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Yeah, that’s a perfect example of how climate conditions can directly change how events are run. Safety has to come first.
December 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Good point! Putting that much money into the Games shows how committed they are to creating shared experiences for Canadians.
December 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Good point! The WNBA proves that fan support and development don’t always depend on huge media attention.
December 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
It’s a good reminder that not everything that happens on the ice stays on the ice, some actions have to be treated seriously.
December 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
For sure, her playing right after the ankle injury fits conflict theory perfectly. The pressure to keep performing is huge
December 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Totally agree, he challenged expectations and it never stopped his success
December 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Many sports facilities, like golf courses and ski resorts, use huge amounts of water and energy for things like irrigation or artificial snow. This shows how sport can impact the environment and why sustainable practices are becoming more important.
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Sports' Environmental Impact: Sustainability Challenges And Green Solutions | ShunWaste
Explore the environmental impact of sports, sustainability challenges, and innovative green solutions to promote eco-friendly athletic practices.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:45 AM
At the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists on the podium to protest racial injustice, challenging systemic authority in the U.S. Their act showed how athletes can use sport to confront power.
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8 Memorable Protests by American Athletes | HISTORY
Stars Bill Russell, Muhammad Ali and Billie Jean King have used their platforms to seek change.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Talking about media in class made me realize how much of it we take in without noticing. For example, many social media influencers promote certain foods and drinks in their posts, and most people don’t even realize it’s advertising. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#junkfluenced: the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages by social media influencers popular with Canadian children on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok - International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition...
Background Marketing of unhealthy foods to children on digital media significantly impacts their dietary preferences and contributes to diet-related noncommunicable diseases. Canadian children spend a...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:24 AM
In the 2011 playoffs, Andrew Bynum showed quasi-criminal violence when he threw a hard flying elbow at J.J. Barea while he was in the air, which got Bynum ejected and suspended for 5 games.

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Lakers' Bynum suspended 5 games for Barea foul
After cheap shot on Mavericks' J.J. Barea in final game of 2nd round, Lakers' Andrew Bynum suspended 5 games, fined $25k
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November 17, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Nikola Jokić was often seen as “unathletic” and “out of shape,” but he went on to become a 3x MVP and NBA champion, proving that elite performance doesn’t always match traditional body expectations.

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Michael Malone Says No One Believed That '300-Pound, Out Of Shape' Nikola Jokic Would Become A Two-Time NBA MVP - Fadeaway World
Michael Malone says no one predicted that Nikola Jokic would one day win two NBA MVP awards.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Willis Reed famously played Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals with a serious torn thigh muscle, inspiring his team just by stepping on the court and scoring the first two shots. Even though he could barely move, his toughness helped the Knicks win the championship.

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Top Moments: Willis Reed's emotional return inspires Knicks in Game 7 of 1970 Finals
Limping onto the Madison Square Garden court to a roaring ovation, Willis Reed inspires the Knicks in the 1970 Finals.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:05 AM
That’s really cool! Jen Welters breaking into the NFL as the first female coach is such an inspiring moment for women in sports.
October 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Thanks for sharing! Waneek Horn-Miller’s achievements and advocacy are really inspiring.
October 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
That’s a great goal! Being a physical therapist sounds really rewarding. You’d still be active while helping people recover, and learning all those different exercises could also help you stay fit in your own time.
October 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM
That’s a great point — CIRA really does help newcomers feel more comfortable getting into sports. Giving them a chance to build confidence before joining bigger leagues makes a big difference.
October 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I agree — this article connects to Critical Race Theory because Jalen Brown points out issues of systemic racism in the NBA and in society. He’s basically showing how racism still exists in systems that people might not always notice.
October 17, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I agree, sports are structured competitions focused on winning, usually with clear rules and organized teams or individuals.
October 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Ronda Rousey challenged gender norms by becoming the first female fighter in the UFC, a sport once seen as “too violent” for women. She proved that women could be just as tough and skilled as men, helping make women’s MMA mainstream.

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October 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Ted Nolan is an Ojibwe former NHL coach who faced racism and barriers in hockey but persevered to become a respected leader and advocate for Indigenous representation. His story highlights the importance of equity and inclusion in sport.

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Ted Nolan
Theodore John (Ted) Nolan, hockey head coach, hockey player (born 7 April 1958 in Garden River First Nation, ON). Ted Nolan, who is Ojibwe, is best known for ...
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October 9, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I see myself becoming a physiotherapist which would also help my physical activity by being in a sports environment. I can see myself playing basketball in my free time while working as a physiotherapist during the day.
October 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Volleyball Canada and Athletics Canada give youth free Safe Sport lessons that teach how to stay safe, set boundaries, and ask for help, making sports safer for everyone.
Volleyball, Swimming and Athletics Canada join forces to launch Safe Sport Education Resources for Youth
Jan 23. 2025: The national sport organizations for volleyball, swimming and athletics are pleased to announce the launch of Safe Sport Education Resources for Youth aged 13 to 19. The free program is ...
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September 24, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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This story is about Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, who noticed she was judged more harshly than other athletes because she is Black. It connects to Critical Race Theory because it shows how unfair systems and bias can affect athletes in sports.
Jordan Chiles Recalls the Moment She Realized She Wasn't Being Treated Fairly as a Black Athlete (Exclusive)
Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles recalls when she realized she was being treated unfairly as a Black athlete in an exclusive preview of her new memoir, 'I'm That Girl: Living the Power of My Dreams,' out...
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September 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I would define a sport as an organized activity involving physical effort and skill, played individually or in teams, and usually governed by rules or customs, often with competition against others.
September 24, 2025 at 1:22 AM