Sports



From Bombers to Bisons

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….



Marginally better your odds!

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…


UFC? Why, yes please!

Someone once said to me, “Hey, Dave, you’re pretty big and strong and about as attractive as an open grave. You should try out for…



Good old hockey game

There was an excitement in the air Thursday night. Groups of people gathered, crowding the downtown streets of Winnipeg. It was like waking up from…


In the doghouse

It’s called the worst off-season in sports, and judging by the plethora of NFL jerseys I’ve seen around campus lately (99 per cent Minnesota Vikings),…


My fight is better than your fight

For several years now there has been a certain tension percolating between boxing and mixed martial arts. This month the tension reached a boiling point….