Caleb Pereira '23 and Nicholas Mikowaz' 25 Sorts Editor and contributor Canada has only ever qualified for one World Cup, but a second appearance looks to be on the horizon. Amidst a golden generation of players like LOSC (Lille Olympique Sporting Club) striker Jonathan David, and Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, Canada has become one of the strongest teams in North American soccer. ... Continue Reading →
A Costa Rican Experience
Julian Brennan '24 Contributor The Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team defeated Costa Rica 1-0 on November 12, 2021, coming one step closer to qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. With 48,800 fans in attendance, an exuberance filled Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta. I was privileged to drive to Edmonton to attend the match, as well as visit some family. The stadium was filled with the cool... Continue Reading →
The Chicago Blackhawks Scandal
Grayson Berkowitz '25 and Kai Foulidis '25 Contributors In May of 2021, a lawsuit was filed against the Chicago Blackhawks. Kyle Beach, a former professional hockey player on the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Championship team, filed this lawsuit for claims of mishandling his 2010 sexual assault report. In May of 2010, two Blackhawks players told skills Coach Paul Vincent that video Coach Brad Aldrich had sexually assaulted multiple players. Vincent went straight to the General Manager, Stan Bowman, and Team President, John McDonough. He... Continue Reading →
Exhilaration and Anticipation for the Cricket World Cup
This October, the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, consisting of shorter three-hour games, is returning to the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Cricketers from across the world train and practice tremendously to represent their nation, looking to bring home the majestic trophy. The world’s finest cricket teams come together and face-off until one is crowned... Continue Reading →