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OTTAWA -- The Ottawa Redblacks lumberjack mascot finally has a name. The CFL expansion team announced Friday its mascot will go by the handle of "Big Joe Mufferaw." The Redblacks received a number of online suggestions from fans, most of whom wanted the CFL clubs mascot named after late Ottawa storyteller Bernie Bedores character. "Our fans spoke and we listened," said Jeff Hunt, the president of the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group, which owns the Redblacks. "We heard that fans loved the look of our mascot and hundreds said he had to be Big Joe Mufferaw. "We like that name too because it reminds us of our citys past and fits so well into the branding of our football team." Hunt said he connected with Bedores family about using the name. Bedore wrote several books aimed at youngsters that illustrated the tall-tale lumberjacking exploits of Big Joe Mufferaw. "Were delighted to continue dads legacy through a new series of books for kids," said Judy Bedore, the late storytellers daughter. "This initiative will bring Big Joe Mufferaw and the history of the lumber industry in our region into the hearts and minds of a new generation of young people for years to come." Big Joe Mufferaw was also immortalized in a famous song from Canadian country-folk legend Stompin Tom Connors. The Redblacks will kick off their inaugural season July 3 in Winnipeg, with their first home game scheduled for July 18 versus Toronto. Curt Schilling Jersey .com) - Former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya is joining the Major League Baseball Players Association staff as a senior advisor to executive director Tony Clark. Custom Arizona Diamondbacks Jerseys . Like a magic trick, the puck popped out behind Stalock in the San Jose net. While Sharks coach Todd McLellan decried the legality of the tiebreaking goal, the Los Angeles Kings celebrated their latest, greatest escape yet. http://www.diamondbacksapparelsshop.com/...ez-jersey-c-18/. -- During a players meeting following the All-Star break, Jermaine ONeal promised his teammates to play the rest of the regular season like he would never play again -- because he very well might not. Randy Johnson Jersey . -- Jimmie Johnson has a sixth NASCAR championship in hand and two legends within reach. Arizona Diamondbacks Jerseys .The Dallas Cowboys released Sam from the practice squad Tuesday, dropping the rush end as they prepare for several potential reinforcements to return to the defensive line.ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - The Buffalo Bills have picked up the fifth-year option on the contract of defensive tackle Marcell Dareus. General Manager Doug Whaley made the announcement Friday during the teams pre-draft luncheon. The Bills faced a deadline next week to determine whether to lock in the player through the 2015 season. Dareus, whos started since arriving at Buffalo as the fourth pick in 2011, had a career-best 7-1/2 sacks last year.dddddddddddd However, Dareus ran into trouble with first-year coach Doug Marrone last season. He was held out from starting each of the Bills final two games for violating a team rule. He also appeared in his first Pro Bowl after filling in for injured San Francisco 49ers lineman Justin Smith. ' ' '