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Rebuilding the Heart of Small-Town Sport

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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 loss of the culture that made those championships possible in the first place.  I come from a small town that once lived and breathed soccer. With a population of roughly 1,200 people, we were known, proudly, as the soccer capital of Canada based on our success per-capital. Provincial banners, national…

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SSNLs Inclusion Illusion

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  When 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 firsthand the passion, dedication, and pride that student-athletes bring to their schools and communities. But somewhere along the way, that admiration has been replaced by frustration. Because the more I’ve watched, the more I’ve listened, to athletes, coaches, and parents alike, the clearer it has become, the system isn’t working. The…

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Back-to-Back Titles for Saint Joseph’s

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TWILLINGATE, NL – 2026 marked the culmination of a remarkable journey for the Saint Joseph’s Jaguars. For most of its history, Saint Joseph’s had never been known as a basketball powerhouse. That all changed in 2025, when, for the first time in school history, the Jaguars hosted and won the Provincial 1A Boys Basketball Championship in nothing short of storybook fashion. Trailing by 15 points, they stormed back to claim a dramatic two-point victory and make history. What made that championship run even more special was that the team lost no players afterward. At a school with only around twenty…

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Montana Briar weekend wrap up

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Nathan Young, skip of TEAM NL at the 2026 Montana Briar Canadian curling championships. Photo by Greg Locke.

ST JOHN’S, NL – The first weekend of Curling Canada’s 2026 Montana Briar in St John’s, Newfoundland has seen record crowds great curling. In Pool A, as of Monday afternoon, Brad Gushue’s Newfoundland and Labrador rink is tied in first place and Olympic gold medalist Brad Jacobs with 3 in 3 wins. This rivalry could make for an exciting final and epic Briar story. Over in Pool B Kevin Koe is also in first place with a 3 in 3 record and a serious contender for a finals spot. Quebec’s Jean-Michel Ménard is sitting in second place while Newfoundland’s provincial…

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Gushue returns to St John’s for his final competition

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ST. JOHN’S, NL – Hometown hero and curling legend, Brad Gushue and his team opened the first round the Curling Canada 2026 Montana Briar Canadian curling championship in St John’s, Newfoundland on Friday night. The Mary Brown Centre was at capacity as fans came out to see Gushue in his final tournament before retiring from competition. Gushue could barely take a step without being cheered on by the crowd, whose energy was palpable long before first practice has started. The Re.Max Centre St. John’s Curling Club based team is made up of third Mark Nichols, second/vice-skip Brendan Bottcher, lead Geoff…

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SSNL Outdoor Sports Season Comes to a Close

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BURIN, NL -With the final whistle of the Boys 2A Soccer Provincials, the outdoor sports calendar for SSNL has officially wrapped up for the 2025 season. Between unpredictable weather and tight competition, it proved to be a loud, energetic, and hard-fought weekend — with the Burin Peninsula claiming two of the three provincial banners. — 2A Boys Provincial Championship The 2A Boys Provincials were hosted by Lakewood Academy of Glenwood, with all matches played on the brand-new Gander turf complex. Participating teams included: Lakewood Academy (Host) St. Joseph’s Academy Jaguars (Lamaline) St. Lawrence Academy Blues (Wild Card) Gros Morne Academy…

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