Alberta Sports News Monitoring Service

City prepares for 28th Edmonton Marathon

Thousands of runners from around the world are set to hit the ground running in Edmonton Sunday for the 28th annual Edmonton Marathon. Hundreds of volunteers have been putting up hundreds of sections of fencing to help get ready for the massive event, …

Can Evan Bouchard emerge from Edmonton Oilers training camp with an NHL job?: 9 Things

The evenings are getting shorter. And cooler. This time of year always reminded me of two things: One, that harvest was not far around the corner. To this day I think I can smell wheat chaff before it’s even time to combine (and I’m on the Pacific Coast, …

Lac La Biche unveils largest feather sculpture in Alberta

In the centre of a traffic circle in Lac La Biche, a swirling steel feather soars 30 feet into the sky. The status may be the largest feather sculpture in Alberta, maybe even Canada. It's definitely the centrepiece of an art project that has been in …

Over-ripe William Lagesson is finally ready to show his quality with Edmonton Oilers

2019 Edmonton Oilers prospects #7th William Lagesson Previously: Ranked 15th in 2018, 21st in 2017, 20th in 2016, 20th in 2015, 14th in 2014 The Edmonton Oilers have been rightly accused of rushing players to the NHL. We’ve all seen cases with players like …

Tired Cavalry FC earns draw with FC Edmonton

The Al Classico wasn’t exactly a classic. But in terms of a point gained from the 0-0 draw, host Cavalry FC didn’t mind the night at all in a Friday battle with provincial rival FC Edmonton at Spruce Meadows. Not given the fact the Calgary professional …

First place at stake for FC Edmonton against Cavalry FC

FC Edmonton's Tomi Ameobi (18) scores on HFX Wanderers FC's goalkeeper Christian Oxner (50) on a penalty kick during the second half of a Canadian Premier League soccer game at Clarke Stadium in Edmonton, on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Ian Kucerak …

Alberta athlete to take part in Edmonton Marathon without arms or legs

Laraque,McGrattan announced for Battle of Alberta

Two new players have been announced for both sides of the ice at the Battle of Alberta charity hockey game. Boundary Ford announced on Friday that Oiler’s fan favourite and 12 year NHL veteran Georges Laraque and Brian McGrattan who played a decade in the …

Jack Amos adds to Yukon medal count at Western Canada Summer Games

The 2019 Western Canada Summer Games continue in Swift Current, Sask., and Team Yukon’s medal count is up to six. Sitting at five medals after phase one, athletics competition on Aug. 15 saw Team Yukon win another bronze medal and secure a handful of top …

Japan’s UNIQLO heading to West Edmonton Mall

UNIQLO, a popular fashion retailer from Japan, plans to open up a store in the West Edmonton Mall in late September. britney_gill_photography / Edmonton Popular Japanese fashion retailer UNIQLO is bringing their clothing line to West Edmonton Mall …

Athletes to push their limits at Spruce Grove’s Strongest

Competitors from across North America will compete in five of the toughest events on the planet during the annual Spruce Grove's Strongest strongman competition, on Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Trans Alta Tri Liesure Centre in Spruce Grove. …

Former APSU star Morgan Rackel, Team Canada wins silver at Pan Am Games

  Lima, Peru – Former Austin Peay State University (APSU) softball standout Morgan Rackel wrapped up her summer, August 4th-10th, by winning a silver medal at the 2019 Pan America Games, as part of Team Canada’s national softball team. Rackel, a Calgary, …

Vanstone: Kim Loffler ignited the first Western Canada Summer Games

On Aug. 10, 1975, I was introduced to Kim Eistetter. We finally met 16,084 days later. Kim Loffler, left, who in 1975 was the torch-bearer of the Western Canada Summer Games in Regina, stands next to her husband Jeff Loffler in front of their home. Brandon …

Unlikely prospect Joel Persson has a serious chance to win a job on Edmonton Oilers' blueline

2019 Edmonton Oilers prospects #8 Joel Persson Previously: #16 in 2018 Is there an unlikelier prospect in Edmonton Oilers’ system than Joel Persson? As of this date two years ago the diminutive right-shooting rearguard was 23½ years old and had spent his …

Stony Plain Minor Football season set to start with smaller teams

The peewee Bombers are at nine men from 12 the year before, the atoms have moved from nine to six and the bantams have gone to nine from twelve as well. Published on: August 16, 2019 | Last Updated: August 15, 2019 3:07 PM EDT Members of the bantam Stony …

Mother of slain hockey player shocked at bail for his accused killer

A southern Alberta woman says she was shocked to hear that one of the men charged in her son's shooting death has been granted bail. Kristian Ayoungman was found dead in his vehicle on March 17 on a rural highway near Strathmore, east of Calgary. The …

2019 Canadian Amputee and Disabled National Open Golf Championship underway in Okotoks

Kristian Hammerback, the president of the Canadian Amputee Golf Association, hopes the first ever Canadian ranking event for golfers with disabilities will pave the way for the sport's inclusion in the Paralympic Games. Hammerback, who is one of the 40 …

Former Lethbridge College soccer player to represent Canada at Parapan American Games

Local Sports: Heather Chatwood is softball’s The Natural

It was a natural progression for Heather Chatwood to get into coaching softball. After all the 34-year-old native of Saskatchewan grew up playing the game at a high level, including four years with the Canadian National team. “I never thought about it …

Maicon Andrade, From Taekwondo, Enters a Select Group of Athletes After Winning Medals at All Major International Meets

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, August 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maicon Andrade, 26, from Justinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil, doesn’t seem to get tired of winning medals. It was not until his most recent championship fight was over on July 29th at …

Maicon Andrade, From Taekwondo, Enters a Select Group of Athletes After Winning Medals at All Major International Meets

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL, August 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maicon Andrade, 26, from Justinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil, doesn’t seem to get tired of winning medals. It was not until his most recent championship fight was over on July 29th at …

Springbok Women qualify for 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup

Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer was delighted on Saturday as his charges booked their place in the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand with a 39-0 victory against Kenya in the deciding match of the qualifiers at the Bosman Stadium in …

Women's Rugby World Cup African Qualifiers: South Africa defeated Kenya 39-0 on Saturday in Johannesburg during the ...

On Saturday, the Springbok Women played against the Lionesses during the 2019 Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com) Women's Cup, a qualifier for the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup. In an enthralling game, South Africa defeated Kenya 39-0. The Springbok …

Women's Rugby World Cup African Qualifiers: Uganda drew 15-15 with Madagascar on Saturday in Johannesburg during the ...

On Saturday, the Lady Cranes played against the Makis during the 2019 Rugby Africa Women's Cup, a qualifier for the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup. In an evenly matched  game, Uganda and Madagascar played to a 15-15 stalemate. The Makis got off to a …

50% of Rewarding L.A. Co-Op Memberships Reserved for Awesome Single Working Parents

Parents who successfully introduce companies that retain R4G for staffing services; earn 5% of generated proceeds to fund L.A. causes and fun rewards for kids. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recruiting for …

Photographic Designs by Rachel Williams Now Offers Vivid and Striking Photographic Portraits of Athletes and Teams

Renowned Photo Artist’s Limited Availability Regrettably Forces Her to Operate on “First Come, First Served” Basis: One Sport, One Team Per Season TULSA, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rachel Williams, the famed …

Oldest Swimmer ever to win a medal at a World Championships, Nicholas Santos Celebrates Along With His Staff

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL, August 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In another successful chapter of his career, Nicholas Santos broke a record as soon as he became the oldest world championship medalist in history on July 22nd, 2019. A 39 year old …

Rugby – Ghana: Former Ghana Journalists Association President lauds Ghana Rugby President Herbert Mensah for ...

Former President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Kabral Blay-Amihere has praised Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist Herbert Mensah for his foresight and contribution to the growth and development of journalism in Ghana. Mr. Kabral Blay …

Nicholas Santos, medalhado em Gwangju, tem apoio de nutricionista descendente de portugueses

PORTO, PORTUGAL, August 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Em mais um capítulo vitorioso do desporto do Brasil, Nicholas Santos reescreveu seu nome na história da natação ao conquistar a medalha de bronze nos 50 metros mariposa, no Campeonato Mundial …

Guilherme “Cachorrão” Costa, dos recordes continentais ao título pan-americano

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL, August 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Guilherme “Cachorrão” Costa, dos recordes continentais ao título pan-americano Por: Jorge Souza dos Santos Rio de Janeiro – Guilherme Pereira da Costa, 20 anos, o “Cachorrão, …

Iredell-Statesville Schools Athletics Signs Sporting Goods Partner

CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iredell Statesville Schools Athletics welcomes Academy Sports + Outdoors, a sports, outdoor and recreation lifestyle retailer, dedicated to making it easier for everyone to enjoy …

Basketball Africa League Names John Manyo-Plange Vice President & Head of Strategy and Operations

The Basketball Africa League (BAL), a new professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa and scheduled to begin play in March 2020, today named NBA (https://in.NBA.com) Africa Head of Business Operations and Ghana-native John Manyo- …

From Employee to Advocate: Dominic Barber Opens New Pages for Disability Community through NTI@Home

Seeking a work at home job while on disability, Barber discovered the NTI@Home program. After participating, he has risen to become a manager and an advocate. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For Dominic Barber, …

Self-Help Tools to Navigate Any Daily Life Struggle: Supportiv Releases New Collection

Supportiv, the anonymous peer support network, announces a new article collection: Actionable steps and self-help tools to cope with many daily life struggles. BERKELEY, CA, USA, August 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Supportiv, the peer support …

High Performance Investment Alternative?

Classic American Muscle Cars offer a Hedge Against Stock Market Fluctuations PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Are we looking at another big stock market crash? Could be. If so, is investing in …

First Citizens Bank Returns for Seventh Annual Charlotte Kickoff Night

CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Event organizers have renewed its community partnership with North Carolina-headquartered First Citizens Bank, one of the largest family-controlled banks in the United States, …

Lucyd Releases Cutting-edge Richard Sherman Sunglasses

Lucyd introduces new line of sports memorabilia sunglasses in partnership with NFL pro Richard Sherman. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, August 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lucyd, the innovative eyewear developer, is pleased to announce the launch of a …

Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini Joins Zev Industries Board of Advisors

Ray will be integral to our strategic vision and will be key in advancing our technology based around the needs of boxers. VICTORIA, BC, CANADA, August 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zev Industries is an international sports technology firm …

Ted Gill Joins Zev Industries Board of Directors

Zev Industries is proud to announce Mr. Ted Gill, a noted investor, business executive and civic leader to the Board of Directors of Zev Industries. VICTORIA, BC, CANADA, August 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zev Industries is an international …