Sports – Spoke

Leylah Fernandez inspires local youth in the tennis community

Abbie Galloway As the 2021 U.S. Open boiled down to its close, one Canadian underdog provided an inspiring success story placing second in the prestigious grand slam tournament. Leylah Annie Fernandez, 19, said encouraging herself and believing in her skills was a major part of her success in the tournament. “Today in this match,” she said in a press conference after her quarterfinal win against Elina Svitolina, “I was only … Continued

COVID-19: How some baseball organizations are getting ahead of the curve

Matt Mills, the owner and GM of the Ontario Royals Organization in Oakville, Ont., admits COVID-19 has been a bigger obstacle than expected.

Rock climbing is among the safest sports during the COVID-19 pandemic

Grand River Rocks have reopened their doors to climbers and with the abundance of precautions and new research emerging, it’s safe to say rock climbing is one of the safest sports to participate in during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AUDIO: How the OHL plans on returning to the ice despite COVID-19 this winter

The Ontario Hockey League announced that players will be starting training camps in early November and begin their season not long after. With new rules in place, fans will get the chance to support their local teams after eight months.

Is enough being done about injuries in hockey?

Hockey officials have cracked down on body checks, specifically those that drive other players into the boards. However, are they doing enough?

OPINION: With a Cherry on top, cancel culture reaches hockey

Coaches Corner host Don Cherry gets canceled because of “you people” rant on TV. Cancel culture, meet hockey culture.

Epsilon Esports fails to honour player contracts

Imagine working for months at a time only to be stiffed out of your pay. For nearly three years various members of the Epsilon Esports organization have faced this problem.

OPINION: On the wings of experience, Raptors destined to play in NBA Finals

By nearly every measure, Toronto has the depth and talent to compete with the NBA’s very best, despite a loss in Game 1 of the playoffs.

AUDIO: Lightning force Game 5 after heartbreaking Titans loss at the Aud

The deciding game in the NBLC’s first round of playoffs will take place at Budweiser Gardens on Sunday.

VIDEO: Lightning zap the Titans’ momentum, setting up crucial Saturday game

A win against London in the best-of-five series would allow the Titans to advance in the National Basketball League of Canada’s playoffs.

OPINION: Canada ready to contend for a medal in basketball’s World Cup

Spoke reporter Keegan Lavigne says the country’s bench strength is now world class, thanks to the growing popularity of the sport at home.

MULTIMEDIA: Maple Leaf alumni lace up to help first responders with PTSD

For nearly 1,000 hockey fans, the event was a chance to see former Leafs heroes and raise money for a good cause.

Famed Blue Jays sportscaster appearing at TheMuseum to promote new book

Jerry Howarth’s most cherished memories, he says, includes the two Blue Jays World Series wins, as well as some more personal moments.

Hockeyfest-Game On! coming to The Aud to help send kids to camp

The up-and-coming street hockey festival will partner with Family and Children’s Services of Waterloo Region.

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