It was Calgary versus British Columbia in the Final Four of the Canada West playoffs this past weekend. The Dinos’ women’s soccer team kicked off the tournament, welcoming their cross-Rocky Mountain rivals to their home turf on Friday afternoon against the Victoria Vikes. The Dinos entered this game
The next step in an athlete’s career after university is getting scouted and drafted into a professional league. Fifth-year Dinos’ basketball player, Noah Wharton got his first taste of going pro in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) with the Calgary Surge. Now, Wharton is back with the
When it comes to sports movies, if you love a sport in a film, you’re more likely to love the film. But the best sports movie is one with universal appeal, where you find yourself caring about a sport you don’t care about at all in real life
The 2024 season of League of Legends (LoL) esports has been full of upsetting losses, shocking victories and displays of breathtaking battles, culminating in the grand finale matchup between T1 and Bilibili Gaming (BLG) at the World Championships. It seems like every battle on the world stage ends up in
It’s a lighter schedule for the Dinos this week but this doesn’t mean the games will be light. With 11 dates on the calendar scheduled, we’ll see a mix between playoff action on the soccer field and home openers from the basketball teams. If you haven’t
It’s a big week for the Dinos as three teams are competing in Canada West Playoffs. While most teams are playing the 16-game schedule on the road, there is still plenty of action to take in at home. All Dinos’ home games are free events with your UCID.
Boxing as a sport has grown in popularity over the past few years due to online demand and its commerciality. Calgary in particular has been fostering a boxing community that is based on practicality and developing a healthier lifestyle for all. Olympus Boxing Club’s co-founder and owner, Angelo
On Oct. 9, 2024, the Canadian Premier League regular season came to an end. The flurry of matches — which featured every team in the league and, per FIFA standards for the last round of league/group games leading to a knockout round, were played simultaneously to ensure that all results
Women's sports, particularly professional leagues like the WNBA, have long struggled with low viewership. Critics often point to a lack of excitement, fewer star players or simply the entrenched belief that men’s sports are inherently more entertaining. But the issue runs deeper than athletic ability or gameplay.
On Dec. 28, 2022, Lionel Messi cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players the beautiful game of football has ever seen by leading the Argentine team to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, winning 4–2 on penalties. Two years later, he once again led Argentina to a 1–
