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Sports Scope

The SportsCage's Benny Walchuk shares his views on sports in Saskatchewan, Canada and around the globe. 

SPORTS SCOPE: are kids being pushed too hard in youth sports?

SPORTS SCOPE: are kids being pushed too hard in youth sports?

Youth sports should be about learning, fun, and growth — but for many kids today, it’s starting to feel like high-stakes competition.
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SPORTS SCOPE: Saskatchewan's longshot NHL dream

SPORTS SCOPE: Saskatchewan's longshot NHL dream

There’s no doubt Saskatchewan loves hockey. The province consistently produces NHL talent and supports junior teams with real passion. So, would an NHL team succeed here? Emotionally, yes. Logistically, it’s more complicated.
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SPORTS SCOPE: what it means to win Saskatchewan amateur golf championships

SPORTS SCOPE: what it means to win Saskatchewan amateur golf championships

Winning the Saskatchewan Amateur Men’s and Women’s Championships is much more than just taking home a trophy. It’s the result of hard work, focus, and passion coming together in a moment that defines a golfer’s journey.
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SPORTS SCOPE: MLB all-star game relevancy

SPORTS SCOPE: MLB all-star game relevancy

Every July, baseball takes a break to showcase its biggest stars — and while some question the importance of the MLB All-Star Game, it still matters more than ever.
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SPORTS SCOPE: are young athletes winning or losing on social media?

SPORTS SCOPE: are young athletes winning or losing on social media?

For today’s young athletes, social media is part of the game.
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SPORTS SCOPE: Saskatchewan's modern Roughrider identity

SPORTS SCOPE: Saskatchewan's modern Roughrider identity

For decades, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have been more than a football team — they’ve been a symbol of provincial pride and unity. But as the province grows and changes, so does the Riders' place in its identity.
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SPORTS SCOPE: small town dream leading to big impact for Jessica Campbell

SPORTS SCOPE: small town dream leading to big impact for Jessica Campbell

When Jessica Campbell stepped behind an NHL bench as the league’s first full-time female coach, it was more than a historic moment — it was a powerful message.
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SPORTS SCOPE: provincial ball season is the heart of a Saskatchewan summer

SPORTS SCOPE: provincial ball season is the heart of a Saskatchewan summer

Across Saskatchewan, from Moose Jaw to Melfort to Saltcoats, the sounds of summer are back — the crack of the bat, the roar from the dugout, and fans crowding the bleachers.
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SPORTS SCOPE: there’s nothing like the thrill of chuckwagon racing

SPORTS SCOPE: there’s nothing like the thrill of chuckwagon racing

There’s a unique energy when the chuckwagons hit the track — the thunder of hooves, the roar of the crowd, and the sheer speed of it all. It’s loud, fast, unpredictable, and unmistakably Western Canadian.
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SPORTS SCOPE: well deserved recognition for Toronto Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk

SPORTS SCOPE: well deserved recognition for Toronto Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk

There are flashy All-Stars who make highlight reels, and then there are the quiet, steady contributors like Alejandro Kirk—players who show up every day, do the dirty work, and keep teams running smoothly.
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