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MONTREAL -- Backup quarterback Kevin Glenn and quarterback-turned-receiver Brad Sinopoli had a lot to smile about after leading the Calgary Stampeders to victory. Glenn, filling in for the injured Drew Tate, passed for 268 yards and hit Nik Lewis for a touchdown pass. Sinopoli made five grabs in his debut as a receiver as the Stampeders downed the struggling Montreal Alouettes 22-14 on Friday night. The Montreal defence did well to hold Calgary mainly to field goals, but even there, Rene Parades went 5-for-5 to stretch his string of successful boots to 25, the third longest in CFL history. "It was a gutsy effort," said Calgary coach John Hufnagel. "I thought Kevin played a heck of a game. "He extended plays and moved the ball down the field." And the Stampeders (2-1) and Alouettes (1-2) get to do it all over again when they complete a back-to-back series next Saturday in Calgary. The Alouettes were marginally better than in their 19-11 loss last week to Winnipeg, but still laboured to move the ball after the opening drive, which ended with Anthony Calvillos TD pass to Brandon London. Their only other score came late in the game on a punt block and recovery by defensive back Ed Gainey. The loss was extra painful as veteran guard Scott Flory left in the third quarter with what appeared to be a serious biceps injury and did not return. Montreal had placed their other starting guard, Andrew Woodruff, on the nine-game disabled list earlier in the day, reportedly with a concussion. "Were trying to improve but weve got to get our act together," said Calvillo, who completed 22 of 36 passes for 205 yards. "We just lost two (in a row) at home and I cant remember the last time we did that (September 2006). "Its an improvement from last week, but weve got a long way to go." The Alouettes are used to winning, especially at home. But they are struggling to find their offensive game under a new coaching staff led by Dan Hawkins, who had no pro coaching experience when he succeeded Marc Trestman. The defence has been mostly solid, and the special teams are better than last years squad, whch at least keeps the scores close. The offence did a better job of preventing sacks and letting Calvillo throw the ball, and the running game was somewhat better, but there were far too many two-and-outs. Montreal had possession for only 23:42 compared to 36:18 for Calgary. "Of course Im upset, being in this locker room and seeing the guys on defence and special teams and with us (the offence) just devastated," Calvillo said. "The defence say they have our back, and we have to contribute more. We just have to." Glenn was good on 22 of 28 passes, including six to Lewis and five to Sinopoli, for 81 yards each. Jon Cornish carried 18 times for 90 yards. Sinopoli, whose performance included a spectacular one-handed catch for 42 yards in the third quarter, did his best to make it in the CFL it as a Canadian quarterback until this season. His future is now as a receiver. And he certainly looks up to the task. "Ive always had confidence in myself and I guess it was matter if proving it when I got my opportunity," he said. "I made mistakes like anyone would, but I want to learn from those and hopefully go up from here." "Hes catching balls in the dark part of the field, fighting for yards, and he extended drives," said Hufnagel. "So I was very pleased with Brad." Lewis caught his 63rd TD pass to move into second place in Stampeders history behind Tom Forzani. The Alouettes looked their old selves as they scored on their first possession, marching 81 yards on 11 plays capped by Calvillos 19-yard TD pass to London 7:50 into the game. They didnt get another first down until late in the half, while Glenn led drives topped by Paredes field goals of 20 and 22 yards. Another drive aided by a long pass interference call ended with Glenns nine-yard TD pass to Lewis, which was tipped at the line and dropped into the veteran receivers hands. It gave Calgary the 13-7 halftime lead. Paredes boots of 18 and 39 yards were the only scoring in the second half until Gainey blocked a Rob Maver punt and ran it in from 38 yards with 3:48 left in the game, which finally got the 23,184 at Percival Molson Stadium on their feet. But two late possessions stalled and Parades added another from 39 yards in the final minute. Since their return to Montreal in 1996, the Alouettes have only lost their first two home games of a season twice, in 1996 and 2007. Calvillo threw a TD pass in a 20th straight game, one short of his personal best, and he passed the 79,000-yard mark in career passing yards, stretching his own record. The Stampeders lost linebacker Malik Jackson to an injury in the first quarter. Notes: The Alouettes wore a black sticker on their helmets for victims of last weeks train disaster in Lac Megantic, Que. They also collected funds for the Red Cross at the gates... Montreal guard Woodruff was replaced by American Michael Ola, while backup Kristian Matte took over when Flory was hurt... Linebacker Jonathan Hefney was among Calgarys scratches.Nick Bosa Jersey . -- Charlie Graham stopped 67 shots as the Belleville Bulls edged the visiting Guelph Storm 6-5 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. Mitch Wishnowsky 49ers Jersey . The Brazilian goalkeeper signed a loan deal with the Major League Soccer club on Friday as he looks to get playing time ahead of this summers World Cup in his home country. http://www.49ersrookiestore.com/49ers-Jalen-Hurd-Jersey/ . -- In one brief spurt, Brazil turned a close game into a rout and proved again it will be a strong World Cup favourite. Dante Pettis 49ers Jersey . Catch all the action on TSN2 at 11pm et/8pm pt. The nine-time Big 12 champion Jayhawks are positioning themselves for another title, as they have run out to a flawless 6-0 mark in conference play thus far. Deebo Samuel Jersey . -- Stanfords Kevin Danser knelt on one knee and hardly moved on the sideline as Michigan State celebrated its Rose Bowl victory and his Cardinal teammates made their way to the locker room.Saturdays Grade 1 FrontRunner Stakes at Santa Anita Park is the final prep race for the best 2-year-old males training on the West Coast in advance of the Sentient Jet Breeders Cup Juvenile on Nov. 4.The FrontRunner is a Win and Youre In qualifying race for the Juvenile and will be televised on NBC Sports Network during Saturdays 5:30-8 p.m. ET telecast. It also is a key race to watch for fans eager for an early look at possible horses to follow on the Triple Crown trail next year. The last two Kentucky Derby winners, Nyquist and American Pharoah, both won the FrontRunner.Horseplayers should approach this years edition of the FrontRunner with those recent results in mind, as buzz has built around another California-based horse as a leading divisional contender. Klimt (#6) enters the FrontRunner on a three-race winning streak for owner Kaleem Shah and Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, and has won those races by a combined margin of 12-1/4 lengths.Klimts last two wins came in Del Mars two marquee stakes for 2-year-olds: the Grade 2 Best Pal and the Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity. He hasnt won in a two-turn race yet but appears more than capable of handling the FrontRunners 1-1/16 miles.Klimt has shown the ability to sit close to the pace and stalk before taking command, and in the Del Mar Futurity he made a smooth, professional move to engage pacesetter Straight Fire (#5 in the FrontRunner) with little asking from jockey Rafael Bejarano. Bejarano has the ride again on Saturday.Klimts pedigree should helpp him get the distance, too.dddddddddddd He is by the young sire Quality Road, who won the Florida Derby and was a leading Kentucky Derby contender before being injured, and his dams (mothers) family includes 1994 Breeders Cup Classic winner Concern.In terms of accomplishment, Klimt towers over the other six contenders in the FrontRunner, but each of them has every right to improve as they continue to gain experience, and 2-year-olds often take giant steps from start to start. With this in mind, I will use Plum Dandy (#2) and Midnight Pleasure (#4) in a $2 exacta box with Klimt.Plum Dandy broke his maiden handily in his second start in a one-mile, two-turn race at Del Mar, and his connections have tabbed Hall of Famer Mike Smith to ride.Midnight Pleasure contested Straight Fires early lead in the Del Mar Futurity, fell back through the turn, but then rallied and kept on well to finish third. His jockey, Martin Garcia, is a very good judge of pace in route races, as is Mike Smith. Midnight Pleasure merits consideration at odds of 10-1 or higher.I will also key Klimt in an exacta over those two other contenders for $4, which would make for a $6 total exacta if he wins and either Plum Dandy or Midnight Pleasure finishes second.Strategy on a $20 Budget$2 exacta box: 2,5,6 ($12) $4 exacta: 6 with 2,5 ($8) Total: $20For more stories like this check out Americas Best Racing. ' ' '