November 15th, 2024

Sports

Local Sports

  • Argos’ Arbuckle subs footballs for rocks as David to Goliath Bombers

    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 »

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  • Hurricanes buying in at the quarter-mark of season

    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 »

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  • Tigers claw to an undefeated season 

    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 »

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  • Undefeated Kodiaks in a growth mindset

    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 »

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  • Hurricanes discover road rhythm

    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 »

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National Sports

  • Canada scores late to down Suriname in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal

    PARAMARIBO, Suriname – Substitute Junior Hoilett scored in the 83rd minute to lift Canada to a 1-0 win over Suriname in the first leg of their CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal Friday. Canada dominated play but was unable to take advantage until Jonathan David found Hoilett streaking towards goal and the 34-year-old deflected the ball past [...] Read More »

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  • Justin Lower shoots another 65 and leads Bermuda Championship

    SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) – Justin Lower had another 6-under 65 without taking advantage of the par 5s on Friday, giving him a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. The island paradise was more like a grind in the wind and squalls of rain at Port Royal. The round did not [...] Read More »

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  • Charley Hull makes more birdies for more vacation time and a 2-shot lead over Nelly Korda

    BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) – Charley Hull made five birdies Friday for a 4-under 66 that gave her a two-shot lead and an extra day of her offseason holiday, along with a weekend date with Nelly Korda at The Annika. Hull, who won in Saudi Arabia two weeks ago to end a two-year winless drought, pulled [...] Read More »

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  • Blue Jays hire former Reds manager David Bell for front-office role

    TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have hired former Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell to be the team’s vice-president of baseball operations and assistant general manager. The Blue Jays announced the move in a release Friday. Bell will oversee the player development and physical and mental performance departments, while also contributing to strategic planning and [...] Read More »

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  • Stopping Brady Oliveira a priority if Argos hope to beat Bombers in Grey Cup

    VANCOUVER – There’s a long list of things the Toronto Argonauts must do if they hope to upset the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Sunday’s Grey Cup game. Near the top is containing explosive Bomber running back Brady Oliveira. The Argos are planning a more-is-better strategy when it comes to preventing Oliveira from running wild at [...] Read More »

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