On April 22, Shawn Dawson will lead a group of Ottawa residents on a climb to Mount Everest’s base camp, at an elevation of 5,181.6 metres. 
Kristy Wright, Centretown NewsThe group is training in the Gatineau Hills to prepare for the climb.
Category: Sports
Viewpoint: Saints’ suspension to distract from NFL’s woes
The NFL is desperate to change its image in an era where concussions and brain injuries are a major concern.
Ottawa darts players ready to take stab at big leagues
Walking into the basement of St. Anthony’s Italia Soccer Club on a Tuesday night, visitors will find dozens of people enjoying a few drinks, eating and socializing. 
Courtney Hurley, Centretown NewsMember of the Greater Ottawa Super Single Darts League practice in the basement of St. Anthony's Italia Soccer Club. Players are heading to the provincial tournament in St. Catharines this month.
Ottawa fighters taking talents overseas
Two local athletes are training to compete in the 2012 Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) Submission Wrestling World Championships in Abu Dhabi next month. 
Laura Kluz, Centretown News Joel Hadden of the Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts is training for the world championships.