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Will wearing green be lucky for McEwen? Members Public

It’s the month for St. Patrick’s Day, so perhaps wearing Saskatchewan green and the luck of the Irish will mean a Brier championship for Mike O’McEwen.

Bruce Penton
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Leafs’ Matthews eyeing 70-goal season Members Public

At the helm of Canada’s team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, is Captain America, Auston Matthews.

Bruce Penton
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Experience the great outdoors on free fishing weekend Members Public

Calling all anglers! Free Fishing Weekend is coming up on the Family Day weekend in Saskatchewan. From February 17-19, residents and visitors can angle on Saskatchewan's public waters without a license.

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Was it Belichick’s coaching skill, or Tom Brady? Members Public

Generally regarded around the National Football League as one of the — if not THE — greatest ever coach ever, Bill Belichick today stands outside with his faced pressed against the window and waits for another coaching opportunity.

Bruce Penton
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The Nokomis Seniors Bonspiel Members Public

Held from February 6th to 7th. Seven rinks entered from the Nokomis, Watrous, Raymore, and Simpson areas. Fans watched the action from behind the glass.

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A new star shines on the PGA Tour Members Public

Twenty-year-old Nick Dunlap has joined the youth brigade that has guaranteed the PGA Tour will continue to be the only golf tour that really matters.

Bruce Penton
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It’s now ‘Winnerpeg’ with NHL’s Jets Members Public

Hopes are higher than the Golden Boy this year for Winnipeg Jets to have playoff success in the National Hockey League. Does anyone close to the franchise, or any of their fans, wary of a jinx, dare to whisper the words ‘Stanley Cup’?

Bruce Penton
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Online fun with Ohtani free-agent saga Members Public

Twitter, or X, as owner Elon Musk has renamed it, can be wonderful, or it can be an annoyance. A plethora of crap is displayed on the social media site, but there’s also a lot of valuable information that can be fulfilling. Or useless.

Bruce Penton
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NHL coaches usually not unemployed too long Members Public

When Minnesota Wild fired coach Dean Evason in late November after a miserable start (5-10-4) to the 2023-24 season, they didn’t have to struggle too long to find a replacement.

Bruce Penton
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Sports humour review from 2023 (Part 1) Members Public

Part 1 of a review of some of the best quips and quotes from 2023 (January to June):

Bruce Penton
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Fitting celebration to end of Sinclair’s career Members Public

The best aspect of the sendoff to Christine Sinclair’s glorious career as a soccer superstar in Canada is that it didn’t open with a minister telling the gathering that her’s was a life well lived.

Bruce Penton
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Canadian NHL teams -Two distinct groups Members Public

Observations at the quarter pole of the 2023-24 National Hockey League season about the highs and lows of the seven Canadian teams

Bruce Penton
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Alouettes put stop to ‘dynasty’ talk in Winnipeg Members Public

Dynasty? What’s all this talk about a Canadian Football League dynasty?

Bruce Penton
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Canucks shine in topsy-turvy NHL Members Public

In the National Hockey League, ‘V' stands for victory. ‘V’ also represents two of the best teams in the Western Conference, Vancouver Canucks and Vegas Golden Knights.

Bruce Penton
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Japanese stars cream of free-agent crop Members Public

The baseball world knows that the No. 1 free agent during this off-season is the Japanese phenom, Shohei Ohtani, who might be the game’s best hitter and its best pitcher.

Bruce Penton
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Long drought ends for Texas Rangers Members Public

No matter how badly a professional sports team performs, there’s always hope for brighter days ahead

Bruce Penton
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