The Oyen Echo 6/18/25 The Oyen Echo 6/18/25

Horns up for Classic Matchup

It was a big-league baseball experience that truly was a classic. The Rural Roots Baseball Classic - an event staged by the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL)…

The Oyen Echo 6/16/25 The Oyen Echo 6/16/25

Penton: Hall of Fame controversy still follows Pete Rose

Pete Rose, a Hall of Famer? Yes or no? The late Rose, who passed away in September of 2024, is at the heart of one of baseball’s greatest debates…

The Oyen Echo 6/10/25 The Oyen Echo 6/10/25

Let's Go Oilers!

Fans from teams across Canada are getting in on the fun and cheering for the Oilers.

The Oyen Echo 6/9/25 The Oyen Echo 6/9/25

Penton: Quarterbacks hog spotlight in the CFL

Just like in the National Football League where quarterback is king, the men barking out signals behind centre are the stars in the Canadian Football League, too.

The Oyen Echo 6/2/25 The Oyen Echo 6/2/25

Penton: Ghost of 1967 still haunts the Maple Leafs

This could have been the year. Toronto Maple Leafs’ fans across the country, of which there are millions, could hardly contain themselves when their beloved team won Game 6…

The Oyen Echo 5/26/25 The Oyen Echo 5/26/25

Penton: Flagg touted as can’t-miss NBA star

Even if you’re only a casual fan of U.S. college basketball, you’ve probably heard of Cooper Flagg, who will be the No. 1 selection in the June 25 National Basketball Association draft.

The Oyen Echo 5/19/25 The Oyen Echo 5/19/25

Penton: Sports records made to be broken? Not so fast …

Maybe a Major League Baseball player will slug five home runs in one game. Maybe a batter will drive in more than 10 runs in a single game.

The Oyen Echo 5/12/25 The Oyen Echo 5/12/25

Penton: Canadian goaltending talent falling behind

The days of Canadian goaltending dominance in the National Hockey League are long gone. The Europeans have taken over the position made glamorous…

The Oyen Echo 5/5/25 The Oyen Echo 5/5/25

Penton: NHL coaching improvement not always rewarded

Duck! Here comes the axe! Greg Cronin probably deserved better than to be fired at the end of the 2024-25 National Hockey League season.

The Oyen Echo 4/28/25 The Oyen Echo 4/28/25

Penton: After Masters’ win, McIlroy eyes the ‘Calendar Slam’

Now that he’s slain one dragon, how about a more ferocious, fire-breathing beast to conquer for Rory McIlroy?

The Oyen Echo 4/21/25 The Oyen Echo 4/21/25

Penton: Guerrero, Jr.’s signing highlights a solid April

After a miserable last-place finish in the American League East in 2024, the trajectory arrow is pointed straight up for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2025.