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July 18, 2014

• Charity pro-am to tee off; Koltun to host fund-raiser Local golfers will join some of the best in the business at Mountain View Golf Club this weekend for the Yukon Hospital Foundation’s fifth annual Skookum Asphalt Charity Pro-Am.
• Australia, USA, Japan take aim at final playoff spots The final game of the round robin at the world championships may yet be the biggest.
• Tribunal suspends Mexican player two games for punch Mexico’s Jonathan Cardona has been suspended two games for his role in a post-game altercation Wednesday night, the Star has learned.
• 7-0 loss to Japan officially eliminates Canada Another quiet night at the plate ultimately ended Canada’s hopes of a championship run at the Junior Men’s World Softball Championship in Whitehorse.

July 17, 2014

• USA surges toward playoffs, while Japan’s offence fizzles Two days ago, the USA was looking like a long shot for the playoffs, but after three straight wins they’re making opponents sit up and take notice.
• Officials meeting today to discuss post-game punch A heated game between Mexico and Australia boiled over in extra innings last night.
• Argentina cruises to victory in championship rematch With an 8-1 victory over Japan Wednesday evening, Argentina continued its undefeated record at the Junior Men’s World Softball Championship.
• Loss to Mexico spells curtains for host squad Canada suffered its third straight loss of the world championships to Mexico yesterday afternoon, effectively ending their bid at a championship run.

July 16, 2014

• Special Olympic team collects 14 medals at nationals Team Yukon collected seven medals on the final day of national competition in Vancouver Saturday, doubling their total and sending them home with 14.
• Selu fans 10 as Australia shuts out Canada 5-0 Canada suffered its second straight loss to a team from Oceania last night, as Australia silenced their bats in a 5-0 win.
• Kiwis lauded for ‘incredibly thoughtful’ hospital visit The haka – a fearsome Maori warrior dance – wouldn’t seem to mesh well with compassion. But New Zealand proved the two go hand in hand this week.

July 15, 2014

• Scenes From The Diamonds Photo Spread
• Young U.S. squad eyes future as 2016 hosts The United States followed up its thrilling 9-8 loss to Canada with another barn burner yesterday, beating Mexico 7-6 in an extra inning.
• Haruki’s hot bat propels Japan to 4-0 start at worlds For most batters, getting a ball past the infielders is a difficult enough task when facing heaters of 60 to 70 mph.
• Defensive miscues prove costly as hosts lose 12-6 Not being able to defend the bunt burned Team Canada in a 12-6 loss to New Zealand last night.

July 14, 2014

• Argentina opens with four straight shutouts The defending world champions have picked up right where they left off at the Junior Men’s World Softball Championship.
• Colourful opening ceremony kicks off world championship The 10th ISF Junior Men’s World Softball Championship was officially opened in Whitehorse Friday night.
• Ontario boys lead Canada to 7-0 win in tournament opener With runners on the corners in the bottom of the first inning against the Czech Republic Friday night, Canada’s Johnny Baker struck out on just three pitches.
• Canada’s Zehr provides heroics in walkoff victory over USA After their 7-1 lead evaporated in the top of the seventh inning last night, Team Canada needed a hero.

July 11, 2014

• Special Olympian earns medal with personal-best run Darby McIntyre had the run of his life yesterday, and has the medal to prove it.
• Event will showcase world’s up-and-coming stars After years of preparation, the big day is finally here.

July 10, 2014

• Halliday, Boehmer play starring roles on running circuit Kieran Halliday edged Yukon MP Ryan Leef by one second to win the territory’s five-kilometre championship Tuesday night.
• Sponsorship will help live-stream event to softball fans Northwestel will help the International Softball Federation hit it out of the park next week as they host the 10th ISF Junior Men’s Softball Championship in Whitehorse.
• Duo savouring stints with out-of-territory soccer clubs Two young, up-and-coming Yukon soccer players are spending their summers training with top-flight clubs outside of the territory.