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Sports briefs and results from Newfoundland and Labrador sports

Where have all the good times gone.

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By Jason Pike Somethings been lost in sports today. Where has all the passion and tradition in sports gone to? Rarely in today’s society do we see the camaraderie of old. Seldom do we see pep rallies or cheerleaders or school spirit where students come out to support their friends and fellow students. It’s a rare occasion to walk into a gymnasium and feel that electricity. I grew up in the 90s, and I was a student athlete as well as an athlete outside of the school system. The one thing that I treasure the most and that I’m glad…

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PROVINCIAL 5K

  David Freak won the provincial 5K road race Sunday. He covered the course in 15 minutes and 44 second. Adam Snow placed second with a time of 16 minutes and 23 seconds. Third place went to Daniel MacDonald who finished in 16 minutes and 39 seconds. Julia Kawamoto was…

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CANADIAN SOFTBALL PLAYDOWNS

    The Newfoundland representatives Galway Hitmen will defend their 3 time Canadian Men’s Fast Pitch softball championship Sunday. The Hitman move to the final as they blanked Nova Scotia 8-nothing.     Pitcher IP H R ER BB SO       Sean Cleary 6.0 4 0 0 2 11…

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BASEBALL OFFICIAL PASSES AWAY

          Well known St. John’s Baseball player and Umpire passed away suddenly on Friday morning in St. John’s.   Steve Phillips was a baseball umpire for many years. He was also a seller baseball player and a renowned baseball coach. he had a way of getting…

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BROWN AN ICECAP

      The Montreal Canadiens have signed defense man Travis Brown to a one year two way contract. Brown was originally drafted by Chicago. He has played the past four seasons with Moose Jaw Warriors and Victoria Royals of the Western Hockey League. He is expected to start the…

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VANDALS RUGBY CHAMPS

    Vandals claimed the St. John’s Rugby league summer championship during the weekend. Vandals defeated Swilers 14-7. Colin Sullivan and Robert Murphy had a try each for the winners.  Gregg Fraser had two conversions in this game.   In semi -final play Swilers beat Baymen 29-5 and Vandals stopped…

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MEN’S TOUCH FOOTBALL

      Saturday, August 22 Buccaneers (9-5-0) 35 Final Hurricanes (5-10-0) 12 Touchdowns: Buccaneers – Jason King (1), Geoff Warden (1), Robert Wilson (3) Hurricanes – Ryan Glynn (2) Touchdown Passes: Buccaneers – Geoff Warden (1), Greg Woolgar (3) Hurricanes – Interceptions: Buccaneers – George English (1) Hurricanes – Ryan Glynn (2), Ryan Sparrow (1), Stuart…

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WOMEN’S TOUCH FOOTBALL

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      Saturday, August 22, 15 Hickmans (10-3-0) 47 Final Steelers (1-12-0) 0 Touchdowns: Hickmans – Sue Hickman (3), Jaime Stoyles (1), Jessica Wade (3) Steelers – Touchdown Passes: Hickmans – Michelle Healey (6) Steelers – Interceptions: Hickmans – Jessica Wade (1) Steelers – Sheri Costello (2), Courtney King (1) Sacks: Hickmans – Erin Prim (1)…

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CRICKET NFLD

  The Avengers won the Atul Ahuja Cup this Saturday with a 63 run victory over the Tigers. The Cup was presented by former Cricket Canada CEO Atul Ahuja, who donated the artificial pitch used for matches and is contested between the 1st and 2nd place teams in the regular season.   The…

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ALLAN CUP HOCKEY

  The Grand Falls Windsor Cataracts will have to go through the Atlantic Provinces in order to get to the Allan Cup Tournament in April. The defending Herder Memorial champions earned the right to go into Allan Cup playdowns as they won the Herder last year. A team from new…

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