Last week’s blockbuster 12-player trade between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Miami Marlins shook the very foundation of the baseball world. In an unexpected fashion, the Marlins agreed to send four-time all-star shortstop Jose Reyes, pitchers Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle, catcher John Buck and infielder Emilio Bonifacio to Toronto. In return, Miami… Continue reading Jays go all out this off-season
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At least somebody won something
By Josh Johnson
The University of Calgary chalked up a converted touchdown of all-stars as seven Dinos were deemed exceptional in their respective sports.Linebacker Agustin Barrenechea and the Medicine Hat High School product, defensive end Dan Federkeil, both had outstanding seasons. Barrenechea was a standout on all counts this season, registering 54 tackles, four sacks, one interception and… Continue reading At least somebody won something
Like Wrestlemania, only more serious
By Josh Johnson
Snow has overtaken Calgary. There is not an inch of the city not covered by the white stuff. To say the downfall was a surprise would be stating the obvious considering the fantastic weather we’ve had for the past month or so. In much the same way, the University of Calgary wrestling squad was looking… Continue reading Like Wrestlemania, only more serious
Travelers’ worst friend
By Josh Johnson
Dreams of an Australian vacation have turned into a nightmare for a group of students who claim they’ve been “screwed.” The crew of mostly Mount Royal College students booked a working holiday trip with Scott Bartlettss company, Travelers’ Best Friend, in September, 2002. The program was an inexpensive way to see the United Kingdom or… Continue reading Travelers’ worst friend
Dino bronzed
By Josh Johnson
Breanne Graham’s achievements read like a laundry list of things to do in an amateur wrestling career. ‘Winning is familiar territory for Graham, but when you travel halfway around the world to compete against seven of the world’s top wrestling nations, winning is never a given. Nonetheless, Graham found a way to land near the… Continue reading Dino bronzed
Nightmare season ends for the Jays
By Curtis Wolff
Mourning the demise of another edition of the Toronto Blue Jays is not an unfamiliar act for Canadian baseball fans. The end of September has marked the end of the season for the Blue Jays for the last 20 years. Not since their World Series victory in 1993 have the Blue Jays played a postseason… Continue reading Nightmare season ends for the Jays
Head-to-head: NFL preview
By David Bray
The 2013 National Football League season commences on Sept. 5. Gauntlet sports writers Marshal Wolff and David Bray got together to discuss the some key talking points coming into the year. Which team is your dark horse for this year? Marshal Wolff: For me, it’s the Kansas City Chiefs. I know they tied for the… Continue reading Head-to-head: NFL preview
Askey deftly blends humour and emotion
God knows some families are screwed up and the family in Roger’s Pass is no different. Writer/director Colin Askey’s debut film blends light-hearted humour with a touching and engaging narrative. The film’s main character, Dustin Johnson (Hans Longo), is an aspiring artist but in the words of his brother Dave (Josh Bertwistle), “All you paint… Continue reading Askey deftly blends humour and emotion
Statham does what he does best in Transporter 3
Action workhorse Jason Statham is back in his old kick-butt ways, sporting the same ol’ black suit and black Audi to match in the third installment of the Transporter series. Statham is, as usual, charged with traversing the mean streets of Marseilles with only his fists, rippling abs and car as weapons. No matter the… Continue reading Statham does what he does best in Transporter 3
The real DL on MLB
With the Major League Baseball season soon upon us, resident Gauntlet baseball-buff Joshua Goard-Baker gives his two cents on the off-season happenings and his predictions for the 2008 prizewinners. The off-season has been so jam-packed with interesting side stories that it is hard to believe, that as of this writing, we are less than a… Continue reading The real DL on MLB