Toronto’s fond farewell to John Gibbons exposes deep faults
The Blue Jays’ president and GM bear the brunt of the blame for a horrible season, not the departing manager…
The increasing – and disturbing – militarization of U.S. sports
The NFL and other pro sports leagues don't celebrate the military as gestures of patriotism. The only motivating factor is money…
How migrants in search of championships hurt pro sports
Expansion meant salary caps and luxury taxes were necessary to keep teams competitive. But the system has failed players and fans…
Clay Riddell, Flames co-owner and Calgary businessman, dead at 81
‘We mourn the passing of a great man of industry, sports, philanthropy and human decency,’ said Calgary Flames vice-chairman and CEO Ken King…
Our View: Olympic Games 2026 is what Calgary needs
There’s no question that Calgary could use the massive economic stimulus that hosting the Games would bring…
Edmonton Eskimos are being forced to play the name game
The CFL team has carried the name for a long time and it’s not racist or demeaning in any way…
Serena Williams: The epitome of poor sportsmanship
There isn’t any sport – played by men or women – in which Williams’ behaviour at the U.S. Open would or should be tolerated…
Why Olympic decision 2026 matters to every Calgarian
The conversation around hosting the Games is an opportunity to unite different age groups and mindsets…
Will fans stay loyal as the Blue Jays rebuild?
The 2015 and 2016 Jays were wildly successful but that winning culture couldn't be sustained. A new winning era will take time…
Why the CFL’s Diversity is Strength campaign falls short
Diversity separated from unity is generally not a good thing. We need unity of purpose, on the field and in life…
What was it like to volunteer for the ’88 Calgary Olympic Games?
There’s so much to gain by volunteering for something that can bring so much good to our community…
Is the CFL kicking off a new sports era with live on-field audio?
For as long as the lens has followed sports, broadcasters have denied fans the language, noise and strategy of the game – until now…
Olympic decision 2026: Calgary’s Games don’t have to break the bank
A generation after the 1988 Olympics transformed Calgary, its citizens are debating whether to bid for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. First of a multi-part series to run before Calgary city council votes on Sept. 10…
The stunning hypocrisy of big-time American college sports
Urban Meyer shouldn’t be Ohio State’s coach today. An educator? A builder of young men? A complete joke on both counts…
When will abusive coaches finally be kicked out of sports?
Sports needs to be built on a foundation of humanistic coaching. A tragic incident at the University of Maryland shows why…