Selfish decision plagues Canada at World Baseball Classic
In the months leading up to the 2013 World Baseball Classic, it seemed as though Baseball Canada might be able to field a truly competitive…
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Nine Bison athletes receive recognition at year-end
With their seasons over, several Bison athletes picked up year-end awards and honours. Stephan Walton was named as 2012-13 Canada West Men’s Basketball Second Team…
Bombers content to suck again
While the Bombers are all set to move into the new Investors Group Field on the University of Manitoba campus this summer, the Bombers’ front…
From tragedy to triumph: Lokomotiv Yaroslavl’s return to the KHL
September 7, 2011 was the saddest day in hockey history. On that day, the plane carrying the members of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of Russia’s Kontinental Hockey…
Hockey prophets: Bold predictions for the second half of the NHL season
Chicago’s on fire It’s hard to determine exactly when the Chicago Blackhawks will suffer their first regulation loss; through 22 games, they’ve only lost three…
Wrestling to be cut from Olympics in 2020: How the IOC is Americanizing the Olympic Games [OPINION]
Wrestling has been engrained in Olympic sport since its beginnings in Ancient Greece. The sport has survived with only minor variations over the millennia since…
Thin blue line: Jets continue to struggle with injuries on defence
The return of defensive pairing Dustin Byfuglien and Zach Bogosian from the injury list signalled a sigh of relief for the Winnipeg Jets; the two…
Basketball team hits roadblock, while Track and Field team shines in Regina
After slipping into the Canada West playoffs despite losing to U of W in their regular season final, the Bison men’s basketball team was eliminated…
Men’s hockey team eliminated from playoffs by Huskies in decisive third game
The Canada West Semifinal between the Manitoba Bisons and Saskatchewan Huskies was not at the venue the Bisons likely would have preferred after seeing their…
The unlikeliest of Olympic competitors
This month marks the 25th anniversary of the first Winter Olympics held on Canadian soil. From February 13-28, 1988, 1,423 athletes descended onto Calgary for…