I’ve been loving watching the Olympics the past few weeks. There have been so many impressive accomplishments, remarkable acts of sportsmanship, and all-around good vibes. But, none have exemplified this better than skiers and snowboarders. The addition of X Games sports like ski and snowboard-cross, half-pipe, slopestyle, and Big Air have made for some of …
Two teenagers have been on a tear at the US Open for the past two weeks. Well, three weeks if you’re Emma Raducanu. Leylah Annie Fernandez, 19, and Emma Raducanu, 18, have done the unthinkable – overcoming high-ranked opponents to reach the US Open Final. Both players are Canadian-born, with Emma Raducanu emigrating to the …
Anyone who knows me well, knows I’m obsessed with the Olympics. Ever since seeing the ski jumpers in Lillehammer in ’94 (my first Olympic memory), or watching Donovan Bailey win the 100m in Atlanta ’96 (with my fingers and toes crossed – hey, it worked!), I’ve been captivated. And, while this Olympics was marred in …
Sports have been a great way to spend hours of time during the pandemic, and have allowed many of us to be rooted in some small sense of normality. Having watched a lot of female sports leagues, I’m somewhat used to watching sporting events with smaller crowds in the stands. However, in lieu of large …
The FA Women’s Super League (WSL) in Britain is like watching the Women’s World Cup every weekend. The teams feature some of the best players in the world from England, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, and more, including Vivianne Miedema (the highest-scoring WSL player…and one who is coming quickly for Christine Sinclair’s international goals …
I first got into speed skating during the ‘98 Nagano Olympics (aka the year of the epic Roots hats) when Catriona Le May Doan skated to gold in the 500m. The fluidity, grace, and power – all while wearing a futuristic-looking, aerodynamic suit – was captivating. So was the winning. Canada has more medals in …
The Australian Open has long been one of my favourite sporting events. Situated perfectly in the depths of our winter, the happy, blue courts, and warm summer scenes offer a sharp contrast to our long, cold nights. Plus, the matches are often well-timed for Pacific primetime. This year, the Australian Open also offers a glimpse …
My favourite September tournament is back – the US Open! This Grand Slam event is known for its long night matches and loud crowd. But, like most sports, there are now zero fans in the stands and strict protocols in place. Players don’t shake hands at the net – they instead tap rackets – and …
Want to take a three week tour of France? Yeah, that’s not happening anytime soon. However – redemption – Le Tour de France has just started and it’s the closest you’ll likely get for some time. This 3,484km cycling race takes place over 23 days, with the 2020 route starting in Nice and ending in …