Battle of the fans: The faces in the crowd at the 14th Capital Hoops tournament
Fans from Carleton and the University of Ottawa packed into TD Place this past Friday night to support their basketball teams as they faced off for the 14th annual Capital Hoops classic. The fans were treated to two nail biting games that saw the uOttawa’s men and women pull out narrow victories of 68-67 and 77-75 respectively. This was the...
Sports leaders push for world-class aquatics complex in Ottawa
Peter Lawrence is heading a project to develop a new international level facility, the National Aquatic Complex. The project is planned to be in LeBreton flats, 14 acres with two 10 lane, 50 metre pools. It will be capable of hosting International competition in Ottawa.
Carleton Ravens female basketball players inspiring others to step out of men’s shadow
Female athletes face an uphill battle getting attention from fans and media for their exploits.
Diversity in hockey starts with youth and has a long way to go
In light of recent news, the state of hockey culture in Canada has been brought into the spotlight. Youth leagues are grappling with the question: is hockey really for everyone?
Behind the scenes at the curling club: making sure the ice is nice
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Ottawa squash player on track for British Junior Open
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Ottawa Champions have new owners but no league
The Ottawa Champions are in turmoil following yet another disappointing season and mass debt. As another baseball team crumple, the question becomes: can baseball survive in Ottawa?
You can’t be what you can’t see: The importance of media exposure for women’s sports
Women's sports only receive four per cent of media attention, although the Canadian government has a plan to reach gender equity in sport by 2035.
More female athletes competing in cross country skiing a welcome development, national team members say
There is a growing number of female athletes trying out cross-country skiing.
Tye Felhaber is making his last shot with Ottawa 67’s one for the record books
Undrafted Ottawa 67's Tye Felhaber is outpacing the junior scoring records of the NHL's greatest in his final year of junior hockey.
The cold doesn’t put the brakes on this sprinter
Winter does not exist in the dome. It is always track season here.