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Three weeks ago, the annual Run for Women was as good as dead. Cancelled quietly, the 33-year-old event might just have disappeared, had it not been for a chance meeting.

It’s a big day for Thunder Bay’s Nigel Romick. The 6-foot-5, 240-pound defensive lineman will take part in Saturday’s Canadian Interuniversity Sport East-West game, playing for the East side.

Premier Development League most valuable player Sullivan Silva is returning to the Thunder Bay Chill in 2013. Coach Tony Colistro confirmed his star forward was coming back in an email.

The Eagles have landed. Superior International Junior Hockey officials confirmed Thursday a new franchise has been approved for the Ear Falls/Red Lake area, and will join the circuit in 2013-14.

A Nick Szopinski goal 11:59 into overtime was the difference as the Minnesota Wilderness (SIJHL) edged the St.

If there was ever a weekend swimmers should feel safe at the Canada Games Complex, this would be it.

Scott Morrison’s trip down under proved bountiful. The Lakehead Thunderwolves men’s basketball coach is heading home with a new centre – a really big one.

STOCKHOLM - Eric Staal will be Canada's captain at the men's world hockey championship. The Carolina Hurricanes captain has won a world championship, Olympic gold medal and Stanley Cup during his career.

Lakehead volleyball coach Chris Green has inked a deal that will keep him with the Thunderwolves for multiple years. Terms of the contract were not released.

Jordan Shockley tallied twice and added an assist while Gordy Defiel stopped all 21 shots he faced to lead the Minnesota Wilderness (SIJHL) to a 7-0 victory over Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) Wednesday afternoon in day 2 play at the Dudley-Hewitt Cup Cent