Edward Zawadzki

Farewell Leif Petterson, Welcome back Brett

One of the toughest parts of being a columnist is when you have to write about the loss of someone you know in the all too small world of sports.

Brett Favre, The house that Ruth built, Wimbledon, Tiger Woods

I remember back on March 4rth of this year when I received a text message from one of my NFL sources telling me that Packers great Brett Favre was about to announce his retirement any minute, I turned to my buddy, property management empassario Steve" The Sports Junkie" Stern and told him that I'd bet him that Favre's retirement would last about as long as a Pauly Shore sitcom.

Wimbleton roundup, Hockey, UFC, Baseball

In what was without a doubt the most dramatic and exciting final ever seen at Wimbledon, Spain's Rafael Nadal won an incredible 7-hour marathon (5 on the court, 2 rain delays) over Switzerland's, Roger Federer 6-4  6-4  6-7  6-7  9-7. Federer, who had won Wimbledon five consecutive times was chasing Swedish great Bjorn Borg's record of 6 All-England titles.  

Spain captures title, Turkey captures Heart

Just finished watching the finals of the Euro Cup 08 which saw the side from Spain defeat Germany 1-0 to win their first European championship since 1964. It was a great tournament that certainly had its share of excitement and dramatics. Not taking anything away from either Spain or Germany, but for me the team of the tourney was the side from Turkey. From their incredible last minutes come from behind win over the tough Czechs, to defeating the heavily favored Croatians 4-2 and their heartbreaking last minute loss to Germany, the Turks certainly won over a legion of fans with their heart and determination and for that I'm going to name them my team of Euro 08. It was a great month of world class football and I'd be interested on seeing later this year how the soccer ratings compared to the upcoming Beijing Olympics later this summer. I bet that the 2nd largest football tourney next to the World Cup gives the Olympics a run for its money.

Iranian Grand Poo Bah and American Politics

So it looks like Iranian Grand Poo Bah, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is flapping his gums again, predicting that the Jewish state is about to be wiped from the map and that the fall of the great Satanic power the United States is about to occur with the countdown of the annihilation of the emperor of power and wealth is ready to occur. While Chuckles held the podium, he also announced to the world that he foresees the new" Sex in the City" movie to win big time at the Golden Globes, predicts the Jets blowing out the Rams at the next Super Bowl and a huge Zeppelin tour in 09.

Reverend Jeremiah Wright makes you miss Al Sharpton

Watched the good Reverend Jeremiah Wright of Chicago unmercifully flapping his mouth and arms about like a frenzied stork at a NAACP banquet in Detroit the other night live on CNN.

A McCain-Rice ticket?

In what would be an absolute disaster for the Democratic Party leading up to the November presidential election, it looks like there may be some truth to the behind the scenes scuttlebutt that current Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice may just be open to a feeler sent out by the McCain camp to have her join his ticket as the Republican vice presidential nominee.

New Cruelty to Animals Bill in Ontario

A big thumbs up to the Province of Ontario, which has introduced a new bill bringing animal cruelty laws into the modern ages. One of the highlights of these potential new laws is that it will make it illegal to cause or permit an animal to be put in a position of distress with penalties for such to reach two years in prison or a hefty $60,000 fine.

The passing of a great one. Zeppo and Gummo for president!

It looks like solidarity is crumbling in this close, bitter Democratic Party candidacy race to choose between two yawners, Zeppo and Gummo on who will represent their unsuccessful run against John McCain for the Presidency in November.

Canada’s healthcare system in trouble

With our health care system in trouble across Canada, the knuckle heads, who are running the show here have now publically announced that since January of 2002 we have allowed over 2,500 immigrants with HIV into our country.

Silda Spitzer and the Angriest Wife in America

With all the publicity surrounding the resignation of New York Governor Eliot Spitzer in the very public wake of a high-priced, call girl scandal, one scenario keeps coming to mind, and that is now Hillary Clinton has some real competition from Silda Spitzer for the title of Angriest Wife in America.

David Miller and Toronto’s Drug Policies

There are just simply too many things that have happened in the past week that have dissed me off to list in just one column here, but I'll do my best to list some of worst offenders.

The passing of Jeff Healey

I am truly in a state of shock over the passing on this Sunday of Toronto-based guitar legend Jeff Healey. Healey passed away after a long courageous fight with cancer at the too young age of 41. Losing his sight at the age of 1 to a form of cancer, Jeff started to play the guitar at the age of 3.

Corrections Canada releasing repeat pedophile offender

Let me get this straight, Corrections Canada is releasing a repeat offender and pedophile that they officially deem to be at a high risk to reoffend?

Celebrities and Politicans

It's an absolute sin that in this era of Oprah, Blitzer and celebrity worship that the real catalysts of public opinion and potential policy makes it seem that in this election  the major media players such as Winfrey, CNN and NBC have the clout and blanket coverage to make them the most powerful brokers in politics today.

Misremembering Roger Clemens, Toronto Taxi Drivers

If the congressional inquiry into steroid and HGH use in baseball does little else in its proceedings then at least they can take great pride in knowing that due to Roger Clemens brain-numbing testimony.

Italian Culture, Hockey and American Liberalism

I know that this might sound really ridiculous but don't you just hate it when on the Sopranos or some other American shows that feature Italian cultura that they refer to Tomato sauce as Gravy!

Welfare Dollars for Muslim Polgamists

In what has to be one of the biggest travesties perpetrated on provincial government coffers, it seems that the Ontario government has potentially paid out millions of welfare dollars per month to Muslim families whose male heads are claiming up to four wives in polygamous marriages recognized under Muslim law.

Hand washing and the Islamic Medical Association

Just when you think you've heard it all, it seems that in the jolly old land of England, a rapidly increasing degree of Muslim women health care workers are rebelling against hygiene practices set forth by the British Medical Association.

Buffalo Bills heading to Toronto

The NFL is now one step closer to moving a franchise here to Canada when in the next few days it will be announced that the Buffalo Bills will play 8 regular season and pre-season games here in Toronto at the Rogers Centre.