Murray Wood: What the stars of the World Cup could learn from four-year-olds

Murray Wood says despite what his granddaughter’s soccer team lacks in skill – or even understanding of why they’re on the pitch – they are far ahead of the pros in one aspect of the game.

Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.

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Fri., June 19: Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week’s news and decides who’s hot… and who’s not. This week’s list includes handmade Father’s Day gifts and an inmate released by mistake.

Thurs., June 18: Murray Wood says the fact a 37-year-old man dodged an adult sentence for the killing if Misha Pavelick 20 years ago should lead to a review of the laws surrounding young offenders.

Wed., June 17: There was a time that Canadians gathered around the TV on Saturday to watch Hockey Night in Canada on CBC. Those days are over, and Murray Wood says it might help inform what CBC’s future should look like.

Tues., June 16: Murray Wood says his annual “Gentlemen’s Retreat” is actually becoming, well… not quite gentlemanly, but certainly more sedate. Is it possible the boys are growing up?

Mon., June 15: Murray Wood says he saw plenty of empty seats at Mosaic Stadium during the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ home opener against B.C. on Saturday, which turned out to be a really exciting game.