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[28 Nov 2020 | Comments Off on Top ten most popular college sports (part 1) | ]

Youth is the best time to chase a dream. If you want to be a sportsman, youth is the perfect time to show the potential. Sports are best performed by the youngsters, who have the best fitness and flexibility to perform their best in sports. As a result, it is most common to find the talented youngsters in the schools and colleges. In the world, there are many colleges that are more known for their sports teams. However, some sports don’t gain popularity at the college level, while some others …

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[4 Sep 2020 | Comments Off on Five Most Important Character-Building Benefits of Sports for Students | ]

Playing sports is a great opportunity for students to have a rest from academics and release the pent-up energy. It also helps them become happier since it has been proven that regular sports and fitness activities can provide not only physical benefits but also social and psychological benefits to students. In this article, we have compiled a list of the most important character-building benefits of sports for students.

Discipline

Playing sports requires mental, physical and tactical discipline, such as following rules, practicing restraint, obeying the coach, and more. They are all forms …

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[3 Jun 2020 | Comments Off on Physiological Benefits of playing sports for students | ]

Healthy growth

Physical stress caused by playing sports helps muscles, bones, ligaments, and tendons to become healthier and stronger. The bone density also increases, which helps in reducing the risk of osteoporosis – a condition which is known to make the bones porous and fragile.

Reduced risk of obesity

The more active a person is, the more calories he/she will burn. Fitness helps in preventing fat to be accumulated in the body as well as reducing the risk of obesity and obesity-related diseases.

Increased cardiovascular fitness

The heart is a muscle. And  like other muscles, …

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[11 Dec 2013 | Comments Off on Mens varsity basketball: Halfway to the peak | ]

It would be too easy to say it’s been an uphill battle for the Mountaineers.
But for anyone who’s been watching Mohawk men’s basketball team, it simply hasn’t been the case.
The men have soared to a 7-2 record as they reach the mid-way point of the season, including a 10-0 preseason record.
That preseason included a win against cross-town opponents McMaster University, who currently sit in first place in the OUA West Division. It was their first win in the third exhibition match against a strong Marauder squad, and put spectators on notice …

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[6 Dec 2013 | Comments Off on Skate safe | ]

It’s time once again to sharpen your skate blades, lace up, and hit the ice. As the cold winter weather moves in, more and more people are heading to their local rinks for public skating.
While public skates are meant to be a time to have fun with family and friends, accidents can happen quickly on the ice. Whether it’s a long stride that suddenly pulls a muscle that hasn’t been used since last winter, a tumble on the not-so-forgiving ice, or a cut on the finger from a sharp skate …

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[5 Dec 2013 | Comments Off on Dear Hamilton | ]

Dear Hamilton is a project started by Ignite News to let residents of the city speak for themselves.  Here is a reflection of the Steel City through you, Hamiltonians.
 
Dear Hamilton:
I don’t have a problem with scars. I understand that certain spots where you’ve been marred by time and circumstance hold as much character as the other areas that gleam with new coats of paint and freshly-planted saplings. My problem is your nonchalance and ‘it’s just a scratch’ attitude towards the parts that aren’t just missing a few tiles here, or lack …

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[5 Dec 2013 | Comments Off on Mountaineers beat Bruins | ]

It was a long-anticipated rematch between two perennial powerhouses in Canadian college basketball. The number-one-ranked Sheridan Bruins put their perfect 8-0 record on the line Wednesday night when they travelled to Hamilton to face the Mountaineers.
The Mountaineers were able to tarnish the Bruins’ undefeated mark with a thrilling 111-106 victory.
There was no love lost between these two teams. They battled each other in the OCAA gold medal game last March. The Bruins won that contest 88-70.
The excitement was palpable in the David Braley Athletic Recreation Centre and the Mountaineers were …

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[5 Dec 2013 | Comments Off on Tarnasky thriving in expanded role for Bulldogs | ]

(Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club)

When the Montreal Canadiens signed veteran forward Nick Tarnasky over the summer, they knew they were getting an experienced player who wouldn’t shy away from dropping the gloves.
However, the organization probably didn’t expect the 230-pound enforcer to be leading the Hamilton Bulldogs in goal scoring through the month of December.
That’s exactly what Tarnasky has done, scoring a team-high seven goals for Hamilton so far this season.
While his production has come as a surprise to most, Tarnasky is just thankful for the opportunity that he’s been given.
“It’s a …

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[3 Dec 2013 | Comments Off on Hamilton celebrates Sports Day in Canada | ]

Approximately 60 ball hockey players came together at Pier 8 on the Hamilton Waterfront on Saturday to celebrate Sports Day in Canada.
The game featured players from the Hamilton Red Wings Junior A Hockey Club, as well as the Ancaster Avalanche Junior B team, and the Burlington Bandits Intercounty Baseball League team.
Sports Day in Canada was held nationwide, with different events being held across the country. In Hamilton, the event was organized by Helen Downey, president of Sport Hamilton. She said with obesity on the rise, people need to get active.
“The …

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[2 Dec 2013 | Comments Off on Red Wings picking up pace | ]

In dramatic fashion the Hamilton Red Wings broke a six-game losing streak against Milton last week. The Wings, still struggling to find their own identity, have been playing on their heels since early to mid-October.
After an October 14th loss to Georgetown, they dropped three straight after losing their top scorer Christiano DiGiacinto to the Windsor Spitfires and their captain Jason O’Connor to injury. The Connor Bramwell, Corey Caruso and Mitch Reid line produced a great deal of offense, the Wings used their depth of scoring and aggression to overpower some of …