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HAMILTON, Ont. -- Zach Collaros couldnt have picked a bigger game to mark his return to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats lineup. The third-year quarterback will play today when Hamilton hosts the Toronto Argonauts. Not only will Collaros make his first regular-season start against his former team but also lead the Ticats into their first-ever game at Tim Hortons Field on Labour Day. Watch live coverage on TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5 and TSN GO NOW. Listeners in the Toronto region can catch the game on TSN Radio 1050. Collaros has been out since suffering a concussion in a 28-24 loss to Edmonton on July 4. Hes been symptom-free for roughly three weeks and is glad to finally be playing again. "I wouldnt say Im nervous, Im excited to get back on the field," Collaros said Sunday. "You cant play the game nervous or you wont do very well. "Ive got some good friends over there but its a big rivalry for us. I think theyd say the same thing, were not going to be friends for a few hours come gametime." Toronto knows first-hand how effective Collaros can be. He was 5-3 as the starter last year when incumbent Ricky Ray was hurt, leading the Argos to four crucial road wins. "Zachs my kind of guy," Toronto head coach Scott Milanovich said. "Hes just a strong-minded, confident player. "He can run, he can throw but to me his strongest attribute is his competitiveness and the fact hes a winner." The City of Hamilton issued an occupancy permit for Tim Hortons Field Sunday night, though the facility will seat around 18,000 fans, 6,000 short of capacity. The stadium was originally slated for completion June 30 but construction delays forced the Ticats to play their first three regular-season games at McMaster University. The game is an important one for both teams. Its the first of three head-to-head meetings with Toronto (3-6) sitting atop the East Division and Hamilton (1-6) just four points behind. Ray, 34, needs just 90 yards to become the youngest player in CFL history to reach the 50,000-yard plateau. Hed achieve the milestone 10 days ahead of Anthony Calvillo, pro footballs all-time passing leader with 79,816 yards, and become just the sixth player to do so. "Hes one of the greats to play up here," Collaros said of his former mentor. "Im very fortunate to have played behind him for a couple of years. "I learned a lot from him." Ray said Toronto doesnt have a 91-yard TD pass play drawn up that would allow him to quickly record the milestone. But when he does register the achievement, Rays not expecting a rousing ovation from the Hamilton faithful. "I hope they save the ball for me," he chuckled. "This is like one of the best games to play in the CFL and to do it on (Labour Day) would give it an extra special feeling. "This is kind of when the second half of the season kicks off and teams are fighting for their playoff position and its starting to get real important." Hamilton and Toronto have met 43 times on Labour Day, with the Ticats holding a 29-13-1 edge. For many Steeltown fans, its the most important game of the year but defensive back Jalil Carter said the Argos want to spoil the party at Tim Hortons Field. "We cant let them make their name on us in their new place, thats what its all about," he said. "We hate to ruin it, but we have to say good luck to them." On Sunday, Ticats players and coaches gathered at midfield at Tim Hortons Field and watched a video presentation about the importance of the Labour Day game in Hamilton. "Labour Day is a unique competition between rival teams and rivalries in sports make sport special," said Hamilton coach/GM Kent Austin. "We want rivalries, our fans want a good, tough rivalry. "Without rivalries sports wouldnt be as meaningful and thats what makes it fun." This will be Milanovichs second Labour Day contest with Toronto. He said many players dont fully understand the tradition and history of the contest. "I know I didnt," said Milanovich. "When I was a coach in Calgary I was part of the one with Edmonton but that was a down year for both teams so I didnt get the full taste of it. "In 2012 we had played here prior to the Labour Day Classic and it was significantly different so I dont know if you can explain it. Plus with the opening of the new stadium and all the things that are going to be into play (Monday), it should be a great atmosphere, a great day." Safety Matt Black (arm) and running back Steve Slaton (stinger) are among eight players Toronto added to its 46-man roster. However, after testing his shoulder in the pre-game, slotback Andre Durie will not play. Also activated were receivers Trent Guy and LaVon Brazil, who was released by the Indianapolis Colts after being suspended indefinitely for a second violation of the NFLs substance policy. Slotback Chad Owens (knee) wont play. He was injured in last weekends 41-27 road loss to Edmonton, his first game after missing four starts with a foot ailment. Although the game will be Collaross first against Toronto, Austin said its not a showdown between Collaros and Ray. "Were not playing tennis so Zach doesnt play Ricky but I understand the questions," he said. "Zachs job is to execute the offence as weve constructed it and play one play at a time. "He hasnt played in a while, we understand that. We ask our players to let the game come to them." But Austin said thats sometimes easier said than done with competitive players like Collaros. "He has a very strong desire to excel and play well with his teammates," Austin said. "Hes pretty hard on himself at times, all competitors are. "You dont want to eliminate that because thats part of who he is. But you dont want to seep into where his execution might be hampered." Cheap Shoes . 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Tina Weirather of Liechtenstein was second and Anna Fenninger of Austria finished third for the second straight day. Hoefl-Riesch was 19th in super-G and trails Gut in the overall standings by 41 points. Marie-Michele Gagnon of Lac-Etchemin, Que., was the top Canadian in 10th. Larisa Yurkiw of Owen Sound, Ont., missed a gate and did not finish. The World Cup Lake Louise was the scene of Vonns first races since crashing and severely injuring her right knee in super-G at the world championships in February. The reigning Olympic downhill champion tore two ligaments in her knee and broke a bone in her leg. Vonns comeback was on track until she partially tore a reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament while training in Colorado last month. The 29-year-old owns a record 14 World Cup victories at Lake Louise, but Vonn was 40th in the first downhill before jumping to 11th on Saturday and then fifth Sunday. "I think it was a huge step in the right direction," Vonn said. "I know I can win again." Vonn needs more surgery and intends to postpone it until after the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Chasing a fifth career overall World Cup title this season is out of the question with her knee in a tenuous state. Vonn is concentrating on defending her title in Sochi now. She must decide how many races she can do between now and February to accomplish that. "I do need a couple more starts," Vonn said. "I want to make sure I get on the podium at least once if not win before going into Sochi. I really want to have that in my back pocket. "Im ready for Sochi. I may race one or two races. I really have to look at the program with my coaches and come up with a game plan. Maybe a couple more starts, but I really want to focus on Sochi and take the risk away from any long-term damage on my knee. "Not very much ACL left is pretty hard-core. I give myself a little bit of credit. Im not going to give up and Im going to be in Sochi and fighting for my medal." Gagnon, a slalom specialist, diddnt race the Lake Louise downhills.dddddddddddd She competed in super-G to get work in speed events. Gagnon will represent Canada in the super combined event -- the combined times of a slalom and a downhill -- in Sochi. Gagnon was nevertheless pleased with a third top-10 result this season in as many disciplines. She placed fifth in the season-opening slalom in Levi, Finland, and 10th in a giant slalom in Soelden, Austria. The 24-year-old helicoptered her pole around her head in celebration when she crossed the finish line Sunday. "Im definitely a slalom ninja," Gagnon said. "I was really surprised. I charged and I didnt know what it would get me, but at the same time I know my technique is improving and giant slalom and slalom is pretty strong now and its looking good now. "Its carrying onto speed events and thats really exciting. It shows I can use the speed side to my advantage a little bit better." The womens World Cup races followed a mens downhill and super-G at Lake Louise. Canadas skiers left their home races this year with three top-10 results, but no medals. Canadians stood on the podium nine times between 2006 and 2009 with the last medal a downhill bronze by Emily Brydon. Yurkiw was seventh in the first womens downhill, Erik Guay of Mont-Tremblant finished eighth in the mens downhill and Calgarys Jan Hudec was 10th in the mens super-G. Hudec, Guay and Vancouvers Manuel Osborne-Paradis qualified for nomination to the Olympic team with top-12 results at Lake Louise. Yurkiw needs another top 12 to reach the criteria set by Alpine Canada. She was dropped from the Canadian ski team after last season. Yurkiw says she raised about $150,000 on her own to pay for her summer ski camps in Europe and for her coaching and training expenses. "Shes on a roll right now and I hope she can carry it on through the next races in Europe," said Paul Kristofic, Alpine Canadas vice-president of sport. "Well lend a hand and cheer her on towards her goals absolutely. "Today with Mich, thats a testament to the momentum she has in all events right now. Shes been skiing really well with tremendous speed. Shes definitely a contender in the combined event. Doing some speed is critical for that." Yurkiw was to board a flight Sunday for St. Moritz, Switzerland, where she and Gagnon will race a super-G on Saturday. Gagnon will also compete in a giant slalom there. Own The Podium doles out taxpayer money to sport federations based on the ability of their athletes to win medals. OTP is spending $2,788,000 on Canadas ski team in 2013-14, which ranks third behind the money going to speedskating and freestyle skiing. 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