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The West Central Events Centre was alive with adrenaline this past weekend as the Energy Dodge Dakota Buttar Invitational brought two nights of world-class bull riding to Kindersley.
The top five reasons Toronto Blue Jays are going to give Canadian sports fans an October playoff thrill: George Springer, Bo Bichette, Daulton Varsho, Addison Barger and Alejandro Kirk.
Winnipeg is playing host to this year’s Grey Cup game but for the first time in six years, the Blue Bombers likely won’t be the West Division’s representative.
The 2025 National Football League season starts this week, so it’s the perfect time for a few recollections and some look-aheads.
The countdown to the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games hit the one-year mark today, and preparations are in full swing as Medicine Hat gets ready…
We’ll worry about playoff teams and who will contend for the World Series as late September and October nears, but for now, here’s a look at six of the best Major League Baseball stories of 2025.
MEDICINE HAT – The countdown to the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games hit the one-year mark today, and preparations are in full swing as Medicine Hat gets ready…
The small town of Cereal is bursting with pride as three of its own — through family ties — are representing their provinces at the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
It was Summer’s summer of domination until Vicky came along with victory after victory to steal the show.
Vasek Pospisil wasn’t the biggest name taking part in this year’s National Bank Open in Toronto, but he was likely the best player to retire at the end of the competition.
Congratulations to (L-R) Sadie Rude, Briar Wilson and Harper Caskey who won the U15 Softball D Provincial Championship in Wainwright on the July 12th weekend with the Consort Cubs!
Congratulations to the Oyen Eagles on their undefeated season! The boys swept the Rosetown Eagles in 2 straight games to claim the title for the second straight year!
Everyone loves a parade and the annual Oyen Rodeo Parade was no exception! Plenty of floats, horses, automobiles, popcorn and candy!
The most electrifying player in Western Canada hockey circles is chasing big bucks south of the border and won’t be displaying his ‘how-did-he-do-that?’ talent…
The Oyen Indoor Rodeo is all about, friends, family and of course a shared love for rodeo! Three nights of amazing rodeo action took place at the Crossroads Centre from July 10-12.
For the second straight season, the Oyen Eagles will play for the Fertile Valley Baseball League championship. The Eagles were undefeated in the regular season…
While Toronto Blue Jays are needed having an unexpectedly great season, baseball fans in general are enjoying a terrific season on a number of fronts as Major League Baseball passes its halfway mark.
Winnipeg now has two golden boys. The hockey gods may have kicked Winnipeg Jets in the gut with a second-round playoff ouster, but the team was blessed…
Major League Baseball in 2025 has produced a wide variety of spectacular catches, some outstanding hitting, precise pitching and more than a few surprises…
There’s more of a difference between professional golf and professional tennis than the size of the ball. And there’s a huge difference between the two sports…
It was a big-league baseball experience that truly was a classic. The Rural Roots Baseball Classic - an event staged by the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL)…
Pete Rose, a Hall of Famer? Yes or no? The late Rose, who passed away in September of 2024, is at the heart of one of baseball’s greatest debates…
Just like in the National Football League where quarterback is king, the men barking out signals behind centre are the stars in the Canadian Football League, too.
This could have been the year. Toronto Maple Leafs’ fans across the country, of which there are millions, could hardly contain themselves when their beloved team won Game 6…
Even if you’re only a casual fan of U.S. college basketball, you’ve probably heard of Cooper Flagg, who will be the No. 1 selection in the June 25 National Basketball Association draft.
Maybe a Major League Baseball player will slug five home runs in one game. Maybe a batter will drive in more than 10 runs in a single game.
The days of Canadian goaltending dominance in the National Hockey League are long gone. The Europeans have taken over the position made glamorous…
Duck! Here comes the axe! Greg Cronin probably deserved better than to be fired at the end of the 2024-25 National Hockey League season.
Now that he’s slain one dragon, how about a more ferocious, fire-breathing beast to conquer for Rory McIlroy?