Victoria's Hesjedal Wins Giro d'Italia

The Canadian Press

MILAN, Italy -- Victoria's own Ryder Hesjedal became the first Canadian to win one of cycling's three major tour races on Sunday, when he overhauled Spanish leader Joaquin Rodriguez on the final stage to take the 95th Giro d'Italia.

U20s Fall to USA

With Photos by Erich Eichhorn - ISN

Victoria (ISN) - Rugby Canada's Men's U20 Team again came up just short against a well-disciplined and clinical USA U20 team in the second of two Test Matches against their southern neighbours in final preparations ahead of the IRB's 2012 Junior World Rugby Trophy.

Eagles Explosion Leads to Mercy-Rule Win Over Vancouver

Story and Photos By Christian J. Stewart - ISN

Victoria, BC (ISN) - An eight run fourth inning propelled the Victoria Eagles to a mercy-rule shortened 10-0 win over the Vancouver Cannons in Game 1 of BC Premier League doubleheader action Saturday at Lambrick Park.  The Eagles would also take Game 2 by a score of 7-3.

'Rocks Double Up Maple Ridge in Home Opener

By Janice Huckin
Photos by Christian J. Stewart - ISN

Victoria, BC (ISN) - With a near-capacity crowd in attendance at Bear Mountain Arena, the Victoria Shamrocks took sole possession of first place in the Western Lacrosse Association by virtue of winning their home opener 8-4 over the Maple Ridge Burrards. 

Eagle's Miller Signs With Thompson Rivers U.

Kamloops, BC (ISN) - Victoria Eagle pitcher Brendan Miller has signed a letter of commital to attend Thompson Rivers University in the fall and will pitch for the WolfPack.

Clean Sweep for U.S. Against Canada in Women's Field Hockey Exhibition

Team Canada spent the last four days chasing down the likes of Team USA's Jesse Gey, as the US squad swept a four game series from Team Canada with a 6-1 win Wednesday (Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart - ISN)

Langford Rugby 7's a success!

Story by Mark Bryant/BC Rugby News (www.bcrugbynews.com)
Photographs by Glenn Ivens(www.javalon.smugmug.com)  

It was a great venue, a great day and some great 7s rugby on display. Tournament organizers were happy with their first effort and next year will be even better.

Falcon Gymnastics Hosts International Event

Story and Photos By Erich Eichhorn - ISN

Victoria (ISN) - The Garden City Invitational gymnastics competition kicked off Friday afternoon at Panorama Recreation Centre.

Island Track & Field Championships Crown Winners Thursday

With Photos By Christian J. Stewart - ISN

Victoria (ISN) - The 2012 Vancouver Island High School Track & Field Championships wrapped up Thursday with the finals in many events taking place at the Centennial Stadium track at the University of Victoria.

Island High School Track and Field Championships at UVic Wednesday and Thursday

With Photos By Christian J. Stewart - ISN

Victoria (ISN) - The Vancouver Island High School Track and Field Championships kicked off Wednesday at UVic, with Victoria's Oak Bay High looking to secure their 21st Island Championship in a row.

Inaugural Langford 7's tournament kicks off Summer 7's Rugby Season.

Story and Photographs by Glenn Ivens with files from Mark Bryant/BC Rugby News

The Summer 7’s rugby season kicks off this Saturday (May 19^th) with the Langford 7’s tournament at Bear Mountain Stadium. Games go from 9am to 7pm with free admission. This is the inaugural event for the tournament which will hopefully become a May long weekend feature for many years to come.

Rock Rolls Over U20 Rugby Squad 41-21

With Photos by Erich Eichhorn - ISN

Victoria (ISN) - Following their 39-29 win over the Canadian Maple Leafs on Sunday, the touring Atlantic Rock rugby squad defeated the Canadian U20 Development team 41-21 Monday evening at Bear Mountain Stadium in Langford.

Highlanders Home Openers Are a Success

With Photos by Erich Eichhorn - ISN

Victoria (ISN) - The Victoria Highlanders held their home openers this past weekend with the men earning a pair of 1-1 draws against the Seattle Sounders U23 Saturday and Vancover Whitecaps U23 Sunday and the women earning a stunning 3-2 upset of the Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday.

Season to Remember!

Story and Photographs by Glenn Ivens (www.javalon.smugmug.com)

The Velox Valkyries were on the verge of something very special Saturday, a perfect season and with that the title of Provincial Champion. All that stood in front of them were the Burnaby Lake RFC. The Valkyries would not be denied, downing Burnaby Lake 20-14 and hoisting the Gordon Harris Memorial Trophy high.

Think You Have What it Takes to be an Olympian? Podium Search 2012 Goes May 27th

Victoria (ISN) - If you think you have what it takes to be an Olympic Athlete, then the Canadian Sport Centre Pacific (CSCP) wants you to come out and prove it at their 2012 Podium Search talent identification camp at PISE on May 27th.

Weekend of Smooth Sailing for Mariners

Story and photographs by Glenn Ivens (www.javalon.smugmug.com)

The Victoria Mariners Premier Baseball team had one of those weekends when everything comes together and you can't help but win. The pitching staff had strong outings, the bats came alive, the defence played well and it all lead to the Mariners sweeping double headers 10-0 and 2-0 against the Abbotsford Cardinals on Saturday and 5-1 and 4-2 against the White Rock Tritons on Sunday.

Eagles and Cardinals Split Battle of the Birds

Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart (ISN)

The Victoria Eagles salvaged their 4-game BCPBL weekend by defeating the Abbotsford Cardinals 7-3 Sunday after losing the first game of their doubleheader at Lambrick Park 5-0.

Valkyries book ticket to Finals!

Story and photographs by Glenn Ivens (www.javalon.smugmug.com)

The story couldn’t have played out any better if it had been written in Hollywood. The Velox Valkyries suffer a shocking last minute defeat in the Provincial Championship finals, come back the next season to go undefeated in regular season play, win the Semi-final decisively and meet up with last year’s Champion in the Final.

James Bay Advances, Wanderers not so Lucky in BC Rugby Premier League Semi-Finals

With Photos By Erich Eichorn (ISN)

Victoria (ISN) - James Bay Athletic Association used a late penalty kick to defeat Burnaby Lakes 23-21, while the Castaway Wanderers were upset 34-22 by Capilanos in BC Rugby Premier League semi-final action Saturday.