Defying gravity and stereotypes
It is the mark of good cheerleading to make gravity defying stunts appear effortless and enjoyable to a crowd of sports fans. Yet behind their…
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Legends of the Periphery: Food Hurricane, Takeru Kobayashi
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…
Ultimate fighting in the streets
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…
Herd the news about Bison hockey?
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…
Wesmen defeated at Duckworth Challenge
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…
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….
Myth of rock climbing in the prairies: debunked
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…
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…
Bison results and Oct. schedules
Soccer Sept. results: five wins and one loss Oct. 3: home game vs. UBC (1-1 tie) Oct. 4: home game vs. Trinity Western (2-1 win…