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A guy who put together four straight 1,000-yard plus receiving seasons is ready to add another challenge to his life – being a dad.

Receiver Brad Sinopoli, who a couple of days ago agreed to a two-year contract extension to remain with the Ottawa Redblacks, and his wife Laura are expecting their first child in March.

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“I’m very excited,” said Sinopoli, who will find out Monday if the child is a boy or a girl – it’ll be a surprise to Laura. “I wonder if she’s going to crack and want to find out.”

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Asked if he was ready to change a diaper, the 31-year-old Sinopoli joked: “It’s like anything, do a little research, watch some YouTube videos … we’ve got some nieces in the family so we’ve got a bit of experience, but not as much hands-on.”

Asked if being a first-time dad would be tougher than catching passes,” he said. “I’m sure this will be a lot tougher. It’s something that’s completely new. There’s a lot to learn, patience and stuff.”

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