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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Sudbury's Joe Drago is back as president of the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF). At the OHF annual general meeting in late June, Drago was elected to the role for his second straight term. He will fulfill his duties for another two years.

BY SCOTT HADDOW Hockey goalie Jesse Pischlar reached a crossroad in his career a few years ago. He jammed on the brakes and took a long hard look at himself and where he wanted to go.

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