CLEBURNE, TX – The Winnipeg Goldeyes (5-2) wrapped up their seven-game season-opening road trip with an 8-4 loss to the Cleburne Railroaders on Wednesday afternoon at the Depot at Cleburne Station. A five-run bottom of the fourth for Cleburne proved to be too much to overcome for Winnipeg as the Railroaders avoided the series sweep…
Airhogs Avoid Sweep, Hand Goldeyes First Loss of Season
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX – The Winnipeg Goldeyes (3-1) suffered their first loss of the season Sunday afternoon, falling 6-4 to the Texas Airhogs. After the Goldeyes tied the game at four in the top of the seventh inning, the Airhogs answered in the bottom of the inning, loading the bases before Stewart Ijames hit a…
Are Raptor’s Canada’s Team? Not Quite
TORONTO — Canada’s Team? Not quite. The Toronto Raptors enjoy a strong following in southern Ontario but it can be a rather mixed bag throughout the rest of the country. Supporters have been out in force in some cities but other markets are greeting the team’s deep playoff run with a shrug of the shoulders.…
CWE Lethal Lottery Had Unpredictably Entertaining Results
In the world of entertainment there’s improv, and then there’s when improv meets wrestling. Canadian Wrestling’s Elite held its first event after completing the 38 Day 10th Anniversary Tour at Rookies Sports Bar on Friday night and the Lethal Lottery, drawn by the fans, dictated the line-up, match by match. This protocol meant that wrestlers…
Seven Bisons Selected in 2019 CFL Draft
WINNIPEG, MB — Seven Manitoba Bisons were selected in the 2019 Canadian Football League (CFL) Draft on Thursday, May 2, tied for the second-most ever (2002) in program history. Offensive lineman Zack Williams led proceedings for Manitoba, as he was picked 28th overall in the third round by the Calgary Stampeders. Receiver Shai Ross was…
Duggan Wrestles With Near Fatal Rollover Just As CWE Tour Concludes
A late-season wintery highway was almost the end of the road for Winnipeg heavyweight wrestler and promoter Danny Duggan in Ontario – and for two international stars traveling in his car – with the finish line in sight for an unprecedented 38 event barnstorming tour across 5 provinces with Canadian Wrestling’s Elite. The promotion, which…
2019 Coaching Manitoba Impact Awards
WINNIPEG – The 2019 Coaching Manitoba Impact Awards honoured some of Manitoba’s best in the coaching community. The annual event was held at Club Regent Casino and acknowledges the outstanding contributions they have made over the years. The winners are as follows: Vince Leah Memorial Award- Fundamentals June Mosiondz – Special Olympics Multi Sport –…
Increased Police Presence at Whiteout Party
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Whiteout Street Parties are getting started tonight with large crowds expected to turn out and cheer on the Winnipeg Jets. The Winnipeg Police are offering safety tips to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable evening. There will be an increased police presence before and after the games and they…
Kelsey Wog Qualifies for Team Canada at 2019 World Championships
TORONTO — At the 2019 Canadian Swimming Trials in Toronto on Wednesday, Bison third-year swimmer Kelsey Wog qualified for a spot with Team Canada at the 2019 FINA World Championships, racing to a 2:22.82 in the 200-metre breaststroke final. The time was good for silver in the event, as Sydney Pickrem won the gold narrowly…
Kenny Omega Upended by Mentor Don Callis at PCW Anniversary card
Winnipeg’s longest running professional wrestling promotion made worldwide headlines after the 17th Anniversary Spectacular on Saturday night. Premier Championship Wrestling wowed a vociferous sellout crowd on the heels of a nationwide Kenny Omega publicity blitz, as the TSN documentary about his unique stardom in Japan rings aired to rave reviews. The annual Hall of Fame…