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Eleojo Audu ’24 Contributor Photo Credit: AFP/Charly Triballeau/Getty Images One of the more underrated football (soccer) tournaments that occurs yearly is the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournament follows the same format as the immensely more popular UEFA Euro’s competition, though in AFCON, only African nations are permitted to compete. Most football fans don’t... Continue Reading →
Sawyer Ramsay ’24 Arts & Culture Editor Photo Credit: John Woods/Canadian Press The Winnipeg Blue Bombers had a great regular season this year in the Canadian Football League (CFL). All looked to be going their way and it seemed that they had a shot at reclaiming their title as Grey Cup champions, which they had... Continue Reading →
Luke Perrett ‘24 Sports Editor Photo Credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images In the fast-paced and physical sport of professional hockey, player safety is a key concern. The National Hockey League (NHL) has implemented various measures over the years to enhance player protection, from stricter rules on hits to the mandatory use of helmets. However, one piece... Continue Reading →
Luke Perrett ‘24 Sports Editor Photo Credit: BROOK JONES / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES The junior hockey team formerly named the “Winnipeg ICE” were known for many things, such as consistently having a good roster, or developing NHL stars such as Sam Reinhart, but are best known for their constant relocation and struggle to remain... Continue Reading →
Rodmehr Filizadeh ’25 and Gurshaan Sidhu ‘25 Business Editor and Contributor Photo Credit: Chris Unger/Getty Images Each year, the NHL awards the James Norris Memorial Trophy to the league’s “top defensive player who demonstrates throughout the season, the greatest all-round ability in the position”. Considered a major feat, being awarded the Norris Trophy places the... Continue Reading →
Gabriel Arias ‘27 Copy Editor Photo Credit: Soobum Im/USA Today Sports Dominating the league since he was 18-years-old, LeBron James continues to carry his legacy, as he starts off strong in his 21st NBA season. Turning 39 in December, he currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, averaging 25.0 points, 6.6 assists, and 7.5 rebounds... Continue Reading →
Adris Haleis ’24 Contributor Photo Credit: Nathan J. Fish/The Oklahoman This NBA season is off to a pleasant start, with young stars taking the league to new heights, and the older superstars playing like they never aged. So far, fans have seen the emergence of up-and-coming teams, including the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Orlando Magic, and the... Continue Reading →
Luke Perrett ’24 Sports Editor Photo by Josh Lavallée/NHL via Getty Images Following my many painful years as a Devils fan, I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel, gleaming off the Stanley cup, that is. From 2012 to 2022, only one playoff appearance was made by the Devils, only to... Continue Reading →
Rodmehr Filizadeh ’25 & Gurshaan Sidhu ’25 Business Editor & Contributor Photo credit: Luke Perrett/Illegal Curve The stakes for the Winnipeg Jets this season are the highest they’ve been since the arrival of the team in 2011. The 2023-24 season is crucial as the results will affect the current core’s future in Winnipeg. Moreover, the demand for a... Continue Reading →
Adris Haleis ’24 Contributor Photo by Yong Kim/ Philadelphia Inquirer As the NBA season has recently begun, fans are wondering which players, teams, and storylines will drive the title race over the next six months. Basketballs fans have many pressing questions entering this season. 1. Are the recent rule changes going to the fix the... Continue Reading →
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