The monetary status of the English Premier League is a growing concern in the soccer world. The last couple of years have displayed the fall of a sporting empire, from the struggle of clubs within the organization itself.
Before 2009, the EPL was situated at the top of all professional soccer leagues across the globe, signing [...]
EPL and their corporate yard sale
Majors in deep trouble
Do you remember the old cliche you cant win them all? If it was only this simple for the Mississauga St. Michael Majors.
The Majors played the third game of the second round of playoffs against the Brampton Battalions on Sunday, breaking the series lead to 2-1 for the Battalions, leaving the Majors on the [...]
The Sports Editor: March Madness
We might attend University of Toronto, but that can’t push away our enjoyment of professional and amateur sports. Obviously most of you know that the NCAA March Madness is starting on March 20 and with the bracket set from Sunday, expect an interesting competition.Â
So, which team are you cheering for and what’s your decision this [...]
Obvious NHL non-trades
The best part of every NHL trade deadline is hearing about the trades that twirl in the rumour mill, and then end up just not happening. It was a week full of transactions to support the decreasing salary cap for the summer free agency market, catered especially toward getting rid of long-term, high-priced lucrative contracts [...]
Mardi Gras Pub kicks off break
UTM experienced a night full of metallic beads and outrageously flamboyant costumes in a crowd more than eager to celebrate Mardi Gras in the most festive way possible.
O n February 12, the Blind Duck Pub was transformed to host the UTM Mardi Gras Pub night, which saw a better turn-out than expected. UTMSU and the [...]
The Majors’ new pink jerseys?
Many would say its a little unmasculine to play on an ice surface that is completely blotched in pink. However, the Mississauga St. Michael Majors feel that theres nothing feminine or wrong about supporting a growing cause that can only benefit those in dire need of help.
On February 13, the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and [...]
The Sports Editor: UTM Students lead Mississauga Majors to victory
The Mississauga St.Michael’s Majors defeated the Peterborough Petes 4-2 Friday February 6 at Mississauga’s Hershey Centre. UTM Student Cameron Gaunce scored one goal with two assists, while recent Majors addition and fellow UTM student Jared Gomes earned four assists. They were joined by teammate Jordon Mayer as the three stars of the game.
The Majors are [...]
A new NFL dynasty?
Two things could have happened this Sunday during Super Bowl 43: the beginning of a Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty or the Arizona Cardinals first championship win. Unfortunately for the romantic sports fan, the expected happened. The Steelers earned victory in a nose-to-nose battle that proved to be a nail-biter right up to the last seconds of [...]
NFL: Ted Covers counting the spread
Who’s up for a Superbowl run after this weekend? Ted Covers is dishing out the spread. Come check out Ted’s picks for the AFC and NFC Championships and if you’re willing to put down a couple of bucks, Ted has answers to decisions.
Congrats and concerns: Sports around the world
It was an exciting and exhilaratingweek filled with big games, trades and plain raw sport entertainment. Heres whats new and what we have to look forward to for the future in professional sports.
Congratulations to Tim Tebow and his CAA career:
The BCS national title game this past week was one to remember. The second seeded [...]
