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Defenceman Mike Ball will be taking his hockey career to Burnaby Mountain this fall. After four years with the Richmond Sockeyes, the the standout blueliner has committed to Simon Fraser University for the 2012-13 B.C.

Vancouver Giants head coach Don Hay and CKNW Sportstalk host Dan Russell wil be special guests at Seafair Minor Hockey's Spring Gala tomorrow night at the River Rock Casino and Resort.

The Richmond Rapids hosted 450 swimmers from around the province for the West Coast Open Swim Meet. It was the club's third major meet of the season with one more still to come - the B.C. Long Course Championships in July.

Breakers get past Calgary in final to capture women's title

The Richmond Kajaks' 44th annual B.C. Elementary Track and Field Championships will go ahead as planned at Minoru Park's Clement Track. The Run Inn sponsored meet is scheduled for May 25-27.

The Richmond Gymnastics Association will be wellrepresented at this week's 2012 Canadian Gymnastics Championships in Regina.

Paul Eberhardt is back to double duty when the basketball season tips off next fall. The colourful longtime bench boss of the defending Richmond champion RC Palmer Griffins will also serve as head coach of the Langara Falcons men's basketball team.

Coquitlam teen Jisoo Keel played beyond her years to capture the season opening event on the 2012 CN Canadian Women's Tour at Richmond Country Club on Wednesday.

Team B.C. member only started playing last September and is now looking for gold at national championships

Team B.C. will look to continue its dominance when the 2012 National Wheelchair Basketball Championships get underway on Friday at the Richmond Olympic Oval.