Referees are constantly stuck between a rock and a hard place. The call they make will be sure to anger at least half of the people watching the game. It’s a thankless job that takes an incredible amount of hard work to progress to the top level. Occasionally, referees make[Read More…]
Sports
The latest in McGill and world sports.
Meme madness: The internet’s sporting circus
In the age of social media, sports have evolved beyond competition into fertile ground for internet comedy. From sideline antics to questionable celebrations, athletes and coaches unwittingly transform into viral sensations with a single expression, gesture, or moment. As sports and internet culture continue their inevitable collision, The Tribune examines[Read More…]
Dribbling through professional success as a young athlete
At just 14 years old, McKenna (Mak) Whitman has made history as the youngest player to ever appear in a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) match. She debuted for NJ/NY Gotham FC in their 2025 season opener against the Seattle Reign. A rising star in women’s soccer, Whitham has been[Read More…]
Spain’s young sensation: Dominating the pitch and defying the doubters
By the end of this past European Championship, it became impossible not to know the name “Lamine Yamal” and the story of the young star the world celebrated all summer. On June 15, 2024, Yamal made history by becoming the youngest player featured in the tournament, making his debut against[Read More…]
Let the Madness begin: 2025 NCAA Basketball Tournament predictions
March Madness is the premier college sporting event of the year. Sixty-eight squads in both the men’s and women’s tournaments will be looking to etch their names in college basketball lore. With unpredictable upsets and exciting endings sure to come, The Tribune outlines its picks for the winning team, player[Read More…]
McGill hosts 2025 Jesters Canadian University and College Squash Championships
McGill University Squash made history on March 14-16 by hosting the Jesters Canadian University and College Squash Championships, an event that shattered previous participation records and showcased the university’s growing influence in collegiate squash. The three-day tournament, organized by McGill Men’s Captain Mo Kamal in partnership with Squash Quebec, drew[Read More…]
“Money’s nice, championships are better:” Eagles’ banner year battered by big departures
Since Super Bowl LIX, many National Football League (NFL) fans are questioning their team’s plan for the next season, namely the reigning champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. After a rough and defeated exit during the 2023-2024 season, General Manager Howie Roseman saw the importance of the offseason, marking one year since[Read More…]
Where’s the Ref? Israel and the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The movement to ban Israel and its teams from all upcoming FIFA tournaments has gained significant traction since February—a period of time contained, ironically, by ceasefire on its foundational end. The “Show Israel the Red Card” campaign began on Feb. 19, when Celtic F.C. supporters in Scotland unfurled a huge[Read More…]
Moments of brilliance in the Red and White’s pursuit of the RSEQ and U SPORTS podiums
At a university where academic rigour sets a high bar, McGill’s varsity athletes continue to raise it even higher—smashing school records and bringing home hardware to cap off a season to remember. Between early morning practices and late-night study sessions, McGill’s track and field, badminton, and swimming teams have exceeded[Read More…]
Big ticket: Ticketmaster and Fanatics forge new deal
Fanatics has formed a commercial partnership with Ticketmaster to launch the Fanatics Ticket Marketplace, offered exclusively on the Fanatics App, which already stocks products such as sports apparel, e-sportsbooks, and fantasy sports games. While the deal promises convenience, concerns over pricing and corporate dominance remain. The parties have neglected to[Read More…]
