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By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Hurricanes goaltender Koen Cleaver is well-prepared for the starting netminding job with the Western Hockey League club this season. “ I prioritized …  learning to take care of myself, my nutrition, all my sleeping habits, and just how I approach myself coming to the rink and preparing for all [...] Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald University of Lethbridge Pronghorns Wrestling is offering an exciting opportunity for younger kids who are interested in the sport. The Junior Pronghorns Wrestling Program opens  for a new season on Monday and is focused  in on youth ages 6-12 and acts as an introductory to the sport in an environment [...] Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Winston Churchill Bulldogs varsity football team are gearing up for a new 3A- Southland Conference season with  a shift in their attitude and leadership. The focus this season has been to have an attitude change within  the team. “ And try and foster that winning attitude instead of coming [...] Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes are in the midst of their exhibition schedule and head coach Matt Anholt wants to see the preseason roster gain more comfortability and seeing what some unsigned players have for potential. “You want to just see those guys probably build a little bit of confidence going into [...] Read More »

Graham Kelly  Inside the CFL “You’re from Lethbridge, aren’t you? I asked Edmonton Elks head coach Mark Kilam. “I sure am,” he enthusiastically replied. He attended LCI, playing for the Rams. His sweater is on display at the Bridge city’s fabled football power. He credits high school coaches Cliff Walters and Ian Lowe for setting [...] Read More »

EXETER, England (AP) — Canada moved into the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals unbeaten by overpowering Scotland 40-19 in Exeter on Saturday. Underdog Scotland made Canada miss 27 tackles, but Canada always found another gear to slip into, especially through its pack. Of Canada’s six tries, five were scored by front-rowers and a penalty try [...] Read More »

RIGA, Latvia (AP) — NBA All-Star Alperen Sengun scored 24 points as Turkey held off Sweden to win 85-79 and reach the EuroBasket quarterfinals on Saturday. The Houston Rockets forward added 16 rebounds and six assists in a stellar performance against Sweden, which drew level at 76-76 thanks to Ludvig Hakanson’s 3-pointer with just under [...] Read More »

EDMONTON — Alberta parents are bracing for a potential teacher strike or lockout as shifting provincial policies on books and sports also add confusion and chaos to the school year. Last week, contract talks between the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the provincial government broke down. As of Friday afternoon, the two sides remained at an [...] Read More »

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has signed a contract extension with Alpine through the 2028 season. The deal was announced Saturday ahead of the Italian Grand Prix which Gasly surprisingly won in 2020 while racing for AlphaTauri. “I’m thrilled to commit my long-term future to Alpine,” Gasly said. “As a Frenchman, [...] Read More »

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand stretched its unbeaten record at Eden Park to 51 matches with a 24-17 win over world champion South Africa on Saturday in a match played in passing rain and under a hail of Springboks’ kicks. South Africa kicked incessantly in the first half, from scrumhalf, flyhalf and center [...] Read More »