Russia and China form Olympic aid pact to target United States
Moscow reports Russia and China will cooperate to surpass the United States at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Tyagachev says joint efforts aim to boost results in swimming and track and field, with both nations seeking more medals overall. China targets 110 medals, while US led Athens with 103 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
China
United States
Beijing
America
Leonid Tyagachev
Associated Press
Tyagachev
Battle of the Hockey EnforcersCanceled in Prince George
Promoter Darryl Wolski says Prince George cancellation harms city credibility and tourism revenue after council votes 5-3 to cancel the Aug. 27 event at CN Centre. RCMP probe whether the prize fight violates Criminal Code rules requiring regulation and sanctioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince George
B.C
Darryl Wolski
Brandon
Man
Battle of the
CN Centre
RCMP
Battle of the Hockey Enforcers
Medicine Hat Monarchs edge Calgary Dinos 13 12 in shootout
A Medicine Hat Monarchs pitcher ducked a wild pitch Thursday night at Athletic Park, helping the Monarchs beat the Calgary Dinos 13 12 in a non conference shootout. Tyson Heller earned the win for Medicine Hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine — Hat
Gale trading helmet for whistle
Nick Gale, a 22 year old Medicine Hat Marauders nose tackle, will move to Taber as a math and science teacher and join W R Myers high school's coaching staff. He reflects on football as he shifts from player to mentor while the Marauders prepare to face the Vandals in Lloydminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Gale
Medicine Hat Marauders
Gale
University of Lethbridge
Tabor
W.R. Myers
Lloydminster
Nathan
McCoy Colts
Nick
McCoy
Marauders
al Geib
Geib
Taber
Cabbage Leaves Banned Under Korea Baseball Rule
The Korea Baseball Organization ruled that cabbage leaves inside a cap count as alien material that may disrupt play. The ruling followed Doosan Bears pitcher Park Myung-hwan's cap falling twice last Sunday and exposing frozen cabbage leaves used to cool his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Korea
Korea Baseball Organization
Doosan Bears
Park Myung-hwan
Volleyball boycott ends at world championship in Berlin
Beach volleyball players suspend brief walkout after 105 minutes of talks with International Volleyball Federation president Ruben Acosta. A new players commission will be established and contracts amended, said Natalie Cook of Australia. The agreement satisfied the players and ended the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
International Volleyball Federation
Ruben Acosta
Acosta
Australia
Natalie Cook
Mavericks edge toward playoff race after tough loss to Generals
Medicine Hat Mavs drop 6-1 to Red Deer Generals, extending winless run in West Division. Zac Decker took the loss as Red Deer built a four-run fourth inning behind a Rod Baxter homer, while Brock Kjeldgaard paced MH with a 2-for-4 day. The club hosts Regina Red Sox next at Athletic Park as it fights for a playoff spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Steele
Medicine Hat
Red Deer Generals
Frigan
Steele
Generals
Fiow
Mavericks
Athletic Park
Red Deer
Mavs
Zac Decker
Decker
Rod Baxter
Edmonton
Brock Kjeldgaard
WMBL
Regina Red Sox
Regina
Melville Millionaires
Sox
West
Calgary
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S
Peter Crnogorac
Darren Steinke
Per Cannings
Uhypaeantraee
Nees Watle
Radio Television News Directors Association of Canada
The
Prairies
Canada
VY Awe
Anada
Legends
Sharlene Caron
Shirley Winkler
Tim Hittel
Peggy Breakell
Medicines Hat News
Sat
Deadines
TV Times
Thurs
Real Estate
Friduly
Prairie Post
POST