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Burgeoning track star gets help far from home

BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW [email protected] It was Greater Sudbury that brought Chelsey Wilson and her father, Ralph, closer together.

'Tough' 11-year-old heading to nationals

BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW [email protected] Taekwondo can be a brutal sport, and the rough experience of having people trying to knock one another out is exactly what 11-year-old Cloe Lacasse of Azilda loves.

High school track, field stars show their stuff

The Sudbury and District Secondary Schools' Athletic Association (SDSSAA) held its annual track and field competition late last week at the Laurentian University sports complex.

Self-defence course designed for average Janes and Joes

For the first time in more than 20 years, the Underwood Defendo system will be offered in Sudbury. This unique self-defence course is designed for people who may not consider themselves athletic.

OFSAA soccer action coming to Valley East

From June 2-4, the community of Valley East will host the "A" boys' OFSAA soccer championships. The draw will feature a total of 16 teams. Three of these teams are from Northern Ontario.

Boxer to talk to kids

This Friday, boxer George Chuvalo returns to Sudbury Secondary School's Sheridan Auditorium to speak with 500 student leaders as part of the Greater Sudbury Police Service's Empowered Student Partnerships program (ESP).

Bobby 'The Iron Man' Chaumont weighs in on the future

BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW [email protected] As a kid, Bobby Chaumont spent many nights at the Sudbury Arena cheering on the Sudbury Wolves.

14-year-old 'Great One II' could be eligible for OHL draft

Rumours are circulating around OHL hockey circles the OHL will announce as early as today or as late as Friday afternoom that 14-year-old phenom John Tavares will be declared eligible for the 2005 Priority Draft.

Zack 'The Mack Truck' Stortini hangs up his jersey

BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW [email protected] Zack Stortini went through the OHL like a wild battering ram, crushing opponents with huge hits and destroying them with his punishing physical style over the past four seasons.

House of Kin showcases 2005 inductees

BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW [email protected] They came armed with many great memories about past sports adventures engraved in their brains, but John Maslack brought his tucked neatly under his arm.