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Small Balls: Adam van Koeverden vs. Elvis Stojko

La première étoile: Adam van Koeverden. The reigning world and Olympic champion kayaker from Oakville, Ont., has been given the huge honour of carrying the Canadian flag during the opening ceremonies at the upcoming Summer Games in Beijing. He also stuck it to Elvis Stojko who recently suggested that Canadian athletes should consider boycotting the Games because of China’s human rights record.

Small Balls: Sharks and soap operas

La première étoile: Greg Norman. After two rainy rounds at the British Open, the aging Shark is in the clubhouse at even par, good enough for a one-stroke lead over a Tiger-less field at Royal Birkdale. It’s been years since the Aussie contended at a major championship, but sources say the 53-year-old is suddenly inspired after reading a certain article in Maclean‘s magazine. Mike Weir, by the way, is just two shots behind.