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…
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TOP SPORTS NEWSMAKER OF 2012: Olympic Bronze medalist and Canadian captain Christine Sinclair
If you are Canadian and paid any attention during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, you know who Christine Sinclair is. For those of you…
Jump on the NBA bandwagon!
The 2012-13 NBA season is underway! If you’re a fan of the NBA, it’s a given that you already have a favourite team. But for…
Staying Grounded: The story of NBA rookie Royce White
When the Houston Rockets picked Iowa State forward Royce White 16th overall in last June’s NBA Draft, it was widely considered to be a risky…
A kick to the nuts: Canada’s national men’s team continues to struggle
Going into the latest stage of FIFA World Cup qualifying, the Canadian men’s national soccer team had only ever qualified for the tournament in 1986….
Europe-bound: Many top-tier NHL players finding leagues to play in during lockout
Alas, the NHL lockout has arrived and it looks like it could be here for some time. Many of your favorite players have jumped ship…
On the rebound
For the first time in many years, the future of Canadian basketball appears to be in good hands. In a move reminiscent of Wayne Gretzky…
The end of an era
Michael Phelps was a disappointment in these London Olympics; his medal total was four gold and two silver. Remarkable for almost any other athlete, but…
Shuttlecock scandal
It’s hard to imagine that a sport more associated with gym class and backyards—at least in North America—would cause such a scandal in the 2012…
U of M alumnus heading to London
Winnipegger and University of Manitoba alumnus Meghan Montgomery is currently on her way to London, England for the 2012 Paralympic Games in the Mixed Coxed…