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Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Grey Cup champs struggling as season hits halfway mark
While it's wild that the reigning Grey Cup champions could miss the post-season this year, it's also a damning indictment of what has been a messy 2025 campaign for the Toronto Argonauts. Indeed, Toronto's season has gone from bad to worse, and at 2-7 they are running out of time to turn things around. Much of the chaos can be traced back to the uncertainty surrounding No. 1 quarterback Chad Kelly, who has yet to play this year after breaking his leg in the Eastern Final last season. The team's handling of the situation hasn't been great, initially keeping him off the six-game injured list — which would have saved the club money on the salary cap — only to add him to the list in recent weeks. Had head coach Ryan Dinwiddie known he wouldn't have Kelly for much of the season, you'd think he would have brought in a more reliable backup than Nick Arbuckle — Grey Cup MVP honours be damned. But Arbuckle doesn't shoulder all the blame for a lack of execution and efficiency on the field; in fact, he's been one of their better performers. PETER POWER / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES Toronto Argonauts head coach Ryan Dinwiddie continues to publicly criticize his team, contradicting his message to his players to not point fingers. PETER POWER / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES Toronto Argonauts head coach Ryan Dinwiddie continues to publicly criticize his team, contradicting his message to his players to not point fingers. Dinwiddie publicly called out his team following a rough loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Week 3, and he was back at it again after a crushing 46-42 loss to the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday. How could you blame him after Toronto blew a 21-point first-quarter lead, surrendering six touchdowns and 373 yards through the air, along with an interception returned for a score. Dinwiddie didn't mince words in his assessment: 'I don't think those guys quit on us, but I think we've got some pretenders in the building that like to talk a big game and don't show up on game day. We just don't have enough dogs, man.' He didn't stop there either, taking a shot at his beleaguered offensive line when asked about Kelly's return, claiming: 'I don't know if I'd put him in front of that O-line.' Dinwiddie also criticized special teams, noting his displeasure with co-ordinator Mickey Donovan, while also placing blame on the players. This is all happening while Dinwiddie is simultaneously urging his players to ignore the headlines and 'find a way to do their individual self a benefit in playing better and having a better purpose walking in this building.' It's a contradictory message from a head coach who's giving the media plenty to talk about while telling his players not to point fingers. At 2-7 and sitting alone at the bottom of the East Division, I suppose all ideas for improvement should be considered. Dinwiddie's last public undressing of his team did result in a victory the following week. It's safe to say he's hoping for the same result this week when Toronto travels to take on another team trying to find its footing in the 2-6 Edmonton Elks. Although not unprecedented, the path from two wins at the midway point to the post-season is an extremely challenging one, especially with the risk of a divided locker room. No one's going to feel sorry for the Argos, though, not after their success last season, capturing a second Grey Cup in the last three seasons. While the Argos' struggles are a major story right now, there were plenty of other headlines across the league that caught my attention. Let's get into it in the latest edition of CFL Rundown. 1) B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke had his breakout moment, dismantling the Hamilton Tiger-Cats defence in a 41-38 overtime victory. The Canadian pivot looked composed and confident, throwing for a season-high 408 yards and two touchdowns. The win was a crucial one for the Lions, snapping Hamilton's six-game winning streak. Rourke finally got his timing down with Justin McInnis, as the leading receiver from a year ago hauled in eight catches for a game-high 159 yards. Running back James Butler was also a key factor, finishing with 85 yards rushing on 14 carries and adding another 55 yards through the air on four catches. The win improved the Lions' record to 4-5, keeping them in the competitive West Division playoff race. 2) It was a tale of two halves for the Tiger-Cats, who were a no-show in the first half, mustering only 60 net yards of offence. Bo Levi Mitchell came alive in the third quarter, with the Ticats scoring three consecutive touchdowns to turn a 13-7 deficit into a 28-20 lead. Costly mistakes would ultimately seal their fate. Kicker Marc Liegghio missed two field goals, and a crucial fumble by receiver Tim White in overtime set up the game-winning kick for the Lions. The Ticats had been playing with fire in their last two games — winning with late-game heroics — but this time, their luck finally ran out. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. 3) The decision by Jason Maas to play an injured Davis Alexander in Week 7 against the Argos is looking even more questionable today. The Montreal Alouettes quarterback situation has become a mess, with McLeod Bethel-Thompson struggling mightily the last two weeks. His poor play contributed to a 23-22 loss to the Elks on Friday, where he was benched at halftime after throwing a costly pick-six. Now it's up to Caleb Evans to lead the way for a banged-up offence, as Bethel-Thompson has been added to the six-game injured list, putting his availability for the rest of the year in serious question. The team would have undoubtedly been in a better position had Maas treated Alexander's hamstring injury more seriously and will have an uphill battle trying to catch the Ticats for top spot in the East Division. 4) Kudos to Cody Fajardo for getting his revenge against his former team in fitting fashion. Down five with less than a minute remaining, Fajardo led the Elks to a much-needed win. He capped it off with a 15-yard touchdown pass to another former Alouette, Kaion Julien-Grant, with just 15 seconds remaining. The moment was especially pivotal as it was redemption for Julien-Grant, who had dropped a would-be game-winning touchdown in Week 9 in a narrow loss to Hamilton. The two embraced in a long hug after the game, a fitting symbol of redemption for both. At 2-6, the Elks are still in a deep hole, but this is a victory to build on. 5) Things just look so difficult for the Redblacks, which is probably why Dru Brown's body language isn't always suggesting he's having fun in the nation's capital. CHRIS YOUNG / THE CANADIAN PRESS Redblacks quarterback Dru Brown (left) brought Ottawa back from the dead on Saturday, leading the team to a 46-42 win despite being down 22-1 after the first quarter. CHRIS YOUNG / THE CANADIAN PRESS Redblacks quarterback Dru Brown (left) brought Ottawa back from the dead on Saturday, leading the team to a 46-42 win despite being down 22-1 after the first quarter. The Redblacks earned a second straight victory, this time against an Argos team also struggling with a 2-6 record. But it took everything from their gunslinger, who threw for 373 passing yards and a career-high five touchdown passes, to get the win. Ottawa trailed 22-1 after the first quarter, and things looked like they were only going to get worse until Brown took over. His stellar effort resulted in 100-yard performances from Bralon Addison and Justin Hardy, a duo that combined for three of the five touchdowns, with Eugene Lewis scoring the other two. At 3-6, Ottawa might have just kept its season alive, while the 2-7 Argos made it that much harder to defend their Grey Cup title. 6) The Winnipeg Blue Bombers were in a prime position to get back into the thick of the West Division race, but their momentum came crashing down with a heartbreaking one-point loss to the Calgary Stampeders. The Stamps clinched the victory with a walk-off 40-yard field goal by Rene Paredes, only one drive after the Bombers had taken the lead with a 63-yard boot from Sergio Castillo. It was a brutal defeat for the Bombers, who dropped to 4-4 and were swept in the three-game season series by the Stamps for the first time since 2016. With the win, Calgary improved to 6-3 and now has some breathing room in second place behind the 7-1 Roughriders. 7) When a team holds a seven-point lead at half and then only scores four points in the final two quarters, they don't deserve to win. Indeed, the Bombers offence is in a lot of trouble, and the issues run much deeper than quarterback Zach Collaros. The team's aging offensive line is struggling to protect Collaros, preventing him from going through his reads, nor can it consistently bully opposing defensive lines with a vicious run attack. Winnipeg is starting to look like the old Matt Nichols-led offence that was so heavily reliant on the play of running back Andrew Harris. We're seeing that again with Brady Oliveira, who accounted for 168 yards from scrimmage against the Stamps, including a team-high 100 yards through the air. Winnipeg's receiver group is thin without a healthy Dalton Schoen. Keric Wheatfall is clearly not a No. 1 receiver, and while Nic Demski has played well, the Bombers need more or better weapons if they want to contend for a Grey Cup. The defence is playing well enough to win, they need help on offence. 8) Taylor Elgersma, a Canadian quarterback and Bombers second-round draft pick, got his first taste of NFL pre-season action with the Green Bay Packers, becoming the first Canadian university QB to play in an exhibition game since the early 1980s. The 23-year-old entered the game with less than three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, completing three of four passes for 24 yards on his lone drive, which finished the game. Elgersma signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent in May, dazzling scouts with his six-foot-five, 227-pound frame and athleticism. It's a great story and really cool to see another Canadian making a name for himself down south. MIKE ROEMER / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers second-round draft pick Taylor Elgersma (left) got his first taste of NFL action Saturday as the Green Bay Packers' late-game pre-season pivot. Elgersma is the first Canadian university quarterback to play in an exhibition game since the early 1980s. MIKE ROEMER / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers second-round draft pick Taylor Elgersma (left) got his first taste of NFL action Saturday as the Green Bay Packers' late-game pre-season pivot. Elgersma is the first Canadian university quarterback to play in an exhibition game since the early 1980s. Jeff HamiltonMultimedia producer Jeff Hamilton is a sports and investigative reporter. Jeff joined the Free Press newsroom in April 2015, and has been covering the local sports scene since graduating from Carleton University's journalism program in 2012. Read more about Jeff. 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Winnipeg Free Press
25-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Toronto Argonauts both look to snap their losing ways
TORONTO – Home field hasn't been an advantage this season, but there's something about hosting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers that agrees with Derek Parish and the Toronto Argonauts. Winnipeg (3-2) visits Toronto (1-5) on Saturday night. The Argos are 0-3 at BMO Field but have won three of their last four home games versus the Blue Bombers. Toronto swept the 2024 season series 2-0 by a combined five points before downing Winnipeg 41-24 in the Grey Cup. 'We're starving for that (home win)' said Parish, Toronto's second-year defensive lineman. 'We're checking alleyways and dumpsters. 'We're hungry, we want that.' Toronto had excelled the previous two seasons at BMO Field, compiling a combined 16-2 record there. And the Argos entered '25 a stellar 27-7 at home under head coach Ryan Dinwiddie, in his fifth season at the helm. 'We've got to protect our house and play better at home,' Dinwiddie said. 'That's been a very positive thing for us in years past but this year we've obviously not won at home. 'I don't think it's a lack of focus by any means … we just haven't been playing good enough football on the road or at home.' Toronto has dropped its last two games, including a heartbreaking 26-25 decision last week in Montreal. The Argos led 25-7 in the second half before quarterback Davis Alexander capped the Alouettes' rally with the game-winning 10-yard touchdown run. 'Obviously it stung, it's a tough pill to swallow and you can't run from it,' Dinwiddie said. 'We came in here, looked at the film and learned from it. 'It's one of those losses that could really jeopardize the rest of your season emotionally but I think our guys understood we did play a little bit better (but) not well enough to win the football game.' Winnipeg has also lost two straight, both to Calgary. The Stampeders handed the Bombers their first loss of the season 37-16 on July 3, then won the rematch 41-20 last week at Princess Auto Stadium. It's the first time since '14 that Winnipeg has registered consecutive losses by 20-plus points. Winnipeg starting quarterback Zach Collaros left that game with a first-half neck injury. But the 36-year-old American was a full participant in practice this week and will play Saturday. Collaros, twice the CFL's outstanding player who has led Winnipeg to five straight Grey Cup appearances (winning in 2019 and '21) says he's fine. 'I've felt much better as week has gone on,' he said. 'I took a good shot there and had some lingering affects but from that day to now I feel the same as I did going into that game.' But this will mark the first time since '98 that Toronto and Winnipeg will square off with each team having lost two straight games, a span of 9,765 days. Winnipeg boasts the CFL's second-ranked rushing game (123.8 yards per game), hardly surprising with Brady Oliveira — the CFL's top player and outstanding Canadian last season — in the backfield. Toronto's defence stands seventh against the run (118 yards per game). Winnipeg is fourth in net offensive yards (385.8) and fifth in offensive points scored (25.4). Conversely, Toronto is sixth in fewest offensive yards allowed (373.3) and eighth in offensive points surrendered (27.5) while having surrendered a CFL-high 18 offensive TDs. But Toronto's defence is second overall in sacks (14) with Andrew Chatfield Jr. having a league-high five. Winnipeg also leads the CFL in red-zone TDs (79 per cent) despite being eighth in red-zone plays (23). 'I don't know what the numbers are, honestly to tell you the truth, but I know we're productive down there,' said Winnipeg head coach Mike O'Shea. 'I don't think it's a heightened sense of awareness or anything like that. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. 'I just think it's pretty good execution. Now, what you need is better execution on the other parts of the field to allow us to get there more often.' Following the two Calgary losses, Winnipeg defensive lineman Willie Jefferson said the Bombers' defence will bring a sense of urgency to BMO Field. 'I think the guys on the defence want to play better,' O'Shea said. 'Obviously they're not happy with the explosions they've given up, the mistakes they've made, the lack of communication on certain plays. 'They want to be the reason why the team wins, every phase does. I think the overall idea is work to play better and if they have a little more urgency, then that's probably a positive thing. ' This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 25, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
25-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Toronto Argonauts both look to snap their losing ways
TORONTO - Home field hasn't been an advantage this season, but there's something about hosting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers that agrees with Derek Parish and the Toronto Argonauts. Winnipeg (3-2) visits Toronto (1-5) on Saturday night. The Argos are 0-3 at BMO Field but have won three of their last four home games versus the Blue Bombers. Toronto swept the 2024 season series 2-0 by a combined five points before downing Winnipeg 41-24 in the Grey Cup. 'We're starving for that (home win)' said Parish, Toronto's second-year defensive lineman. 'We're checking alleyways and dumpsters. 'We're hungry, we want that.' Toronto had excelled the previous two seasons at BMO Field, compiling a combined 16-2 record there. And the Argos entered '25 a stellar 27-7 at home under head coach Ryan Dinwiddie, in his fifth season at the helm. 'We've got to protect our house and play better at home,' Dinwiddie said. 'That's been a very positive thing for us in years past but this year we've obviously not won at home. 'I don't think it's a lack of focus by any means … we just haven't been playing good enough football on the road or at home.' Toronto has dropped its last two games, including a heartbreaking 26-25 decision last week in Montreal. The Argos led 25-7 in the second half before quarterback Davis Alexander capped the Alouettes' rally with the game-winning 10-yard touchdown run. 'Obviously it stung, it's a tough pill to swallow and you can't run from it,' Dinwiddie said. 'We came in here, looked at the film and learned from it. 'It's one of those losses that could really jeopardize the rest of your season emotionally but I think our guys understood we did play a little bit better (but) not well enough to win the football game.' Winnipeg has also lost two straight, both to Calgary. The Stampeders handed the Bombers their first loss of the season 37-16 on July 3, then won the rematch 41-20 last week at Princess Auto Stadium. It's the first time since '14 that Winnipeg has registered consecutive losses by 20-plus points. Winnipeg starting quarterback Zach Collaros left that game with a first-half neck injury. But the 36-year-old American was a full participant in practice this week and will play Saturday. Collaros, twice the CFL's outstanding player who has led Winnipeg to five straight Grey Cup appearances (winning in 2019 and '21) says he's fine. 'I've felt much better as week has gone on,' he said. 'I took a good shot there and had some lingering affects but from that day to now I feel the same as I did going into that game.' But this will mark the first time since '98 that Toronto and Winnipeg will square off with each team having lost two straight games, a span of 9,765 days. Winnipeg boasts the CFL's second-ranked rushing game (123.8 yards per game), hardly surprising with Brady Oliveira — the CFL's top player and outstanding Canadian last season — in the backfield. Toronto's defence stands seventh against the run (118 yards per game). Winnipeg is fourth in net offensive yards (385.8) and fifth in offensive points scored (25.4). Conversely, Toronto is sixth in fewest offensive yards allowed (373.3) and eighth in offensive points surrendered (27.5) while having surrendered a CFL-high 18 offensive TDs. But Toronto's defence is second overall in sacks (14) with Andrew Chatfield Jr. having a league-high five. Winnipeg also leads the CFL in red-zone TDs (79 per cent) despite being eighth in red-zone plays (23). 'I don't know what the numbers are, honestly to tell you the truth, but I know we're productive down there,' said Winnipeg head coach Mike O'Shea. 'I don't think it's a heightened sense of awareness or anything like that. 'I just think it's pretty good execution. Now, what you need is better execution on the other parts of the field to allow us to get there more often.' Following the two Calgary losses, Winnipeg defensive lineman Willie Jefferson said the Bombers' defence will bring a sense of urgency to BMO Field. 'I think the guys on the defence want to play better,' O'Shea said. 'Obviously they're not happy with the explosions they've given up, the mistakes they've made, the lack of communication on certain plays. 'They want to be the reason why the team wins, every phase does. I think the overall idea is work to play better and if they have a little more urgency, then that's probably a positive thing. ' This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 25, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
USA Today
17-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Boston Celtics jersey history No. 27 - Bill Dinwiddie (1969-71)
The Boston Celtics have had players suiting up in a total of 68 different jersey numbers (and have three others not part of any numerical series) since their founding at the dawn of the Basketball Association of America (BAA -- the league that would become today's NBA), worn by well over 500 players in the course of Celtics history. To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Celtics Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. With 25 of those jerseys now retired to honor some of the greatest Celtics to wear those jerseys, there is a lot of history to cover. And for today's article, we will continue with the fourth of 13 people to wear the No. 27, Boston forward alum Bill Dinwiddie. After ending his college career at New Mexico Highlands University, Dinwiddie (later known as Rashid K. Shabazz) would go unselected in the 1966 NBA Draft, instead signing with the (then) Cincinnati Royals (now, Sacramento Kings). The Muncie, Indiana native was dealt to Boston in 1969, playing for the team until 1971, when he was dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks. During his time suiting up for the Celtics. Dinwiddie wore only jersey No. 27 and put up 4.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
Associated Press
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Pairings
Saturday At Virginia Motorsports Park Dinwiddie, Va. Sunday's Pairings Top Fuel 1. Brittany Force, 3.839 seconds, 327.98 mph vs. 14. Tony Stewart, 8.979, 79.59; 2. Clay Millican, 3.864, 324.90 vs. 13. Smax Smith, 5.979, 107.70; 3. Steve Torrence, 3.877, 324.28 vs. 12. Josh Hart, 5.956, 108.41; 4. Shawn Reed, 3.885, 323.74 vs. 11. Dan Mercier, 4.284, 206.07; 5. Shawn Langdon, 3.891, 325.45 vs. 10. Cameron Ferre, 4.070, 287.60; 6. Doug Foley, 3.896, 310.91 vs. 9. Justin Ashley, 3.950, 305.63; 7. Doug Kalitta, 3.905, 327.43 vs. 8. Antron Brown, 3.944, 312.50. Funny Car 1. Jack Beckman, Chevy Camaro, 3.988, 320.51 vs. 16. Jim Campbell, Ford Mustang, 9.864, 74.26; 2. Austin Prock, Camaro, 4.004, 321.73 vs. 15. Cruz Pedregon, Dodge Charger, 5.867, 118.17; 3. J.R. Todd, Toyota GR Supra, 4.018, 320.05 vs. 14. Buddy Hull, Charger, 5.184, 144.64; 4. Daniel Wilkerson, Mustang, 4.022, 320.74 vs. 13. Dave Richards, Mustang, 4.267, 291.45; 5. Ron Capps, GR Supra, 4.028, 320.81 vs. 12. Chad Green, Mustang, 4.081, 314.17; 6. Matt Hagan, Charger, 4.039, 319.07 vs. 11. Hunter Green, Charger, 4.080, 314.46; 7. Bob Tasca III, Mustang, 4.047, 319.75 vs. 10. Spencer Hyde, Mustang, 4.069, 306.46; 8. Alexis DeJoria, Charger, 4.050, 317.79 vs. 9. Paul Lee, Charger, 4.052, 307.93. Pro Stock Motorcycle 1. Brayden Davis, Suzuki, 6.757, 198.85 vs. 16. Marc Ingwersen, EBR, 6.924, 194.72; 2. Matt Smith, Buell, 6.768, 201.43 vs. 15. Chase Van Sant, Suzuki, 6.907, 196.44; 3. John Hall, Beull, 6.787, 199.97 vs. 14. Chris Bostick, Suzuki, 6.898, 196.50; 4. Gaige Herrera, Suzuki, 6.793, 199.49 vs. 13. Ron Tornow, Victory, 6.898, 198.55; 5. Steve Johnson, Suzuki, 6.801, 197.54 vs. 12. Kelly Clontz, Suzuki, 6.897, 197.62; 6. Richard Gadson, Suzuki, 6.809, 199.73 vs. 11. Hector Arana Jr, EBR, 6.877, 198.09; 7. Angie Smith, Buell, 6.813, 199.70 vs. 10. Dystany Spurlock, Buell, 6.870, 194.66; 8. Ryan Oehler, EBR, 6.848, 198.44 vs. 9. Jianna Evaristo, Buell, 6.863, 199.29. Did Not Qualify: 17. Brandon Litten, 6.960, 192.58. _____
