From the Sidelines
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No guarantees in sport, thank goodness
Growing up in a sports-oriented family, there were two professional teams we were disinclined to root for: Montreal Canadiens and the New York Yankees. The reason was simple: They seemed to always win. Read more
Cockerill trending upward in world of golf
Most Canadian golf fans are aware of our country’s most accomplished professionals — Corey Conners, Adam Hadwin, Mackenzie Hughes top that list — but there’s another pro making tremendous strides on the world golf stage. Read more
Curlers chase dreams with new teams
Free-agent frenzy is one of the most interesting days for fans of the National Hockey League, but the shinny game has nothing on curling. Read more
Impressive displays by athletes worldwide
We’re only a little over four months into 2022, but already the list of impressive athletic achievements is growing. Impressive? Here are a few examples: Read more
Accolades for Leafs’ Matthews well deserved
Some Western Canadians tend to disparage Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews, taking exception to the Tiger-like hype he receives from the national talking heads at Toronto-based networks, but that disparagement should end. The guy’s a beast. Read more