One Vancouver city councillor is welcoming the creation of a provincial body to oversee combat sports. The new commission, announced in legistion unveiled yesterday, will regulate mixed martial arts. The city wasn't include in UFC's 2012 schedule because a trial period allowing professional fighting events expired. But Kerry … [Read more...]
Veteran sports reporter joins CKNW
March 9, 2012 by
A familiar, and sometimes controversial voice is joining the CKNW Sports Department. After some time away from the microphone, Dave Pratt told CKNW's Bill Good that it's good to be back. "...I found myself at times, literally, pacing through my condo and actually mapping out a show that would never go to air -- just for the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Canlan Ice Sports to exit N.J. ice rink
February 6, 2012 by
BURNABY, B.C. - Rink operator Canlan Ice Sports Corp. (TSX:ICE) says it will not renew an operating lease at its ice rink facility in Vineland, N.J. partly due to the facility missing its profit expectations.The British Columbia-based company announced Monday that it would stop operating the facility on March 31, also citing the "unfavourable local … [Read more...]
Redl Sports to be bought by Maurice Sporting
November 18, 2011 by
BURNABY, B.C. - Sporting goods wholesaler Redl Sports Distributors Ltd. has agreed to be bought by U.S.-based Maurice Sporting Goods, Inc., with the deal expected to close at the end of November.Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.Redl Sports Distributors is a family-owned outdoor sporting goods company headquartered in Burnaby, … [Read more...]
11/05/2011 – Source For Sports Skate Sharpening Day
November 5, 2011 by
Break out your dull hockey skates! Saturday, November 5th is the day to take them to be sharpened at your local Source For Sports® store, who will be donating all of the days sharpening proceeds to stopconcussions.com. Participating Source For Sports® locations across the Canada will be supporting stopconcussions.com, an education and awareness … [Read more...]
Canucks’ Ryan Kesler makes no apologies for nude photo in sports magazine
October 6, 2011 by
Ryan Kesler is used to stirring things up on the ice. Now the Vancouver Canucks centre has caused a stir in the NHL team's dressing room by posing nude for ESPN the Magazine's The Body Issue. “I didn't recognize him this morning when he came in with clothes on,” coach Alain Vigneault said with a laugh Wednesday. “I saw the picture once. It was … [Read more...]
Try the latest water sports craze on your next trip: stand-up paddling
August 12, 2011 by
Have you seen those people that look like they're walking on water as they glide along on a big surfboard? Especially on calm water, stand-up paddling (SUP) is easy for beginners to try—plus it's a great workout for your legs and core. Look for lessons and paddle board rentals anywhere there's water, from lakes and bays to rivers and … [Read more...]
