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Mount Douglas Rams receiver Marcus Davis is grabbed by W.J. Mouat Hawks linebacker Clovis Lumeka during the Rams visit to Abbotsford on Saturday. The Hawks won 52-49.

Football: Rebels to visit Langley Rams in junior playoffs; Mount Doug Rams burned by Mouat Hawks running back; Belmont Bulldogs pick up first AA win

Mouat Hawks running back Maleek Irons finished Saturday's game with a mind-boggling 491 rushing yards on 48 carries

Mount Douglas Rams receiver Marcus Davis is grabbed by W.J. Mouat Hawks linebacker Clovis Lumeka during the Rams visit to Abbotsford on Saturday. The Hawks won 52-49.
Victoria Grizzlies Brett Hartskamp gets dumped by Alberni Valley Bulldog Turner Popoff during a game at Bear Mountain Arena. The Grizz won 3-2 in overtime.

Fitzgeralds, Grizzlies feast with overtime wins

Fitzgerald brothers rise to opposition as Grizzlies feast on Vees, Bulldogs in overtime

Victoria Grizzlies Brett Hartskamp gets dumped by Alberni Valley Bulldog Turner Popoff during a game at Bear Mountain Arena. The Grizz won 3-2 in overtime.

Americas Rugby Championship: Canada hope to continue winning ways against U.S.A. on Tuesday

If the Americas Rugby Championship is going to benefit one country more than the other three, it’s Canada.

The Victoria HarbourCats will purr at Royal Athletic Park beginning in June

HarbourCats to claw their way into Victoria sports scene

The city’s newest sports franchise looks to land on its feet in 2013 as the Victoria HarbourCats.

The Victoria HarbourCats will purr at Royal Athletic Park beginning in June
Rebels running back Greg Morris is eyeing the BCFC record for total yards rushed in a season.

Runnin’ Rebel could set record against Raiders

Greg Morris can expect some added attention this weekend. Breaking a 13-year-old Canadian Junior Football League record will do that.

Rebels running back Greg Morris is eyeing the BCFC record for total yards rushed in a season.
Adam Campbell

Omwenga doubles as Victoria Marathon winner, Adam Campbell well-suited to race

Adam Campbell runs marathon in two hours, 35 minutes, while wearing a suit

Adam Campbell
Victoria Royals Logan Nelson

First-place Royals play ‘until to the buzzer’

Royals finding identity as they ready for Kamloops Blazers Wednesday, Kelowna Rockets this weekend

Victoria Royals Logan Nelson

Grizz split on weekend, set to host RBC champ Vees

Two Victoria-bred players, Wade Murphy and goalie Chad Katunar, lead the Penticton Vees into Bear Mountain Arena on Friday

John Alessio returns for first fight in Victoria since 1998.

Fighter John Alessio comes full circle with AFC

John Alessio’s fighting career started when he was pumping gas at a Cowichan Valley Esso station 18 years ago.

John Alessio returns for first fight in Victoria since 1998.
2011 winner Thomas Omwenga returns for the 2012 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon on Sunday.

Elites target course records of Victoria Marathon

Cash prizes entice faster runners to challenge the course records of Victoria full and half marathons

2011 winner Thomas Omwenga returns for the 2012 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon on Sunday.
Mike Spracklen in the chilly winter air of Elk Lake.

Cold sendoff for gold medal coach Mike Spracklen

Rowers upset with Rowing Canada coach’s dismissal, other rowers happy

Mike Spracklen in the chilly winter air of Elk Lake.

Ironman Canada deadline too much, too soon for Victoria

Proposal deadline too soon admit Ironman organizers

Artist Lucas Bell designed the Saanich Braves 45th anniversary logo

Saanich Braves off to hot start in 45th year

It's been 16 years since the Saanich Braves last won the Island’s junior B title but there's plenty to celebrate

Artist Lucas Bell designed the Saanich Braves 45th anniversary logo

Grizzlies slowed by Express, Clippers

Third period dry spells cost the Victoria Grizzlies a pair of wins on the weekend.

Cross training:  Seamus Maguire of Reynolds secondary leads the pack of high school cross-country runners through Beacon Hill Park with Liam Farrar of Oak Bay High
Cross training:  Seamus Maguire of Reynolds secondary leads the pack of high school cross-country runners through Beacon Hill Park with Liam Farrar of Oak Bay High
Victoria Royals forward Tim Traber tries to jam the puck past Kamloops Blazers goalie Cole Cheveldave against Kamloops defender Josh Connolly

Royals ready for Hunter as Tigers visit

Leading NHL-prospect Hunter Shinkaruk visits Victoria tonight (Oct. 3) as the Royals host the Medicine Hat Tigers.

Victoria Royals forward Tim Traber tries to jam the puck past Kamloops Blazers goalie Cole Cheveldave against Kamloops defender Josh Connolly
Greg Morris carries the ball versus the Kamloops Broncos on Sept. 16 at Bear Mountain Stadium. Morris rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns and the Rebels won 48-41.

Rolling Rebels set to host Langley Rams

Westshore Rebels host Langley Rams for first place

Greg Morris carries the ball versus the Kamloops Broncos on Sept. 16 at Bear Mountain Stadium. Morris rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns and the Rebels won 48-41.

Saanich Braves edge Westshore Wolves

Saanich Braves now 4-1 in Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season

Kathleen Leahy fires a pass against Mexico during the 2012 Junior PanAm championships in Mexico last week. Canada won silver. Leahy returns to the Vikes against UBC this weekend.

Vikes, Thunderbirds renew field hockey rivalry

The shifting dynamic of the UVic Vikes women’s field hockey season returns to normal this weekend as the UBC Thunderbirds visit

Kathleen Leahy fires a pass against Mexico during the 2012 Junior PanAm championships in Mexico last week. Canada won silver. Leahy returns to the Vikes against UBC this weekend.

Junior hockey fills the Victoria weekend calendar

Saanich Braves get busy, Cougars hit Storm in VIJHL, Grizz and Royals host games

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