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SEATTLE 5 TORONTO 3 Eric Thames hasn't been around the Seattle Mariners long enough to hear about Safeco Field, the marine air around it or how playing in this city will suppress a guy's home-run swing.

Three trips to the playoffs in three seasons has earned Peter Laviolette a contract extension, the Philadelphia Flyers announced Wednesday.

An introspective Ryder Hesjedal reflected on a summer of dramatic highs and wrenching lows, which concluded with the Victoria cycling star finishing 28th in the men's time trial at the 2012 London Summer Olympics.

Gorge Vale Golf Club will be invaded by the Island's top professional golfers this weekend as the Vancouver Island Pro Tour makes its annual stop at the Esquimalt course.

When he arrived at Firestone last year for the Bridgestone Invitational, Tiger Woods' golf game - much like his health - was in shambles.

The Victoria Royals turned to a member of the Portland Winterhawks - championship finalists the last two Western Hockey League seasons - to oversee its scouting staff and future signings.

Through 18 holes, defending champion Jhonattan Vegas never trailed at the Telus World Skins Game.

Zach Johnson has never been embarrassed in his eight previous trips to Firestone Country Club, except perhaps for that dreaded snowman at No. 9 in 2007.

Jason Willow has star calibre pitching and hitting - and he's only 13

SEATTLE 7 TORONTO 2 Jason Vargas had said all along he wanted to stay with the Mariners. And one of the first things he did to thank them for keeping him was strike out the side Tuesday night in the very first inning.