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Kayla Dykstra has had the other 13 Canada West women's basketball teams scratching their heads all season. Dykstra, the third-year post has delivered big numbers for the University of Victoria Vikes in 23 games.

The Vancouver Canucks have apparently come up with a new game plan. Fall behind early, then storm back in the third period.

Andrea Kelly has some fond memories of curling in Victoria.

Alberni at Victoria, 7:30 P.M.

MacPhee sisters bring good mix of youth and experience from the Island

For the first time in five seasons, the University of Victoria Vikes men's basketball team will open the Canada West playoffs on the road.

NFL -- New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre has retired from the National Football League after 18 record-breaking seasons and one Super Bowl championship, the team said yesterday.

CFL -- All-star offensive tackle Jason Jimenez confirmed that he has signed a two-year contract with an option to remain with the B.C. Lions. Jimenez, 28, is entering his fourth season with the Lions. The native of Queens, N.Y.

Olympian starts national anthem contest

NHL -- Andrew Cogliano, Dustin Penner, Ales Hemsky and Kyle Brodziak each recorded a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers scored four times in the first period and cruised to a 7-2 triumph over the Montreal Canadiens last night.