Sports have a long history on screen, and while there has been a long list of unfortunate misrepresentations of various sports, there has also been an abundance of fantastic movies that remind us of what we love about competition and the blood, sweat and tears that go into being the[Read More…]
Basketball
130 years ago, McGill alumnus Dr. James Naismith invented basketball
McGill students are known for their ingenuity. Succeeding at this institution requires exceptional problem solving abilities. Dr. James Naismith, member of the McGill class of 1887, invented one of the more creative solutions to a problem, a solution that is now the seventh most popular sport in the world: Basketball. [Read More…]
Atlanta Dream activism helps Georgia Senate flip blue
On Aug. 4, the Atlanta Dream walked onto the court for their first nationally televised WNBA game of the 2020 season. Their warmup shirts displayed a simple, yet clear, message. “Vote Warnock.” Five months later, on Jan. 5, Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) defeated incumbent and co-owner of the Atlanta Dream,[Read More…]
The McGill Tribune’s look into a unique 2021 NBA Season
Predictions heading into a tumultuous new season
NBA teams and players forced to adjust to early start
The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and NBA League officials reached an agreement on Nov. 4 for a 72-game season starting on Dec. 22, 2020. The implications of this decision are significant for players, franchises, and fans alike. The McGill Tribune examines the biggest consequences teams and players will face as[Read More…]
2020 NBA free agency predictions
With the NBA restarting its season on Dec. 22, this will be the shortest NBA off-season of all time. Because of the compressed free agency period, teams are likely to make bold roster changes in the coming weeks in an effort to become championship contenders in 2021. Here are The[Read More…]
Sports and social justice movements come together in the NBA Bubble
There have been many defining moments of the 2020 NBA season, from the successful restart of the season inside a bubble to LeBron James’s fourth Finals MVP title. In the face of a global pandemic, the NBA found a safe way to allow players and franchises to continue making basketball[Read More…]
2020 NBA Bubble superlatives
With the NBA Finals finished, it’s time to reflect on an exceptional and unique season of basketball. While the talking heads of basketball media will be dissecting the winners and losers of the Bubble for months to come, The McGill Tribune pays homage to some of the more unique accomplishments of[Read More…]
Documentaries for staying in the sports mood
Although most sports are currently on hold, staying engaged with the world of sports has never been easier. Here are some of The McGill Tribune’s favourite sports documentaries that will tide you over to the next season. Athlete A Content warning: Graphic descriptions of sexual violence Athlete A is a[Read More…]
The five biggest winners if the Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA Championship
With the Los Angeles Lakers closing in on their 17th NBA Championship against the injury-plagued Miami Heat, The McGill Tribune looks at who would reap the greatest benefits from the Lakers’ potential win. LeBron James After a disappointing 2018-2019 season beset by a groin injury, LeBron returns to the finals for[Read More…]
