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Jim Lawson has been appointed chair of the Canadian Football Leagues board of governors, returning to his familys sporting roots
TORONTO -- Jim Lawson has been appointed chair of the Canadian Football Leagues board of governors, returning to his familys sporting roots. Carlos Correa Astros Jersey . Lawson, a businessman and lawyer, is the chairman of the board of Woodbine Entertainment Group, Canadas largest racetrack operator. He signed with the Montreal Canadiens following his undergraduate studies and spent almost two seasons with their minor-league affiliate. Lawsons father, Mel, quarterbacked the Hamilton Flying Wildcats to victory in the 1943 Grey Cup. "The son of a Grey Cup champion, and someone who has built a successful career while consistently championing sports, community and charitable activities, Jim is perfectly suited to this role, and I look forward to working with him," CFL commissioner Mark Cohon said Tuesday in a statement. Lawson is a graduate of Brown University (economics) and Western Ontario (law). He has served on the board of several companies, including Algoma Steel Inc. (TSX), Zargon Energy Trust (TSX), Countryside Power Income Fund (TSX), Sleep Country Canada and is chairman of the Jockey Club of Canada. "The CFL has come a long way since I first joined the league 10 years ago and Jim is the right person to chair this board as it works with our league office to continue to accelerate our growth," said Hamilton Tiger-Cat owner Bob Young, who had been serving as the leagues interim chair. Dallas Keuchel Astros Jersey . Austin Watson, Scott Ford, Filip Forsberg and Mark Van Guilder had the other goals for the Admirals (30-21-12). Scott Darling made 30 saves for his 10th win of the season. Andy Pettitte Jersey . -- Catriona Matthew remained atop the Airbus LPGA Classic leaderboard Friday, birdieing four of the last seven holes to take a one-stroke advantage over Charley Hull into the weekend. http://www.baseballastrosproshop.com/jeff-bagwell-astros-jersey/ . The striker headed Spurs into a 35th-minute lead and tapped in their third in the 71st after Chico Flores own goal. Wilfried Bony hit the bar and had a good penalty appeal for a push by Tottenham captain Michael Dawson turned down in the first half, before getting Swanseas consolation late on.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants placed starting centre David Baas on injured reserve Wednesday after he sustained his third injury this season. Baas hurt his left knee for the second time in 2013 on the final play of the opening series Monday night in the Giants 23-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings, their first victory of the season. The nine-year veteran hurt the knee in the preseason and also suffered a neck injury that caused him to miss three other games. He played in only three of the seven games. Third-year pro Jim Cordle will replace Baas, who is in his third season with New York. "Its very frustrating, to say the least," Baas said. "You work so hard. We said we cant catch a break.. Jose Cruz Jersey. " Baas re-injured his knee on Monday night when he was leg-whipped by a linebacker. "You kind of know right away when you get that feeling," Baas said. "I was hoping it wasnt anything worse, but its definitely bad enough to where its come to this." He is the second starting offensive lineman to go on injured reserve. Right guard Chris Snee was lost for the season with a hip injury on Oct. 4. The Giants did not immediately fill Baas roster spot. They re-signed linebacker Darin Drakeford to their practice squad. He was on the squad from Oct. 8-15. Drakeford takes the place of linebacker Emmanuel Acho, who was signed earlier this week to the Eagles active roster. Cheap Chargers Jerseys