JIM KERNAGHAN COLUMN ARCHIVE

2004

Oct. 31 ... Runaway scoreboard just might be a sign
Oct. 30 ... York sees stadium fortunes rise
Oct. 29 ... Kick-boxer's path is real-life theatre
Oct. 26 ... Mustangs' offence 'catching' on
Oct. 24 ... Mustangs claim some redemption in bashing Gaels
Oct. 23 ... NHL, players should look to outsider for help
Oct. 22 ... This Mustangs fan has a track record
Oct. 20 ... Pilot plan on brain trauma tests minor hockey players
Oct. 16 ... Not singing the Blues
Oct. 13 ... Banger in the Hangar moving
Oct. 10 ... Fantuz catching up to receiving mark
Oct. 8 ... Living legends reduced by two in week
Oct. 6 ... Slimmer Tunks in works
Oct. 5 ... Munster ready for big leap
Oct. 3 ... Mustangs throw Gee-Gees QB lots to think about
Oct. 2 ... Gee-Gees coach's training includes European football
Sept. 29 ... Handlers barrier to athletes
Sept. 28 ... Lockout body count mounting
Sept. 25 ... Brothers soldiers on football field, too
Sept. 21 ... 'This is going to get ugly'
Sept. 20 ... Ticats failed to stake claim
Sept. 19 ... Mustangs must toughen up
Sept. 16 ... Ice hardens on NHL talks
Sept. 15 ... On top of the World
Sept. 14 ... Fight to the finish
Sept. 12 ... On the long haul to respectability
Sept. 11 ... Lady boxer will hang up her gloves
Sept. 10 ... Olympics looming in lineup
Sept. 9 ... Canada's patience pays off
Sept. 7 ... Lumsden a rumbling cannon
Sept. 1 ... Hessel picks up speed with age
Aug. 29 ... Hockey remains united on one front
Aug. 28 ... Cup hopes resting on Brodeur
Aug. 27 ... Thornton learning from best
Aug. 26 ... Mario, Team Canada on right track
Aug. 25 ... U.S. now Canada's real rival
July 30 ... A clean Games doubtful
July 27 ... Selling Western's sports, home and abroad
July 26 ... 'We're drowning in urine'
July 23 ... Hockey, soccer compatible
July 22 ... Newest Knights bury rivalry
July 16 ... Soccer rules not on pace with game
July 11 ... Argos give Ticats a taste of reality
July 8 ... Once more, with added meaning
July 7 ... Thornton may be part of Bruin shakeup
July 6 ... Team concept led Greece to Euro 2004 crown
July 2 ... Soccer will survive knockers
July 1 ... Generals won't fall in hockey war
June 29 ... Ticat sees promising future
June 26 ... Ticats reclaim old glory
June 25 ... Singapore goaltender endures steady barrage
June 23 ... Reese's Cup arrives
June 22 ... Dispute could end ref's calls
June 19 ... Western aims to unite booming London football
June 18 ... Russian soccer needs revolution
June 16 ... Stars wield golf clubs for charities
June 15 ... Soccer as much about the process as the result
June 12 ... Top 'Cat
June 12 ... Pound foresees turmoil for Athens Games
June 9 ... Ticats dancing to new tune
June 7 ... Lysko hits money notes
June 5 ... Tunks finally making hay
June 4 ... Referees should have a presence
June 1 ... Making the best of a bad job
May 31 ... Ticats' revival already evident
May 29 ... Marshall ready to repeat success with Tiger-Cats
May 26 ... Montreal salute sticks with Crisp
May 25 ... A rower's mission for medals
May 22 ... Boydell seeks cancer rebound
May 21 ... City GM plumping for bananas
May 19 ... Athlete aid bid hits a wall
May 18 ... Lamenting the ones who got (or were traded) away
May 8 ... Honour completes Mason career circle
May 7 ... Core location a key to winning bid
May 4 ... Yzerman case should jolt NHL
May 2 ... Wings feeling the heat
May 1 ... Nieminen charge may spark Wings
Apr. 28 ... Sweet smell of success with Knights
Apr. 25 ... Veteran captain steps up for Wings
Apr. 24 ... 'Kipper' the latest demon Joseph, Red Wings must exorcise
Apr. 23 ... Flames upbeat about overtime
Apr. 22 ... Goalies top factor in Wings-Flames outcome
Apr. 20 ... Personal coach keeps the Eagle flying
Apr. 17 ... Wings coach needs to pull more magic out of the hat
Apr. 16 ... Wings overpower Predators
Apr. 14 ... Londoner's hockey school a unique idea
Apr. 13 ... Three-star selection turns out to be a practice full of gas
Apr. 9 ... Predators size up Wings and pronounce them beatable
Apr. 8 ... Experience pays off for Wings
Apr. 7 ... Wings face Red Light pressure
Apr. 4 ... Sens collapse in stretch-drive finale
Apr. 2 ... London kickboxer never alone in corner
Mar. 31 ... From gridiron walk-on to two-sport phenom
Mar. 30 ... Modern equipment making the hits harder
Mar. 27 ... London has top docs to emulater
Mar. 24 ... Ex-boxer Chuvalo prevails as anti-drugs crusader
Mar. 23 ... Gratuitous violence must be addressed
Mar. 18 ... Ottawa fed up with Leaf garb
Mar. 17 ... Winning the Presidents' Trophy guarantees nothing
Mar. 16 ... One shift at a time is the aim
Mar. 11 ... UWO 'jury' doesn't jail Bertuzzi
Mar. 10 ... Flames goaltender really 'hot'
Mar. 9 ... Mustang goalie loves overtime pressure
Mar. 6 ... Bruins' spending sign of times
Mar. 5 ... Marshall makes pitch for Canadian QBs
Mar. 3 ... Work stoppage small price to pay if better hockey results
Mar. 2 ... The impressive benefit of the Winter Games
Feb. 28 ... A stitch in time
Feb. 26 ... 'Mr. Majors' bows out
Feb. 25 ... Science making it tougher for athletes to cheat
Feb. 24 ... Feeding the violent side of sports
Feb. 20 ... Knights' success pleases a former coach
Feb. 20 ... Boxing KO'd from Games
Feb. 18 ... A-Rod deal not complete yet, Fanning feels
Feb. 17 ... High school stars of past set to shine
Feb. 14 ... Starring role
Feb. 13 ... A lot more that NHL can do
Feb. 11 ... Hackett knew time was up
Feb. 10 ... Tyson going down same path Louis once trod
Feb. 7 ... Lewis brought back some dignity to title
Feb. 4 ... Marshall's Ticats won't be toothless tabbies of past
Jan. 31 ... Looking forward to financially secure Argos
Jan. 30 ... A what-if to thaw winter's chill
Jan. 28 ... Wizards owner determined to get back in CPSL
Jan. 27 ... Mustangs take rivalry to fire pit
Jan. 24 ... Muscle-growth discovery raises questions
Jan. 23 ... Eye injuries fire debate on visors
Jan. 21 ... Eddie reaps unexpected rewards from CBL's brief run
Jan. 20 ... Soccer head gets red card
Jan. 17 ... Even quarterbacks need to be bigger, stronger these days
Jan. 16 ... Naming of chicken not quite a foul ball
Jan. 14 ... New Beefs coach has big vision
Jan. 13 ... Notion lingers tourney site may already be decided
Jan. 10 ... All in good time
Jan. 9 ... Boydell weathers tough year
Jan. 7 ... Tunks resumes long journey
Jan. 6 ... Hockey loss doubly painful for Carter clan, friends

2003

Dec. 13 ... Marshall 'a pro kind of guy'
Dec. 12 ... City has shot at Vanier Cup
Dec. 10 ... School changing hands
Dec. 9 ... Nolan counts 10 on career
Dec. 6 ... A venture that fills a vacuum for hockey parents
Dec. 5 ... Marshall mulling Ticat option
Dec. 3 ... Semotiuk may need to bite tongue in Kiev
Nov. 29 ... Shanahan honoured to be a Knights somebody
Nov. 28 ... Hockey like it used to be
Nov. 26 ... Brankley most loyal to Knights
Nov. 25 ... Hockey Day festivities on the move
Nov. 22 ... Corey's world
Nov. 21 ... Business hampers pro sports in fight against drug use
Nov. 19 ... This Cookie warrants another bite
Nov. 18 ... World juniors a holiday escape
Nov. 15 ... Cookie
Nov. 14 ... Grozelle loss consumes Stangs
Nov. 12 ... Travel, training taking their toll on champ
Nov. 11 ... Amateur sport proves irresistible to HNIC's Russell
Nov. 5 ... Laumann's spirit an inspiration to students leaders
Nov. 1 ... The word according to Haylor
Oct. 31 ... Hockey Mustangs get chance to erase black eyes
Oct. 29 ... Stangs seek killer instinct
Oct. 26 ... Tunks optimistic drug retests will level playing field
Oct. 26 ... In a painful Mustangs loss, a few shined
Oct. 25 ... Gleason shows patience with Mustangs defence
Oct. 19 ... A healthy Soleyn can't be ridden off
Oct. 17 ... Rosario a tough match for Molitor
Oct. 15 ... Vancouver aims for squeaky-clean 2010 Games
Oct. 12 ... McAuley music in motion
Oct. 10 ... Stevie Y an inspiration to teammates
Oct. 8 ... Hope springs eternal as NHL season opens
Oct. 7 ... Mustangs put focus on basics
Oct. 4 ... Numbers add up for Stangs
Oct. 2 ... New faces for an old standby
Oct. 1 ... Hurt still there for LaRose
Sept. 30 ... Haylor, Samways share reins
Sept. 20 ... 'School's still out,' Quinn says
Sept. 19 ... Swedes stage love-in for Sundin
Sept. 18 ... Leaf stories get Swedish massage
Sept. 17 ... Salming still fond of Leafs
Sept. 11 ... Just like being down on the farm
Sept. 10 ... Gilmour coverage over the top
Sept. 9 ... Tunks philosophical about knee injury
Sept. 7 ... Mustangs shake monkey before battle royale with Queen's
Sept. 5 ... Captain hopes loss wakeup call
Sept. 4 ... Lysko lays his cards on table
Sept. 2 ... Sleepless nights follow shellacking
Aug. 30 ... Haylor revels in new energy
Aug. 27 ... 'More' of everything planned as Mustangs aim for more wins
Aug. 26 ... High-tech race starts falling flat
Aug. 23 ... A Mustang in the bud -- a biiiggg bud!
Aug. 22 ... Beefeaters should ponder Labatt Park
Aug. 20 ... Marshy's future tied to Senators
Aug. 19 ... Team owner wants to thwart city tourney
Aug. 16 ... Blackout sparks memories
Aug. 14 ... Ticats can lean on Argos for some black humour
Aug. 13 ... A new Eagle spreads his wings
July 23 ... Yzerman fighting another uphill battle
July 22 ... London City making pitch for Labatt Park
July 18 ... WHA recycling itself three decades later
July 17 ... Game film meets computers
July 16 ... Offseason a myth for athletes
July 15 ... Toenail can't trip Tunks
July 14 ... The Banger's fight card promoter has seen it all
July 12 ... Never too old to take a slapshot in the head
July 9 ... Hasek feels in top form
July 5 ... The sound of money
July 3 ... B.C. by a nose
July 2 ... Seats go as rink grows for Games
June 28 ... Vancouver Games bid promising
June 27 ... Boxing fundraiser in appropriate spot
June 25 ... Old tune a goner for referees
June 24 ... Where are the challengers to the heavyweight crown?
June 20 ... CFL making headway
June 19 ... Beckham's transfer denied till the end
June 18 ... Baby steps key to hoop loop's success
June 13 ... Ciccarelli is Hall worthy
June 12 ... Majors owner sticks to his guns
June 11 ... NHL's deal with the Devil
June 10 ... Mustangs coach falls victim to a new set of realities
June 7 ... Bond-Mills ignites bomb in Beefeaters
June 6 ... Please, no more Duck quacks
June 5 ... Accidents don't stop St. John
June 4 ... A last kick for O'Brien
May 31 ... The question lingers: Will London ever support baseball?
May 30 ... A better goalie than Sawchuk?
May 29 ... Roy, Billington built trust unusual for starter and backup
May 28 ... The fine art (and crossed fingers) of recruiting talent
May 26 ... From bright lights to a job beyond the shadows
May 24 ... Pigskin Pride prevails
May 23 ... CBL's first television at-bat delivers a hit
May 21 ... Thornton will get day in court
May 17 ... CBL follows Miron's lead on ownership
May 16 ... Lonely days at the top
May 14 ... Bob Graham made London a sports tourism player
May 13 ... Hockey fans have their say
May 10 ... Muckler instils championship swagger
May 9 ... NHL caught in a trap
May 7 ... Tunks has plenty spinning on his plate
May 6 ... Brute money could land new Sens owner quick Stanley Cup
May 3 ... A positive legacy from a sour Seoul Olympics affair
May 2 ... JLC not a great deal for taxpayer . . . yet
Apr. 30 ... Brodeur's marriage problems should be off-limits
Apr. 21 ... Rucchin, Ducks earned their time off
Apr. 18 ... Ouster will be costly for Wings
Apr. 16 ... Red Wings can show their mettle
Apr. 15 ... Weir's win tops solo sports lore
Apr. 13 ... Ducks shock Hockeytown
Apr. 12 ... Giguere - goaltending's next superstar?
Apr. 9 ... Goalies will decide championship chase
Apr. 8 ... Toe to toe and glove to chin
Apr. 7 ... Leafs-Red Wings final intriguing but a longshot
Apr. 5 ... Absorbing the taste of Cherry
Apr. 4 ... Mhoudi a man on a mission
Apr. 2 ... Fraser's bound to get last word even at the dinner table
Mar. 29 ... Mustang football making bold moves
Mar. 28 ... Ontario football taking hits
Mar. 26 ... Fate hands Stangs defenceman a pro break
Mar. 13 ... It's a 'new' season for the Leafs
Mar. 12 ... Rearmed pitching prospect determined to wing his way back
Mar. 11 ... Molitor eyes shot at unified boxing title
Mar. 8 ... Can Western still attract top athletes?
Mar. 7 ... Western hoping to steal Vanier Cup
Mar. 6 ... Leafs must put up and shut up
Mar. 5 ... 'Battle of Ontario' gets partisan in Ottawa
Feb. 28 ... 'We flat-out stunk:' Quinn
Feb. 27 ... An era ends at Western
Feb. 26 ... Majors ride in style along championship road
Feb. 22 ... LaRose fighting dismissal
Feb. 21 ... Oilers' artistry not enough
Feb. 19 ... Sunningdale club swinging into modern golf era
Feb. 18 ... Gleason likely to saddle up
Feb. 16 ... Londoners missed out on city's efforts
Feb. 15 ... Hockey Day ought to be London tradition
Feb. 14 ... Big day for puckheads
Feb. 12 ... Owner had all the right stuff
Feb. 8 ... Dog days for Cujo in Detroit
Feb. 7 ... Haylor's credibility on line in firing
Feb. 5 ... A dizzying journey for goalie
Feb. 4 ... Tillsonburg gave fabled 'Trotters a workout
Feb. 1 ... Walter Gretzky has a huge heart, impeccable vision
Jan. 31 ... Hull quest for 700 gets edgy
Jan. 29 ... Getting bang for the bucks
Jan. 28 ... Chuckie clearly had it all
Jan. 25 ... As a mighty wordsmith, Yogi Berra was quite a catcher
Jan. 22 ... How the Pete Rose-Canadian Hall thing started
Jan. 21 ... Kids confirm Pinball 'is the real deal'
Jan. 20 ... As a salary negotiator, he aims high AND low
Jan. 18 ... Rose genuinely touched
Jan. 17 ... Pete Rose nominated to our ball shrine
Jan. 16 ... Promising boxer learns value of hard work
Jan. 15 ... Hamilton perfect fit for Sabres
Jan. 11 ... Billington an extra set of eyes for Roy
Jan. 10 ... Mustangs defenceman having rough start to career
Jan. 8 ... Another jacket for MacLean
Jan. 7 ... Fleury deserves all the credit

2002

Dec. 21 ... Hockey books provide solid backup for late shoppers
Dec. 11 ... Flying Father really had wings on his feet
Dec. 10 ... Olympics parings still possible
Dec. 7 ... Guilt lingers for Thornton and other Sharks
Dec. 6 ... Runners overcome a foulup-filled weekend
Dec. 4 ... Integrity, balance, honour casualties of media war
Dec. 3 ... Former Ali foes 'gilt by association'
Nov. 30 ... Clean throwers fight tilted playing field
Nov. 29 ... No NHL bang for the buck
Nov. 27 ... New club for old sports keeps 'history' alive
Nov. 26 ... Taxpayer projects face the acid test
Nov. 23 ... Grey Cup biggest one-event spectacle in nation
Nov. 22 ... Fantuz-tic showing
Nov. 20 ... Hope springs infernal
Nov. 15 ... Baseball's future depends on teaching kids to hit
Nov. 13 ... Jamie Sokolsky has survived a host of hockey travails
Nov. 12 ... Bloom still firmly on arena rose
Nov. 9 ... Chuvalo doesn't pull punches talking about drugs
Nov. 8 ... Virtue seeking own reward
Nov. 5 ... Haylor blames himself for whacking by Queen's
Nov. 3 ... Air Mustang crashes
Nov. 1 ... Boxing gold medalist throws some bouquets
Oct. 28 ... Ex-pivot awaits Mustangs
Oct. 28 ... Smith is now a world champion
Oct. 27 ... No mercy shown in this slaughter
Oct. 26 ... Making all the right moves
Oct. 23 ... Coach faces biggest challenge
Oct. 21 ... Even the best make blunders
Oct. 19 ... Trade from Canadiens wouldn't shock Hackett
Oct. 18 ... Russian players feel the danger
Oct. 16 ... Mustangs enjoying a Fantuz-tic season
Oct. 12 ... A night of high emotion
Oct. 11 ... Expect to be surprised!
Oct. 10 ... Planning can't account for all possibilities
Oct. 9 ... Picking up the pace
Oct. 4 ... Blues sport real football 'gramps'
Oct. 2 ... Sports body would streamline big games bids
Oct. 1 ... Show will go on without Ron MacLean
Sept. 28 ... 'He scores . . . Henderson has scored for Canada'
Sept. 27 ... Canadian hopes dim in darkest hour
Sept. 26 ... Soviet win in Montreal slap in face to Canadians
Sept. 25 ... Supplement approval in works
Sept. 22 ... Western star got away from McMaster
Sept. 19 ... Pain can't bring Chuvalo down
Sept. 18 ... Speed guys hope hooks stay off
Sept. 17 ... Lewis sets own tone with Wings
Sept. 16 ... Williams hopes to ride into Wings centre slot
Sept. 15 ... Red Wings rocker ready to roll
Sept. 14 ... Cujo has Wings players, fans howling
Sept. 11 ... Biggest change on ice, not in TV studio
Sept. 10 ... Long and winding road to Dundas Street
Sept. 8 ... This Mustang's ready to shoulder the load again
Sept. 6 ... Halbouni, Beefeaters up to speed
Sept. 5 ... Calgary firm eyes London for CFL
Sept. 3 ... Rookie's sleepless night turns into dream day
Aug. 27 ... Nothing a problem with king of Original Six royalty
Aug. 27 ... Pad launched Tunks' career
Aug. 23 ... Mustangs back on stride
Aug. 21 ... Quiet-kowski overcomes nerves to make some noise
Aug. 20 ... Haylor always hunting for hidden gems
Aug. 16 ... Rodriguez has gone the distance
Aug. 14 ... The lords of the Rings
Aug. 9 ... Boxing a natural for Kurd
Aug. 8 ... Orr serious about fun
July 31 ... Ontario amateur boxing gets summer boost
July 30 ... 'Only real' will do for Bond-Mills
July 25 ... Games survive all assaults
July 24 ... It could be the Year of the Beefs
July 23 ... Tunks in Manchester, but Athens is on his mind
July 19 ... More fallout from the UWO sports shakeout
July 18 ... Van Horne leaving NewPL for teaching post
July 17 ... Seaforth celebrates with local hockey star
July 16 ... Knights' site takes quick, nasty hits
June 15 ... Bowman keeps 'em guessing
June 14 ... Wings fly high
June 13 ... A ref who won his faceoff with adversity
June 12 ... Marsh quick to leave speed skating to son Patrick
June 8 ... Cup series shows that wins won't come easy
June 7 ... Larionov Wings' ironman
June 6 ... No doubters among the Hurricanes
June 5 ... Hurricanes shock Wings
June 4 ... 'Canes owner keeps his cool on Illitch feud
June 1 ... Wings bury Avalanche
May 31 ... Wings-Avs electric series zaps to end
May 29 ... A last glorious chance for Wings
May 28 ... Wings seeing red after OT loss
May 25 ... Down on the Corner
May 23 ... Amateur boxing getting a shot in the arm
May 21 ... Roy falters but Avs prevail
May 19 ... McCarty guns down Avs
May 17 ... Search for equity leads to unequal teams
May 15 ... The coach finally feels free to break his silence
May 9 ... All eyes on the east, even those playing out west
May 7 ... Boxing and the cause-and-effect syndrome
May 5 ... Red Wings firmly in control of Blues
May 3 ... Leafs, Blues humbled
May 1 ... Junior B version testament to game of hockey
Apr. 30 ... Game 7 battle lines drawn
Apr. 27 ... 'Sure thing' Red Wings a bit more cautious now
Apr. 26 ... Wings' high gear leaves Canucks behind
Apr. 25 ... Fond recollections of a kid named Danny
Apr. 23 ... Yzerman quietly leads the way
Apr. 20 ... Red Wings losing touch
Apr. 19 ... Hasek vents, North American style
Apr. 16 ... Game stirs talk of expansion to London
Apr. 13 ... He took an elbow and climbed back on the bus
Apr. 12 ... What's in a name? Plenty!
Apr. 11 ... Banger in the Hangar destined for city in 2003
Apr. 10 ... Gretzky just an average kid - off the ice
Apr. 6 ... Haylor opinions plentiful
Apr. 5 ... Texan firepower to bolster Majors
Apr. 3 ... Field gone but dreams survive
Apr. 2 ... Team cohension critical in Knights' playoff run
Mar. 30 ... Verbal battle
Mar. 29 ... Slap Shot still fires off residuals, reaction
Mar. 25 ... A great game for players, fans
Mar. 24 ... Winding road led from West to Western
Mar. 23 ... Porous host poor barometer
Mar. 22 ... MacDonald has seen it all now
Mar. 21 ... The art of the knockout
Mar. 20 ... Questionable switch begs for answers
Mar. 15 ... Passion for CFL still burns for Cahill
Mar. 14 ... The many, myriad levels of a hockey tactician
Mar. 13 ... Hall a great idea that could be better
Mar. 11 ... No mistaking the Patriotes' lucky charm
Mar. 7 ... Youth beats experience in the noise game
Mar. 6 ... Greyhound finds running room far from home
Mar. 2 ... Competitive drive never relents as Vaive continues to play for fun
Mar. 1 ... Curling tour taking first small steps toward big leagues
Feb. 26 ... McDougall to get Canadian baseball honours
Feb. 23 ... Gas station microcosm of country
Feb. 22 ... Tiny Belarus Cinderella story of Games
Feb. 21 ... Games keeping him busy
Feb. 20 ... No need to re-invent our game
Feb. 16 ... Canadians' gold could become very precious medal
Feb. 15 ... NHL players unlikely to be part of future Games
Feb. 14 ... Dancers don't need any favours
Feb. 13 ... Judges smearing a beautiful sport
Feb. 9 ... Game spawns different approaches
Feb. 8 ... Insecurity difficult to overcome
Feb. 6 ... Curlers also have tales to tell
Feb. 1 ... Hasn't been there, doesn't do that
Jan. 30 ... Marshy's living up to namesake
Jan. 25 ... A nice guy, that's for dang sure
Jan. 24 ... Euro benefits for the Mustangs
Jan. 23 ... Stars in our midst shouldn't be overlooked
Jan. 22 ... Chuvalo proving even tougher outside the ring
Jan. 19 ... Mustangs throw media for a loop
Jan. 18 ... Olympic disputes right up McLaren's alley
Jan. 17 ... Londoners pack a mean punch
Jan. 16 ... Queen's Cup sets stage for bigger things
Jan. 12 ... Minor hockey madness
Jan. 9 ... Despite obstructions, big future for arena easy to see
Jan. 7 ... Women's team accepting of underdog role
Jan. 5 ... Women's team accepting of underdog role

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