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Graham Kelly INSIDE THE CFL With Toronto quarterback Chad Kelly breaking his ankle near the end of the third quarter of the Eastern Final, the 111th Grey Cup against Winnipeg will be between David and Goliath. But I happen to know David, aka Nick Arbuckle, so don’t consign the Good Ship Argonaut to dry dock [...] Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes seem to be buying in as the team is now just over the quarter-mark of the season. The Canes are currently sitting second in the Eastern Conference with a 12-5-1 record. Assistant coach Ryan Aasman has seen a nice blend in the forward group that include game [...] Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Gilbert Paterson Middle School Tigers rep boys volleyball team had a season to remember. It was through zones, playoffs and tournaments that the Tigers combined for an undefeated season at 28-0. “I would say a collective (of) all 12 guys contributing,” said Corbin Stringam, head coach. “That’s kind of [...] Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks men’s volleyball team are off to a perfect 6-0 start to their ACAC season but want to continue the growth mindset as matches continue along. “We really approach it game by game,” said Greg Gibos, Kodiaks head coach. “So right now every week is its new [...] Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes found their rhythm on the road this past weekend after going a perfect 3-0 on the trip through Regina, Moose Jaw and Brandon. “I thought we did a lot of bonding, I think the guys came together as a group and then obviously found ways to have [...] Read More »

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – The path is clear for Rory McIlroy to clinch the year-long Race to Dubai title and be crowned the European tour’s best player for a sixth time. He’s well in contention to win the season-ending World Tour Championship, too. McIlroy hit a fairway wood from 265 yards to 15 [...] Read More »

Longtime Canadian women’s tennis captain Heidi El Tabakh could sense that Leylah Fernandez was going to be a special player from a young age. She remembers slotting her in for a debut Fed Cup appearance in 2019 against Czech star Marketa Vondrousova when the Canadian was just 16. “Vondrousova was on her way up and [...] Read More »

The underdog role suits Regina Rams head coach Mark McConkey just fine. His team has thrived against favoured competition in the U Sports football playoffs. Now armed with a Canada West title, the Rams are looking for another upset win Saturday against the Laval Rouge et Or in the Mitchell Bowl. “I don’t think many [...] Read More »

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Newfoundland and Labrador’s return on investment for sponsoring a professional English soccer team was not quite as rosy as previously claimed. In September, Liberal Immigration Minister Sarah Stoodley told The Canadian Press that a government website whose address was emblazoned on the jerseys of Barrow AFC saw a boost in traffic [...] Read More »

Oh, to be a Manitoba sports fan these days, with the Blue Bombers back yet again in the CFL Grey Cup — and now the NHL’s high-flying Jets are stomping all comers and breaking records. Just ask Chuck Duboff, who has been posting pictures of both teams’ victories on social media this week. “Everybody’s just [...] Read More »