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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: sold-out Labour Day Classic great, but should be normal

SPORTS SCOPE: sold-out Labour Day Classic great, but should be normal

The 60th Labour Day Classic in Regina is officially sold out — and that’s worth celebrating. Over 33,000 fans will pack Mosaic Stadium to watch the Riders and Bombers renew the CFL’s fiercest rivalry.
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SPORTS SCOPE: MLB's designated hitter rule essential for baseball

SPORTS SCOPE: MLB's designated hitter rule essential for baseball

Few rules in baseball stir as much debate as the designated hitter (DH).
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SPORTS SCOPE: more than a jersey for those competing at 2025 Canada Summer Games

SPORTS SCOPE: more than a jersey for those competing at 2025 Canada Summer Games

Wearing your province’s colours at the Canada Summer Games is an honour few get to experience — and for athletes from Saskatchewan, it means everything.
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SPORTS SCOPE: Summer McIntosh is no longer the future, she’s the now

SPORTS SCOPE: Summer McIntosh is no longer the future, she’s the now

At just 18, Summer McIntosh has gone from rising star to global swimming sensation. With world records, Olympic gold, and domination at the World Aquatics Championships, she’s not just meeting expectations—she’s redefining them.
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SPORTS SCOPE: why retro jerseys are winning big in today’s game

SPORTS SCOPE: why retro jerseys are winning big in today’s game

Across pro sports, old jerseys are back in style—from the Toronto Blue Jays’ powder blues to the Vancouver Canucks' classic “skate” logo. But this trend is about more than looks—it’s about emotion.
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SPORTS SCOPE: Saskatchewan football is rising, and it’s no surprise

SPORTS SCOPE: Saskatchewan football is rising, and it’s no surprise

As the 2025 season begins, one thing is clear: Saskatchewan football is thriving. From high school fields to junior programs and CFL rosters, Prairie talent is making a national impact.
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SPORTS SCOPE: Happy Gilmore 2 nails the follow-through

SPORTS SCOPE: Happy Gilmore 2 nails the follow-through

When Happy Gilmore debuted in 1996, it shattered golf’s polished image with humor, grit, and hockey-style chaos.
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SPORTS SCOPE: Toronto Blue Jays must go all-in at MLB trade deadline

SPORTS SCOPE: Toronto Blue Jays must go all-in at MLB trade deadline

After years of wild-card hopes and missed chances, the Blue Jays finally have the edge they’ve lacked: momentum — and the standings to back it up. At 63–43 and leading the AL East, this team is built to win.
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SPORTS SCOPE: pickleball emergence in North America

SPORTS SCOPE: pickleball emergence in North America

Pickleball has officially gone mainstream. Once tucked in gym corners, it’s now one of North America’s fastest-growing sports—reshaping everything from tennis court bookings to city rec plans. Why? Because anyone can play.
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SPORTS SCOPE: my favorite all-time Saskatchewan Roughrider

SPORTS SCOPE: my favorite all-time Saskatchewan Roughrider

Weston Dressler has always stood out to me—not because he was the biggest or flashiest player, but because of how he played the game. He gave everything on every snap.
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