Opinion: Racism rears ugly head again
Racism is a topic that deeply disturbs me; I spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about it and why it exists. I try my best to see what could lead an individual down that path mentally.
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Opinion: Simmonds incident shows Canada not racism free
The Wayne Simmonds banana peel (or full-banana) throwing incident that occurred during Thursday night’s contest in London, Ont., between the Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red wings is proof Canada doesn’t exist in a vacuum when it comes to racism.
Opinion: Banana peel toss an unfortunate sign
Racism is still a facet of life that can show it’s ugly face from time to time and the incident Thursday night at the John Labatt Centre in London, On. was the latest example of how society still has room to grow.
Opinion: Simmonds leaving racism behind
A day after being targeted in a racist incident at an NHL pre-season game, Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds, who is black, has left the past behind him.
Kadri looks to crack Leafs’ roster
For Nazem Kadri, the 2011-2012 NHL pre-season means a little bit more than most of his Toronto Maple Leaf teammates. The third-year forward is looking to crack the Leafs roster for the start of the regular season after failing to do so the two previous campaigns.
Rautins resigns, Canada Basketball looks to future
Canada Basketball will have to find a new coach after a disappointing display at the FIBA Americas tournament in Argentina. Leo Rautins, who replaced Jay Triano in 2005, resigned from his position after the team…
Canada needs 2 straight strong performances
Canada’s men’s basketball team will have to find a recipe to correct its sporadic play at the 2011 FIBA Americas Championship in Mar Del Plata, Argentina. If they don’t they’ll lose a chance to qualify…
Leafs fall to Sens in rookie tournament finale
[audio:http://torontoobserver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/mack_john_podcast.mp3|titles=mack_john_podcast] Although the real Battle of Ontario is still a couple weeks away, the Ottawa Senators’ youngsters outdueled Toronto’s hopefuls 3-2 in the final game of Maple Leafs rookie tournament Tuesday in London, Ont. Mike…
Kadri brings the Leafs into annual rookie tournament
Nazem Kadri will take another step forward this weekend in his quest to join the Maple Leafs roster in the upcoming season.
New look Raptors fall to Sixers in exhibition opener
Louis Williams scored 17 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 107-98 victory over the Toronto Raptors in the first NBA pre-season game for both teams on Tuesday night.