Monday, June 25, 2007

Sports Report

Dustin McGowan took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before surrendering his first hit, as the Blue Jays beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0.
McGowan pitched a complete game, one-hit shutout, striking out seven batters.
Frank Thomas helped out with the offense, hitting his 499th career homerun.
With the win, the Jays have reached the 500 mark for the first time since May 1.
Toronto is in Minnesota tonight, to begin a four-game series against the Twins.

Emma-Jayne Wilson made history yesterday, becoming the first female jockey to win the Queen's Plate.
Wilson rode "Mike Fox," who was a 15-1 longshot.
The resident of Bramalea, Ontario, will now prepare for the second leg of Canada's triple crown, the Prince of Wales Stakes, which will be held on July 15.

The Argonauts have decided to go with QB Damon Allen, when the season starts this Thursday against the BC Lions.
Meanwhile, RB John Avery has been placed on a reserve list

OLA Jr. "B": Markham 11 Akwesasne 1

IBL: Toronto 3 London 0; Toronto 8 London 5

- ER