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Kennedy: Ultimate survivor Eddie Long an unsung Kingston sports hero

“Eddie Long’s story is one that’s equal parts joy and jarring sadness, despair and dogged determination, hardship and happiness. And that’s just his childhood.

“Hey, I’m still here,” cackled the 80-year-old, laughing at having bucked the odds against him ever reaching octogenarian status.

Eddie Long’s name doesn’t leap to mind when the topic of great Kingston athletes is broached. Yet maybe it should.”

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Worden: Dawgs Academy righty Labonte impresses at Canadian Futures Showcase

“An appearance at the 2023 Canadian Futures Showcase isn’t the end goal for Okotoks Dawgs Academy right-hander William Labonte, but it’s a significant checkpoint for the young pitcher.

The hard-throwing 16-year-old took the Rogers Centre mound on September 22 for Team Navy, and while he admitted he didn’t have his best stuff, Labonte grinded his way through three innings, allowing just one earned run and striking out two.”

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