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The UNBC Timberwolves men's basketball team has fleshed out its backcourt with the signing of Jeff Chu, a transfer student from Langara College with two years of eligibility remaining.

North Central zone tennis championships (Played Tuesday at Prince George Tennis Club) Girls singles (eight entered) Final Morgan Swan (Duchess Park) defeated Clair Bruce (Duchess Park) 7-6 (7-4). Semifinals Swan def.

Swimming Results of Prince George Barracudas Swim Club members at the Kamloops Invitational meet held last weekend in Kamloops.

Hockey is never far beyond the sports horizon. It's now mid-June and the NHL is still at least a week away from determining the next Stanley Cup champion.

Jesse Jenks is coming back to Prince George. After a standout performance in the Prince George Spruce Kings' spring prospects camp in April, the Kings announced Wednesday they've signed the 18-year-old goaltender for the 2013-14 season.

Ten days of warm, dry weather and a never-ending supply of hot dogs and Cracker Jack. If the weather gods co-operate and bring blue skies to Citizen Field during the World Baseball Challenge, Aug.

The start of November marks the return of Canadian Interuniversity Sport basketball and both UNBC Timberwolves teams will tip off the new season in Manitoba.

The Prince George Cougars are number one in a category that raises concern with Western Hockey League commissioner Ron Robison.

The Prince George Minor Lacrosse Association bantam team won the gold medal at a tournament in Armstrong last weekend, while the midget team earned the silver medal at the Penticton Barnburner.

The hype is building, the political intrigue simmering.