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Bruce Penton: NHL vs. The Virus: Which will win?
Sports, Commentary Kate Winquist 1/18/21 Sports, Commentary Kate Winquist 1/18/21

Bruce Penton: NHL vs. The Virus: Which will win?

Hockey is to many Canadians as breathing is to the average human, so it’s not surprising that there is great joy across the land now that the National Hockey League has — hold your breath! — returned to a regular (or, more appropriately, irregular) season of league play.

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Major resident enjoys unique contact sport
Arts & Culture, Sports Greg Paulhus 1/5/21 Arts & Culture, Sports Greg Paulhus 1/5/21

Major resident enjoys unique contact sport

There’s a new and unique contact sport that is becoming popular in Canada, especially on the prairies. Tyson Kemery, a resident of Major, Sask., is an enthusiastic participant in the sport.

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Heather Norris recognized by the Alberta Amateur Baseball Council
Sports Greg Paulhus 12/31/20 Sports Greg Paulhus 12/31/20

Heather Norris recognized by the Alberta Amateur Baseball Council

Alberta Amateur Baseball Council is recognizing individuals that have contributed significantly to Alberta baseball, at the grassroots level.

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Bruce Penton: The year’s best quips, quotes and chuckles
Sports, Commentary Greg Paulhus 12/21/20 Sports, Commentary Greg Paulhus 12/21/20

Bruce Penton: The year’s best quips, quotes and chuckles

Blogger Eric Stangel, after the Yankees signed pitcher Gerrit Cole for $324 million over nine seasons: “The Yankees also announced that beer at the stadium will now cost $734.”

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Bruce Penton: A year in sports to forget
Sports, Commentary Greg Paulhus 12/14/20 Sports, Commentary Greg Paulhus 12/14/20

Bruce Penton: A year in sports to forget

The best thing about 2020 is that it’s almost over.
Can 2021 or ’22 possibly be worse? Not a chance. Or so the world hopes.

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Bruce Penton: CFL eyes post-pandemic return
Sports, Commentary Greg Paulhus 12/7/20 Sports, Commentary Greg Paulhus 12/7/20

Bruce Penton: CFL eyes post-pandemic return

It’s not really a surprise that the Canadian Football League, which operates on a virtual shoestring, was one of the few professional sports leagues in North America to not operate in 2020 due to COVID-19.

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Bruce Penton: TV cameras never stray far from Tiger Woods
Commentary, Sports Greg Paulhus 11/30/20 Commentary, Sports Greg Paulhus 11/30/20

Bruce Penton: TV cameras never stray far from Tiger Woods

Since TV golf broadcasts usually begin with film and audio about Tiger Woods, no matter if the greatest golfer of all time is in the lead, middle of the pack or back home resting his back…

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Bruce Penton: Losing Trebek, Meeker sad day for Canada
Commentary, Sports Greg Paulhus 11/23/20 Commentary, Sports Greg Paulhus 11/23/20

Bruce Penton: Losing Trebek, Meeker sad day for Canada

Canada lost two broadcasting icons on one day, Nov. 8, and while Alex Trebek is known almost solely for his work on the television game show Jeopardy, both he and Howie Meeker had connections to Hockey Night in Canada.

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Bruce Penton: A November Masters? Bring it on!
Sports, Commentary Greg Paulhus 11/9/20 Sports, Commentary Greg Paulhus 11/9/20

Bruce Penton: A November Masters? Bring it on!

In the midst of what is normally football, hockey and basketball season, the big event on the sports calendar this week is the Masters at Augusta, Ga. In November.

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Bruce Penton: Rough start for love-’em-or-hate-’em Cowboys
Sports, Commentary Greg Paulhus 11/2/20 Sports, Commentary Greg Paulhus 11/2/20

Bruce Penton: Rough start for love-’em-or-hate-’em Cowboys

They’re known as America’s Team. But only because of the existence of the New York Jets and a couple of other bottom feeders in the National Football League, the Dallas Cowboys have barely been able to escape the moniker “America’s Worst Team.’

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Bruce Penton: James adds fuel to debate: LeBron or Jordan
Sports, Commentary Greg Paulhus 10/26/20 Sports, Commentary Greg Paulhus 10/26/20

Bruce Penton: James adds fuel to debate: LeBron or Jordan

He really didn’t need to prove it again, but LeBron James has confirmed he is the face of the National Basketball Association.

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Bruce Penton: Young baseball stars blossom
Commentary, Sports Greg Paulhus 10/19/20 Commentary, Sports Greg Paulhus 10/19/20

Bruce Penton: Young baseball stars blossom

Who was better? Hank Aaron or Mike Trout? Babe Ruth or Reggie Jackson? Carl Yastrzemski or Rickey Henderson?

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