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Sports Scope

The SportsCage's Benny Walchuk shares his views on sports in Saskatchewan, Canada and around the globe. 

SPORTS SCOPE: Regina hits home run hosting men’s baseball nationals

SPORTS SCOPE: Regina hits home run hosting men’s baseball nationals

Regina proved once again why it’s one of the best baseball cities in Canada, delivering a first-class experience as host of the 2025 Men’s National Baseball Championships.
SPORTS SCOPE: high school football camps kick off new season on prairies

SPORTS SCOPE: high school football camps kick off new season on prairies

As summer winds down, the fields of Saskatchewan come alive again with the sights and sounds of football.
SPORTS SCOPE: salute to our farmer friends

SPORTS SCOPE: salute to our farmer friends

SPORTS SCOPE: finding right time for sport specialization

SPORTS SCOPE: finding right time for sport specialization

The debate over when kids should focus on a single sport has become one of the hottest topics in youth athletics. Some parents believe year-round training in one game is the fastest track to scholarships and elite opportunities.
SPORTS SCOPE: Little League World Series beauty

SPORTS SCOPE: Little League World Series beauty

Every August, I can’t help but tune into the Little League World Series, and as a Canadian, it’s extra special when one of our own teams takes the field.
SPORTS SCOPE: adversity, brotherhood, and WCBL title for Regina Red Sox

SPORTS SCOPE: adversity, brotherhood, and WCBL title for Regina Red Sox

The Regina Red Sox’s 2025 WCBL title is about so much more than baseball. It’s a story of perseverance, heartbreak, and unity that will be remembered long after the final out.
SPORTS SCOPE: the quiet champions of our local sports

SPORTS SCOPE: the quiet champions of our local sports

In small towns, sports are the heart of the community. But the real heroes aren’t always on the field — they’re the ones behind the scenes.
SPORTS SCOPE: Sylvan Lake’s first shot, Regina’s long wait for WCBL title

SPORTS SCOPE: Sylvan Lake’s first shot, Regina’s long wait for WCBL title

The Western Canadian Baseball League couldn’t have scripted a better final.
SPORTS SCOPE: Saskatchewan Roughriders fuel football future

SPORTS SCOPE: Saskatchewan Roughriders fuel football future

As high school and minor football gets set to kick off across Saskatchewan this fall, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are proving their commitment to the grassroots game is more than just talk.
SPORTS SCOPE: precision at the plate for the Toronto Blue Jays

SPORTS SCOPE: precision at the plate for the Toronto Blue Jays

The 2025 Toronto Blue Jays offense is smarter, deeper, and more aggressive, thanks largely to hitting coach David Popkins.