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2011 World Baseball Challenge Presented by the Toronto Blue Jays and the City of Prince George The Schedule (All games at Citizen Field) Friday, July 8 Welcoming events start at 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. -- Cuba vs. Beijing Tigers Saturday, July 9 3 p.m.

Later this month, the Prince George Posse will shoot for the midget A2 provincial lacrosse title. Thanks to a tournament win in Calgary on the weekend, the Posse will head into the B.C. championship riding high.

They were down, then they were up, and ultimately they lost. The BX Pub Bandits hope to turn that disappointing roller coaster ride into a smooth path to victory.

They were down, then they were up, and ultimately they lost. The BX Pub Bandits hope to turn that disappointing roller coaster ride into a smooth path to victory.

Opening pitch in the World Baseball Challenge is just days away. But first, the kids will get the chance to throw, catch, hit and run. Today at the Northern Sport Centre fieldhouse, the Honda Super Camp will officially start the countdown to the WBC.

Brett Connolly has his name on a National Hockey League contract. Connolly, a 19-year-old forward for his hometown Prince George Cougars, signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning on July 1.

Damian Cownden is like a high school basketball player who skips college and goes right to the NBA. But the playground for his top fuel motorcycle is no gymnasium.

Former Jays ace Ward looks back on glory years

Later this month, the Prince George Posse will shoot for the midget A2 provincial lacrosse title. Thanks to a tournament win in Calgary on the weekend, the Posse will head into the B.C. championship riding high.

BASEBALL LEGEND -- Angela Prince, left, and Cassie Robinson rubbed shoulders with former Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Duane Ward during an autograph session in Pine Centre Mall Thursday afternoon.