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Cann’s long road to coaching

Darren Cann with his son Zac celebrating the 2001 FA Vase victory. Photo courtesy Darren Cann.

St. Thomas University’s men’s soccer coach Darren Cann has been involved in soccer all of his life. Listen how the former pro moved his way through the English soccer system which eventually led him to coaching in New Brunswick Darren’s Story Darren Cann talking about winning the 2001 FA Vase Cup

Students react to Tiger’s return

Tiger Woods is playing in his first tournament since his sex scandal. Photo Courtesy Wiki images

As Tiger Woods stepped up to the first tee at Augusta Thursday, the golf world held its breath. Gripping his driver, Nike swoosh emblazoned on his chest, Tiger hauled back and cranked a screamer down the heart of the fairway allowing the anxious fans to finally exhale as the world’s best golfer was finally back. [...]

Danton gets redemption, Huskies get championship

Former NHLer Mike Danton played an integral role in SMU winning it's first national title. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mike Dembeck.

It’s fitting that the St. Mary’s Huskies would win the 2010 Cavendish University Cup off a rebound, when their whole season had been built around second chances. After a season filled with scrutiny and high expectations, former NHL player Mike Danton couldn’t have scripted a better ending. Although he didn’t score the overtime winner, he [...]

Proposed drive-thru not whetting everyone’s appetite

Old Town Lunenburg was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Photo courtesy Wikimedia.

There’s controversy cooking in the small town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. A proposed drive-thru to be attached to a renovated gas station has some residents up in arms. The thought of a fast food chain such as rumored McDonalds, isn’t something that some think fits in the heritage town. The town of roughly 2,300 is [...]

New Brunswick’s lack of sports funding hurting province

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In grade 11, Patrick Côté faced a difficult decision; stay in the town he had grown up in all his life and graduate with his friends, or move away and pursue the sport he loved. The Grand Falls, New Brunswick native left his small town in search of green pastures and better funding. “I’m proud [...]

Video review has no place in baseball

Umpires gather to discuss a call during the 2009 World Series

During the 2009 Major League Baseball playoffs there have already been close to a dozen “blown” calls made by different umpiring crews, putting Commissioner Bud Selig and his often reliable boys in blue under the microscope. The debate whether or not replay should be implemented into America’s pastime is divided. While many want the game [...]

John Bartlett: From Water Bottles to the Scoreboard

 By: Brandon Wile Last season, John Bartlett had done everything he was asked to do for the St. Thomas University men’s basketball team — keep the stats, run the clock and take care of the players during games. But this season, John is taking a much different approach to the team as he is hoping [...]

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