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A Canadian’s Guide to Amping Up the NCAAF Season Experience!

 College football in the United States is more than just a sport. It's a cultural phenomenon filled with traditions, rivalries, and passion unmatched by almost any other sporting event. While the National Collegiate Athletic Association Football (NCAAF) might seem like a distant spectacle to many Canadians, there’s no reason why

Atlético Ottawa Host Canada’s Veterans

 On September 13th, Coding for Veterans hit the soccer pitch when Atlético Ottawa hosted Armed Forces Appreciation Night. Before the capital’s soccer team took on the Pacific FC, there was a ceremony to honour the heroism, sacrifice, and service of members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The event was also

Three reasons why betting on less popular sports is a smart move

 For the most part, everyone who thinks of sports betting, immediately brings sports like football, basketball, baseball, cricket etc. in mind, simply because these sports are particularly hyped when it comes to people’s choices in wagering. And these sports are what the greatest majority of top bookmakers, including the best

The Most Exciting Things To Do On Your First Trip To Ontario

 The Canadian province of Ontario is one of the most popular destinations among travelers. Canada itself is said to be one of the finest places to live on the planet, so it's always a pretty good place to visit.  Ontario is situated right along the border separating Canada and the

Clavel out to win the world title

 Could Canada have a new boxing world champion in April? The unbeaten Kim Clavel challenges Yesenia Gomez for the WBC Female World light flyweight title at the Montreal Casino on April 21.  Clavel is unbeaten in her 15 professional fights, and you can bet she’ll do everything possible to become

Redblacks show promise despite falling to BC Lions

 The two teams were fairly evenly matched but the Redblacks fell to BC’s Mike Reilly offence.  Watch the game review below. Photo: https://twitter.com/REDBLACKS

Canadian winter sports may be delayed or cancelled by Covid-19 again

 Winter Sports Iced in Canada during Covid-19 Pandemic The National Hockey League is playing games in empty stadiums. The world figure skating championships scheduled to be in Canada in March were canceled. Even the women’s world hockey championships were canceled. It has been a tough year for Canadian winter sports,

Advice on how to become better at a sport in college

 In college, a lot of students are interested in sports. Some join and compete at top levels while others simply bow out for not being good enough. While talent is an excellent factor in sports, there are also other ways you can improve your performance and further your passion as

“Girls in Sports ” scores as a great opportunity for young girls 

 Nepean High School's CORE Leadership program does lots of things for Nepean High School. One of its central focus’ is empowering and equipping young people to make a positive difference in their communities. One of the ways that they’re doing that is through a new program, “Girls in Sports”! Girls

Still enjoying the season so far, Ottawa Senator fan?

 SENATORS: A Week in Review is a weekly column looking back at the week in Ottawa Senators hockey written by OLMSports Dave Gross. Feature photo Courtesy NHLI via Getty (Andre Ringuette) Still enjoying the season so far, Ottawa Senator fan? Quite the capper rolled in Friday evening when deputy commissioner Bill Daly revealed

Pieces are coming together for Ottawa Fury FC in 1-1 draw against North Carolina FC

 Photo by Ottawa Fury FC / Matt Zambonin – Freestyle Photography Ottawa Fury FC welcomed their home fans this weekend for the first time of the season on a beautiful and sunny Saturday afternoon at TD Place. The stadium was buzzing before Fury FC’s home opener with 6, 137 fans

Senator town hall meetings fail to provide much as playoffs push on for others

 SENATORS: A Week in Review is a weekly column looking back at the week in Ottawa Senators hockey written by OLMSports Dave Gross. Feature photo Courtesy NHLI via Getty (Andre Ringuette) So, your team is out of the playoffs, what are you going to do with all this sudden free time? Reminisce? Pontificate

Look Away Ottawa Fans: Toronto Has Big Months Ahead in Sports

 Just as the Senators’ terrible season seems to be closing out with a limp whimper, Toronto seems to be going from strength to strength. It’s not just in NHL either, where the Maple Leafs are in the mix once again. In NBA The Raptors have posted the third-best record and

“You’re my hero”– Stuntman Stu Meets His Bone Marrow Donor

 How do you find the words to thank the person whose act of selflessness saved your life? Two years ago, in February 2016, the Ottawa community was devastated to learn in a Facebook video that “Stuntman” Stu Schwartz – MAJIC 100 radio host, Ottawa Senators PA announcer and beloved community

One Small Lawsuit, One Great Leap Towards Institutional Integrity

 Aly Raisman has sued the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics over her alleged sexual abuse by Larry Nassar, former USA gymnastics doctor. The lawsuit also names Nassar as a co-defendant. Larry Nassar, the once doctor for USA Gymnastics, is now a convicted child molester who has been sentenced to

Volleyball Nations League is Coming to Ottawa

 Photos courtesy of Volleyball Canada and Team Canada Over the past year Ottawa has played host to an impressive list of big sporting events, and now there is one more to add to the line-up. The best volleyball players in the world are coming to the Nation’s Capital. In June, The

Grey Cup Sells Out

 The 105th Grey Cup presented by Shaw is officially SOLD OUT! On Thursday, the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) announced that they’ve reached capacity for Canada’s largest annual sporting event that will kickoff at TD Place exactly one month from today. “The excitement from RNation and CFL fans across our

Escape on the Mound

 Photos by Carlos Verde The hardy souls remaining in the bleachers at RCGT Park find their voice in the bottom of the ninth and final inning. “Come on, Sanchez. Strike this bum out,” rings one well-lubricated voice high down the first-base side. It’s June 2nd, but the temperature is sinking

A Matter of Time for the Senators

 The old saying “Better late than never” worked in favour of the Montreal Canadians Saturday but for two Ottawa Senators players the message from new coach Guy Boucher was pretty clear: don’t be late at all. Defenceman Cody Ceci and right winger Bobby Ryan had a pretty good view when

From Playground to Podium and Everything that Comes After

 Everyone knows that podium moment. You’re watching the Olympics late at night and the Canadian is facing the final jump, or the last lap or the breakaway goal. You hold your breath, they go for it, and after a few tense seconds…it’s perfect. “Gooooooold!” someone inevitably yells. Then it’s the

Jaw Slinky: A Joel of All Trades

 All photos by Andre Gagne. “This is my Jeep,” the musician in shades said reaching for the door. There was very little time for pleasantries. Even with the sunglasses you could tell he was exhausted. I shuffled my photography bag over my shoulder and slid in expecting my shoes to

Fury Bring Home First Win of the Season

 All photos by Meagan Simpson.  Ottawa Fury wowed fans Saturday, taking their first win of the season, and at home nonetheless. The season home-opening game was just what the team needed after playing their first four games on the road without a win. It's hard to say whether it was

Quick Ottawa Fury Facts Before the Season Opener

 Two seems to have been Ottawa’s lucky number in 2015. Ottawa Fury FC, much like the Redblacks, made it to the North American Soccer League championships (or Soccer Bowl) after only two seasons together. Whether you’re new to Ottawa or were inspired to start cheering for the team after their

The Future Looks Bright for One Ottawa Curling Team

 Team Ontario members at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts 2016, Grand Prairie Alberta (from top left to right), Pascale Letendre alternate, Bob Hanna coach. (from bottom left to right) Jenn Hanna skip, Brit O'Neill third, Stephanie Hanna second and Karen Sagle lead. Photo courtesy of Pascale Letendre. An unexpected successful

Catching Up with Travis Konecny During His Race to the Top

 Photo by Valerie Wutti.  2015 was definitely the year of Travis Konecny. When it began, Konecny was halfway through his second season with the Ottawa 67s. Now, the former 67s captain is headed to the Sarnia Sting, he’s a draft pick for the Philadelphia Flyers and a World Juniors veteran.