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Victoria rider remains in second with three stages to go

There is an argument making the rounds that the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics changed Canadians in a fundamental way and no longer are we satisfied with bronze. It seems to have rubbed off in Summer Olympics sports, as well.

Coach Dave Dew says his Peninsula Co-op women's soccer team has improved from last year's 1-10-3 record in the United Soccer Leagues W-League.

James Bay Athletic Association, denied a record 23rd B.C. Rounsefell Cup Premier rugby title Saturday, remained gracious but unbowed in defeat.

VICTORIA 1 SEATTLE 1 The road for the Seattle Sounders U-23 players, if everything were to go right in their careers, would end at CenturyLink Field with the parent Major League Soccer club.

NEW WESTMINSTER 9 VICTORIA 7 As far as losses go, this one stung like a slap in the belly from a wet fish. Looking to land themselves another two points in the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League, the host Victoria Jr.

The Canadian men's volleyball team - with Victoria's Josh Howatson and Fred Winters starting - fell just short of qualifying for the 2012 London Summer Olympics Saturday night.

Underdogs? Who, us? The Canadian men's volleyball team - ranked No. 18 in the world and with Victoria's Josh Howatson and Fred Winters starting - are two wins from qualifying for the 2012 London Summer Games.

Port Alberni-born Broissoit shines as his father battles MS

Maddie Secco of Victoria proved a breakout performer for Canada in February at the last-chance Olympic qualifier in Delhi for London 2012.