WINNIPEG – If Friday night was any indication of what the future holds for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, it’s going to be an exciting time for Bomber fans. Rookies Chris Streveler, Drew Wolitarsky and Rashaun Simonise all made their presence felt as the Bombers ripped apart the Montreal Alouettes from start to finish with an…
Goldeyes Drop Saints in Romanski’s Return
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Goldeyes welcomed Josh Romanski back to the club on Thursday, signing the outfielder just hours before they would take on the St. Paul Saints, and Romanski delivered as the Goldeyes pummelled the St. Paul Saints 16-5 at CHS Field in Minnesota. All nine of Winnipeg’s starters would reach the bases and…
Jets Welcome Kings for Home Opener
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets welcome Anze Kopitar and the Los Angeles Kings to Bell MTS Place October 9 as they open up the home portion of the 2018-19 regular season. The Jets will open up the season on the road in St. Louis against the Blues Oct. 4. The NHL announced the home openers…
Eskimos Beat Bombers in Second-Longest Game in CFL History
WINNIPEG – The Edmonton Eskimos rallied late, really late, came from behind, and found a way to beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 33-30 in the second-longest game in CFL history on Thursday night. With southern Manitoba being battered by severe weather all evening, it didn’t take long for Mother Nature to make her presence felt…
Jets to Play Seven Pre-season Games
WINNIPEG – The National Hockey League season may have just ended with the Washington Capitals hoisting the Stanley Cup last week, but it’s never too early to start thinking about hockey season again. On Wednesday, the Winnipeg Jets released their seven-game pre-season schedule as they prepare for the 2018-19 season. …
The World Cup is Coming to Canada
WINNIPEG – It’s been quite a year for Canadian soccer fans, and it got even better Wednesday morning. FIFA’s member associations voted 134-65, including a no-vote, to award the 2026 World Cup to the joint bid from Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. The announcement, which took place at the FIFA…
Record Breaking Night for McGovern
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Goldeyes were hoping to see a record-breaking night on Saturday night, but they weren’t expecting it to come from a player. In the team’s annual Bark at the Park night, the organization was looking to break the Guinness World Record for a record for the most…
Goldeyes Take Bite out of Dogs
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Goldeyes scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning, and Josh Mazzola hit his en route to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Dogs on Friday night at Shaw Park. The Goldeyes got on the board first when Jordan Edgerton ripped a shot to right-centre field that bounced to…
Bombers Preseason Ends in a Loss to B.C
WINNIPEG – In the final preseason game before the regular season opens up next week, a rookie-filled Winnipeg Blue Bomber lineup fell 34-21 to the B.C Lions on Friday night. With some roster decisions still to be made, head coach Mike O’Shea left the majority of his starters at home so he could take a…
Nichols Out 4-6 weeks
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without starting quarterback Matt Nichols when they begin their regular season in just over a week. According to head coach Mike O’Shea, Nichols injured his knee in practice on Wednesday and will be out 4-6 weeks. During a passing drill, Nichols fell to the turf without being…