In the midst of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, narratives and asterisks get slapped and labelled on a multitude of teams. Many predictions ablaze, emotions run high, and the reactions go wild. It’s an exciting time, really. But as the games start to roll along, the grittiness of it all reveals how injuriesContinue reading “The Danger of Playing Through Injuries in the NBA and How It Contributes to Hegemonic Masculinity”
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Felix Auger-Aliassime is Having a Break-Out Year (And It’s Only February)
If you haven’t invested yourself in Canadian tennis yet, there is still time to do so. With the success of the women (Bianca Andreescu, Leylah Fernandez), you should have been clued in. However, I’ll forgive you IF you take notice of what Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime are doing. On the men’s side, the CanadianContinue reading “Felix Auger-Aliassime is Having a Break-Out Year (And It’s Only February)”
Finding Your Niche: A Conversation with Danielle Michaud
Everyone has a different story as to how they got into the sport media industry. That’s the beauty of it, there isn’t a linear path. Especially with the way the industry is constantly changing, there isn’t a “niche” for everybody who works in it. This is one of the things that I discussed with SportsnetContinue reading “Finding Your Niche: A Conversation with Danielle Michaud”
ATP Cup: Team Canada Into Semifinals
The tennis season is back into play, and the first couple of events are taking place in Australia. The event to start the new year was none other than the ATP Cup, which consists of 16 teams squaring off against each other. Team Canada has been led by the two young guns in Denis ShapovalovContinue reading “ATP Cup: Team Canada Into Semifinals”
In Conversation with WNBA Star A’ja Wilson: Her Partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods for the Sports Matters Program
A’ja Wilson, former MVP for the Las Vegas Aces, was among three other professional athletes (Kyle Juszczyk, Anfernee Simons, and Te’a Cooper) who teamed up with DICK’S Sporting Goods And The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation to participate in the #GiftofSportTour. Per the press release, the ‘Giving Truck’ will provide 10,000 gifts of sporting equipment toContinue reading “In Conversation with WNBA Star A’ja Wilson: Her Partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods for the Sports Matters Program”
How the Disappearance of Tennis Player Peng Shuai Exposes the Broken Culture Around Abuse in Sports
The other night I went out to a restaurant with a bunch of my friends and classmates in my Sport Media program to celebrate the end of the semester. A couple of hours in, we started talking about sports, because hey, we’re sports fanatics! One guy starts talking about how much he loves Derrick Rose,Continue reading “How the Disappearance of Tennis Player Peng Shuai Exposes the Broken Culture Around Abuse in Sports”
An Eventful US Open: The Future of Canadian Tennis is Here
The Canadian Open may have finished several weeks ago, but the young Canadians are still taking over this Open. In what has been one of the most scintillating US Opens in recent history, the Canadian representation at this Grand Slam has not disappointed. If you ever had any doubts about the future of Canadian tennis,Continue reading “An Eventful US Open: The Future of Canadian Tennis is Here”
Shot Clock Summaries: Olympic Men’s Basketball, Team USA Edition
After a rocky start, Team USA is looking to get back on track in Tokyo. Though they’ve only played two games so far, each one has had a different look. After a frustrating loss to France, they were able to bounce back against Iran. Shot Clock Summaries is here to give you some key takeawaysContinue reading “Shot Clock Summaries: Olympic Men’s Basketball, Team USA Edition”
Tennis in Tokyo: Women’s Quarterfinals Preview, Men’s Third Round
Tennis in Tokyo has been moving along with some upsets and quick matches. The women are set to begin their quarterfinals tonight, meanwhile, the men are just beginning the third round. Catch up with all the action and what to expect right here. Women’s Singles Quarterfinal Matchup #1: Pavlyuchenkova vs Bencic The first quarterfinal matchContinue reading “Tennis in Tokyo: Women’s Quarterfinals Preview, Men’s Third Round”
Tennis in Tokyo: Young WTA Stars Shine, Top ATP Players Dominate
Tennis in Tokyo may have turned some of us into nocturnal human beings, but if you’re just catching up in the morning, we’ve got you covered on the women’s and men’s side. Young Canadian Leylah Fernandez was the first Canadian to go through while Felix Auger- Aliassime bowed out, and we had some familiar facesContinue reading “Tennis in Tokyo: Young WTA Stars Shine, Top ATP Players Dominate”
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