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End of the hunch
AI-driven betting platforms transform sports spectating into a data-rich exercise of fiscal peril.
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The view from the bleachers
For non-athletes, belonging at the arena is less about the scoreboard and more about the crowd.
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Boots in the dirt
Before they were relegated to waving on the sidelines as rodeo royalty, pioneering cowgirls competed as equals in the dust — now today's athletes are reclaiming their place in the arena.
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Calgary Flames hockey is off the air
By Elliotte Buracas, July 24 2026— On Tuesday, July 7, Sportsnet 960 The Fan began their morning talk show as usual. On air, bright and early, everything was running smoothly. Suddenly there was dead air. With no explanation, the broadcast cut out. The news broke around 11 a.m. announcing
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The Weight of the Road
The record-breaking Tour Alberta for Cancer shows how shared physical exertion can build community.
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On the backstretch: a ladies in racing weekend at Century Downs
Behind the scenes at Century Downs, women are stepping out of the shadows of the paddock and steering the future of Alberta harness racing.
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Calgary’s monthly match up: July edition
By Leigh Patrick, July 16, 2026— With the summer's largest event closed, the city settles into the predictable rhythms of coffee and meetings, weekends spent on the Bow and evenings enjoyed on 17th Avenue patios. As the adrenaline clears and midsummer heat beats the pavement, the days blur
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An inside look at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
By Lexus Rae, June 26, 2026— Just outside of Calgary, in Rocky View County, lies the Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, which hosts tons of live standardbred and thoroughbred harness racing from April through to October. Let’s take a closer look at why this is a must-visit spot
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The past and present of women’s hockey in Alberta
By Leigh Patrick and Elliotte Buracas, May 21 2026— The PWHL Takeover Tour’s stop at the Scotiabank Saddledome is a powerful testament to the evolution of women’s hockey. For years, the sport in Western Canada was confined to community rinks despite a clear appetite for more. The resilience
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Beauty, speed and influence: How women are redefining Formula One
By Fernanda Scheid Sallet, March 26 2026— When Sephora announced it would become the official beauty retail partner of F1 Academy, some fans expressed confusion. While it is not the first beauty brand to enter the space, it is the most recent and one of the most visible. As the
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