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Sports

Yukon rifle shooter hopes to build on success at nationals

August 29, 2008

When it comes to shooting, 17-year-old Nich Rittel is a man of few words, but his natural talent in the sport speaks for itself.

Yukon cyclists have great showing at Tour of Juneau bike race

August 29, 2008

Members of the Yukon cycling team stole the show at this year's Tour of Juneau bike race.

VeloNorth puts on time trial championship cycling race

August 28, 2008

VeloNorth had a good mixture of seasoned vets and first-timers in attendance at the biking club's Yukon Individual Time Trial Championships.

Great results for Yukon orienteerers at 2008 Canadian championships

August 28, 2008

Twenty two hardy souls didn't let the rain put them off and came out to enjoy the forest for the Yukon Orienteering Associations' Wednesday night meet.

Olympic weightlifting hero welcomed back to Whitehorse

August 27, 2008

A heroes welcome greeted Yukon Olympian Jeanne Lassen as she entered the Whitehorse International Airport on Tuesday.

Bill Matiation records best time at Chocolate Claim Pre-Skagway 10 Miler

August 27, 2008

While most of the world watched the closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games, 31 intrepid souls took part in the 20th running of the Chocolate Claim Pre-Skagway 10 Miler.

Mount Sima host first-ever downhill mountain bike event

August 26, 2008

There was no shortage of volunteers, spectators or participants Sunday for the first-ever Sima Slamfest Mountain Bike Downhill Race.

Yukon skaters hard at work during off-season

August 26, 2008

Summer may not bring up images of ice rinks in most minds, but several Arctic Edge Skating Club skaters have been hard at work in the Canada Games Centre, Greater Vancouver, Calgary, Saskatoon and even Mississauga.

Coke wins second straight co-ed softball divisional title

August 25, 2008

A grand slam home run and consistent hitting helped Coke win its second straight C divisional title over Air Cargo Express Saturday in the Whitehorse Co-Ed Slo-Pitch League.

Zach Bell reflects on what it was like competing at first Olympic Games

August 25, 2008

At his first Olympic Games, Yukoner Zach Bell didn't disappoint.