ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Newfoundland and Labrador Athletics association (NLAA) announced today by Joe Ryan, chair of the Athletics Hall of Fame Selection Committee, which also includes Don Coaker, Wulf Stender and Will Gough, that two former outstanding athletics and three builders (officials, coaches or volunteers) will be formally inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame at a November…
Ian Royle was the winner of the Huffin Puffen Marathon Sunday. He finished the 26 miles 385 yard course with a winning time of 2 hours 37.10 seconds.…
Read MoreSt. John’s native Teddy Purcell has signed a professional tryout agreement with the Boston Bruins. This was confirmed on Thursday by team General Manager Don Sweeney Purcell has played 12 years in the National Hockey League. He has played with Los Angeles, Tampa Bay, Edmonton and…
Read MoreNewfoundlanders have been known across Canada for their athletic skills. Well a number of Newfoundlanders have been scouted and are playing soccer at a number of mainland universities. Male: Thomas Pieroway – 4th year goalkeeper from CBS, St.FX X-Men, AUS Female: Alyssa Armstrong – 5th year midfielder…
Read MoreThe Royal St. John’s Regatta is history for 2017 now the Regatta Committe has introduced a new program to help promote the regatta and rowing in general On September 23, 2017, The Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee will be host the Fall Fun Regatta at Qidi Vidi Lake. Teams…
Read MoreThe Paradise 5 and 10 K road race event was held on Saturday. David Freak was winner of the 5K event with a winning time of 15 minutes and 56 seconds. Levi Moulton place second in 16 minutes and 9 seconds and third place finisher was Seams Boyd Perte in 16…
Read MoreThe Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club Rookie Camp will be held in Penticton, B.C. from Thursday until next Monday. The group playing in Penticton will be on the ice together for the first time at Bell MTS Iceplex on Sept. 7, at 12:30 pm St. John’s native Tyler Boland…
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