Category Archives: Local Sports
Kamloops Senior Men's Baseball League is back, taking precautions to keep players safe
KAMLOOPS - Tyler Carpentier is trying to keep players in the Kamloops Senior Men's Baseball League safe. The league's co-founder has configured the dugouts to go in one direction, limiting contact bet...
Jul 15, 2020
Kamloops' Nash says NHL teams who shift into playoff gear quickly will succeed
KAMLOOPS - From his bubble in Columbus, Riley Nash feels healthy and ready to get back to hockey. However, training camp has been an adjustment for players who have been off for four months. "How was ...
Jul 14, 2020
Rizzo determined to commit to another NCAA program, not Kamloops: Blazers GM
KAMLOOPS - When Blazers GM Matt Bardsley learned one of his prospects, Massimo Rizzo, had de-committed from the University of North Dakota last week, he texted the family right away. But with a quick ...
Jul 13, 2020
'I was going to fulfill my obligation': Olynyk never thought about opting out of NBA restart
KAMLOOPS - Kelly Olynyk is officially inside the NBA bubble. The 6'11" giant from Kamloops arrived in Orlando on Wednesday, excited to get back playing. "I feel good. My body feels great. Obviously go...
Jul 09, 2020
Former Blazers 1st round bantam pick gets release from North Dakota
KAMLOOPS --- A former Blazers first round bantam draft pick has asked for and been granted his release from the NCAA University of North Dakota. Massimo Rizzo was the 15th overall pick by the Blazers ...
Jul 06, 2020
Blazers sign 3rd round pick from 2020 bantam draft
KAMLOOPS --- The Blazers have signed a 3rd round pick from the 2020 bantam draft.Luke Korte was taken 52nd overall, and was the first of the Blazers two picks in round three.Korte, who is from Saskato...
Jul 06, 2020
Kamloops hockey players back on the ice to prepare for their seasons
KAMLOOPS - It's been three and a half months since Kevin Davis last skated. The property of the Colorado Avalanche is easing back into it. "Feet hurt a lot. But it's just nice to get out here with the...
Jul 03, 2020
'That's a big win for us': TRU Athletic Director says winning bid for men's soccer nationals is big morale boost
KAMLOOPS - The TRU men's soccer will get another opportunity to host a national championship in two years. Despite a cancelled fall sports season for team sports, U SPORTS announced the WolfPack as ho...
Jul 03, 2020
Ludvigs improving their games while waiting to return to their sports
KAMLOOPS - Siblings Katie and Johnny Ludvig don't know what lies ahead in their respective sports. The Kamloops athletes, like many around the world, have to wait to see how COVID-19 impacts the sport...
Jul 02, 2020
After more than three months, Kamloops Classics return to the pool
KAMLOOPS - Like fish out of water, Kamloops Classic Swimming athletes have been out of the pool for months, but returned for practice at Brock Pool this week. "March 17 was the last day that we were i...
Jun 30, 2020
