The top 5 sports movies of all-time
I am not, by any definition, “competitive.” I have spent most of my peaceful, womb-like, existence scrupulously avoiding any social encounter or situation which might…
Sports
Football’s Thomas Hall recognized for his efforts on and off the field
Linebacker Thomas Hall is a proud Bison who acknowledges that he has a lot to be thankful for. He was recently nominated for the 2009…
Lazy ways to a fitter you
Last week the Manitoban ran an article entitled “Get ‘er Done” that listed the top five unacceptable excuses for avoiding exercise: I don’t like it,…
Teams out of playoffs but players still shine
Women’s soccer This season’s women’s soccer team came close, but did not make the playoffs. With a regular season record of 7-6-1, their Canada West…
A second chance at a healthy life
The Biggest Loser is a life-changing show for overweight Americans who want to change their lives by becoming healthy through exercise and nutritional eating. The…
Bisons players devastated in wake of front office fumble
Two weeks ago the Bisons football team was readying themselves for the playoffs after successfully turning around and salvaging what could have been a disaster…
Volleyball’s Dane Pischke excels
Apparently superb volleyball skills run in the family. At least this is the case for the Pischke family. Graduating from Fort Richmond Collegiate with the…
Ping-pong’s less classy alter-ego
As the seasons change and we enter what feels like a purgatorial transition into winter, I am reminded of warmer times. Times when you didn’t…
Be proud, get loud and wear blue!
The loss suffered by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, at the hands of the Montreal Alouettes on Sunday, while a devastating blow-out loss, changes nothing in…
Playoff bound
In case you missed it, the Bisons football team played their last game of the regular season this past Saturday, defeating the SFU Clan by…