WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg’s Kaitlyn Lawes and teammate John Morris are bringing home an Olympic gold medal after defeating the defending World Champions from Switzerland 10-3 in the first-ever mixed doubles curling event on Tuesday. The game was indicative of the entire event for the Canadian duo. After losing their first game of the tournament,…
Winnipeg’s Nic Demski is coming home!
WINNIPEG, MB – The 6’0, 210-pounder from Winnipeg signed a one-year contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on the first day of CFL free agency. The former first round, sixth overall pick of the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the 2015 CFL draft has spent the last three seasons with the Riders. Last season Demski suited up…
Fogg returns to Blue and Gold
WINNIPEG, MB – Just hours before he was set to hit free-agency, Kevin Fogg agreed to a one-year contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 27-year-old American defensive back registered six interceptions, 108 defensive tackles, three forced fumbles, and a sack in 33 games over the past two seasons. In addition to his defensive responsibilities,…
Winnipeg Goldeyes Sign Two More Pitchers
WINNIPEG, MB – As the baseball season approaches, the Goldeyes have success re-signing right-handed pitcher Victor Capellan and left-handed pitcher Mitchell Lambson. “I’m really excited about the return of Victor and Mitch,” said Goldeyes’ manager Rick Forney. “We had a really good bullpen situation last year, and these two guys were a large reason why.…
Athlete Expelled From Olympics Over Doping
WORLD NEWS – Japanese short track speed skater Kei Saito failed an out-of-competition doping test on the day of his arrival in Pyeongchang and has been expelled from the Winter Olympics, Japan team officials said on Tuesday (February 13). Saskia O’Donoghue has more information in this Reuters News video report.
Manitoba Bisons Men’s Basketball Team in Quarter Finals
WINNIPEG, MB – The University of Manitoba Bisons men’s basketball team advances to the Canada West Quarter Finals after topping the Brandon University Bobcats 82-76 in the Play-In playoff game at Investors Group Athletic Centre. “(Brandon) was really prepared and energized,” said Bisons Head Coach Kirby Schepp. “But I’ll probably have one cold beer then…
Jets Drop Back-To-Back Home Games For First Time This Season
WINNIPEG, MB – The New York Rangers made their way to Bell MTS Place on Sunday for a matinee matchup with the hometown Winnipeg Jets – their only trip to Manitoba’s capital this season. Although getting off to a shaky start, led by Jimmy Vesey, who made his return to New York’s lineup following a…
Meet Andrew Harris and Adarius Bowman At Bombers Store
WINNIPEG, MB – Here’s your chance to meet Andrew Harris and Adarius Bowman of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The two newly-signed Blue Bombers will hold an autograph signing for fans at the Bomber Store Saturday, February 10th from 12noon – 2:00 p.m. You can meet the players, get merchandise signed, and take pictures with Bowman…
Manitoba Bison Women Clinch Title for the First Time
WINNIPEG, MB — The University of Manitoba Bisons clinch the title of Canada West regular season champions for the first time in history with a shutout 6-0 win against the University of Calgary Dinos Friday night (Feb. 9) at Wayne Fleming Arena. With the win, Bisons remain first in the conference a record of 18-5-3-1…
St. Louis Too Much For Winnipeg to Handle
WINNIPEG, MB – The St. Louis Blues rolled into Manitoba’s capital for a Central Division showdown with the Winnipeg Jets on Friday and put a sudden halt to the home team’s eight-game point streak. After absolutely thrashing Colorado 6-1 Thursday evening, the visiting Blues did not skip a beat, taking no prisoners on Friday with…