This week's big three

1.) Whoosh!

Canada's speed skaters are on a roll going into the all-distance World Cup at Hamar, Norway next weekend. Staff writer Grant Robertson reports from Europe.

2.) Chan the Man?

Canadian champion Michael Chan returns to competition after recovering from a torn left calf muscle. Figure skating writer Beverley Smith reports from Skate Canada in Kitchener this week.

3.) Avoid at all costs...

...A watermelon craving this weekend, if you're headed to Regina. Allan Maki reports from the CFL Western Division final.