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Determined paddler dreams of nationals

Determined paddler dreams of nationals

BY SCOTT HADDOW No one is telling Daniel Sabau to break a leg at this weekend's Ontario Team Kayak Trials in Ottawa. He already has one. Back on May 15, Sabau broke the fibula in his right leg while playing high school junior football.
Oldest curler humbled by award

Oldest curler humbled by award

BY SCOTT HADDOW At 93 years of age, and still as spry as a young child, Jack Watkins has earned respect.
Sampo members competing in World Gymnaestrada

Sampo members competing in World Gymnaestrada

By Wendy Bird A group of Sudbury gymnasts and coaches are currently participating in the 2007 World Gymnaestrada in Dornbirn, Austria this week.
In the zone with Mike Saftic

In the zone with Mike Saftic

BY SCOTT HADDOW The drive for five is on for Greater Sudbury's Mike Saftic. The 45-year-old harness driver recently chalked up the 4,000th win in his long career, and has high hopes for many more, including 5,000 victories.

Valley East swim club making waves

BY SCOTT HADDOW It's early morning at the Laurentian Pool and three swimmers from the Valley East Waves Swim Club - Spencer Hirschfeld, Ian Blechta and Justin Leclair - are creating a big splash in the calm water.
LU swim club to compete at provincials

LU swim club to compete at provincials

BY SCOTT HADDOW The Sudbury Laurentian Swim Club is sending the biggest team from northeastern Ontario to compete at the Ontario championships this weekend in Ottawa. And they have big expectations.

In the zone with Joe Drago

BY SCOTT HADDOW There's still some fight left in Joe Drago. The long-time hockey guru and champion of local charitable causes was recently re-elected as president of the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) for his second straight consecutive term.

Sportslink website up and running

BY SCOTT HADDOW SportLink Greater Sudbury Sport Council is moving full steam ahead with plans to pump up the city's reputation across the province when it comes to athletics. SportLink recently launched its website, www.sportlink.
Fielding his football dreams

Fielding his football dreams

BY SCOTT HADDOW Even if the Sudbury Northerners football club was based on the moon, Andre Brock would find a way to get there and play for the team. Fortunately for Brock, he doesn't have to become an astronaut to compete for the game he loves.

Teens to learn about cycling

This summer le Carrefour francophone de Sudbury is offering the first and only cycling camp for teens in the region. This summer from Aug.