In an appearance on the broadcast of a game between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics on Nov. 13, National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner Adam Silver was asked about the league’s plans for expansion. Silver mentioned the possibility of the league one day further expanding internationally, potentially adding[Read More…]
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Varsity Roundup: What you may have missed in McGill varsity sports the week of Nov. 23-26
Redbirds Hockey Riding the momentum of a three-game win streak, the Redbirds (9–5–1) faced off against the Concordia Stingers (9–6) on Nov. 23, in a highly anticipated showdown between Montreal rivals. The spotlight fell on goaltender Alexis Shank, who put on a remarkable show with 22 saves in the first[Read More…]
Redbirds basketball lose valiant home opener against Gaiters
Redbirds basketball (0–3) faced off against the Bishop Gaiters (2–0) in a thrilling home opener on Nov. 9 at McGill’s Love Competition Hall. The Redbirds had a rough start, ending the first half down 40-21, however, the team showed their tenacity, fighting to the very end,scoring 29 points in the[Read More…]
Know Your Coach: Kris Joseph
After a disappointing season for Redbirds basketball last year, McGill Athletics brought in reinforcements through the hire of former National Basketball Association (NBA) player Kris Joseph as the associate coach and recruiting contact. He will be the lead assistant coach of the team. In an interview with The Tribune, Joseph[Read More…]
Know Your Athlete: Donna Ntambue
As the first woman to earn RSEQ player, rookie, and defensive player of the year awards all in the same season (2018-2019) during her time at Collège Montmorency, athletic success is nothing new to Donna Ntambue. After two seasons abroad playing basketball for the University of Utah (2020-21) and Northeastern[Read More…]
Varsity Round Up: Jan. 19-22
Martlets out-grind Laval Rouge et Or Final: 55-54 W Nate Northfield On Jan. 19, an energetic and competitive atmosphere filled Love Competition Hall as the McGill women’s basketball team (2–8) took on Université Laval (7–3). The energy was contagious, providing the spark that the Martlets needed to overcome the Rouge[Read More…]
Martlets basketball triumphs in tight game against UQÀM
The Martlets (1–7) faced off against the UQÀM Citadins (5–3) on Jan. 14 at McGill’s Love Competition Hall in a thrilling match-up. Though the score remained close throughout the game, the Martlets pulled ahead in the final seconds to secure a 57-55 victory—their first of the RSEQ season. The first[Read More…]
The sports world cannot forget about Brittney Griner
When you hear the name Brittney Griner, you no longer reminisce on her superstar career in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). You don’t reflect on her remarkable college career with Baylor, or her seven All-Star seasons with the Phoenix Mercury. Griner’s deserved legacy as an outstanding basketball player and[Read More…]
McGill basketball hosts double-header home opener
On Nov. 17, the McGill men’s and women’s basketball teams returned to the court for their home opening games against the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM). Martlets vs UQAM 55-48 (L) The Martlets (0–4) opened up the evening’s play against the Citadins (3–0) facing some tough defence from UQÀM’s[Read More…]
The NBA: Notoriously Bad (at) Accountability
From its inception, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has not only been an arena for high-flying hoopers, but also for advocates for equitable sport. The league began as an all-white initiative following the commercialization of the sport in 1946. Black athletes began to be integrated in 1950, but did not[Read More…]
