Manitoban sports year in review
The beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 brought the entire globe to a standstill. Global markets, schools and businesses were closed to the…
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Winnipeg Goldeyes 2021 season preview
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Winnipeg Goldeyes were unable to play the 2020 season in Shaw Park. The Goldeyes are the only Canadian team…
NCAA patriarchal preference on full display
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) male national basketball championships are one of the most profitable sports events in the world. Last tournament, the NCAA…
CFL moving cautiously in talks with XFL
On March 10, the Canadian Football League (CFL) commissioner Randy Ambrosie announced that the CFL was involved in discussions with the XFL on future opportunities….
Contentious Stanley Cup champ hired to mind Huskies bench
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies has hired Stanley Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medallist Mike Babcock to man their bench for the next two…
WHL and curling bubble success a positive for U-Sports
The 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts was an incredible success for Curling Canada.Kerri Einarson’s team out of Gimli, Man. won for the second year in…
Manitobans return to sport under rolled back COVID-19 restrictions
On Feb. 9, Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer, Brent Roussin, announced new additional relaxed restrictions for the Province of Manitoba. While the province remains…
Black Manitoban athletes leading by example
Black History Month is an incredibly important time for the Black community. It is a time to reflect on the past and strive for a…
Young Manitobans playing in Scotties bubble
Countless sports events around the world have faced cancellations since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the bubble system — utilized by leagues such…
Manitoba Junior Hockey faces unique challenges
On Jan. 14, the Winnipeg Jets played the Calgary Flames at Bell MTS Place.Not only was this game significant because it was the season opener…