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Hey, even a Rolex can bust down

It doesn't matter if you're wearing a Rolex or a Timex, if the time is set wrong you're always going to be late. Updated 1:27 PM 10/12/08

1. Highlight reel: Hamilton 5 Moose 3

   First Period Another hole in the Moose defence allows David Desharnais a clear path to the goal and the first puck is past Moose goalie Karl Goehring just seven minutes in. Updated 10:02 AM 10/12/08

2. Hockey

   Palin drops puck in Philly without serious mishap

   PHILADELPHIA -- To a mixture of boos and cheers, Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin dropped the ceremonial first puck Saturday night at the Philadelphia Flyers' home opener against the New York Rangers. Updated 2:50 AM 10/12/08

3. Football

   Bisons storm back to upset Huskies, keep playoff hopes alive

   DOWN 13-0 to the Saskatchewan Huskies after the first quarter, the University of Manitoba Bisons found themselves in a gut-check situation. Updated 2:50 AM 10/12/08

4. Hogs no Thanksgiving turkeys

   THEY are rather large men, the big dudes who make up the Winnipeg Blue Bomber offensive line. And when they stick out their considerable chests and strut -- as they did, and rightfully so, Friday night -- it's virtually impossible not to notice. Updated 2:50 AM 10/12/08

5. Rookies have right stuff

   It was the kind of play that can get lost in the big picture. Updated 2:50 AM 10/12/08

6. Today's Bomber report

   CALLING ALL STATS GEEKS: The question: When was the last time the Bombers had two 100-yard rushers in one game, as they did Friday against the Argos? We've gone back 20 some years and haven't found anything. We can tell you the club record for rushing yardage in a single game is 349, set in a game against Hamilton on Sept. 24, 1975 but the details from that game are lacking. Updated 2:50 AM 10/12/08

7. Baseball

   Down 2-0, Dodgers have to get hot at home

   LOS ANGELES -- Trailing 2-0 in the National League championship series, the Los Angeles Dodgers have the Philadelphia Phillies right where they want them -- at home. Updated 2:50 AM 10/12/08

8. So far this fall replays haven't made a ripple

   Cliff Floyd has gotten a close look at instant replay and likes what he's seen. He's fine with umpires getting a better view, and he's OK if it takes a few extra minutes. Updated 2:50 AM 10/12/08

9. Basketball

   Nash can see himself as a Raptor

   On the eve of his 13th NBA season, Phoenix Suns star Steve Nash knows he's closer to the end of his playing days than the beginning, and he can easily envision finishing his career in Canada with the Toronto Raptors. Updated 8:41 AM 10/12/08

10. Soccer

    Flames under-18 boys side to battle for bronze medal

    MANITOBA'S under-18 Bonivital Flames boys soccer team defeated B.C. 3-0 at the Canadian championships in Vaughan, Ont. Saturday, giving the team a berth in Monday's bronze-medal match. Updated 2:50 AM 10/12/08

11. Beckham appearance 106 caps England's 5-1 win

    WEMBLEY, England -- David Beckham moved up to third on England's all-time appearance list when he came on as a substitute against Kazakhstan on Saturday. Updated 2:50 AM 10/12/08

12. Amateur Sports

    Government giveth, taxman taketh

    TORONTO -- The Canadian Olympic Committee rewarded Beijing Olympic medal winners with cash for the first time in its history on Saturday, presenting 34 athletes with cheques for their accomplishments. Updated 2:50 AM 10/12/08

13. Other Sports

    Saunders edged by world No. 1

    JEN SAUNDERS of Winnipeg lost 3-1 to American Rhonda Rajsich, the No. 1-ranked player in the world, Saturday in the quarter-finals of the women's singles professional division at the Canadian Racquetball Classic in Edmonton. Updated 2:50 AM 10/12/08

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