Sports

Celebrating Indigenous athletes and their accomplishments
Join The Medium in recognizing and celebrating the achievements of Indigenous athletes who have made large, lasting impacts on the Canadian athletic landscape.

Juliana Stacey October 3, 2023October 11, 2023

During a week dedicated to celebrating Indigenous voices, it is vital to understand the long and rich sporting history of…

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Beyond the Game: Navigating Alcohol and Betting Ads for a Global Fan Base
Analyzing the Alienating Impact of Betting and Alcohol Ads

Omar Khan September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

As any avid sports fan can tell, betting and alcohol advertisements are perhaps the most common advertisements run during televised…

Locked on Leafs

Locked On Leafs: Resurgence and Redemption

Omar Khan September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

During each of the 2017 to 2022 playoffs, the Leafs pushed their opposing team to the limit and forced a…

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Women’s World Cup recap
The recent Women’s World Cup tournament was both exhilarating and historic, bringing women’s soccer to the forefront of the sports world and captivating a global audience.

Omar Khan September 17, 2023December 31, 2023

Taking place in both New Zealand and Australia, the 2023 Women’s World Cup was the first to be co-hosted and…

Raptors Wrap-Up

Preseason Predictions

Justyn Aleluia September 17, 2023December 31, 2023

After a disappointing loss to the Chicago Bulls in the 2023 NBA Play-In tournament, the Toronto Raptors left their fanbase…

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UTM drop-in sports and campus teams: see the complete lists
As another school year dawns, drop-in schedules and registration details for try-outs are now available.

Alisa Samuel September 4, 2023December 31, 2023

The Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre (RAWC) at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) has three Sports Program offerings to…

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Inside Saudi Arabia’s Football Goldrush
The Oil State took the football world by surprise after spending the summer transfer window gobbling up some of the biggest names in the game. Their aim was to increase viewership to their own league, but critics suspect more sinister reasons.

Bilaal Mo September 4, 2023December 31, 2023

On August 19, the Riyadh-based club Al Hilal unveiled their new marquee signing inside their packed home stadium. Brazilian megastar…

Locked on Leafs

Locked On Leafs

Omar Khan September 4, 2023December 31, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games throughout a heart-pounding and electrifying playoff series. They…

Locked on Leafs

Locked On Leafs: Coach’s Choices

Omar Khan April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

As they gear up for the playoffs, the Leafs must stay sharp and maintain their team chemistry, especially with their…

Raptors Wrap-Up

Raptors Wrap-Up: Postseason Push

Justyn Aleluia April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

The Toronto Raptors made the most of their easy schedule in the past two weeks, holding one of the best…

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The benefits of participating in summer sports camps
With spring well underway and summer just around the corner, registration for Camp U of T Mississauga is now open.

Radhia Rameez April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

From July to August, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) hosts day camps on campus. Between the hours of 9:00…

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The faults of virtual dance classes and smart fitness mirrors, according to an ex-ballerina
Unexplainable back or shoulder pain? Want to regain full mobility? You may want to start stretching and strength-building with others under real-time supervision.

Melody Yang April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

Once a pre-professional dancer in ballet and jazz, I left the scene to pursue studies in neuroscience. After intense weight…

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Natalie Emidio and her 18-year dance journey
The 2023 Captain of UTM’s dance team believes each student can successfully lead in their school communities if they’re compassionate and supportive of others.

Ahmad Khan March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

For the past 18 years, dance has been a central part of University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) student Natalie Emidio’s…

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Cycle syncing: the fitness training method behind UTSC SheMoves workshop
Third-year student-athlete Coralie Rimaud hosted “Exercising around your period” to help women structure their physical activity based on female-biology.

Emily Prete March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

Coralie Rimaud hosted a workshop titled “Exercising around your period” on November 25, 2022, at the Toronto Pan Am Sports…

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Are you looking to make a dietary change?
Associate Professor and researcher in U of T’s Department of Nutritional Sciences Dr. John Sievenpiper talks about the difference between low-carb and keto diets.

Yusuf Larizza-Ali March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

One of the best decisions I ever made for my personal health was adopting a ketogenic—or “keto”—diet. Before keto, I…

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