George Johnson

Heartbreaker: Stampeders dream of defending Grey Cup at home dies in Regina

But no complaints. He seemed cloaked in black crepe around 6:45 Central time on Sunday. The Stampeders’ reign as Grey Cup champions will officially come to an end next Sunday when the Saskatchewan Roughriders face the...

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Burris takes defeat with stiff upper lip

Stevie Baggs, John Chick and the rest of that marauding Riders defence can certainly take a long, deep bow for Henry Burris’s problems Sunday. But those 30,000 green meanies braying for his hide from a safe distance? Not so much.

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Claude Rains collection given to UNA film library

By Michelle Rupe Eubanks • TimesDaily • November 23, 2009 FLORENCE -- Keeping her father's memory alive has become a sort of cause for Jessica Rains. "I remember going to my local libraries to see if there was anything written...

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Deanna Troy to defend George Johnson title

Top Victorian driver-trainer Gavin Lang has confirmed his star mare Deanna Troy will be back in Tasmania to defend her George Johnson harness racing title that she earned last season. Deanna Troy will tune up for her Tassie...

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Burning issues - Flames at Kings

Photograph by: Leah Hennel, Calgary Herald On the back of a horrendous 7-1 loss to Blackhawks, the Flames look to pick up the pieces this afternoon against the Los Angeles Kings (2 p.m., Sportsnet, FAN 960). Interestingly...

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Mind games

Huff's horsemen embrace challenge By George Johnson, Calgary HeraldNovember 20, 2009 11:14 PM Photograph by: Herald Archive, Canwest News Service Usually, it’s the role they all can’t wait to audition for. That stuff is for...

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Riders receivers not sexy but they are effective

Riders receivers work as a group 'to get it done' By George Johnson, Canwest News ServiceNovember 20, 2009 10:13 AM Photograph by: Don Healy, Leader-Post CALGARY-They substitute old-fashioned competence for the more in-vogue...

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Burning issues - Blackhawks at Flames

Photograph by: Dean Bicknell, Calgary Herald Tonight (7:30 p.m., TSN, FAN 960), Calgary hosts Chicago for the first time since taking a 5-0 lead and losing 6-5 in overtime back on Oct. 12 at the United Center. Vicki Hall,...

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12 thefts, stabbing reported to Boaz police

Published November 19, 2009 Theft reports to the Boaz Police Department continue at a brisk pace in November. Boaz police Chief Terry Davis reported 12 more thefts, including three vehicle break-ins, from Friday to Tuesday. The...

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Burning issues - Colorado at Calgary

Photograph by: Ted Rhodes, Calgary Herald Curtis Glencross jumps back into the lineup as the Flames return to home ice to face the Avalanche tonight (7:30 p.m., Sportsnet, FAN 960). George Johnson, sports columnist, Calgary...

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