Rick Zamperin
Radio Host, Ast. Program, News & Sr. Sports Director
Rick Zamperin has been in the broadcast journalism industry for nearly a quarter century, including 20 years at Global News Radio, 900 CHML. Rick has had numerous roles at CHML over the years, including a seven-year stint as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats play-by-play announcer, and has been a volunteer at several organizations. Rick, who calls Hamilton home, brings you the news weekday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on CHML.
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Is 2022 the year the Hamilton Tiger-Cats end their Grey Cup drought?The Hamilton Tiger-Cats begin the process of trying to end the CFL's longest Grey Cup drought when they open training camp this weekend at McMaster University.SportsMay 14
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Hamilton Bulldogs complete sweep of SteelheadsArber Xhekaj scored in overtime to lead the Hamilton Bulldogs to a 3-2 win over the Mississauga Steelheads and a playoff series sweep.SportsMay 14
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Another playoff win for streaking Hamilton BulldogsNathan Staios scored the winning goal early in the third period to give the Hamilton Bulldogs a 2-0 lead in their OHL playoff series against Mississauga.SportsMay 8
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Hamilton Bulldogs strike first in series against Mississauga SteelheadsMason McTavish scored two goals as the Hamilton Bulldogs doubled the Mississauga Steelheads 4-2 Thursday night. The win gave Hamilton a 1-0 playoff series lead.SportsMay 5
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Round 2 playoff series set, Hamilton Bulldogs host Mississauga Thursday nightThe Hamilton Bulldogs will open the second round of the OHL playoffs Thursday night when they host the Mississauga Steelheads.SportsMay 3
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats bolster Canadian talent in CFL DraftHamilton used four of their six selections in Tuesday's CFL Draft on defensive players and selected two punters the the league's Global Draft.SportsMay 3
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Suspect arrested at scene of Welland homicide: policeOne man is dead, another has been charged with second degree murder, after a report of a disturbance at a home in Welland, Ontario.CrimeMay 1
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Police investigating shooting in north Hamilton neighbourhoodHamilton Police are investigating a shooting Saturday night in the area of Barton and Wentworth streets.CrimeMay 1
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3 men seriously injured in Hamilton single-vehicle crash: policeA single-vehicle collision at a central Hamilton intersection Friday night around 11 p.m. has sent three men to hospital with critical injuries.TrafficApr 30
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats preparing for a more ‘normal’ CFL seasonAfter COVID-19 greatly impacted the last two CFL seasons, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are gearing up for what many hope will be a return to normal in 2022.SportsApr 25
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Hamilton Bulldogs open OHL playoffs with win over PeterboroughThe Bulldogs erupted for three goals early in the second period Thursday night and beat the Petes X-X in the opening game of their first-round OHL playoff series.SportsApr 21
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Top-ranked Hamilton Bulldogs primed for playoff successThe Ontario Hockey League playoffs begin Thursday night. The No. 1 ranked Hamilton Bulldogs host the Peterborough Petes.SportsApr 21
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Hamilton Bulldogs outclass Oshawa Generals in Outdoor ShowcaseThe Hamilton Bulldogs hosted the Oshawa Generals Monday night in the Ontario Hockey League's Outdoor Showcase at Tim Hortons Field.SportsMar 14
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Hamilton’s Tim Hortons Field shines in NHL Heritage ClassicThe eyes of hockey fans were on Hamilton Sunday as the Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres played in the NHL's Heritage Classic at Tim Hortons Field.SportsMar 13
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Tiger-Cats legend Brandon Banks signs with Toronto ArgonautsThe Toronto Argonauts have signed free agent receiver Brandon Banks after the 34-year-old starred for the rival Hamilton Tiger-Cats.SportsFeb 13
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Canada outclasses USA in World Cup qualifier in HamiltonCanada solidified its place at the top of the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying table thanks to a 2-0 win over the United States in Hamilton.SportsJan 30
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Canada and United States to clash in World Cup qualifier in Hamilton on SundayTim Hortons Field in Hamilton will host to the 2022 CONCACAF World Cup men's soccer qualifying match between Canada and the United States on Sunday.SportsJan 29
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats unveil new ownership structure with StelcoBob Young, who purchased the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2003, is the largest single shareholder of the newly created Hamilton Sports Group.SportsJan 3
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Former Ticats radio announcer inducted into Canadian Football Hall of FameThe Canadian Football Hall of Fame has welcomed two new members into its media wing, including former 900 CHML news anchor Bob Hooper.SportsDec 12, 2021
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Grey Cup rematch: Tiger-Cats seek redemption vs. Blue BombersThe Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet in Sunday's 108th Grey Cup at Tim Hortons Field in a rematch of the CFL's 2019 championship game.SportsDec 12, 2021
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Two Hamilton Tiger-Cats players receive CFL AwardsThe Canadian Football League honoured its top players Friday night at a ceremony in Hamilton.SportsDec 10, 2021
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats advance to Grey Cup after beating Argonauts in TorontoThe Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat the Toronto Argonauts 27-19 in the CFL's Eastern Final and will play in the Grey Cup on Dec. 12 at Tim Hortons Field.SportsDec 5, 2021
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Tiger-Cats and Argonauts play for spot in Grey Cup finalA spot in the 108th Grey Cup final is on the line when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats visit the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL's Eastern Final Sunday.SportsDec 4, 2021
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Big play defence pushes Hamilton Tiger-Cats into CFL’s Eastern FinalOn a snowy Sunday in Hamilton, the Tiger-Cats beat the Montreal Alouettes 23-12 to punch their ticket to the Canadian Football League's Eastern Final.SportsNov 28, 2021
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Masoli and the Tiger-Cats ready for Alouettes in Eastern SemifinalThe Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes meet Sunday afternoon at Tim Hortons Field in the Canadian Football League's Eastern Semifinal.SportsNov 27, 2021