cubs 6-6/9-1…..15-7
Reds 6-4/8-3…..14-7
Brewers 6-5/5-5…..11-10
Pirates 2-8/4-7…..6-15
Cardinals 4-6/8-3…..12-9

NL West
Arizona 6-5/4-6…..10-11
Rockies 2-9/1-9…..3-18
Dodgers 7-4/6-5…..13-9
Padres 7-4/7-3…..14-7
Giants 6-5/5-5…..11-10

AL East
Orioles 4-7/6-4…..10-11
Red Sox 3-8/6-4…..9-12
New York 5-5/7-4…..12-9
Rays 3-4/9-5…….12-9
Blue Jays 5-5/5-6…..10-11

AL Central
White Sox 1-9/7-4…..8-13
Guardians 5-6/6-4…..11-10
Tigers 8-3/9-1…..17-4
Royals 5-6/6-4…..11-10
Twins 5-6/6-4…..11-10

AL West
Astros 4-6/8-3…..12-9
Angels 7-5/4-5…..11-10
A’s 5-5/3-8…….8-13
Mariners 3-7/5-6…..8-13
Rangers 3-8/5-5…..8-13

Teams’ records in series:
(away/home….total)
NL East
Braves 3-8/5-4-1…..8-12-1
Marlins 1-8-1/5-6…..6-14-1
Mets 4-5-1/9-1…..13-6-1
Phillies 5-6/7-2-1…..12-8-1
Nationals 5-5/4-6-1…..9-11-1

NL Central
Cubs 7-4-1/8-2…..15-6-1
Reds 4-6/3-7-1…..7-13-1
Brewers 4-6-1/7-3…..11-9-1
Pirates 2-8/5-5-1…..7-13-1
Cardinals 4-5-1/8-3…..12-8-1

NL West
Arizona 5-6/3-5-2…..8-11-2
Rockies 1-10/0-10…..1-20
Dodgers 5-4-2/8-2-1…..13-6-3
Padres 5-5-1/8-2…..13-7-1
Giants 6-4-1/6-3-1…..12-7-2

AL East
Orioles 2-7-2/3-6-1…..5-13-3
Red Sox 6-5/4-5-1…..10-10-1
New York 6-4/7-4…..13-8
Rays 4-2-1/9-5…….13-7-1
Blue Jays 5-4-1/6-4-1…..11-8-2

AL Central
White Sox 1-9/5-5-1…..6-14-1
Guardians 5-5-1/6-4…..11-9-1
Tigers 7-3-1/8-2…..15-5-1
Royals 4-7/5-5…..9-12
Twins 5-6/6-3-1…..11-9-1

AL West
Astros 3-6-1/9-1-1…..12-7-2
Angels 6-6/4-5…….10-11
A’s 4-5-1/3-8…….7-13-1
Mariners 7-3/5-5-1…..12-8-1
Rangers 4-7/5-3-2…..9-10-2

Famous birthdays, June 10th:
Jon McGlocklin, 82
Ken Singleton, 78
Larry Brooks, 75
John Gianelli, 75
Dan Fouts, 74
Floyd Bannister, 70
Jay Vincent, 66
Gina Gershon, 63
Jeff Teague, 37
Kate Upton, 33

— Monday was the 52nd anniversary of Secretariat winning the Belmont Stakes and the Triple Crown of norse racing, which means it was also the 52nd anniversary of the only time I’ve ever ridden a horse.
My 8th grade field trip was to some resort place near Lake George; we were playing tennis, which was fun, but then we had to go ride horses. I had been to a racetrack with my dad, but betting on horses is way more fun than riding one was.
When I got on the horse, asked the guy in charge what the horse’s name was; he smiled and said “Jumper” which didn’t help things. The horse was pretty cool; he liked eating leaves off the trees, until we got to any open area and he took off in a full sprint, with me hanging on for dear life. Somehow I stayed on the horse and vowed never to do that again. Ever.

— Florida 6, Edmonton 1
Florida scored four times on their first 14 shots on goal.
Brad Marchand has scored in all three series games.
Panthers lead Stanley Cup finals, 2-1. Game 4 is Thursday.

— Last week we mentioned how Indiana/Oklahoma City are the NBA finalists that are the closest together in any year since 1971.
This year NHL’s finalists are 3,003 miles apart.

— Saturday in Tampa, Marlins’ P Ryan Weathers was warming up to pitch the bottom of the first inning; when the catcher threw the ball down to second to end warmups, he drilled Weathers in the head, but for some reason, they let him pitch anyway.
Weathers pitched three innings, threw 57 pitches, and apparently hurt his back so badly that he is now on the 60-day disabled list. Oy.

— Washington Nationals have scored a total of 11 runs in their last seven games.

— Texas SS Corey Seager is 2-for-34 since coming off the injured list. He is 0-22 in June.

— Cubs’ 2B Nico Hoerner got thrown out of a game in Detroit over the weekend; TV mikes heard him tell the umpire “you’re having a really bad day” with no cursing included.
That gets you thrown out?

— Prop bets for the US Open golf tournament this week:
72-hole winning score: 278.5
Lowest completed round: 65.5 (under -175)

— First-ever major league amateur draft was 60 years ago this week:
1) A’s- Rick Monday, OF. Played 19 years in majors, had an .804 OPS.
2) Mets- Les Rohr, P. Pitched in six games (24.1 IP) for the Mets
3) Senators- Joe Coleman, P. Pitched 15 years in majors, started 340 games.
4) Astros- Alex Barrett, SS. Played 125 games in AAA, never made the majors.
5) Red Sox- Billy Conigliaro, OF. Hit .256 in five years, never played after age 25.
6) Cubs- Rick James, P. Pitched in three games (4.2 IP) for the Cubs.
7) Indians- Ray Fosse, C. Played 12 years in majors, made two All-Star Games, helped the A’s win two World Series titles.

Monday/Fosse both became long-time announcers after their playing days.

 

[CNOTES]

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will begin their quest for a sixth straight Grey Cup appearance on Thursday night when they open their season at Princess Auto Stadium against the BC Lions.

The Lions, meanwhile, are looking to get out to a quick 2-0 start after downing the Edmonton Elks in Week 1.

Let’s take a look at three keys to victory for both sides ahead of Thursday night’s 8:30 p.m. ET kickoff that can be watched on TSN, RDS, CBSSN and CFL+.

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS​

1. QUARTERBACK QUESTION

With starter Zach Collaros set to miss the opener due to a suspension, it’ll be Chris Streveler’s pocket in Game 1. Entering his fourth season in Winnipeg, Streveler has completed 273 career passes for 3,041 yards and 20 touchdowns. An area of concern has been interceptions, of which he’s thrown 20. The Lions had one last week courtesy of linebacker Ben Hladik.

2. OFFENCE RUNS THROUGH OLIVEIRA

No Collaros should mean even more looks for 2024 rushing leader Brady Oliveira. He faced the Lions three times last season, averaging 80.6 rush yards per game but failed to find the end zone, something he’ll likely need to do for his team to put points on the board.

3. SECONDARY SUPPORT

There will be no easing into the season for the Bombers secondary against Lions’ quarterback Nathan Rourke and his plethora of receivers. Led by veterans Evan Holm and Deatrick Nichols, Mike O’Shea will also need second-year defensive backs Terrell Bonds and Marquise Bridges to take the next step in their development starting this week.

BC LIONS​

1. ROURKE RETURNING TO FORM

It’s early, but Nathan Rourke looked every bit of his 2022 self completing 27 passes for 324 yards and three touchdowns against the Elks. Just as important, he took care of the football and didn’t throw an interception. Another strong performance against a division rival will only heighten expectations in Vancouver.

2. SPREADING THE FIELD

The Lions’ receiving corps will attempt to build on some impressive performances against a secondary getting their feet wet in a new campaign. Stanley Berryhill III is coming off his first career 100-yard game, while Jevon Cottoy caught seven passes and had 42 yards after the catch. Oh yeah, and Justin McInnis is one of the most dangerous receivers in the Canadian Football League.

3. SHORT REST, FASTER START

It’s a quick turnaround for the Lions given they played on Saturday night and they’ll be in search of a faster start after putting up just three first half points versus Edmonton. Finding inspiration from their second half performance that saw them score 28 is a good place to start.

NEED TO KNOW​

• The Bombers won the 2024 season series, 2-1, which included a shutout in Week 9.
• Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET and can be watched on TSN, RDS, CBSSN and CFL+.

 

[CNOTES]

TORONTO — Week 1 left every CFL.ca pick-maker at or above .500.

Matthew Cauz and Jamie Nye have taken an early-season lead, both sporting 3-1 records, with the Calgary Stampeders win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats handing the pair their only L. The rest of the writers sit at a comfortable 2-2.

What will Week 2 hold for them, or anyone playing CFL Pick ‘Em presented by Old Dutch?

Let’s get into this week’s games.

BC AT WINNIPEG​

The first game of the 2025 season for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without their starting quarterback Zach Collaros, who is serving his suspension. Instead, it’ll likely be Chris Streveler, who took first team reps on Monday, getting the nod in his place. With 2024 MOP and MOC Brady Oliveira in the backfield, and weapons like Nic Demski and Dalton Schoen at receiver, the offence shouldn’t miss a beat. BC opened their season with a victory in Week 1, led by the impressive performance from quarterback Nathan Rourke. On the heels of his 27/36 for 324 yards, three TD, and zero INT outing, what will Rourke do in his first road game of 2025? Most of the writers think it’ll be Winnipeg winning their opening game of the year.

WRITERS PICK: 60% Winnipeg

MONTREAL AT OTTAWA​

Quarterback Dru Brown was limited at practice on Monday as he deals with a hip issue he obtained in last week’s contest where he threw for 413 and two touchdowns. Ottawa’s offence, that had two receivers, Justin Hardy and Bralon Addison, go over 100 yards last week, will have to go head-to-head this week against a tough Montreal defence that picked up right where they left off in 2024, with or without Brown. Ottawa went 7-1-1 at home last year and will hope that home field advantage carries into 2025. Davis Alexander is still undefeated in his starts as an Alouette, picking up a W in start No. 5 last week. Does he continue that streak on Friday? The pick-makers say yes.

WRITERS PICK: 100% Montreal

SASKATCHEWAN AT HAMILTON​

Despite losing a handful of star players to injuries in Week 1, AJ Ouellette, Rolan Milligan Jr., and Kian Schaffer-Baker all didn’t finish the contest, the Roughriders still walked away with a win over Ottawa. Thomas Bertrand-Hudon filled in at running back and scored two touchdowns and with the team signing Ka’Deem Carey on Monday, the backfield will be an intriguing storyline to keep an eye on this week. The host team of the second half of Saturday night’s doubleheader is coming off a loss in Cowtown. What does Scott Milanovich’s squad have in store this week to avoid moving to 0-2 on the season?

WRITERS PICK: 100% Saskatchewan

 

[CNOTES]

TORONTO — It’s Week 2 of the Power Rankings presented by AMSOIL, and there’s a lot of movement between the teams.

That’s because we finally have a little bit of 2025 evidence as to how the off-season changes will impact the teams going forward.

That doesn’t mean there won’t be even more movement in the future as teams settle into themselves over the first few weeks of the season.

So without further ado, here’s your Week 2 Power Rankings:

1. Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-0)​

Last week: 3
Last game: 31-26 win over Ottawa
Next game: at Hamilton, June 14​

Worth noting: The Saskatchewan Roughriders were hit by injuries to key players like AJ Ouellette and Rolan Milligan Jr., but that didn’t stop them from closing the game against the Ottawa REDBLACKS. Trevor Harris looked like his efficient self, guiding an offence that averaged eight yards per attempt and didn’t allow a single sack. On defence, Malik Carney was once more the disruptive force we saw in 2024, leading the team with two sacks as Saskatchewan won the battle at the line of scrimmage 4-0.

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2. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (0-0)​

Last week: 2
Next game: vs. BC, June 12​

Worth noting: Winnipeg opened the season on a bye, so there won’t be any movement as we wait to see the 2025 version of the Blue Bombers. Their first challenge is a BC Lions team that looked good in their home opener, creating hopes of yet another impactful Lions-Bombers matchup. The Bombers will be without quarterback Zach Collaros as he serves his suspension, but 2024 Most Outstanding Player Brady Oliveira should remain the focal point of the offence.

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3. Montreal Alouettes (1-0)​

Last week: 6
Last game: 28-10 win over Toronto
Next game: at Ottawa, June 13​

Worth noting: The Montreal Alouettes jump up three positions after putting forth a dominant defensive effort against the Toronto Argonauts in Week 1. Toronto converted under 40 per cent of its second downs against an Alouettes squad led by Tyrice Beverette and Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund. The latter scored a defensive touchdown to complement a two-touchdown night by the Davis Alexander-led offence. Receiver Tyson Philpot is back from last year’s season-ending injury and already scored his first touchdown of 2025, spelling optimism for the Alouettes.

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4. BC Lions (1-0)​

Last week: 7
Last game: 31-14 win over Edmonton
Next Game: at Winnipeg, June 12​

Worth noting: Nathan Rourke and the Lions moved the ball all game against the Elks, but really put everything together in the second half by going on a four-touchdown run that put the game away at BC Place. Defensive lineman Mathieu Betts led the league in pressures with nine, according to Pro Football Focus, and running back James Butler averaged 6.8 yards per carry in his return to BC. Their task now is a Winnipeg team that is looking to start a Grey Cup-hosting season with the right foot on Thursday.

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5. Calgary Stampeders (1-0)​

Last week: 8
Last Game: 38-26 win over Hamilton
Next game: at Toronto, June 14​

Worth noting: In Vernon Adams Jr.’s debut in Calgary, it was the running game that was front and centre as Dedrick Mills scored a trio of touchdowns to power the Stampeders past the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Mills gained 124 yards from scrimmage as Calgary finished with 428 offensive yards and didn’t allow a single sack. Defensively, the Stamps kept Hamilton’s ground game at bay (14 carries for 47 yards) while limiting Bo Levi Mitchell and the passing attack.

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6. Ottawa REDBLACKS (0-1)​

Last week: 4
Last game: 31-26 loss to Saskatchewan
Next game: vs. Montreal, June 13​

Worth noting: The REDBLACKS were able to put up a fight in the fourth quarter against the Roughriders, but ultimately fell short in their comeback attempt. There were a couple of positives to be drawn from that game for Ottawa, like the performance of receivers Justin Hardy and Bralon Addison, who both went over 100 yards while catching 16 of 21 passes thrown in their direction. Ottawa now returns home to host the Alouettes looking to continue what was a strong home-field advantage in 2024.

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7. Toronto Argonauts (0-1)​

Last week: 1
Last game: 28-10 loss to Montreal
Next game: vs. Calgary, June 14​

Worth noting: Toronto could not get the offence going against Montreal, rushing 10 times for 34 yards and turning the ball over three times. The defence still played a good game, sacking Alexander three times and keeping the Als to only two offensive touchdowns. Wynton McManis led the way with nine tackles on defence and Damonte Coxie caught five passes for 99 yards to lead the offence. Toronto now returns home to host Adams Jr. and the Stampeders in yet another intriguing Week 2 matchup.

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8. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (0-1)​

Last week: 5
Last game: 38-26 loss to Calgary
Next game: vs. Saskatchewan, June 14​

Worth noting: Kenny Lawler‘s debut featured him leading all Hamilton receivers with six caches for 87 yards and a major, but it wasn’t enough to power the Ticats over the Stampeders. Mitchell went over 300 yards once more, but the offence as a whole wasn’t able to get much going, especially in the first three quarters. Isaiah Wooden provided a special teams touchdown that could come in handy as a complementary weapon to their offence, but things are not about to get any easier as the Tabbies welcome the No. 1 ranked Saskatchewan to town in Week 2.

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9. Edmonton Elks (0-1)​

Last week: 9
Last game: 31-14 loss to BC
Next game: vs. Montreal, June 19​

Worth noting: The Elks looked good in the first half against BC, especially on the defensive side of the ball. A couple of third-down stops helped them keep BC to only three points in the first two quarters. In the second, Tre Ford and the Elks engaged in a back-and-forth battle for a while with Rourke and the Lions, but were ultimately unable to keep up with the home team. Edmonton will now have time to regroup as the team goes on a bye before facing the Alouettes in Week 3.

 

[CNOTES]

Thursday, June 12​

Game	Time(ET)	Pick	Units
BC at WPG	08:30 PM	WPG +3.5 O 48.0	+500 +500

 

[CNOTES]

JUNE'S CFL BEST BETS !!

06/12/2-25.......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/07/2025......................1 - 3 - 0.......................25.00%.......................- 11.50
06/06/2025......................2 - 0 - 0.....................100.00%......................+ 10.00
06/05/2025......................1 - 1 - 0......................50.00%.........................- 0.50

TOTALS..............................6 - 4 - 0......................60.00%.........................+ 8.00

 

[CNOTES]

Friday’s 6-pack:
— Oilers 5, Panthers 4 OT- Draisaitl scored his 4th OT goal in the playoffs this year.
— Rockies 8, Giants 7- Colorado scored three runs in bottom of 9th
— Tigers 4, Orioles 1- Skubal threw seven shutout innings.
— Bronx 1, Royals 0- Five pitchers combined on the shutout.
— Brewers 6, Cardinals 0- Misiorowski threw 5 shutout IP in his MLB debut.
— Astros 4, White Sox 3- Altuve doubled twice, had two RBI.
Edmonton is the first road team since 1919 (1919!!!) to rally from a 3-goal deficit and win a game in the NHL Finals.

Quote of the Day
“The conversation was very professional,. I just very respectfully said that Aaron would really like an opportunity to continue his career as a starter. He’s going to be a free agent at the end of the year.”
Aaron Civale’s agent Jack Toffey, after Civale was moved to the Milwaukee bullpen

Friday’s quiz
Who was the Indiana Pacers’ coach when they won their three ABA titles?

Thursday’s quiz
In the great TV show M*A*S*H, Radar O’Reilly was from Iowa.

Wednesday’s quiz
Of all the active major leaguers right now, Freddie Freeman has the most career hits.

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Friday’s Den: Trends for every major league team…….​

Trends for major league teams (thru Thursday’s games)
— Arizona (34-34)
Arizona won seven of its last ten games.
Diamondbacks scored in first inning in 6 of their last 11 home games.
Arizona is 4-12 in last 16 games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.

— Braves (29-38)
Atlanta lost 15 of its last 20 games.
Braves are 17-14 at home, 12-24 on the road.
Under is 16-5 in their last 21 home games.

— Cubs (42-27)
Chicago is 11-2 of its last 13 home games.
Under is 13-4 in their last seventeen games.
Cubs are 9-3 vs American League teams.

— Reds (35-34)
Cincinnati is 10-7 in its last seventeen games.
Reds are 7-1 in last eight series openers.
Reds are 27-21 vs righty starters, 8-13 vs lefties.

— Rockies (13-55)
Colorado is 6-22 since they changed managers.
Under is 16-4 in Rockies’ last 20 road games.
Rockies are 1-19 vs lefty starters, 12-36 vs righties.

— Dodgers (41-28)
Dodgers are 18-18 in their last 36 games,
Dodgers are 23-11 at home, 18-17 on the road.
Dodgers are 32-17 vs righty starters, 9-11 vs lefties.
Over is 16-5 in their last 21 home games.

— Marlins (25-41) )
Marlins are 4-11 in their last fifteen games.
Miami is 14-20 at home, 11-21 on the road.
Marlins are 1-10 in road series openers.

— Brewers (37-33)
Brewers are 9-5 in their last 14 home games.
Brewers are 21-14 at home, 16-19 on the road.
Under is 15-6 in their last 21 home games.

— Mets (45-24)
Mets won 11 of their last 13 games.
Mets are 27-7 at home, 18-17 on the road.
Under is 11-5 in their last 16 home games.

— Phillies (39-29)
Phillies lost ten of their last thirteen games.
Phillies are 30-17 vs righty starters, 9-12 vs lefties.
Phillies are 8-3 in home series openers.

— Pirates (28-42)
Pirates are 6-3 in their last nine games.
Pittsburgh is 19-19 at home, 9-23 on the road.
Under is 11-4 in their last 15 road games.

— St Louis (36-33)
St Louis lost its last five games.
Cardinals are 11-3 when Sonny Gray starts.
Over is 7-4 in their last eleven games.
St Louis is 22-14 at home, 14-19 on the road.

— Padres (38-29)
Padres won 11 of their last 17 games.
Under is 8-2 in their last ten road games.
San Diego is 8-4 in its last 12 series openers.
Padres are 10-5 against their NL West rivals.

— Giants (40-29)
Giants won seven of their last eight games.
Giants are 32-17 vs rightly pitchers, 8-12 vs lefties.
SF is 16-6 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
Under is 19-5 in Giants’ last 24 games.

— Washington (30-38)
Nationals lost eight of their last ten games.
Under is 11-2 in their last 13 home games.
Washington is 13-4 last 17 games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.

— Famous birthdays, June 13th:
Marcel Lachemann, 84
Happy Feller, 76
Richard Thomas, 74
Ernie Whitt, 73
Tim Allen, 72
Ally Sheedy, 63
Šarūnas Marčiulionis, 61
Jonathan Lucroy, 39
Hassan Whiteside, 36
James McCann, 35

— Orioles (27-40)
Baltimore is 2-4 in its last six games.
Orioles are 8-8 vs AL East foes, 19-32 vs everyone else.
Under is 9-1 in their last ten games.

— Red Sox (34-36)
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last five games.
Boston is 7-17 in one-run games.
Over is 5-2 in their last seven games.
Red Sox are 19-17 at home, 15-19 on the road.

— White Sox (23-46)
Chicago is 12-8 in its last 20 home games.
White Sox are 7-28 on the road.
White Sox are 17-36 vs righty starters, 6-10 vs lefties.

— Cleveland (35-32)
Guardians lost six of their last nine games.
Cleveland is 14-5 against its AL Central rivals.
Guardians are 30-19 vs righty starters, 5-13 vs lefties.
Under is 10-2 in their last 12 road games.

— Detroit (45-25)
Detroit is 13-8 vs its AL Central rivals.
Tigers won four of their last six games.
Under is 9-1 in their last ten home games.

— Houston (38-30)
Astros are 24-13 at home, 14-17 on the road.
Houston is 5-2 in its last seven series openers.
Under is 19-9 in their last 28 games.
Astros are 12-6 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.

— Royals (34-35)
Royals are 6-12 in their last eighteen games.
Kansas City is 19-16 at home, 15-19 on the road.
Over is 7-2 in Royals’ last nine games.
Kansas City is 12-10 in one-run games.

— Angels (33-34)
Angels won seven of their last nine games.
Over is 8-4 in their last 12 road games.
Halos are 14-7 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.

— Twins (36-32)
Twins are 2-5 in their last seven games.
Minnesota is 20-12 at home, 16-20 on the road.
Over is 10-3 in their last 13 games.

— New York (42-25)
New York won 23 of its last 32 games.
Over is 5-2 in their last seven games.
New York is 32-19 vs righty starters, 10-6 vs lefties.

— A’s (26-44)
A’s lost 24 of their last 28 games.
A’s have lost 14 straight road games.
Over is 10-4 in their last 14 games.

— Seattle (33-34)
Mariners lost eight of their last nine games.
Seattle is 4-11 in its last 15 home games.
Under is 4-0 in Mariners’ last four home games.

— Tampa Bay (36-32)
Tampa Bay won 14 of its last 20 games.
Under is 20-9 in their last 29 home games.
Rays are 12-4 in last 16 games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.

— Texas (33-36)
Rangers won four of their last five games.
Texas is 5-13 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
Rangers are 20-13 at home, 13-23 on road.
Under is 19-7 in their last 26 road games.

— Toronto (38-30)
Blue Jays won 12 of their last 14 games.
Over is 11-2 in their last 13 games.
Toronto is 8-2 in last nten games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.

 

[Udog]

CFL
Dunkel

Week 2

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR MONTREAL AT OTTAWA
Time: 7:30 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 110.103; Ottawa 113.064
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 3; 45
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal by 1; 49 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+1); Under

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR CALGARY AT TORONTO
Date: June 14, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 108.582; Toronto 119.692
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 11; 55
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 3; 50
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-3); Over

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR SASKATCHEWAN AT HAMILTON
Date: June 14, 2025
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 116.064; Hamilton 103.449
Dunkel Line & Total: Saskatchewan by 12 1/2; 58
Vegas Line & Total: Saskatchewan by 3 1/2; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (-3 1/2); Over




CFL

Week 2

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Trend Report
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Friday, June 13
Montreal VS Ottawa
Montreal is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games.
Montreal is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games against Ottawa.
Montreal is 8-0 SU in its last 8 games against Ottawa.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Montreal's last 9 games on the road.
Ottawa is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games.
Ottawa is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games against Montreal.

Saturday, June 14
Calgary VS Toronto
Calgary is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Calgary's last 12 games.
Calgary is 2-8-1 SU in its last 11 games.
Calgary is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games against Toronto.
Toronto is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games.
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 13 games against Calgary.

Saskatchewan VS Hamilton
Saskatchewan is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games.
Saskatchewan is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games.
Saskatchewan is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games against Hamilton.
Saskatchewan is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games against Hamilton.
Hamilton is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Hamilton's last 8 games.
Hamilton is 7-13 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Hamilton's last 19 games against Saskatchewan.


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MONTREAL AT OTTAWA

 

[CNOTES]

Friday, June 13​

Game	Time(ET)	Pick	Units
MTL at OTT	07:30 PM	MTL -5.0 U 46.0	+500 +500