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Native Centre basketball team on the road to success

Native Centre basketball team on the road to success

A nascent basketball program running out of the Niagara Regional Native Centre is already making its mark across the province
Veteran guard set to return to River Lions for third season

Veteran guard set to return to River Lions for third season

Currently playing in Spain, Phill Scrubb will be returning to the Niagara River Lions lineup this summer; 'I am hoping to once again help compete for a title'
Memorial tournament for local hockey legend returns

Memorial tournament for local hockey legend returns

After a three-year hiatus, the Jeff Yungblut Memorial Tournament is taking place again between Mar. 24 and Mar. 26; 'It’s a wonderful tribute to him and the man that he was'
Study finds ‘alarming’ rates of nicotine use in sport: Brock prof

Study finds ‘alarming’ rates of nicotine use in sport: Brock prof

Study analyzed urine samples from national and international sporting events that took place in Italy from 2012 to 2020
River Lions plan female-focused events to mark International Women’s Day

River Lions plan female-focused events to mark International Women’s Day

Events aim to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness, and take action to foster female empowerment
Niagara resident soars to ultimate frisbee world championships

Niagara resident soars to ultimate frisbee world championships

A sport he began playing in Grade 9 at AN Myer Secondary School is taking Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Ben Simmonds to the UK to represent his country
Local father-son duo conquers national karting world

Local father-son duo conquers national karting world

Ten-year-old Marley Chaudhary started karting in 2020 and he's been winning trophies ever since; 'It’s very challenging for the both of us'
River Lions coach marks five-year anniversary with team

River Lions coach marks five-year anniversary with team

Victor Raso, also the team's general manager, has built and sustained a successful basketball program; 'I'm incredibly proud of the work we have done'
Intercounty Baseball League names new commissioner

Intercounty Baseball League names new commissioner

Toronto-based lawyer Ted Kalnins played for Hamilton and London in the 2000s; Welland Jackfish open their season at home May 18
Thorold Blackhawks honour Anchors with ceremonial puck drop

Thorold Blackhawks honour Anchors with ceremonial puck drop

On Friday night, the Thorold Blackhawks celebrated the Anchors' OBA victory with a ceremonial puck drop; 'I feel proud to be a part of something in Thorold'