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By Keith Doucette The Canadian Press Thu., Nov. 22, 2018 HALIFAX — The contest to name Halifax’s proposed CFL team appears to be a “horse race” between Atlantic Schooners and Atlantic Storm, according to a businessman trying to land a franchise for Atlantic Canada’s largest city. In an interview, Anthony LeBlanc of Maritime Football Partnership wouldn’t say what name has the upper hand, although many believe Schooners is the odds-on favourite to be announced Friday at an event during Grey Cup festivities in Edmonton. “I’m surprised that it is as close as it is,” LeBlanc said of the contest. Maritime Football put forward an initial list of four possible names this month: The Atlantic Admirals, Convoy, Storm, and Schooners. People who have laid down season ticket deposits have also had the opportunity to submit their own team names, and at least two — Privateers and Destroyers — proved intriguing, said … [Read more...] about Schooners or Storm? Name of potential Halifax CFL team a ‘horse race’
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Human rights crackdown leaves Cambodia’s election a one-horse race
This weekend, Hun Sen will go to the polls seeking to extend his reign as the world’s longest-serving prime minister. Over the course of his 33 years in power in Cambodia, Hun Sen has triumphed in the four elections since the 1993 UN-run polls. However, not once in that time has he approached a ballot from a position that is at once so strong and so weak. On the one hand, this Sunday’s vote is already a foregone conclusion. Faced with a fractured and disorganized opposition, Hun Sen will remain in government, in all likelihood with a healthy majority. A ringing endorsement of his stewardship of the country? The dailyReport Must-reads from across Asia - directly to your inbox Well, not quite. This apparent position of strength is illusory. Threatened by gains made by political opponents and growing dissent among civil society, Hun Sen’s government has entrenched itself only by virtue of a nationwide crackdown on freedoms and human rights that has seen few of its … [Read more...] about Human rights crackdown leaves Cambodia’s election a one-horse race
Kentucky Derby 2018: A beginner’s guide to betting the biggest horse race of the year
caption The Kentucky Derby is often referred to as “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports” and with good reason — few events are more compelling to watch, or to bet on every year. Here’s everything novice bettors need to know to lay a few bucks down on the big race. source Getty/Patrick Smith This Saturday 20 horses will enter the gate at the 2018 Kentucky Derby, looking to win the first leg of the Triple Crown. Often called “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports,” the Kentucky Derby is one of the most compelling events of the year, for both casual viewers and even more so for bettors. Betting on horse racing can be intimidating – filled with insider language and with so many ways to bet, it’s not surprising that some might be hesitant to head to the betting window. But you shouldn’t be! Gambling on horses is surprisingly easy, extremely fun, and offers bettors the rare option of winning a lot of money with a minimal bet, … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby 2018: A beginner’s guide to betting the biggest horse race of the year
Kentucky Derby 2018: Everything you need to know about the 20 horses racing in the ‘Run for the Roses’
caption The 2018 Kentucky Derby will bring 20 horses to Churchill Downs to compete in the “Run for the Roses” — here’s everything you need to know before the starting gun blasts on Saturday. source Matthew Stockman/Getty Images The 2018 Kentucky Derby field is set. On Saturday, 20 horses will step into the gates at Churchill Downs, with one ultimately winning the “Run for the Roses” and making the first step towards Triple Crown immortality. After the official draw determined the post positions for the 20 horses in the field this year, the morning line was set, and bettors began to consider where they’d put their money down before the starting gun sounds on Saturday. It’s an incredibly talented field this year, with reasons to both doubt some of the favorites and love some of the underdogs. Justify is the current favorite at 3/1, but will have to overcome over 100 years of history if he is to win at Churchill Downs, … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby 2018: Everything you need to know about the 20 horses racing in the ‘Run for the Roses’
Indonesia moving toward a one-horse race
With opposition leader Prabowo Subianto declaring his candidacy in a horseback appearance before the uniformed ranks of his Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra), Indonesia’s 2019 presidential race is shaping up into a rerun of 2014’s hotly contested campaign. But questions remain over why the party’s April 11 national convention was held behind closed doors, without the normal media coverage, and why the former special forces general suggested his candidacy still depends on who he can gather around him. The dailyReport Must-reads from across Asia - directly to your inbox For many analysts President Joko Widodo is already halfway home, soaring in opinion polls and already guaranteed support from most of his ruling coalition, including the second-ranked Golkar Party under new leader Airlangga Hartarto, the current industry minister. The only holdouts are the National Mandate Party (PAN), which ran with Prabowo in 2014 and then deserted him for a single Cabinet … [Read more...] about Indonesia moving toward a one-horse race