A Winnipeg evening in May
It was touted as a friendly soccer match, but being that close to the action and seeing players challenge, tackle and shield the ball, it was far from what I would call friendly.
It was touted as a friendly soccer match, but being that close to the action and seeing players challenge, tackle and shield the ball, it was far from what I would call friendly.
Even with cold May weather, people came out in droves for some friendly competitive activity at the first of four such races this month.
Cyclists are so obsessed with time that many in the local racing community spend thousands of dollars on equipment, thousands of hours training, and impeccable attention to managing aerodynamic flow.
The Montreal Canadians are the only Canadian team in this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs — the worst showing by Canadian teams in 41 years. What’s happened to our ‘national game’ at the NHL level?
Imagine a game that’s a cross between UFC and a bar brawl with all participants wearing full hockey equipment. Then try and imagine what would happen if such a game got out of hand.
Grand Beach can be busy, but for those who don’t know, a short trip from the traditionally visited areas reveals a priceless gem – the Grand Beach Ski and Trail system, now a magnet for avid Fatbikers.
The Manitoba Runners’ Association inducted three more runners into its Hall of Fame at a banquet that celebrated the athletes and the positive attitudes they promote.
When Winnipeg Jets captain Andrew Ladd recently missed a game to be with his wife for the birth of their daughter, it touched off a debate over what really matters in life.
“Most seem to find roller derby in transitional periods…We ruin our bodies to save our souls and for some reason that makes perfect sense.”
When Jeff Badger ran across frozen Lake Winnipeg 22 years ago, he started a Manitoba tradition.