Time for change?
It’s been a rough season for Vancouver’s ice-based sport’s team. As of printing the Canucks are near the bottom of the standings.
Category: SPORTS
E-Sports on ESPN?
I was browsing ESPN the other day in search of the latest useless drama in the world of sports, and to my surprise, the website had an “E-sports” section.
Take me to the ballgame
It was a beautiful day out at Whalley Park as the Douglas men’s baseball team kicked off the first of two games of the day in their four-game series against North division rivals Skagit Valley.
Sport/Schmort: Medieval sports edition
Sports of centuries long past generally served an important purpose in feudalistic society: namely, to show off one’s talent at killing people. Tournaments focused on events such as archery, swordplay, and jousting—sports that begged bruises and broken bones and often left the losing side with a permanent case of being dead.
Marijuana in sport
Is it a PED? By Davie Wong, Sports Editor Marijuana’s 21st century boom has led to the reformation of the…
The ethics of hurting for entertainment
Hunting and fishing are traditions that go back thousands of years. Occurring in a variety of forms ranging from organized international competition to a father bonding with his son, the art of stalking animals is one of the largest “sport” industries.
Blue Jays’ offseason look
It wasn’t too long ago the nation was crazy for Canada’s only team in the MLB. The Toronto Blue Jays made history last year, finishing at the top of their tough division, and coming within two games of going to the World Series.
Within a hand’s reach
The men’s volleyball program at Douglas College has been the apex of the PACWEST since the turn of the decade.
The art of slumping
It is an inevitable point in every athlete’s career. One that many learn to dread, and one that some never overcome. Doctor Laura Farres, an expert in the field of sport and psychology and an instructor at Douglas College, defines slumping as “a deterioration of performance over time.”
Should the Canucks tank?
With the regular season of hockey coming to an end, playoffs are becoming a much bigger focus for teams. However, for the floundering Canucks, it seems that the bigger picture is becoming something that should be focused on.