In the third quarter of Game 5 of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) semi-finals against the Las Vegas Aces, Kelsey Mitchell’s legs locked mid-stride. The Indiana Fever guard suddenly slowed, freezing in pain as her body began to betray her. In an instant, a highly-anticipated playoff game became a[Read More…]
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Made in Mashteuiatsh: Mikisiw Awashish brings hockey home
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 is a day of profound grief as the country remembers the violence the Canadian government and churches inflicted on Indigenous children in the residential school systems they ran. But it is also a day that celebrates Indigenous heritage. This celebratory[Read More…]
McGill Redbirds triumph in Legacy Game, honouring Indigenous roots of lacrosse
The McGill Redbirds lacrosse team claimed their fourth consecutive win in the annual Legacy Game series, defeating the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees 13-9 on the evening of Sept. 30. Nearly 600 fans stood witness to the highly entertaining match-up at Percival Molson Stadium. While the scoreboard reflected another strong Redbirds[Read More…]
Trailblazers: Four Indigenous athletes everyone should know
Indigenous Peoples across North America have a long history of athletic excellence, with games such as lacrosse, canoeing, and snowshoe racing forming the foundation of many Indigenous cultures and communities. These sports were not only competitions, but also core actions that held spiritual, social, and practical significance for the Indigenous[Read More…]
Europe holds off U.S. rally to retain golf’s Ryder Cup amid fan controversy
For the second straight Ryder Cup, Team Europe lifted the trophy, fending off a late Team U.S.A charge to claim a 15-13 victory at Bethpage Black Golf Course in Long Island, New York, on Sept. 28. But as grand as the tournament’s golfing was, it will more likely be remembered[Read More…]
“Unofficially the best,” McGill Women’s Squash aims to secure varsity status
The McGill Women’s Squash Team has emerged as one of the most successful in Canada since the COVID-19 pandemic. The players have rebuilt their team and gone on to capture two consecutive Jesters League Championships in 2024 and 2025. This year, they are aiming for a third straight title—all without[Read More…]
Know Your Athlete: Ann Stephanie Fortin
Dominating once again, the Martlets Soccer program has had a valiant start to their season, conceding zero goals in five of their opening nine games. This remarkable defensive effort can be largely credited to their new arrival, Ann Stephanie Fortin, the team’s starting goalkeeper. On Sept. 21, Fortin made eight[Read More…]
Despite losing World Cup final, Canada Women’s Rugby still has lots to be proud of
Before the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final kicked off on Sept. 27, Canada and England’s women’s rugby squads had already etched their names into the history books. When they walked onto the pitch at Twickenham Stadium in the London suburbs, a sold-out crowd of nearly 82,000 rugby fanatics greeted them[Read More…]
Dynasty in demise: Kansas City in trouble
The Kansas City Chiefs are off to a slow start, having just picked up their first win of the season against the New York Giants. Only 10.1 per cent of teams who start 0–2 have ever made the playoffs. However, never before has an 0–2 team had Patrick Mahomes, so[Read More…]
The politics of remembrance: The Yankees’ selective tribute to Charlie Kirk
On Sept. 10, American right-wing activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk, was fatally shot by Tyler Robinson on the Utah Valley University campus. Kirk’s death has sparked significant debate over the appropriateness of mourning him, given his bigoted political views. Professional athletes’ reactions have ranged from Instagram[Read More…]
