Image of Battle of Words: Is Canada big enough for two pro basketball leagues?

Battle of Words: Is Canada big enough for two pro basketball leagues?

That is the question, being asked around? Anthony Vella thinks the answer is yes. Andre Levingston says it’s no. Vella is business development co-ordinator for Cosmos Sports, a Mississauga-base...

Image of Carleton Ravens edge Gee-Gees in Classic, Stretch Winning Streak to 13 in a Row

Carleton Ravens edge Gee-Gees in Classic, Stretch Winning Streak to 13 in a Row

What an exciting game. The ScotiaBank Place was jumping last night as two of the top 10 teams in country faced-off in the nations capital. The Ottawa Gee-Gees have clearly been one the better teams...

Image of Philip Scrubb's 28-Points Downs NCAA's Northeastern Huskies As Ravens Improve To 2-1

Philip Scrubb's 28-Points Downs NCAA's Northeastern Huskies As Ravens Improve To 2-1

The Carleton Ravens improved to 2-1 against NCAA division one teams thanks to 24-0 second-half run to defeated the Northeastern University Huskies 75-62. Philip Scrubb once again led the Ravens in ...

Image of Nash's  Laker Move Tells Young Canadian Basketball Players To Go South

Nash's Laker Move Tells Young Canadian Basketball Players To Go South

There's absolutely no doubt! What does Steve Nash’s decision say about Canadian basketball and, in particular, the Toronto Raptors? Nothing very good. The Raptors reportedly offered Nash $36 mil...

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Opinion: Angry Fans Feel RSEQ/CIS Basketball Deserves National TV Coverage

Some great points here on just how much change is required at the top. Great reply by angry CIS basketball follower. The dialouue follows the response by John Bower, Programming Directory of RSEQ Leag...

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Should Dave Smart & Carleton Ravens Review Their CIS Basketball Future?

Having won eight of the last ten CIS Men's Basketball Championships and failing to generate enough buzz and revenue, no tv rights and much is it time for the Carleton Ravens, Dave Smart and CU adminst...

Image of "Bronze Baby" up for Grabs at 2012 CIS Women's Basketball Final 8

"Bronze Baby" up for Grabs at 2012 CIS Women's Basketball Final 8

If anything has become clear during this 2011-12 CIS women’s basketball season, it’s that nothing is clear. The Regina Cougars had an unbelievable regular season and went into the Canada West title...

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Courtnay Pilypaitis High School jersey retired

St. Peter Catholic High School recognized one of its top student-athletes Wednesday, when the Orléans school retired the No. 3 blue jersey of former Knights’ basketball star Courtnay Pilypaitis.

Image of 2012 OFSAA: Marial Shayok puts on show as St. Patrick's Fighting Irish win opener

2012 OFSAA: Marial Shayok puts on show as St. Patrick's Fighting Irish win opener

Playing in front of family and friends, Marial Shayok of the Ottawa St. Patrick's Fighting Irish put on a tournament-high 35 point show as the the #7 Irish earned a 80-56 victory against the No. 14 ...

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St. Patrick's Irish Capture Ottawa City Basketball Title Eying Top 10 OFSAA Rank

The St. Patrick's Irish out of the nations capital have captured yet another Ottawa high school senior boys basketball championship and based on their recent success they could be primed for a top 10 ...

Image of St. Patrick’s Irish, Louis Riel Rebelles decide to stay at home to play in 2012 OFSAA boys’ AAAA basketball championships

St. Patrick’s Irish, Louis Riel Rebelles decide to stay at home to play in 2012 OFSAA boys&rsq...

The AAAA provincial championship is usually reserved for the high schools with student populations of 1,251 or more. But St. Patrick’s and Riel will be fielding teams from much smaller schools. In ...

Image of Marial Shayok's Team-high 23 Points Sends Hometown Irish To 2012 OFSAA AAAA Boys Championships

Marial Shayok's Team-high 23 Points Sends Hometown Irish To 2012 OFSAA AAAA Boys Championships

Marial Shayok scored a team-high 23 points as the Ottawa St. Patrick's Irish defeated the St. Peter Knights 76-61 to move to the Ottawa High School Basketball City Finals and earn a berth in the upcom...