It is with great pleasure that we share the news of Darren Zack's upcoming October 29 induction to the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. Information courtesy of Lorenzo Gavilan Vargas Digital Marketing Coordinator at Canada's Sports Hall of Fame (CSHoF). Darren's HOF bio, from the Official Canadian Sports Hall of Fame program: Darren Zack among 2025 Inductees … [Read more...]
WBSC Rankings
Editor's Note: Someone remind me of the results of the competitions this past year? … [Read more...]
New Zealand Black Sox ‘seeking advice’ after Venezuela’s World Cup gold medal pitcher Maiker Pimentel fails doping test
Article by Tony Smith, The Post A remarkable upgrade for the Black Sox to men’s Softball World Cup champions could be in play if an “apparent’’ anti-doping violation by Venezuela’s gold medal pitcher is upheld. Maiker Pimentel pitched Venezuela to a 3-0 win over the New Zealand men’s team in July’s World Cup final in Canada. But the 28-year-old World Cup MVP has been … [Read more...]
Canada Falls to Japan in Semis, Will Face Venezuela in Bronze Medal Game in World Games at Chengdu China
Chengdu, China. - The Quick Story: Team Canada will play for bronze at The World Games after a 6-1 loss to Japan in a highly competitive game on Saturday. Japan broke the game open by scoring four runs with two outs in the bottom of the fifth, while the Canadian offence was kept mostly quiet despite having runners on base throughout the game. Click here for the complete … [Read more...]
Close Call for Canada Against Singapore in World Games at Chengdu China, Qualify for Semi-Final
Finishes Pool Play with 2-1 Record, to Face Japan in Semi-final From Softball Canada official website Click here for Box Score and Play-by-Play at the WBSC website. Chengdu, China. - The Quick Story: Canada came all the way back from an early 7-1 deficit to defeat Singapore and punch their ticket to the semi-finals of The World Games in Chengdu, China. Canada’s … [Read more...]
Canada 1-1 in World Games at Chengdu China, Play Tonight (Thursday) at 10pm EDT vs. Singapore for spot in semi-finals
From Softball Canada official website Click here to read the complete story and view stats Canada (1-1) returns to action against Singapore (1-1) at 10:00am China Standard time on Friday (10:00pm EDT Thursday) with the winner earning a spot in the semi-finals. Coverage of The World Games is available through the event website, the WBSC website and … [Read more...]