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Trevor Letowski said his jaw dropped when he realized it was a plane carrying a team of Kontinental Hockey League players that crashed in Russia on Wednesday morning.

Port Arthur Stadium was nailed at the plate trying to steal the title of Canada’s favourite ballpark away from Labbatt Park in London, Ont.

Apparently size does matter. At least it does in Joel Scherban’s world.

When you squander a six-shot lead over nine holes, it’s a sign your golf game is falling apart. The odds of recovery are usually slim.

Surprise first-round leader Ed Atwill was seven strokes worse on Day 2 of the Canadian Tire District Amateur, but he still holds a share of the lead heading into Monday’s final round.

A lifetime ago, a torn Achilles tendon could spell the end of an athletic career. At the very least it meant a lengthy rehab and a season or two on the sidelines recovering.

Ed Atwill came out of nowhere to take the first-round lead at the season’s final local golf major.

Thunder Bay journeyman defensive whiz Ryan Johnson may get a chance to extend his NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings. Johnson, 35, will attend the Wings tryout camp, though will face long odds.

Hard work will be the key to a young, fast and fresh start for the Thunder Bay North Stars.

Former Thunderwolves goalie Chris Whitley is set to make his European debut on Saturday. Whitley’s latest club, the Dundee CC Stars, take on the Fife Flyers in Elite Ice Hockey League exhibition play.