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Penton: Should it be the Final? Or Finals?
Pressing questions from the world of sport that have no definite answers, but offer a variety of possibilities. For instance: Why is it called the Stanley Cup Final but the NBA Finals?
What’s Up with the Blue Jays Alek Manoah?
Something’s up with Alek Manoah. The 25-year-old pitcher hasn’t been himself since opening day of the season.
Play Better Golf with Jack Nicklaus, Jun 8
The more immobile or "frozen" you become at address, the less free and fluid the swing you'll make, and thus the worse the shot you'll usually hit.
Penton: Divisional alignment major obstacle for Jays
Luck usually plays a major role in sports, but the bad luck Toronto Blue Jays are experiencing this year has little to do with their on-field performance.
Yeehaw! Let’s get ready to RODEO!
It’s the 30th Anniversary of the Kindersley Indoor Rodeo which runs June 1, 2 and 3 at the West Central Events Centre.
The Blue Jays “Sing the Blues” in May
The Toronto Blue Jays entered this season expecting to contend for an American League East title while featuring a vastly different style compared to many of the teams that came before.
Play Better Golf with Jack Nicklaus
When going for maximum distance, try this slight stance adjustment to help you speed up your leg thrust and hip clearance.
Penton: Blackhawks wasting no time on rebuild
The major beneficiary in the NHL Lottery Draw (aka the Connor Bedard sweepstakes), the Blackhawks are poised to jump from one of the worst teams in the National Hockey League to one of the best in only a couple of years.
Play Ball!
Zoey Gramlich looks intense as she plays defence for the U9 Kindersley Royals last week against the Eston Ramblers.
Penton: Leafs break their fans’ hearts again
Leaves fall in autumn. The Leafs, meanwhile, traditionally do it in the spring. And it’s happened again.
Not Again, When Will The Story Change?
If you thought being a Toronto Maple Leaf’s fan is tough, being an Edmonton Oilers supporter may be even harder right now.
Penton: Sports on TV: Masters Sunday best of all
The avid sports fan —admittedly, I’m part of that constituency — loves the big events. Every month, seemingly, has its big games, its big events, its season-ending championships.
Penton: NFL QBs on the move, and getting rich
There is no higher profile position in North American sports than the quarterback of a National Football League team. Today we’ll look at three of them…
Cameco 300 megawatt small modular reactor design
Westinghouse, which is now 49 per cent owned by Saskatchewan-based Cameco, announced its major entry into the small modular reactor (SMR) race.
Penton: Arraez a big hit in both major leagues
Luis Arraez may be the best hitter hardly anyone in North America knows about. His middle name is Sangel, but it may as well be Anonymous.
Good To Go Racing foregoes 2023 edition, will be back next year
Good To Go Racing has announced they won’t do a 2023 iteration this year but promise 2024 is a go.
FORE! Kindersley Regional Park Golf Course
Kindersley Regional Park Golf Course opens Saturday, April 29th with the first tee-off of the season at 10:00 AM!
Penton: Silverware haul coming McDavid’s way
Connor McDavid is going to need an extra hand, or perhaps a team-mate willing to do some heavy lifting, when it comes time for the National Hockey League awards ceremony…
Penton: Records fall during Summer’s great spring
In water-related parlance, let’s just say it’s unlikely that Toronto swimmer Summer McIntosh is a splash in the pan.
SJHL Klippers hire familiar face as new GM/Head Coach
A formidable past presence for the SJHL Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers is back as Head Coach and General Manager.