In the heart of Montreal’s university sports scene, a unique sibling rivalry is unfolding on the basketball court. Matt Phaneuf, playing for the McGill Redbirds, and his brother Alec Phaneuf, representing the Concordia Stingers, share more than just DNA. Their love for each other and their competitive spirit has been[Read More…]
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Black women athletes who changed the game
Despite significant contributions to the sporting world, Black athletes have often been held back by discriminatory regulations that kept them from participating in the world’s prestigious sports competitions. Today, there are many Black women athletes recognized as the best in the world—Serena Williams, Simone Biles, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, to name[Read More…]
Golden glory for McGill stars as Canada triumphs at FISU Games
From Jan. 13 to 23, Torino, Italy, hosted the 2025 Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) World University Games: A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for exceptional collegiate student-athletes to compete in a ‘mini-Olympics’ of winter sports. Three of McGill’s own were called up to the big stage. Mathieu Gagnon, U3 Management, William[Read More…]
No joking around as Martlets soar to victory in the Jesters University League
The McGill Women’s Squash team captured their second straight Jesters League championship on Jan. 18 in a dramatic finale against the University of Toronto (UofT), showcasing both their competitive excellence and remarkable team spirit. The victory represents another milestone in the program’s extraordinary growth over the past four years, achieved[Read More…]
English FA’s decision to scrap cup replays means less economic parity than ever
The Football Association Cup (FA Cup) is the most prestigious domestic tournament in European football. Comprised of teams throughout the tiers of the English football pyramid—from local semi-pro players who participate for fun to the biggest powerhouses of Europe—squads compete in a single-elimination tournament to determine which is the best[Read More…]
Redbirds jumper reflects on track’s successful UOttawa Winter Classic
“We’re really breaking it down to the essence of what makes an athlete,” is how Robbie Gertsner, a first-year Masters student in Physics, describes his sport of track and field. Through the wide variety of events offered in track and field, these demonstrations of human strength and skill are all[Read More…]
The Tribune’s McGill sports moment of the week
Martlets Volleyball has extended their win streak to five this weekend, with two shut-out games against the University of Quebec at Chicoutimi (UQAC) at Pavillon sportif. The games spotlighted graduate student Elyssa Lajmi, who led the team on both offense and defense. In the first game, Lajmi scored 19 points—16[Read More…]
Two McGill Women’s Soccer alumni sign with Montreal Roses FC
Montreal Roses FC, one of the inaugural clubs of the newly established Northern Super League (NSL), announced the signings of McGill Women’s Soccer alumni Mara Bouchard (BA ‘24) and Stephanie Hill (MSc ‘24, BSc ‘23) on Jan. 9. Both Bouchard and Hill initially planned to pursue professional soccer following their[Read More…]
The Tribune’s sports highlights of the week
From stunning McGill Martlets home games to historic soccer rivalry matches, The Tribune Staff Writers share their sports highlights of the week McGill: Martlets Basketball secures a comfortable win at home against Concordia Stingers on Jan. 16 With the Stingers pressing high and the Martlets looking to reset, Emma-Jane Scotten,[Read More…]
Football fan’s misogynistic tirade caught on camera sparks social media outrage
For many sports fans, the National Football League (NFL) playoffs are the best time of the year. In many parts of the country, a chill in the air and a dusting of snow on the ground can only mean one thing: The race for the Super Bowl is on. Philadelphia[Read More…]
