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sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ dropped a tough 2-1 decision to New Zealand Thursday night at the International Softball Federation’s Junior Women’s World Championships in Brampton, Ont.

Victoria’s Naomi Ko has positioned herself nicely after two rounds of the 2013 British Columbia Junior Girls’ Championship at the Belmont Golf Course in Langley.

With National Hockey League free agency kicking in, there were no open signs of concern on Ryan O’Byrne’s face Wednesday morning.

BURNABY 10 VICTORIA 8 Minus some big names, the Shamrocks’ depth needed to shine on Wednesday night.

The Victoria Highlanders were victorious in the Charity Shield Derby on Wednesday, edging a persistent Victoria United squad 2-0 in the annual exhibition match at Royal Athletic Park.

Victoria Royals GM Cam Hope quipped about the possibility of a Crunk-Fronk combination next year on a line. Whether newcomer Jiri Fronk will join returning forward Taylor Crunk to form part of a colourfully expressive name line remains to be seen.

WENATCHEE 8 VICTORIA 1 Half of the seats in Paul Thomas Sr. Field in Wenatchee, Wash., used to be from the old Kingdome in Seattle.

Ryder Hesjedal of Victoria has cycled steadily, even stealthily, by remaining in contention in 14th position overall after five stages of the 2013 Tour de France.

WENATCHEE 7 VICTORIA 2 The biggest sporting connection between Victoria and Wenatchee, Wash.

The Victoria Eagles are moving up in the world. A three-run home run off the bat of Brandon Feldman helped the local sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Premier Baseball League to a franchise-high tying 22nd victory on the season on Tuesday night at Lambrick Park.