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GAME DAY: CANADA AT HONDURAS, 1 P.M. Canadian midfielder Julian de Guzman knows what to expect when he emerges onto the pitch at the Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano in Honduras under a searing sun today.

The King County Council and the Seattle City Council gave their final approval Monday to an agreement to build a $490-million basketball and hockey arena in the city, despite the threat of a lawsuit from longshore workers.

GAME DAY: NEW YORK AT DETROIT, 5 P.M. There were times this year when Justin Verlander took the mound while his team was reeling a bit - and the right-hander's presence was Detroit's best shot at snapping out of a momentary funk.

Some call it being in the zone. Whatever it is, JC Lipon is encased in it. The undrafted 19-year-old from the Kamloops Blazers was named WHL player of the week for the second-consecutive week.

The CFL's muddled playoff picture could clear up significantly this weekend. The sa国际传媒 Lions and Montreal Alouettes can cement top spot in the West and East Divisions, respectively, with outright victories.

Despite a downpour outside, the Victoria Grizzlies weren't about to let anyone rain on their parade on a damp Sunday afternoon.

Star linebacker Lewis out for season

Mark Webber took the pole position Saturday for the Korean Grand Prix, upstaging Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel and McLaren's Lewis Hamilton. The Australian stormed to pole on the last lap of qualifying, finishing 0.074 seconds ahead of Vettel.

GAME DAY: ALBERNI VALLEY AT VICTORIA; 1: 15 P.M. AT BEAR MOUNTAIN ARENA Calling it a confidence boost and a push forward, the Victoria Grizzlies are hoping to build off their biggest win of the sa国际传媒 Hockey League season.

A former minor league baseball pitcher with a good arm has won $5,000 and bragging rights at sa国际传媒's first mobile phone throwing championship. Jeremiah Sammy, 25, of Brampton, Ont.