Stephen Ripley

CBC News

Stephen Ripley is an assignment producer at CBC Manitoba.

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Trailblazing University of Manitoba placekicker outboots the men to earn Canada West all-star honours

One year after becoming the first female to play a game in U Sports football, University of Manitoba Bisons placekicker Maya Turner has been chosen a Canada West all-star.

54-year-old Milt Stegall turns back the clock at Winnipeg Blue Bombers rookie camp

Legendary Bombers receiver Milt Stegall returned to the field one last time on Wednesday, fulfilling a dream by running routes with players less than half his age during the first day of rookie camp.

Manitoba NHLer accepts U.S. sportscaster's apology for slur that mocked First Nations heritage

Zach Whitecloud, a defenceman for the Vegas Golden Knights, says he accepts the apology of an American sportscaster who made a derogatory joke about his surname after a Stanley Cup playoff game on Monday night.

'Massive talent' Bernard Tomic returns to court in Winnipeg after Wimbledon controversy

One of the biggest enigmas in men's tennis will hit the court in Winnipeg Wednesday, barely a week after bowing out of the world's most prestigious tournament in controversial fashion.

Gold rush for Manitoba athlete at Dwarf National Games in San Francisco

Winnipeg's Vivek Bhagria, 24, has won two gold medals and one bronze at the 2019 Dwarf National Games in San Francisco.

Winnipeg-born running back hopes pro football dream will come true at NFL draft

Brady Oliveira says the game of football has taken him to some "crazy places" — this weekend he's hoping it will take him to the National Football League.