Fourteen years of consistency have come to an abrupt halt. Entering week three, the Indianapolis Colts stand 0-3 for the first time since 1998. The harsh reality is that their franchise quarterback is out for an extended period of time, leaving the team in a state of flux. Peyton Manning[Read More…]
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Ryan Reisert In case 24/7 coverage of the MUNACA strike prevented you from following sports this week, here’s what went down… RUGBY Canada got their World Cup campaign underway Wednesday with an impressive win against Tonga. A late try by Phil Mackenzie sealed the deal for the Canadians and the[Read More…]
Martlets’ title defence off to a fast start
Sam Reynolds Sam Reynolds The defending champions are back. On Saturday afternoon at McConnell Arena, the McGill Martlets opened their exhibition slate against Queen’s University. The Martlets, coming off a national championship season where they finished 33-0 against CIS competition, got off to another great start, defeating Queen’s 2-1. For[Read More…]
Martlets soar over Stingers
Abir Shah Abir Shah Armed with a handful of new recruits and an added year of maturity, the McGill Martlets are seeking retribution and another shot at a National Championship. The Martlets were back in action against Concordia, at home at Percival Molson Stadium Friday night, for the first[Read More…]
In Baltimore, it’s all about the stadium
Trevor Drummond In September 2004, the Expos played their final game in Montreal. Since there was no way I was going to cheer for the Washington Nationals, I chose to hitch my fandom to the Expos star player, Vladimir Guerrero, who signed as a free agent with the Anaheim Angels.[Read More…]
Not a class act, but Floyd’s not the dirty one
Justice was served Saturday night in the Mayweather-Ortiz WBC Welterweight tilt. One of the greatest of all time celebrated in the middle of the ring with his corner men, while the dirty fighter was sprawled unconscious on the ground staring up at the bright lights of the MGM Grand. It’s[Read More…]
McGill banks on George for home opener victory
Ryan Reisert Ryan Reisert The tenth-ranked McGill Redmen registered their second regular season victory in a fan-filled Molson Stadium for their home opener last Friday evening. Fifth-year striker George Banks proved unstoppable, lighting up the scoreboard with three headers that found the back of the net. Head Coach David Simon[Read More…]
Bright future for Martlets, Redmen
Ryan Reisert Ryan Reisert Building on a pair of Quebec semi-final finishes last year, the Redmen and Martlets will look to challenge for league honours this season. After a tough pre-season, the Redmen and Martlets both look ready. “It has been a tough pre-season with strong opponents. I felt that[Read More…]
SCOREBOARD
Redmen Basketball *Illinois State – L 66-90 *Central Florida – L 58-100 *Akron – L 57-85 *Albany – L 58-93 *New Hampshire – W 77-74 *Niagara – W 78-71 Redmen Soccer *@ Southern NH – T 1-1 *@ Boston U – L 0-2 *Queen’s – W 4-1 *Cape Breton –[Read More…]
McGill trounces rival Concordia in pre-season lacrosse
Sam Reynolds As the sun rose on a new McGill lacrosse season, the Redmen confirmed what froshies learned all weekend: It’s better to be a Redman than a Bumblebee. A stunning 18-4 rout of their cross-town rivals signaled that McGill has reloaded and is gunning for glory in the upcoming[Read More…]