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 criticism even at the professional level. 


The American Hockey League has long been the place to develop top draft picks, test potential rule changes and store players that will eventually need to be recalled. The AHL has been around in one form or another since the early 1930s, but has only really been used as an affiliate league since the late 1970s. 


10) Alexander Ovechkin 


(Washington Capitals)


Entering the lockout-shortened NHL season, it was difficult to tell whether the compressed schedule would help or hurt the Calgary Flames. Some argued that the 48-game scramble increased the team’s chances of getting in the playoffs through sheer luck. 


Others argued that the Flames had failed to improve in the off-season. Halfway through a potentially watershed season for the Flames, it is apparent that the pessimists were right. 


1) LeBron James 


(Miami Heat)


1) Lionel Messi 


(FC Barcelona) 


In the wee hours of Jan. 6, as obsessed NHL fans frantically refreshed Twitter, waiting for news in the wee hours of the morning, a moment of self-criticism must have occurred. Such a fan might have thought, “Am I being used?” 


Now, with the lockout over, fans have moved from armchair lawyers and labour relations experts to armchair GMs and coaches. But amidst fan’s joy and relief of the lockout ending, many are still sour with the way the league and the players handled the lockout. 


The battle among nations for Europe’s most coveted prize is the Champions League cup of the Union of European Football Associations. The Champions League trophy is everything that a football player wishes for when they are playing in the park. The tournament takes place each year among Europe’s elite clubs in leagues across 52 countries. It begins with standard qualifying rounds for teams that finish between second and fourth place in their respective leagues and also for many other league champions in lower-ranked nations. 


Anyone who has been fortunate enough to watch FC Barcelona on the soccer pitch would likely be enchanted by effortless passing plays and tactical attacks. While marveling at the seemingly inherent chemistry between players like Lionel Messi and Cesc Fabregas, it is clear that these men have played together since they were kids.