A group of former National Football League (NFL) players made headlines in April 2011, when they filed a federal lawsuit against the league alleging that the league’s negligence contributed to their suffering repeated concussions over the course of their careers. Since then, over 4,800 former players have joined the suit, including former stars such as Jim McMahon and Bruce Smith. The players’...
A few weeks ago, Citlally Maciel wrote an article on these pages describing, among other things, the National Football League’s (NFL) history of condoning “acts of homophobia, bullying and discrimination” amongst its executives and players. No one could have predicted how timely this article would prove to be, as the league’s collective attitude towards tolerance, respect, and acceptance is...
The NHL’s Western Conference has reigned supreme over the Eastern Conference for the better part of a decade. Since the end of the 2004-05 NHL lockout, Western Conference teams have consistently gotten the better of Eastern Conference opponents, winning close to 60% of inter-conference games in each season. In addition, the West had produced 5 of the last 7 Stanley Cup Champions. However, the...
What is the biggest issue facing sports today? Is it doping? Head injuries? If you ask investigative sports journalist and recent Osgoode guest Declan Hill, he would tell you that there is no bigger issue in sport than corruption and match-fixing. Match-fixing refers to the practice by which sports are played to a pre-determined result in order to earn a profit by betting on the match. One...
Like many Canadians, I can remember exactly where I was when Sidney Crosby scored the “golden goal,” propelling the Canadian men’s Olympic hockey team victory over the United States at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics (it was at a hotel in the Dominican Republic, in case anyone is curious). The 2010 Olympic hockey tournament was by far the most invested I have ever been in a sporting event in which I...
Halloween is just around the corner and with it comes another Osgoode Hall Athletics Association Halloween pub night and the opportunity to be whatever you want to be for just one night. Whether that happens to be a sexy bumblebee or flirty nurse is your call. While it’s easy for a female to dress as a “sexy” version of just about anything, there is a lot of pressure on dudes to come up with...
ANDREW CYR
<Sports Editor>
A few issues ago, I made predictions as to the fortunes of the NHL’s Canadian franchises this season.
ANDREW CYR
<Sports Editor>
Andrew Cyr
<Sports Editor>
From January 3-7, 2013, Osgoode sent a contingent of 27 of its boldest and bravest to represent the school at the Canada Student Law Games hosted by Windsor Law. At most law schools, Law Games is an event that needs no introduction.
ANDREW CYR
<Sports Editor>
During the NHL lockout, many hockey fans claimed that they would seek retribution for what the NHL and the Players’ Association did to them.
ANDREW CYR
<Sports Editor>
As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, many people’s thoughts shift to the splendor of fall foliage, changes in their wardrobe, and the inevitable approach of winter (and exams). For me, however, the cold, crisp, autumn air means just one thing. It’s football season.
ANDREW CYR <Sports Editor> Greeting Sports Fans! The OHAA would like to thank everyone who came out to the Clubs Fair and signed up for intramurals. If you didn’t make it, don’t fret; you can still join a team by e-mailing osgoodeintramurals@gmail.com. We are currently registering teams for hockey, soccer, softball, volleyball, basketball, Ultimate frisbee, and inner-tube water polo. ...