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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: why the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame matters

SPORTS SCOPE: why the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame matters

In Saskatchewan, sports are more than games—they’re a reflection of who we are.
SPORTS SCOPE: steel curtain or sunset for Aaron Rodgers

SPORTS SCOPE: steel curtain or sunset for Aaron Rodgers

By all measures, Aaron Rodgers is a generational quarterback. A four-time NFL MVP, a Super Bowl champion, and a first-ballot Hall of Famer, Rodgers has already cemented his place in football history.
SPORTS SCOPE: volunteer coaches deserve more recognition

SPORTS SCOPE: volunteer coaches deserve more recognition

In every town, on every local field or gym floor or ice surface, there’s a familiar scene: adults in worn sneakers and faded team shirts, shouting encouragement, setting up drills, and high-fiving young athletes.
SPORTS SCOPE: Brad Harrison’s vital role with Edmonton Oilers

SPORTS SCOPE: Brad Harrison’s vital role with Edmonton Oilers

In the star-studded world of NHL hockey, it's easy to overlook those working behind the scenes. Yorkton product Brad Harrison, assistant equipment manager for the Edmonton Oilers, is one of those essential yet unsung heroes.
SPORTS SCOPE: the vital role of officials in sports

SPORTS SCOPE: the vital role of officials in sports

In the heat of competition, one group is often overlooked—unless something goes wrong: the officials. Referees, umpires, judges—whatever the title, they are the guardians of fairness and the backbone of every game.
SPORTS SCOPE: support your local Saskatchewan golf course

SPORTS SCOPE: support your local Saskatchewan golf course

As sunshine stretches across Saskatchewan’s wide-open skies, the call of the fairway rings louder for golfers throughout the province.
SPORTS SCOPE: Medicine Hat Tigers roar back into national spotlight at Memorial Cup

SPORTS SCOPE: Medicine Hat Tigers roar back into national spotlight at Memorial Cup

The Medicine Hat Tigers are poised for a strong showing at the 2025 Memorial Cup, marking their first appearance since 2007.
SPORTS SCOPE: baseball season returns to Saskatchewan

SPORTS SCOPE: baseball season returns to Saskatchewan

As the prairie winds carry the scent of freshly cut grass and the crack of the bat echoes across diamonds from Canora to Lloydminster and everywhere in between, the 2025 baseball season is in full swing.
SPORTS SCOPE: Saskatchewan Rush carry a province's hopes

SPORTS SCOPE: Saskatchewan Rush carry a province's hopes

The Saskatchewan Rush have once again brought the thrill of championship lacrosse back to the spotlight in the province as they advanced to the third and deciding game of the NLL Finals this Saturday against the Buffalo Bandits.
SPORTS SCOPE: Melfort Mustangs' silver at 2025 Centennial Cup is a triumph of heart and legacy

SPORTS SCOPE: Melfort Mustangs' silver at 2025 Centennial Cup is a triumph of heart and legacy

The Melfort Mustangs may not have hoisted the Centennial Cup this year, but their silver medal finish in Calgary is a testament to the team's resilience, growth, and enduring legacy in Canadian Junior A hockey.