As Major League Baseball passes the mid-season break and heads towards the final third of the regular season, some teams are exceeding their pre-season expectations and some teams are underperforming. There are several surprise teams in the middle of the playoff hunt. For example the Boston Red Sox, riddled with injuries throughout the 2012 season… Continue reading MLB mid-season review
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Debate: Dinos Logo Redesign
On Wednesday, April 3, University of Calgary provost and vice-president academic Dru Marshall unveiled the new logo for Dinos athletics to an eager student body and faculty. As part of the rebranding campaign, the Dinos have partnered with Nike as their official sponsor for their athletic apparel, in addition to other changes around athletics that… Continue reading Debate: Dinos Logo Redesign
Debate: Dinos Logo Redesign
Not everybody likes the new Dinos logo. Although the University of Calgary was probably hoping that the release of the new athletics identity would be met with universal adoration, such a reaction was likely never in the cards. The introduction of new logos and uniforms in sports is often met with a healthy dose of… Continue reading Debate: Dinos Logo Redesign
Dinos downed in gold-medal finals
The University of Calgary women’s hockey team was defeated at the hands of the Université de Montreal Carabins in the Dinos’s attempt to defend their national championship title on March 2 in Toronto by a score of 3–2. It was the first Canadian Interuniversity Sport title in program history for the Carabins. Despite the remarkable… Continue reading Dinos downed in gold-medal finals
The Dinos head to nationals
The University of Calgary Dinos women’s hockey team eliminated the University of Alberta Pandas in a riveting three-game semifinal series at Father David Bauer Arena, advancing to their second-straight Canada West final. In the CW final, the Dinos will face off against the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds in a best-of-three series. The entire… Continue reading The Dinos head to nationals
Crosstown showdown
This season, the most anticipated meeting between the Mount Royal University Cougars and the University of Calgary Dinos will take place on Saddledome ice. On Feb. 7, the Dinos and Cougars will meet for the final games of the “Crowchild Classic.” This school year marks the first year that both Calgary universities are competing… Continue reading Crosstown showdown
Jays go all out this off-season
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
Smaller markets start to score big
The 2012 Major League Baseball season was certainly one for the books, full of remarkable winning streaks and astonishing statistical achievements. In retrospect, it’s difficult to discern the most impressive achievements: the league saw three different pitchers throw a perfect game, every division series went to a decisive Game five, the league had Miguel Cabrera,… Continue reading Smaller markets start to score big
Staring down a new season
For the most part, the University of Calgary enjoys a fantastic athletic reputation. However, baseball isn’t normally recognized as a part of the athletic canon even though the U of C has a baseball club. Dinos athletics has developed into one of the most prestigious and successful programs that continually poses a threat to other… Continue reading Staring down a new season
Empty seats common for Dinos football
The University of Calgary Dinos football team is truly outstanding. Currently ranked second in the nation — and coming off a 41-point victory over their rivals, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies — the squad has their sights set on winning their fifth-straight Hardy Cup championship, a feat that would be the first in the history… Continue reading Empty seats common for Dinos football