An old sugidama (ball of cedar branches) hangs at the entrance of a sake brewery. In February, when the sake is ready, brewers hang a ball of fresh cedar leaves to announce that their sake is ready for purchase. As the year goes on, the branches dry and serve as an indicator to drink the “ripe” aged sake. (Photo by Myriam Labbé) POSTCARDS FROM JAPAN: This 150-year-old sake brewery has a surprising Canadian connection Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com There are four sake breweries in Canada, and about 1,200 in Japan. As a sake…
Karl Gélinas, seen here in action in 2019, will see his number 34 retired by the Quebec Capitales on July 27 during a special event to mark the team’s 25th anniversary. It will be one of the team’s special events during its 25th-anniversary season. (Photo by Luc Lang) Capitales to retire Karl Gélinas’ number 34 Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com The Quebec Capitales will celebrate their 25th season in 2024 and honour players who made an impact in the short…
Laval’s Ismaël Diouf selected first overall in CEBL draft Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com Forward Ismaël Diouf of the Université Laval Rouge et Or was the first player selected in the Canadian…
Rebelles forward Donovan Côté is mobbed by his teammates after scoring the winning goal in overtime against the St. Lawrence Lions, in game four of the RSEQ semifinals. The Lions and Rebelles meet in Val-Bélair in game five on April 17 with the winners moving on to the finals. (Screenshot from YouTube by Luc Lang) Rebelles force decider in series with Lions Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com Donovan Côté scored his third goal of the game at 5:08 into the first overtime period to lead the Rebelles…
American Scottie Scheffler, 27, became the fourth youngest golfer to win a second Masters title, on April 14, in Augusta, Georgia. Scheffler earned his first green jacket in 2022. The trophy depicts the clubhouse of the classic course. (Photo courtesy of Joel Marklund/Augusta National) EYE ON SPORTS: That winning smile …
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