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    Toronto Maple Leafs are Problematic Approaching the NHL Playoffs

    When it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs, you could say that March has gotten off to a difficult start. However, that would imply that February hadn’t been equally difficult in its own right. In fact, 2020 in general has proven to be a rather tumultuous year for the buds, with the team posting a mediocre 13-11-4 record since their first game of the calendar year on January 2nd. After winning 9 of their final 11 contests in 2019, a flurry of new injuries and underwhelming goaltending has kept the Leafs from securing a playoff berth with any degree of certainty. The honeymoon phase for new head Coach Sheldon Keefe…

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    Let’s Go You Reds!

    Boots on cobblestone march to the beat of three drums. A chorus of supporters stomp toward the field of battle where the local team—Toronto FC—await their destiny. A new season begins, last year’s finals loss long forgotten. The supporters chant and clap in unison as they march. All for one, their collective energy is electric. Drumrolls set hearts ablaze while eager hands wave flags and flares in the air. The sea of red is united. The walk from Liberty Village is endless, but it will only take ninety minutes to decide their fate. Match information: The 2020 Home Opener is against New York City FC on Saturday, March 7 at…

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    Where to Watch UFC 206

    Almost 6 years ago the UFC first broke boundaries (and records) and leapt up North to visit our beloved Toronto. GSP was defending his title and Aldo gave Hominick a massive hematoma (will we ever forget that?). Despite its success, it has been 3 years since the octagon has graced Toronto with a fight night. Now it’s a very different story. Cormier has recently pulled out of the fight due to an injury, so he sadly won’t be defending his Light Heavyweight belt. However, this Saturday December 10th, Holloway and Pettis are battling for the chance to fight Aldo, who is now the Featherweight Champion after McGregor relinquished the belt.…

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    Everyone Slacks But You

    As we look forward towards the first sustained warm days of 2016, I’m reminded of the last few of 2015. Namely the record breaking exploits of Spencer Seabrooke in Squamish, BC in early August. I myself have been slacklining, admittedly 289 meters lower than Spencer, since last summer, and occasionally encounter inquisitive onlookers seeking explanations, and sometimes lessons. For those who belong to the latter category, look no further. The following will serve as a brief tutorial on how to slackline. Your first step is finding a suitable spot. I recommend a grassy locale with a soft landing for the inevitable tumble – free of any sharp debris such as…

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    Vince Carter’s Lasting Legacy

    People always talk about “where were you when” moments. Sometimes they can be associated with immense positivity. Others can be intrinsically linked to tragedy. Often, these moments have a wide spread impact on on our global society, weaving themselves into our social and historical makeup. However, my “where were you when” moment is a personal one. But not personal in the sense that I was the only one that experienced it. In fact, I’m sure that plenty of people recall this moment with equal or greater fondness than I do. But on February 11, 2000 my life as a sports fan changed forever. Vince Carter won the NBA Slam Dunk…

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    FIFA Women’s World Cup, Coming to Canada

    Canadian women’s soccer team gears up to make history in 2015 BY ANDREW DEWEY   The FIFA World Cup is one of—if not the—largest sporting events in the world. Countries from every continent (save Antarctica) compete for years in grueling qualification matches to narrow down the 196 countries to just 32. In 2014, we experienced another incredible tournament full of highs and lows, and for a brief couple of weeks it brought the world together. In some ways it’s sad that the men’s tournament will not run again until 2018, but we won’t have to wait nearly that long for the next World Cup. Canadian men have always struggled in soccer. Only…