Scarborough soccer stars shoot for success on Toronto FC
For two Scarborough soccer players, it was the chance of a lifetime when they reunited to play professional soccer for their hometown.
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Pope Panthers pull off rugby win in first season game
Pope John Paul II started the rugby season with a 27-7 win over Vanier in a home game on April 14. While a few of the boys were on last year’s team, it’s hard to…
Kendo traditionalists prefer ancient roots to Olympic glitter
Amid the yelling and clatter of a recent tournament at the University of Toronto, veteran practitioners of the martial art Kendo squared off – philosophically at least – against a new generation of fighters who believe their art should become an Olympic sport.
Mother Teresa reaches goals
“A TDCAA Championship and an OFSAA medal.” Those were the two goals Richard Gallacher, Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School’s senior boy’s basketball coach, set out to accomplish at the beginning of this season.
CFL players’ contracts put the block on drug testing, top referee says
Under current contracts, players cannot be tested for banned substances. Tom Higgins, director of officiating for the CFL since April 2008, admits that if players are using steroids, there’s nothing the league can do to…
Titans seal victory twice in a row
It was a long road to victory for the Blessed Mother Teresa Titans, but they made it. After a 96-49 rout over Michael Power on Feb. 24, they defeated rivals Father Henry Carr 67-46 last…
Scarborough native aiming for NHL
A former student of Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate is considering a pro hockey future.
Scarborough youth star in lacrosse
With the snow outside starting to melt, Scarborough’s many young hockey players are looking for something to keep them active and their skill levels high. For many the answer is lacrosse, made possible by The…
Ottawa skipper wins Ontario senior curling championship
For the 12th time in 28 years, Bruce Delaney’s team has swept to victory at the Ontario provincial senior curling championships. He defeated Kirk Ziola of Chatham Granite Club 10-1 Jan. 18 at the Scarboro…
West Hill Warriors back in battle
It seemed like there wasn’t even enough time for the sweat on the 2008 Seneca Sting Invitational court to dry before this year’s champs, the West Hill Warriors’ senior boys, were back in practice. After…