Monday, May 30, 2011

EA Sticks with its guns, takes Vancouver


By David Kalan  - NHL.com Staff Writer 

Predictions are a funny thing, and getting them right from the start of the postseason is tricky enough. EA SPORTS has managed to do a pretty decent job with its EA SPORTS NHL '11 Simulation Engine, correctly predicting all but one of the 14 postseason series so far in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Heineken Cup Final 2011 highlights - Leinster vs Northampton Saints


It’s been called one of the greatest European cup finals we’ve seen, and it probably wasn’t far off as Leinster came back from the dead to pull off an inspired Heineken Cup tournament win over Northampton Saints in Cardiff on Saturday.

Monday, May 23, 2011

College Baseball Rain Delay Jousting

Postural analysis of teenage elite hockey players and the effect of Postural Reconstruction physiotherapy treatment on musculoskeletal pain and posture.


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Heat's other guys turn tables on Bulls




MIAMI — LeBron James took only 13 shots. Dwyane Wade scored 17 points on 35 percent shooting. Carlos Boozer notched a 26-point, 17-rebound double-double.

NFLPA URGE FEDERAL APPEALS COURT TO LIFT LOCKOUT


MINNEAPOLIS - NFL players who sued the league for alleged antitrust violations liken the league to a "cartel" in their latest court filing, again urging an appeals court to lift the lockout.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Total Rugby - Toulouse Academy

Record smashed at 2011 London Sevens

Total Rugby - Richie McCaw

CFL College Draft results in 34 selections from CIS schools



OTTAWA (CIS) - Thirty-four players from CIS universities were selected out of 47 total picks (72.3%) in the CFL College Draft Sunday. It was the fourth-highest total dating back to 1970, only two less than last year's tally and four behind the record set in 2009.



Stinger kicker Rene Paredes signs CFL contract

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League have signed Concordia Stinger kicker Rene Paredes to a contract and will have him compete for a spot on their roster when training camp gets under way next month.

CANUCKS LOOK TO BOUNCE BACK FROM GAME 3 LOSS TO SHARKS


(Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks :2011 NHL Playoffs, Game 3 : May 20 2011
(Sports Network) - The San Jose Sharks will try to even the best-of-seven Western Conference finals today, when they host the top-seeded Vancouver Canucks in Game 4 at HP Pavilion.)

The Canucks won the first two games of this series on home ice, but the second-seeded Sharks cut their series deficit to 2-1 with a victory in Friday's Game 3 in San Jose.

Questions (fails) - Super Rugby round 13



It's the Heineken Cup final this evening, as the biggest game in European rugby takes place in Cardiff. And I'm in Edinburgh. But this is life, things don't always go according to plan, as you'll see in the short video below.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Report: Thrashers sold to Winnipeg group


According to an unconfirmed and to this point unsubstantiated report in the Globe and Mail, an agreement to sell the National Hockey League's Atlanta Thrashers to a Winnipeg group which plans to relocate the franchise to the Manitoba capital is done.

Sources told the Globe and Mail Thursday night that preparations are being made for an announcement Tuesday of the sale and transfer of the Thrashers to True North Sports and Entertainment, which owns and operates the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League and the MTS Centre arena, which would become the NHL team’s new home.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

The Cheetahs upset victory over the Crusaders in Bloemfontein



The Cheetahs produced one of the results of round 13 of Super Rugby as they upset the Crusaders 33-20 in front of a passionate home crowd, taking their third consecutive win of the tournament.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Bombers sign a trio of Canadian prospects


WINNIPEG -- The Winnipeg Blue Bombers added some quality non-import talent to their roster today, coming to terms with two of their draft picks from the 2011 CFL draft, receiver Liam Mahoney and running back Carl Volny, as well as free agent linebacker John Surla.

Friday, May 13, 2011

McGill swim duo to represent Canada at FISU Summer Games

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MONTREAL -- Steven Bielby, a swimmer from McGill University, and Redmen head coach Peter Carpenter, are among 42 student-athletes and 10 support staff selected to represent Canada in swimming at the 26th Summer Universiade from August 12-23, 2011, in Shenzhen, China.

Hometown boy drafted by Montreal Alouettes

Anthony Barrette (55), who is finishing his undergraduate degree this spring, says if he were to return for a master’s degree, he’d study American history. “There was so much action, so much bloodshed.” | Photo by Concordia University

Four Stingers are headed to the big time after being drafted at the Canadian Football League (CFL) draft, May 8.
Two players were picked in the first two rounds.

Sunday, May 08, 2011

Super Rugby Pick of the Week - Rounds 9, 10, & 11 (Rugby Dump)





Rugby Day In Canada


RUGBY DAY IN CANADA is a non-profit volunteer-run magazine that promotes and celebrates rugby in Canada. Featuring the work of the best rugby writers, illustrators and photographers from Victoria to St. John's, the magazine highlights Canadian rugby from school leagues, clubs, provincials and all the way to the National Teams. 

Their mission is to promote and celebrate Canadian rugby!

Website: http://rugbypress.magcloud.com
Contact: rugbydayincanada@gmail.com

Saturday, May 07, 2011

Athletic Hub - Get Recruited!


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Facilitate the recruiting process for student athletes and their families by providing them with the necessary information to make the right decisions that will best fit their needs.

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Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Try Savers & Rib Breakers 11 - Huge rugby tackles compilation

How the Culture of Rugby Parlays Into Business, Workplace and Hiring Character


Submitted by: Baron Hanson on Dec 18, 2010 at 5:14 pm By SmartBrief Insights Contributor Baron C. Hanson, December, 2010

The Wall Street Journal recently featured the magnanimous headline “Rugby Star Gets General Motors Out of a Scrum” (http://tinyurl.com/26rfmbw). This must-read article explains how CFO Christopher Liddell prepared a $23 billion offering spanning three continents, 35 underwriting banks, and 90 promotional meetings to satisfy GM’s largest shareholder — the U.S. government.
I am not surprised. Liddell is a lifelong Rugby player.

Athletic Hub


A website designed to help student athletes promote their abilities to coaches at CEGEP, Prep, and University Levels.

Their services enable student-athletes to showcase their academic and athletic abilities to scouts, recruiters and coaches at all levels. Using professional website designs, our student-athletes are able to promote their skills effectively and efficiently to help them get noticed and get one step closer to realizing their dreams.

Athletic Republic



Athletic Republic is the culmination of two decades of improving athletic performance.  That's longer than most athletes' careers.  John Frappier designed the original Acceleration Training programs through careful research and input from a team of sports medicine professionals, athletic trainers, and elite coaches.

Monday, May 02, 2011

Inspirational Video - Body Building

On comeback trail, Caps need more from Ovi


By Corey Masisak  - NHL.com Staff Writer

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Alex Ovechkin has already scored a critical goal for the Washington Capitals in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

UFC 130: Edgar vs. Maynard III



UFC 130: Edgar vs. Maynard III is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 28, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.