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That Sudbury Sports Guy: Esmie’s Airblastoff partially paused, but still celebrating success

Asking Robert Esmie to hit the brakes has never been easy.For a man who routinely could cover a 100-metre distance in just over 10 seconds during his illustrious track and ...
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Wolves to target top talent, character, regardless of position, in draft this weekend

It’s not uncommon, on any given year, to hear more than one OHL general manager voice their amazement that a given player was still available in a given spot.
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Titans short on hoops hope

There is a strong amount of writing on the wall determinism from a local high school coach.Even though the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (ASAA) is still in a holding pattern—with ...
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That’s a lot of squats: Rock Solid Wrestling looks to help hospitals during pandemic

As Mark Bartolucci has built his pro wrestling resume, the veteran Sudbury performer and promoter has fielded more and more questions, particularly from his wife and his mother, about how ...
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OFSAA cancels spring championships

The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations cancelled all spring championships and festivals Tuesday because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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All sports fields and playgrounds closed, school out until at least May 4

The provincial government extended its declaration of emergency to April 13 and is now closing all outdoor recreational amenities to the public throughout Ontario.
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Ravens sold but goal remains the same

The St. George Ravens have a new owner.Dane O’Neill and his father, Brian, have sold the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League team to Robert Turnbull, who was president, general ...
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Reed on Sports: Local golf facing massive challenge

Everybody in our community, including the local golf industry, is being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Organizers cancel tournament

The number of cancellations in Timmins and the surrounding communities due to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow.
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Meet Norfolk's newest sports hall inductees

The newest inductees to the Norfolk County Sports Hall of Recognition have excelled as athletes and have also gone on to share their passion for sports.
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Henderson flying from Falcons to Griffins soccer squad

She has already proven she can play above her age class, which has her future college coach giddy about the prospects of Alyx Henderson making an immediate impact.
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Thunder crack down to close out season on top

The Thunder had finally managed to capture lightning in a bottle.Unfortunately, that bottle ended up getting permanently put away on the shelf.
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Tartans' Branton signs with Western Mustangs

OFSAA medallist Shona Branton of Wallaceburg District Secondary School has signed with the Western Mustangs swim team for next season.
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Soo Indians '06-07 NOJHL banner season

To this day, from this corner, the 2006-2007 edition of the now-defunct Soo Indians remains the most improbable of all Northern Ontario Jr.
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NOJHL by the numbers tells 50 stories as per the 2019-2020 season

We have crunched some numbers relative to the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League. To be sure, the 2019-2020 NOJHL season ended unexpectedly due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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JR. HOUNDS UP FOR GRABS AT SATURDAY'S OHL SELECTIONS DRAFT

Soo Jr. Greyhounds of the Great North Midget Hockey League have no less than eight players with 2004 birth dates who are eligible for the upcoming 2020 Ontario Hockey League ...

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Cornwall sports groups, including speedway, look to save the summer

First came the abrupt end to winter sports leagues play.Then it became apparent that most organized spring activity will be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Leafs' Tavares enjoying time with son during pandemic, mindful of those 'on the front line'

Cooking, barbecuing, working out.Maple Leafs captain John Tavares has been trying to keep himself occupied at his Toronto home with the National Hockey League season on pause in the wake ...
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TRAIKOS: League shutdown could spell end of career for Bruins' Zdeno Chara

While the NHL was put on hold, Zdeno Chara celebrated his 43rd birthday.Well, celebrated might be too strong a word.
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NCAA school deals for two more from NOJHL Soo Eagles

A pair of graduating forwards from the Soo Eagles of the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League have Division 3, National Collegiate Athletic Association commitments for the 2020-2021 season.
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Just a matter of time now

Finally, potentially, there should be a long-awaited answer to a possible continuation.The North Peace Hockey League postponed the championship series between the Grande Prairie Athletics and Dawson Creek Canucks due ...
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That Sudbury Sports Guy: You can call me SAM — Stevens finds a home at ...

You can call Graeme Stevens a number of things.Such as the Sid Forster Most Outstanding Player, dating back to his time dominating the local high-school football, ranking as a double ...
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Soo leads list of Northerners for OHL draft

Several Sudbury skaters are potential picks, too
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Jones Wild about first NHL contract

Hunter Jones is one step closer to his dream of playing in the National Hockey League.The Brantford native, who plays goal for the Ontario Hockey League’s Peterborough Petes, has signed ...
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KidsSport will provide some equipment for children in Nipawin

The committee has purchased 25 gifts cards valued at $100 to be spent in town.
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Dean agrees, Hounds underachieved

Saying his team shouldn’t have finished in ninth place in the OHL’s Western Conference, Soo Greyhounds head coach John Dean agreed with recent comments made by the team’s general manager.