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Defenceman new Royals captain

Vancouver becomes first Canadian team to make league's post-season

Rebecca Marino never lost hope that she could resume her tennis career, and now her decision to take a seven-month break is paying off.

John Wayne gave one of his finest performances in John Ford’s The Quiet Man. Tyler Stahl plays the quiet-man-with-the-steely-resolve role with the Victoria Royals.

Fall golf has its vagaries. But label what happened Monday at Cordova Bay as home-weather advantage as the University of Victoria women's and men's teams each took leads in the Vikes Shootout, which annually closes out the university golf season.

Using an unconventional swing that has been compared to a man trying to kill a snake with a garden hose, American Tommy Gainey struck a blow for the "everyman" golfer with his one-shot victory at the McGladrey Classic.

It's been more than three decades since Brad Palmer patrolled the old Memorial Arena with one of the most devastating shots in Victoria Cougars WHL history.

SAN FRANCISCO 9 ST. LOUIS 0 (Giants win series 4-3) In a post-season full of twists and turns, the San Francisco Giants are headed back to the World Series after a big comeback against the defending champs.

Matt Kenseth had to choke back his words when he got to Victory Lane, fumbling with his sunglasses in an attempt to hide his emotions.

The Minnesota Vikings have already surpassed most external expectations for this supposed rebuilding season, winning games with a method that defies modern NFL convention.