Sport Shorts
The Vancouver Sun is apologizing for running an article featuring a photo with a racially insensitive caption on September 23. The online article noted that Vancouver Canucks player Jordan Subban had scored his first NHL goal
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Sport Shorts
In an astounding tee-off turn, pro golfer Rory McIlroy shot a long drive that landed in the pocket of an unsuspecting spectator. The watcher had been trying to get out of the way when the ball tumbled through some trees and plopped into his pocket.
Extreme sports that are a little too extreme
In the age of the GoPro, extreme sports have never been more popular. But with frequent deaths like that of extreme sports enthusiast and reality TV star, Eric Hill, some people find themselves asking what separates an adrenaline junkie from someone with a death wish?
Mixed rinks
It was recently announced that the Edmonton Oilers would be welcoming a new skating coach into their fold: Olympic figure skating champion David Pelletier.
The (foot)ball’s in our court
On September 12, Vikings running-back Adrian Peterson was charged with child abuse. The victim in his alleged abuse was Peterson’s four-year-old son, who he had allegedly struck repeatedly with a branch from a tree.
Dim weekend, brighter future
The men’s and women’s soccer teams played to some unfortunate results this past weekend. Both squads suffered hard-fought losses against Kwantlen on Saturday before gearing up for games against Quest.
New-look: Canucks can do no worse
With no time for reminiscing, the Vancouver Canucks are looking optimistically to the future and hoping to regain some prowess within the Western Conference.
Royals’ soccer on a roll
Last weekend (September 13-14) the Douglas College Royals’ men’s and women’s soccer teams played their fourth and fifth games of the season.
Sport/Schmort: Badminton
Bye-bye birdie, hello badminton. It’s a classic back-and-forth seen both in backyards and in sanctioned competitions.
The ethics of sports entertainment
Major entertainment organizations, particularly ones in the sports industry, are often subject to scrutiny.