Is it time for resignations at the Newfoundland volleyball association? By Jason Pike ST JOHN’S, NL – In the weeks leading up to the trial of Markus Hicks, a volleyball coach charged with multiple counts of sexual assault, it might surprise some of you, that the governing body that oversees everything volleyball in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, remains…
When the Culture Fades: Rebuilding the Heart of Small-Town Sport ST. LAWRENCE, NL – Sports dynasties are never meant to last forever. They rise, they dominate, and eventually they fade as generations change. That much is expected. What is far more troubling is not the loss of championships but the…
Read MoreWhen Does SSNL Stop Talking and Start Changing? ST. JOHN’S, NL – Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing some truly special moments in high school sports across Newfoundland and Labrador. From softball diamonds to soccer pitches, from basketball courts to volleyball gyms, I’ve seen…
Read MoreBy Jason Pike With Newfoundland and Labrador’s population rising and falling over the past several decades, our high school sports system has had to evolve constantly. When dozens of small schools closed in the 1990s, the Newfoundland and Labrador High School Athletics Federation — now known as School Sports NL…
Read MoreIn a video on his Facebook Page Brad Gushue has announced he will retire from competition after this season. A news conference is planned for Date: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 Time: 12:30 p.m. ET Here are the details: Participants: Brad Gushue, Mark Nichols, Brendan Bottcher, Geoff Walker, Curling Canada CEO Nolan Thiessen. Video on…
Read MoreDEER LAKE, NL – Newfoundland’s legendary Herder Memorial Trophy is on the line again for 2025 as the Newfoundland senior hockey season comes to an end. The finals will see the Deer Lake Red Wings of the Central West Senior Hockey League (CWSHL) in their third consecutive Herder final face…
Read MoreST. JOHN’S, NL – Guard David Jasson on his way to scoring the first 2 points of his 46 in leading Newfoundland Rogues in a white washing over TriCity Tide out of Moncton 128-82 in Sunday’s March 9 in The Super Basketball league. Photo by Joe Chase © 2025…
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