Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - August 30, 2008, Winnipeg, Manitoba C m y k Page d2 d 2 Winnipeg free press saturday August 30, 2008 sports Winnipeg repress. Com at 5 30 pm for live of Allyl Speciall wow. . Coom Corr Cha Allyl 11- 220044- 334499- 22555544 5500 to the anniiveerssarysspeeciiall11995588- 22000088 All Day monday to thursday and sunday afternoons september 2to close Green fee 19 5588 online tee time booking on 2 classic its the labour Day weekend so you know that our top Choice is going to be the classic Battle in Regina Between the Blue bombers and roughriders. Are these two teams going in opposite directions sunday 2 p. M., ten. No faults Here the u. S. Open Tennis championships provide a full weekend of viewing with play in the third and fourth rounds of both the a omens and menus singles events. Saturday 10 a. M., lbs sunday 10 a. M., lbs monday 10 a. M., lbs Holiday treat the nil Only serves up one monday night football game but the cal is offering a double helping on monday with Edmonton at Calgary 3 p. M., ten and Toronto at Hamilton 6 30 p. M., ten. Enjoy. Hit the tees we love watching Golf on to but summer is winding Down so this would be a great weekend to take the kids out for Twilight Golf maybe nine holes on a Par three course or even mini Golf. Participating can be More fun than watching especially on the links. Weekend. Our pick of what to do and what to watch this weekend h Ong Kong the chinese Gold medal winning gymnast at the Centre of an olympic age dispute Isnit upset by the controversy. He Kevin who won two golds at the Beijing olympics and four other members of Chin ass a omens gymnastics team were subject to persistent questioning about their Ages. The age dispute prompted an ongoing investigation at the urging of the International olympic committee. I dont get upset because i have answered this question Many times theress no need to explain anymore he said Friday in Hong Kong where the chinese Gold medallists arrived for a three Day visit. Some Media reports and online documents suggested he could be 14, but she and chinese officials insisted Sheds 16. Gymnasts must turn 16 during the olympic year to be eligible to compete. He beat american Nastia Lukin to win the uneven bars title in Beijing and was part of Chin ass Gold medal winning team. Chin ass Deputy sports minister Cui Dalin insisted Friday that he was born on Jan. 1, 1992, and that All Chin ass gymnasts conformed to the requirements for participation in the olympics. The associated press she might be just 14, but questions Are getting old Mark Dunham / the associated press archives questions surrounding her age dont perturb double Gold medallist he Kevin. She says Sheds 16 and does not care what some people might think. Roys 33 would be 15th Jersey in Habsi rafters Montreal the Montreal canadians plan to retire Jersey no. 33 of goaltender Patrick Roy in november Montreal la Presse reported Friday. A canadians spokesman would not confirm the report saying the team does not comment on Jersey retirements. Roy meanwhile told the newspaper that he was unaware of any plans to retire his number. I dont know whats going on with that said the Hall of Famer. For sure it would be a great honour. Roy led Montreal to Stanley cups in 1986 and 1993 and is considered As one of the top goaltenders in nil history posting a record 551 wins in 19 seasons with the canadians and the Colorado Avalanche. However his career in Montreal ended abruptly in dec. 1995, when he reacted with anger when left in goal by coach Mario Tremblay while being shelled by the Detroit red wings. He demanded a Trade and was sent to Colorado where he won a cup with the Avalanche that season. The habs have been retiring numbers of their past greats each year leading up to their 100th anniversary in december 2009. Roys Jersey would be the 15th taken out of circulation. Roys Jersey was retired by the Avalanche in 2003. Since his retirement As a player in 2003, the 42 year old Quebec City native has become a controversial figure in the Quebec major Junior hockey league for a series of incidents on and off the ice. Roy is part owner and coach of the Junior Quebec ramparts. The most recent came during the playoffs last Spring when his son Jonathan skated the length of the ice and pounded opposing goaltender Bobby Nadeau of the Chicoutimi Saguene ens in an incident that led to a provincial government ordered crackdown on violence in minor and Junior hockey. Both Patrick and Jonathan Roy were suspended by the league. The Canadian press Patrick Roy Isenhour must pay for killing Hawk Orlando Fla. Pro golfer Tripp Isenhour has pleaded no contest to charges he faced for killing a protected Hawk. Lawyer David de armas said Friday that Isenhour agreed to one year of supervised probation four hours of anger management classes and 100 hours of Community service. Forty hours must be performed at a wildlife or animal shelter. He also must pay a us 500 Fine. Isenhour was charged with animal cruelty and killing a migratory Bird. He was accused of hitting the Bird with a Golf shot when its loud chirps interrupted the filming of an instructional video in Orlando. The associated press teams throw $ at Sundin but hers a Charity Case Toronto Mats Sundin is coming Back to Toronto. To play in a Charity hockey game. While the swede still a snot decided if hell return to the nil this season he has signed on to participate in the festival cup at air Canada Centre on sept. 5. The game will feature Nehlers and celebrities playing in support of right to play an International charitable organization that uses sport to improve the lives of children and communities affected by War poverty and disease. Speculation about Sun dings future has grabbed headlines All summer. His decision to join several other recognizable Nehlers will Only add to the profile of the major Charity event. Thatus huge said Boston Bruins defence Man Andrew Ference another participant. Sundin has been notably absent from skating sessions in his native Sweden this summer while trying to decide whether he wants to return for another season. Hers spent the last 14 years in Toronto but has received contract offers from a number of teams. However his desire to get Back on skates next week does not seem to be motivated by anything More than the Chance to help a Charity. The Canadian press Tripp Isenhour Mary Schwalm / the associated press archives Mats Sundin still no decision d _ 02_ aug 30 08. 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