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With every week, and every win, Rory McIlroy gets a new moniker. Two-time major champion. The world No. 1. Heir apparent. The latest nickname was courtesy of none other than Tiger Woods.

The NHL lockout is only a few days old but its effects are already being felt around the league.

VICTORIA 8 WESTSHORE 1 The Westshore Wolves are unlike most expansion teams.

Victoria's offence will shoulder the load

NEW YORK - The chants of "Ich-i-ro" swelled in the eighth inning as the wiry batter with the slashing swing walked to home plate. With six hits already in this doubleheader, fans expected something special from the Japanese star.

KAMLOOPS BLAZERS Last season: 47-20-2-3, third in Western Conference, first in B.C. Division. Lost in second round. Head coach: Guy Charron (third full season). Key losses: F Brandon Herrod and F Chase Schaber (both graduated).

The City of Regina has unveiled concept drawings of a proposed 33,000-seat stadium that would be home to the Saskatchewan Roughriders football team.

The New York Giants will be without NFC offensive player of the week Hakeem Nicks for today's game against the Carolina Panthers (1-1).

It's Victor Anderson's time with the Montreal Alouettes. The rookie running back is expected to be the starter Sunday when Montreal hosts the Toronto Argonauts in a crucial East Division showdown.

The South Island Royals will have a heavy dose of home cooking to start their 2012-13 B.C. Major Midget Hockey League campaign.