LaVar Ball’s behaviour has compromised his sons’ basketball careers Alec Regino Lonzo Ball will probably be the Los Angeles Lakers’ first round pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, but his father, LaVar Ball, is the one dominating headlines. So far, LaVar has broken new ground in the game of sports[Read More…]
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Changing the game: NBA rules
Stop sending bad free-throw shooters to the line: Stephen Gill, Contributor Current “Hack-a-Shaq” rules give teams an alternative to actually playing defence when the other team has possession. Rather than creating a real defensive scheme, opposing coaches can just send poor free-throw shooters to the charity stripe whenever they please. The strategy[Read More…]
McGill Tribune Sports Podcast: Discussing mental health issues with Michael Landsberg
Aaron Rose and Wasif Husain chat with Michael Landsberg about mental health issues and Bell Let’s Talk day.
These aren’t your grandpa’s Cubs: From the curse of the billy goat to World Series champions
As third-baseman Kris Bryant fired the final out to first base, Chicago rejoiced. After 108-years, the Cubs shed themselves of the “Curse of the Billy Goat” and won the World Series. For generations, they were the loveable losers and they nearly let this one get away too. But now, the Cubs look poised to compete for the World Series for years to come. However, before Chicago fans start looking ahead, let’s look back at those 108 years of tribulation.
NHL 2016-17 Season Preview
Coming off an appearance in their first Stanley Cup final last season, the Sharks are poised to stay atop the Pacific division. They have a strong defensive core led by Marc Edouard Vlasic and Brent Burns, with a potent offence led by centreman Joe Thornton and winger Joe Pavelski. Add in their rising star netminder, Martin Jones, and their window to compete for the Cup remains wide open.
McGill Tribune Sports Podcast: NHL Season Preview with Bob McKenzie
Alex Sirois and Wasif Husain chat with TSN NHL insider Bob McKenzie to get you set for the upcoming 2016-17 NHL season