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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: something special about game day in rider nation

SPORTS SCOPE: something special about game day in rider nation

There’s something truly special about heading to Mosaic Stadium for a Saskatchewan Roughriders game. It’s more than just watching football— it’s stepping into a living, province-wide tradition.
SPORTS SCOPE: clash for the cup part two

SPORTS SCOPE: clash for the cup part two

The 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers is shaping up to be a compelling rematch. This marks the second consecutive year these teams face off in the Finals.
SPORTS SCOPE: building champions on and off the track

SPORTS SCOPE: building champions on and off the track

The 2025 SHSAA Track and Field Championships is set for June 6th and 7th in Moose Jaw
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.