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Edmonton Journal
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Ernie Clement and the Blue Jays beat up on Athletics again
Article content Addison Barger also went deep in Friday's victory while Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes also had two hits apiece as the bottom four in the order went a combined 9-for-16 with nine runs scored, two homers and five RBIs. The following are three takeaways on a night the Blue Jays would score three runs in three different innings to win their third in a row. 1. Run of the mill The Rogers Centre roof was half-open or half-closed, depending on one's perspective. One could draw a similar comparison to the Blue Jays. It's hard to judge this lineup when the opposition is as poor as the A's. Still, the bottom line is the Jays' bats have flourished in two games, beginning with Thursday night's win when 18 hits produced 12 runs. The hitting frenzy carried over into Friday when 15 hits were recorded and every starter in the lineup produced at least one. 2. Canada Day
Edmonton Journal
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Calgary Flames promote Trent Cull to full-time assistant, announce Brad Larsen will return
Article content The 51-year-old Cull made such a positive impact — on the penalty-kill units, in particular — that he's now been named a full-time assistant on Ryan Huska's crew. The Flames are also thrilled to welcome back Larsen, a valuable sounding board for Huska since he has previous experience as both a player and a head coach at the highest level. Larsen, now 47, was hired as an assistant last June. He has been away from the organization since early December. Lambert, who had one year remaining on his contract in Calgary, is the odd man out. He was responsible for the defence in 2024-25. 'Facing a challenging situation last season, Trent stepped in and was very impressive managing his assignments with our NHL club,' said Flames general manager Craig Conroy in Friday's announcement. 'We thank Dan for his contributions to the organization during the past two seasons and wish him every success with his future in the game.' Cull's promotion means the Wranglers will be searching for a new shot-caller. With the stockpile of exciting prospects who will be developing next season at the AHL level, that's considered a very important post. It has also proven to be a stepping stone to the NHL bench. Three of the Flames' current coaches — Huska, Cail MacLean and Cull — were previously in the top job for the farm team.
Edmonton Journal
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
A look at Brad Treliving's work two years into his tenure as Maple Leafs GM
Article content In the two years since the Maple Leafs hired Treliving to be the 18th general manager in franchise history, the 55-year-old has set the team on a new course, one that took greater shape when head coach Craig Berube was brought on board last spring. In a perfect Treliving world, the Leafs will be a team that evolves into one of the top defensively responsible outfits in the National Hockey League, to the point that it becomes an annual Stanley Cup contender. In the wake of another frustrating exit from the playoffs, this time culminating in a Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers in the second round, the Leafs aren't there yet.
Edmonton Journal
4 hours ago
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Trump says he will double tariffs on steel imports to 50 per cent
Article content A post on social media from the White House said the boosted duties would go into place next week. In March Trump put 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the United States. The president has said his sweeping tariffs will bring manufacturing back to the United States. As the duties have increased with Trump's tariffs, the government's producer price index found the price of steel products has increased roughly 16 per cent. Trump on Friday said he was thinking about a 40 per cent tariff, but said 'the group' wanted it to be 50 per cent. Trump announced the increased tariffs during a rally to celebrate a deal between Japan-based Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel. Trump said U.S. Steel will stay an American company, but few details of the deal have been made public. Nippon Steel issued a statement approving of the proposed 'partnership.' It's not clear if a deal has been finalized.
Edmonton Journal
5 hours ago
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Canada Post asks jobs minster to force union to vote on 'final offers'
Article content OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has asked Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu to force a union membership vote on the proposals the Crown corporation put forward earlier this week. Canada Post presented its 'final offers' to the union representing 55,000 workers on Wednesday, with concessions including an end to compulsory overtime and a signing bonus of up to $1,000. But it stuck to a proposal for a 14-per-cent cumulative wage hike over four years and part-time staff on weekend shifts — a major sticking point in the talks.
