Sports

BY SCOTT HADDOW Humid, muggy weather and drenching downpours couldn't dampen the spirits of those participating in the seventh annual Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball Tournament this past weekend. On July 28, 1999, while deploying a spike belt, Sgt.

BY SCOTT HADDOW Isabelle Perreault loves a good fight. The 31-year-old boxer was the provincial 66-kilogram champion in 2005, and won a silver medal at the national level.

Even though the season is over, the Laurentian University cross-country running team is still kicking it into high gear by landing a top recruit.

A quick reminder for anyone with a belly hungry for food and a mind hungry for sports knowledge. The Sudbury SportLink Guts and Glory luncheon happens today at the Holiday Inn from noon to 1:30 pm.

The 6th Annual Women's Outdoor Weekend at Gordon's Park on Manitoulin Island takes place this weekend.

Melissa Richardson Confederation Secondary School Richardson is a Grade 12 honour roll student who has been involved with athletics and student parliament for her four years as a Charger.

Benoit's Martial Arts is hosting its fourth annual Summer Day Camps for children ages five to 12, in July and August. The camp promises fun for everyone.

BY SCOTT HADDOW In late August, a select group of Sudbury Wolves will stand on the grounds of the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp in Europe.

Northern Life is calling out to all local sporting groups to submit athletes or teams for a new feature called Northern Life Athlete of the Week.

BY SCOTT HADDOW It's one goal at a time for the Sudbury Canadians soccer club. Having lost their first seven games, the Canadians hope to finally make a notch in the win column this Saturday against the visiting Laval Comets.