Milestones – Unbenched Sports

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 Flare: How Devin Heroux’s Authenticity Changes Sports Reporting

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games are less than a month away. Canadian journalist, Devin Heroux is heading to China to once again cover the games for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Heroux’s journey to this moment proves what you can accomplish by working hard, taking risks and being authentically yourself. Heroux is and alwaysContinue reading “Finding Your Flare: How Devin Heroux’s Authenticity Changes Sports Reporting”

Bringing To Light The Struggles of Racialized Women in the Sport Media Industry

When it comes to talking about diversity and equality in sports, the conversations about feminism is oftentimes separate from conversations about racial discrimination. Women are underrepresented in sports, it is a known fact that has sparked countless movements to take place. People of colour are also underrepresented in sports leagues (looking at you NHL), andContinue reading “Bringing To Light The Struggles of Racialized Women in the Sport Media Industry”

The Story of Angela James

Angela James, opponents have described her as “Steel on Skates.” When she is on the ice, you know the game is about to get good. Her playing style has been called dominant and excelled in any position on the ice she was put into. Not only has James been the only black woman to beContinue reading “The Story of Angela James”

Proudly Playing Like a Girl: Thank You Sarah Fuller

I don’t make a habit out of watching college football. But when I tell you I made a commitment to not missing a snap of the Vanderbilt- Missouri game, I am not over exaggerating. And I am also not over exaggerating when I tell you I had goosebumps the entire time (and almost got emotionalContinue reading “Proudly Playing Like a Girl: Thank You Sarah Fuller”