The impacts of politics on sports have become increasingly apparent, particularly in the context of recent events involving the United States and Canada.
Michael Ivanov (men’s track and field) and Laurin Ainsworth (women’s volleyball) have been selected as The Brock Press’ Athletes of the Month for February.
The Brock Badgers’ journey in the OUA playoffs came to a heartbreaking end in February in what was a hard-fought quarter-final showdown against TMU Bold at the Mattamy Athletic Centre. From the opening tip, the Badgers showed grit and determination in their Feb. 22nd game against the TMU Bold in Toronto.
Overtaking the court with skill, leadership and record-breaking performances, the top WNBA players continue to add momentum to the game and elevate women’s basketball to new levels.
The Northern Super League (NSL), Canada’s new professional women’s soccer league, is less than two months away from kicking off with the much-anticipated inaugural season schedule released in late February.
The Brock Badgers men’s and women’s wrestling teams competed at the Wrestling Canada Lutte U Sports Invitational Championships on Feb. 28 and March 1, with the women’s team striking gold and men’s side earning silver.
While the NHL’s recent 4 Nations Face-Off tournament may have just been a series of glorified all-star games, Canada’s win against the United States was about way more than just hockey.
As Black History Month comes to an end, let’s take a look at the highest-paid Black athletes and how their success has translated into record-breaking earnings.
The Super Bowl was once again more than just a game, bringing together millions of fans from all backgrounds in a shared moment of excitement, culture and competition.
The Brock Badgers women’s volleyball team continue their chase for a fourth consecutive Quigley Cup title with a thrilling 3-2 home win against the Nipissing Lakers on Feb. 21 to advance to the OUA semifinals.
Despite a strong regular season, the Badgers men’s basketball team have been eliminated from the OUA playoffs with a 52-44 first round defeat to the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks.
The Brock Badgers women’s hockey team continued their fight for the final playoff spot in the OUA West division with a road trip split after losing 5-1 to the Windsor Lancers on Feb. 7 and shutting out the Western Mustangs 3-0 on Feb. 8.
Social media has become a platform for athletes to cultivate their public personas and secure professional opportunities, but the ways athletes present themselves — and the expectations placed on them — are deeply influenced by gender.
In a trade that no one saw coming, Anthony Davis is heading to Dallas while Luka Dončić joins the Lakers, setting off a storm of reactions across the league.
The Brock Badgers track and field teams delivered standout performances south of the border on Jan. 25. Competing at the SPIRE Midwest Invitational in Geneva, Ohio, both the men’s and women’s teams secured multiple podium finishes and season-best results.
In a battle between two nationally ranked teams, the No. 10 Brock Badgers men’s basketball team saw their 10-game winning streak snapped at home, falling 88-70 to the No. 9 Lakehead Thunderwolves on Friday, Jan. 31, at the Bob Davis Gymnasium.
The energy inside the Bob Davis Gymnasium was electric on Friday night as the Brock Badgers women’s basketball team stormed back into the win column with a commanding 77-53 victory over the Lakehead Thunderwolves.
The Brock Badgers women’s basketball team fought valiantly in a high-stakes matchup against the Queen’s Gaels on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Queen’s Athletic and Recreation Centre.
The Brock Badgers women’s hockey team went 1-1 over the weekend with an impressive 3-2 shootout victory in Waterloo against the Warriors before a heartbreaking 2-0 loss to the TMU Bold the next day.
Madalyn Weinert of the Brock Badgers women’s basketball team has been named the Ontario University Athletics’ (OUA) Female Athlete of the Week for the week ending on Jan. 12.
Jontay Porter, once a promising young talent in the NBA, has been banned from the league, marking a shocking turn in a career that seemed destined for greatness.
Social media has changed how prominent athletes connect with fans, but with that it brings challenges that can impact their careers both positively and negatively.
Some famous athletes have seen their legacies tarnished by serious crimes, trading the court for the courtroom. These stories expose the darker side of sports and fame.
LaVar Ball, father of NBA players Lonzo, LaMelo and LiAngelo Ball, transformed the Ball name into a global brand, building a family empire that reaches well outside the world of basketball.
Women have steadily redefined the landscape of sports broadcasting, creating a space in an industry that was once overwhelmingly dominated by men. This progression marks a significant shift in representation, reflecting the growing recognition of women’s expertise and authority in sports media.
The Badgers men’s and women’s wrestling teams continued their strong seasons with impressive first place finishes at the Brock Open on Jan. 11 at the Ian Beddis Gymnasium.
The Brock Badgers men’s basketball team showed fight and hustle in their 74-60 comeback victory over the McMaster Marauders at Paint the Meridian Red on Jan. 17 to win their seventh straight game.
The Brock Badgers women’s hockey team split their weekend homestand with a 4-3 overtime defeat to the Queen’s Gaels on Jan. 17 before beating the Windsor Lancers 4-3 in overtime on Jan. 18 for their first win of 2025.
