Canadian sports

Athlete’s Angle

Over the past decade, the NHL has taken the game in the right direction: attendance and TV ratings are up, the video replay system is…


Cost of new Bomber stadium skyrockets

New estimates are pegging the cost of the new Blue Bomber stadium at over $160 million, a significant increase from the $115 million originally announced….


Forward progress

For the second year in a row, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers failed to qualify for the CFL playoffs, increasing their Grey Cup drought to twenty…


One great game

Blue Bomber fans had a lot to be thankful for late Thanksgiving Monday, especially those who decided not to pack it in early. On the…


Bomber blues

As a hardcore sports fan, I bleed my team’s colours. I’ve come to understand the darker side of sports fanaticism very well. Following a sports…




Homefield disadvantage

A new stadium without a canopy would be like the Bombers without coaching controversy. It would still function, but the fans would be uncomfortable. Removing…


Blame Game a real shame

Four p.m. Saturday afternoon and I’m still speechless. I had prepared all week to sing the praises of a team that was 3-4, with a…


The giant snake cometh

Just as Blue Bomber quarterback Buck Pierce took the snap, pulled back into the pocket and surveyed the field for a catch that would give…