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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.

After running 86 kilometres over rugged mountain terrain in 27 C heat, a torturous grind that lasted 13 hours, Reid Roberts of Prince George had a few choice words to describe the course in the Scorched Sole Ultra.

The chance to share knowledge firsthand with former major league baseball players and learn the same drills that helped them achieve their goals on the ball diamond is priceless.

Prince George Senior Lacrosse Association Award winners Helen McIntosh Memorial Award (Most valuable player) Dave Jenkins, College Heights Pub Assault Scoring champion Clarke Anderson (32 goals 32 assists, 64 points) Aaron Van Driesum Memorial Award