Murray Wood: What the stars of the World Cup could learn from four-year-olds
Murray Wood says despite what his granddaughter's soccer team lacks in skill - or even understanding of why they're on t...
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Superstitions at play: Saskatchewan Roughriders share their gameday rituals
If you've ever met a diehard Saskatchewan Roughriders fan, you know that superstitions are often serious business. Lucky hats. Gameday chili. Sitting in the exact same spot on the couch - even if it's...
Jul 11, 2025 From syrup to socks to celebratory quesadillas, these quirky rituals help Riders stay grounded and connected to the game they love. (650 CKOM file photos)
B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is boosting a tax credit to help developers of video games such as Electronic Arts hire additional staff and invest money locally. Premier David Eby said the...
Jul 07, 2025
All criminal trials in four B.C. courts to be rescheduled during FIFA World Cup
VANCOUVER - The chief justice of the British Columbia Supreme Court says all criminal trials that were to take place in Vancouver, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and New Westminster during the FIFA World Cup ...
Jul 07, 2025
Roughrider Foundation celebrates successful year of giving back in Sask.
The Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation says the past year seems like a championship season for kids across the province. Since 2019, the foundation has been working to support education, amateur sport...
Jul 03, 2025 Offensive lineman Logan Ferland regularly visits schools around the province during the offseason, speaking with kids about the importance of reading. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Quebec language watchdog now says it's OK to use 'go' to support sports teams
MONTREAL - Quebec's language watchdog has changed its tune on whether it's acceptable to use the word "go" to cheer on sports teams. In a new guideline posted in its online dictionary, the Office qubc...
Jul 03, 2025
Brian Shalovelo still inspiring players after 47 years of coaching fastball in Saskatoon
For 47 years, Brian Shalovelo has been standing on the sidelines of Saskatoon's ball diamonds, coaching hundreds of fastball athletes. Coaching fastball is a hobby that began for him all the way back ...
Jul 02, 2025 Brian Shalovelo has coached fastball for the past 47 years in Saskatoon. He still coaches today, serving as the head coach of his daughter Mallory's senior fastball team. (Mallory Shalovelo/Submitted)
UPenn to update swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case
WASHINGTON (AP) - The University of Pennsylvania says it will update records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas and apologize to female athletes "disadvantaged" by Thomas' participation on the wome...
Jul 01, 2025
B.C., Vancouver, First Nations sign deal to partner in planning, hosting World Cup
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's government, the City of Vancouver and three First Nations have signed an agreement to co-operate on hosting the seven World Cup games being played in the city next year....
Jun 27, 2025
Cooper Flagg is new Maine man for Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft
NEW YORK (AP) - Cooper Flagg is the new Maine man in Dallas. The Mavericks took the Duke forward with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, hoping they have found their next franchise super...
Jun 26, 2025 Cooper Flagg, right, poses for a photo with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks In the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Sarah Mills: TSN's Luke Willson knows how to get CFL fans fired up
Sport isn't just about the game; it's about entertainment. And TSN's Luke Willson knows how to get fans talking. Sarah Mills says Willson may be the best there is at playing the entertainment game. Th...
Jun 25, 2025
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Sarah Mills: Our road to the World Cup begins
From a little girl listening to the match reports on the radio with her dad to a stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, Sara...
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