Cowgirl Up: Women make history at Calgary Stampede with new event
Lakota Bird eases her horse into position on the right side of the chute at the far end of the arena. She holds her lasso up over her shoulder, eyes locked on the waiting calf. She nods her head, and the gate of the chute flies opens. The calf careens into the arena. Bird races after it atop her sorrel...
Despite third-quarter comeback bid, Redblacks fall in home opener to Als
After a long offseason of waiting, Ottawa Redblacks fans finally got to see their team in action June 13 on home turf against the Montreal Alouettes. The Redblacks entered Friday’s game at TD Place with one loss on the road, which came against the high-powered Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Alouettes came to Ottawa with a win over the reigning Grey Cup...
Despite loss to Rox in thriller, Ottawa Titans optimistic about June matchups
While the box score shows that a June 5 rubber match against the Brockton Rox was a 7-6 loss for the Ottawa Titans, the final contest in a three-game series against the visitors from Massachusetts showcased why the Titans should not be counted out. The Titans returned home to face Brockton following a six-game road trip in which they didn’t...
Titans win home-opener and series over Jackals, notch record-breaking crowd
The Ottawa Titans had a successful home opening series May 20-22, displaying on-field fireworks matching the celebratory sky show that followed their first game in front of the Ottawa fans. The Titans defeated the New Jersey Jackals in a hard-fought three-game series at the Ottawa Stadium, taking the first two games. The home team dropped the third game to the...
Ottawa’s pro lacrosse team aims to stick around by forging community links
When Jeff Hartley, president of the Gloucester Lacrosse Association, first heard that a professional team would be moving to town as the Ottawa Black Bears, he saw it as “salvation” for the local lacrosse scene. He saw a pivotal opportunity for a “dying” sport threatened by year-round hockey and soccer and changing demographics. “For me, the Black Bears represents a...
Saskatchewan Huskies defeat Carleton Ravens in women’s basketball championship
The Carleton women's basketball team lost their USports National Championship final to the University of Saskatchewan 85-66.
Carleton Ravens get revenge on uOttawa in women’s basketball championship semi-finals
The Carleton women's basketball team defeated their rivals the University of Ottawa Gee Gees 84-60 at the U Sports National Championship semi-finals March 16 in a redemption match for the Ravens, who lost to the Gee Gee's in the OUA Critelli Cup Final 70-61.
Miranda Smith returns home as an Ottawa Rapid FC player
Former Gee-Gees player Miranda Smith joins Ottawa Rapid FC for the inaugural season of the Northern Super League.
Carleton Ravens starts USports women’s basketball championship with a big win over Bishop’s
The Carleton Women's Basketball team scored their first victory in the USports National Championship tournament against Bishop's University March 13.
The 25th Hour: Culture versus safety
There is data that shows Guardian Caps help reduce head injuries. Despite this youth football players refuse to wear one because they don't want to look like a "wuss".
With football season over, Carleton Ravens athletes get back to work for a chance at the CFL
While the U Sports football season officially ended with the Vanier Cup game on Nov. 23, a number of Carleton athletes are returning to the gym to get ready for a shot at the Canadian Football League draft combine.
Ottawa Charge look to take PWHL by storm as second season begins
With its season officially underway on Saturday, the Ottawa Charge has added the grit it believes it needs to play the physical game in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. The Charge hope to be able to put on a good show for the more than 7,000 fans on average who showed up to every game last year at TD Place....