At a university where academic rigour sets a high bar, McGill’s varsity athletes continue to raise it even higher—smashing school records and bringing home hardware to cap off a season to remember. Between early morning practices and late-night study sessions, McGill’s track and field, badminton, and swimming teams have exceeded[Read More…]
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Big ticket: Ticketmaster and Fanatics forge new deal
Fanatics has formed a commercial partnership with Ticketmaster to launch the Fanatics Ticket Marketplace, offered exclusively on the Fanatics App, which already stocks products such as sports apparel, e-sportsbooks, and fantasy sports games. While the deal promises convenience, concerns over pricing and corporate dominance remain. The parties have neglected to[Read More…]
Canada’s Jack Crawford skis his way to success
Canadian alpine skier Jack Crawford continues to make his mark on the international stage, securing a silver medal in the super-G World Cup in Kvitfjell, Norway. His podium finish on March 9 places Crawford into the top 10 of the super-G standings as he prepares for the highly anticipated World[Read More…]
Stadiums and sponsorship: insights drawn from Bell Centre
The Montréal Canadiens have shown flashes of improvement this season but remain on the cusp of making playoffs. While the team evolves, one thing remains unchanged—the heart of Montreal hockey beats strongest at the Bell Centre. As both a historic landmark and a commercial asset, the Bell Centre exemplifies the[Read More…]
Know Your Coach: Rachèle Béliveau
After 34 remarkable years at the helm of McGill’s Women’s Volleyball program, Coach Rachèle Béliveau has just completed her final season. Her journey from Olympic athlete to one of Canada’s most accomplished university coaches offers valuable lessons in dedication, adaptation, and passion for the sport. Béliveau’s volleyball career began in[Read More…]
From Gretzky’s legacy to Ovechkin’s triumph
In the grand theatre of hockey history, few stories have captivated fans quite like Alexander Ovechkin’s relentless pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record—a chase that feels like a question not of ‘if’ but ‘when.’ As the torch prepares to pass from the Great One to the Great Eight, it[Read More…]
Tennis world no. 1 Jannik Sinner suspended for three months amidst doping controversy
Tennis is full of exciting young superstars, from Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz to the U.S.’s Ben Shelton; however, nobody may be as talented or as dominant as Jannik Sinner. The 23-year-old from the South Tyrol region of Italy has racked up three Grand Slam wins and over $56 million CAD in[Read More…]
McGill athletes strive for victory in playoffs
Last week was a milestone for McGill Athletics as several teams competed in playoff games and meets, striving to move onto future playoff rounds or to surpass their season bests. McGill Swim RSEQ conference championship: The men’s and women’s swim teams dominated their respective competitions on Sunday, Feb. 16, both[Read More…]
Game changers on and off the field—the stories of four Black Canadian women athletes
Black athletes have consistently pushed boundaries in both sport and civil rights to further opportunities for others. In many cases, the success or popularity of a sport can largely be attributed to the hard work and dedication of Black competitors. It is especially crucial to recognize the contributions of these[Read More…]
The Tribune’s sports highlights of the week
International: Canada clinches the 4 Nations Trophy In a finish that perfectly encapsulated the spirit of international hockey, Team Canada secured a pulsating 3-2 overtime victory over Team USA on the back of a show-stopping finish from number 97, centre Connor McDavid. In the stands and across the country, the[Read More…]
