Derek's Dirt On Sports

• Cougars into Conference Final

  <p> The University of Regina's women's basketball team held off the Alberta Pandas for a 72-68 win on Friday night in a Canada West semifinal game at the Physical Activity Complex in Saskatoon.  The Cougars will square off with Saskatchewan on Saturday night for the Canada West championship, while Alberta wil</p>

  May 8, 2011
  
• Queens of the Country

  <p> Its easy to see why people in Kronau are so proud of their curling team.  Its because they are every bit small town as the province of Saskatchewan.  Its who they are, its who we are for that matter.  Amber Holland and company are the gals you'd run intoat the grocery store, laughing about the </p>

  May 8, 2011
  
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• Feds Fumble

  <p> Oh sure, you can call it what you like and many have.  Anew football stadium for the Riders, an entertainment complex or an urban renewal project.  Truth is, its all of them.  However, now its none of them. Thanks to the Federal government not saying anything, the idea of a new domed football/enterta</p>

  May 8, 2011
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• Kronau Krew 4-0

  <p>   What a difference a year can make.  At the 2010 Scotties, Team SK skipped by Amber Holland had a tough time getting out of the hack in the early going, but this year its a complete 180.  Holland, Kim Schneider, Tammy Schneider, Heather Kalenchuk and alternate Jolene Campbell are firing on all cy</p>

  May 8, 2011
• Riders – Coaches, Free Agents and Schedule

  <p> The Riders welcomed in the media to meet the new coaching staff today.  Kind of a meet and greet with doghnuts and coffee.  The most interesting thing that happened was watching Alex Smith and Bob Dyce just hanging out.  Not one of the media swarmed up to talk to the pair of returning position co</p>

  May 8, 2011
• CFL Free Agent Fizzle

  <p> The excitement has been building for days.  The CFL free agency window is about to open.  Problem is that its dark outside when the shutters were opened and the sliding pain raised.  At what point does the CFL and its TV partners get together and move the opening of free agency from 12:01am est t</p>

  May 8, 2011
• Shoot for the Cure

  <p> This Saturday night at the CKHS the Cougar women will be shooting more than hoops.  The team will be in their pink uniforms, raising awareness for Breast Cancer research.  Now fans will be able to by pink tee-shirts to support the girls and the cause.  Here's Gabby Gheyssen describing the event. </p>

  May 8, 2011
• Who Cares About NHL All-Star Game

  <p> Seriously?  No Sid. No Gino. No Eberle.  Ok, so Jordan hasn't quite reached the level of the previous two, but at least he'd give me a reason to watch the skills comp.  As it stands though, who cares? This annual back patting exhibition has so little to do with anything that resembles </p>

  May 8, 2011
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• Happy Birthday Wayne

  <p> The above picture was taken in March, 1989 at the Edmonton International Airport.  That's me, in the background (grey cap, grey & red coat).  I had just met my idle Wayne Gretzky and couldn't have been more elated.  Although, 15 minutes earlier I was the grumpiest kid on earth. </p>

  May 8, 2011
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• NFL, NHL & More Randoms

  <p> The Bears are who thought they were...Not very good. Sure, it was a close game on the scoreboard, but really? Did you really think they would beat Aaron Rodgers.  The Green Bay QB may not win the MVP this year, but he's the best player in football this season at the right time.  Rodgers is a real treat t</p>

  May 8, 2011