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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: analytics changing sports

SPORTS SCOPE: analytics changing sports

Sports used to run on instinct, experience, and feel. Coaches trusted their eyes, players stuck to routine, and fans argued from the heart. But in the past two decades, analytics has reshaped the way games are played, coached, and managed.
SPORTS SCOPE: farming projects keeping junior hockey alive in many communities

SPORTS SCOPE: farming projects keeping junior hockey alive in many communities

In small-town Canada, junior hockey is more than just a sport—it’s the heart of the community. It brings people together, fuels local pride, and gives young athletes a place to chase their dreams.
SPORTS SCOPE: CFL expansion risk worth taking, if done right

SPORTS SCOPE: CFL expansion risk worth taking, if done right

The idea of expanding the CFL has been around for years—most notably the push for a 10th team in Atlantic Canada. While nothing’s materialized yet, it’s time the league got serious.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.