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Pray hockey’s Golden Boy is still golden. Sidney Crosby, the undisputed face of the NHL (and the 2009 Stanley Cup-winning captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins), suffered hits to the head in back-to-back games this January. The second left Crosby with concussion symptoms of dizziness, headaches and loss of focus. He … Read More
Attention wannabe Livingstons, Shackletons and Hillarys: There’s no following in the footsteps of great adventurers without mastering some basic outdoor skills first. Lucky for you, the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre offers wilderness adventure courses for novice to know-it-all this spring and summer. Outdoor Survival Sure, you rocked that tattered … Read More
As most personal trainers will tell you, the first three weeks of new exercise are the hardest; after that it’s a cakewalk. In the bigger picture, whether one’s goal is to get fit, stay fit or just be active, the ability to deal with the repetition of an exercise regimen … Read More
This is a sports story, but it’s also a love story. So, to begin, here is some relationship advice from contemporary Americana songwriter Dan Bern: “When I tell you that I love you/Don’t test my love/Just accept my love/Don’t test my love … ’Cause maybe I don’t love you all … Read More
Forget about the fact that the Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club has not won the Stanley Cup since 1967. Invested fans remain outraged at the more banal reality, which is that the last time their team participated in the post-season was April 2004. Yet still we watch, and wait, and … Read More
