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Victoria's offence will shoulder the load

NEW YORK - The chants of "Ich-i-ro" swelled in the eighth inning as the wiry batter with the slashing swing walked to home plate. With six hits already in this doubleheader, fans expected something special from the Japanese star.

KAMLOOPS BLAZERS Last season: 47-20-2-3, third in Western Conference, first in B.C. Division. Lost in second round. Head coach: Guy Charron (third full season). Key losses: F Brandon Herrod and F Chase Schaber (both graduated).

The City of Regina has unveiled concept drawings of a proposed 33,000-seat stadium that would be home to the Saskatchewan Roughriders football team.

The New York Giants will be without NFC offensive player of the week Hakeem Nicks for today's game against the Carolina Panthers (1-1).

It's Victor Anderson's time with the Montreal Alouettes. The rookie running back is expected to be the starter Sunday when Montreal hosts the Toronto Argonauts in a crucial East Division showdown.

The South Island Royals will have a heavy dose of home cooking to start their 2012-13 B.C. Major Midget Hockey League campaign.

Canada's rugby schedule for the fall is taking shape, with coach Kieran Crowley remaining at the helm.

The Milwaukee Brewers have wheels. On the basepaths, and in the standings, too. Ryan Braun hit two hits, drove in a run and collected three of Milwaukee's seven stolen bases in a 6-0 romp over the weary Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

Polivka, Vollrath neck-and-neck with Royals opener on Friday