CBC unveiled its Toronto Blue Jays broadcast schedule for the 2008 season on Thursday.
CBC will air 24 regular-season games, up from eight during the 2007 campaign, including six games against the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox and four against the New York Yankees.
The broadcast schedule kicks off on June 7 when the Jays host the Baltimore Orioles (1 p.m. ET) and concludes on Sept. 20 and 21 with the final two games of a three-game set between Toronto and Boston at Rogers Centre (1 p.m. ET).
Other highlights include six interleague matchups — against the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves — and four games in prime time.
All 24 games will be broadcast in high definition.
Ilya Kovalchuk suspended 1 game by NHL
Atlanta Thrashers forward Ilya Kovalchuk was suspended Wednesday for one game for a questionable hit.
Tony La Russa staying with Cardinals
Tony La Russa announced Monday that he has signed a two-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, ending speculation that the veteran manager would leave after a difficult season.
Oilers stick it to Blue Jackets
Shawn Horcoff had one goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 on Tuesday.
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