Sports
Legends of the Periphery: Food Hurricane, Takeru Kobayashi
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From time to time even some of the greatest and most prolific heroes in all of sports fall through the cracks of obscurity and are lost to the world at large. “Legends of the...
Ultimate fighting in the streets
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In the past three years, groups where young men consensually fight each other have emerged in various parts of North America. Some find joyful rewards while others suffer bloody, horrifying consequences.
After looking further...
Herd the news about Bison hockey?
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The 2009-10 regular season is shaping up to be an interesting affair for both the men’s and women’s Bison hockey teams. With the men’s team now in full swing and the women’s team gearing...
Wesmen defeated at Duckworth Challenge
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The cross-town rivalry between the University of Winnipeg Wesmen and the University of Manitoba Bisons flared last week at the 19th annual Duckworth Challenge. The Challenge involved both men’s and women’s volleyball and basketball...
From Bombers to Bisons
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I had it all planned out. Actually, I had the whole thing written: an article highlighting the dismal failures of the 2009 Winnipeg Blue Bombers. It was chock full of delicious puns, devastating burns...
Myth of rock climbing in the prairies: debunked
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My jaw hit the floor when I first heard of this phenomenon, how could it exist? Around these parts it’s a myth as prevalent as sasquatch, or even the yeti; it’s rock climbing in...
Marginally better your odds!
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Every year when the NHL regular season begins, so do countless fantasy leagues and hockey pools. For those who’ve already gotten roped into one, or for those looking to add more time wasting activities...
