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We’ve collected relevant recent top stories from a variety of sources around the web about Manitoba athletes and the sport news affecting them.

Olympian Desiree Scott inspires young Winnipeg soccer players

CBC MANITOBA (Oct 29) The next generation of soccer stars took to the field on Saturday with their role model, Olympian Desiree Scott. The third annual Desiree Scott Soccer Camp brought out girls aged eight to 18 to run, shoot and tackle with the professional player.

2016-10-29T15:31:10-05:00October 29, 2016|

Jones completes comeback to edge Carey at GSOC Masters

SPORTSNET (Oct 27) Olympic gold medallist Jennifer Jones chipped her shooter in to take two in the final frame to lift her Winnipeg team to a 6-5 victory over Calgary’s Chelsea Carey during Thursday’s Draw 8 at the GSOC Masters.

2016-10-27T09:34:46-05:00October 27, 2016|

Kerri Einarson is ready to move out of Jones’s shadow

SPORTSNET (Oct 26) It’s not easy to find the spotlight when you’re curling in the shade cast by Jennifer Jones. Canada’s Olympic gold medallist has won five world championships and a dozen provincial titles in Manitoba.

2016-10-26T09:20:52-05:00October 26, 2016|
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