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By Corinna Callsen

Attention all skaters and all those who want to be one. A new playground for guys, girls, kids and adults on boards will open its doors and ramps very soon. Whether you don’t know what a skateboard looks like, had some embarrassing encounters with one or think walking is an uncomfortable exception for you–the Source… Continue reading Skaters Paradise

By Corinna Callsen

Twelve years ago, the soccer World Cup was hosted by Italy and even for a ten-year-old, this event had its share of drama.My native Germany had a good chance to advance as far as the final, simply because back then, they had an outstandingly talented team. However, Italy looked like the potential winner early on.… Continue reading Italy, 1990

By Corinna Callsen

They eat and drink like no other nation. They consider themselves and their nation superior to any living creature. You got it–I’m talking about the French.It’s still unbelievable, how no team was able to stop the French from winning the 1998 World Cup, but well, they did. In a plain and simple final against Brazil,… Continue reading France

By Corinna Callsen

In case you didn’t know, there is a culture beyond bratwurst, beer and sauerkraut in Germany. Relationships end because of it, millions are made with it, even little children know and love it, and foreigners and non-believers follow it with disbelief. This is, of course, the German soccer culture.It is celebrated like a religion, but… Continue reading Germany

By Corinna Callsen

The 2002 Gauntlet Extra Effort Award went to a young woman who is an example of mental strength, determination and the will to continue against all odds.As a female athlete Debra Hidson is someone that everybody should look up to. This athlete went through more than most of us ever will and openly shared her… Continue reading A miraculous story

By Corinna Callsen

Imagine a coach introduces one of his athletes better than anyone else. What would he say? Maybe this:"As an athlete and as a person she is a wonderful young woman to work with. There is nothing that has to be changed."The coach is Les Gramantik, the athlete is Samantha Anderson and together they’re a very… Continue reading The brightest star in the universe

By Corinna Callsen

The fact: He is the great exception, Richard Wiebach is an athlete who wants to take a step back from his sport and extend his horizon in other areas.The sport: Basketball. Why? Because swimming didn’t work out. Is that all, you ask? No."The guys on the team have made the difference," says Wiebach. "It’s a… Continue reading Rich Wiebach is ready to move on

By Corinna Callsen

How did Natalie Hudec meet her first basketball?Well as we all know, Medicine Hat is not quite a metropolis. The junior high team needed people and even though she was only in grade five, they took her on the team. First as the water girl, then as a player."I loved it right away and kept… Continue reading Small in stature, huge in heart

By Corinna Callsen

No regrets. Her career may have had its share of ups and downs but all in all, she had a great time.Jen "Fireball" Goldade more or less started playing basketball as soon as she shed her after her diapers, picked it up fast and liked it a lot."I always knew that I wanted to play… Continue reading Departing hoopster was solid gold