During the Stampeders vs Roughriders game earlier this year, the game was postponed due to poor air quality. I was in attendance at this game and it was quite a night not knowing if the fans were allowed to leave or not. The game resumed the next day.

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Russia had been banned from Olympic competition. In the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, some Russian athletes are able to compete under a neutral flag. The Russians are facing restrictions due to their ongoing war with Ukraine.

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This article peaked my interest as it shows how deep the support system is between the NHL and PWHL. The NBA and WNBA are a very similar situation, however the support doesn’t run as deeply.

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In 2011, the Vancouver Canucks faced the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Final. The Boston Bruins ultimately ended up winning and the Canucks fans rioted throughout the city.

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This article is about Atlanta Falcon’s wide receiver Calvin Ridley. Ridley was caught placing sports bets on himself and his team to make a profit. He was suspended for his actions and received a fine from the league.

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In this article, it describes the gruesome injury Odell Beckham Jr suffered during the Super Bowl in 2022. This injury altered Odell’s career as he never returned to the same player he once was.

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Sabrina Ionescu is a WNBA player who is known for her 3 point shooting ability. Sabrina had a duel with Steph Curry who is recognized for his shooting skill. Steph ended up winning but, Sabrina came very close while demonstrating skills majority of the NBA don’t have.

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Gavin McKenna is a future NHL superstar and a proud member of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation. He currently plays for the Penn State Nittany Lions and is a former Medicine Hat Tiger. He is also the projected #1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

Sports have always been a priority in my life. I plan on continuing to participate in recreational sports as well as working out at the gym 5-6 days of the week while balancing a career as a dentist, it can be difficult but I have been able to keep this balance through school and hope to continue.

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This article goes in depth on a relatively new product called “Guardian Caps.” The caps are helmet covers to prevent head injuries such as concussions. The caps are important to prevent future issues such as CTE.

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This article goes into depth on how the impact of PED’s could have had on Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens’ careers. Due to their use of PED’s they were not elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. This gas caused major conflict within the baseball community.

I would define a sport as an activity that an individual can participate in that contains a competitive aspect. Activities I would consider leisure and not sport would include video games, hiking, dance, fishing, and hunting.