Canadian sports

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…


Stadium plans to proceed

The efforts of a handful of Fort Richmond and University Heights residents proved not enough to appeal the construction of the new Winnipeg Blue Bombers…