UFC 285: The return of Jon Jones
Josh Werle, Sports Editor After more than three years away from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) octagon, former light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones is set to make his return on March 4. when he takes...
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Women’s MRU Cougars teams find postseason success
Josh Werle, Sports Editor The Mount Royal University (MRU) Cougars are within arm’s reach of gold medal victories, as the women’s volleyball and hockey squads have advanced in their respective playoff brackets. The women’s...
Connor Bedard’s WHL visit causes Saddledome sellout
Matthew DeMille, Staff Writer Waves of nervous excitement rolled through a sold-out crowd at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Feb. 1. A quick glance at the Saddledome’s schedule would show no activity for the Calgary...
The soft side of sports: Athlete power couples over the years
Josh Werle, Sports Editor Valentine’s day is nearly upon us, love is in the air. It is in that spirit that we reminisce about some of the most prominent athlete couples over the years....
Chiefs vs Eagles: Super Bowl LVII preview
Josh Werle, Sports Editor Super Bowl LVII has finally arrived, and features a matchup between league-leading juggernauts: The Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs. The big game goes down on Feb. 12, and will...
Canada wins gold in 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship
Matthew DeMille, Staff writer “Unforgettable.” That’s the word that will be uttered over and over when the hockey world looks back and reminisces about the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship. While it’s a word...
Crowchild Classic game at the ‘dome set for Jan. 27
Josh Werle, Sports Editor The “Crowchild Classic” U SPORTS hockey event at the ‘Dome is back after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Crowchild Classic — a term used to describe...
Damar Hamlin: The story so far
Josh Werle, Sports Editor With two weeks remaining in the National Football League (NFL) season, two of the top American Football Conference (AFC) teams and potential Super Bowl contenders were set to square off....
In memory of Stephan Bonnar
Josh Werle, Sports Editor Former mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, Stephan Bonnar, passed away on Dec. 22, 2022 at the age of 45. His death is presumed to have been related to heart...
4 big surprises in the first quarter of the NHL season
Matthew DeMille, Staff Writer One quarter of the 2022-23 NHL season is officially in the books as almost every club in the league has completed at least 20 games. With 25 per cent of...
