Sports

Queen’s 31, Concordia 22: Too Little, Too Late for Stingers Men’s Rugby Team

Concordia Falls Short in Bronze Medal Matchup at National Championship

Louis Pringle – Published November 26, 2019 – Comments

After a tough loss at the hands of the UBC Thunderbirds on Friday, the Concordia Stingers were back in action on Sunday afternoon for their bronze medal matchup against the Queen’s Gaels.

Men’s Rugby Head Coach Craig Beemer Steps Down

After Three Straight RSEQ Titles and a 27-Game Winning Streak, the Stingers Are Looking for a New Bench Boss

Elias Grigoriadis — Published December 9, 2019 | Comments

Concordia Stingers men’s rugby head coach Craig Beemer has stepped down from his position as of this morning, according to a tweet posted today. The team is now actively searching for a replacement.
Shut Up and Dribble: This Is Only the Beginning

Hockey Culture’s Day of Reckoning Is Here, but Its Toxic Aspect Won’t Go Quietly Into the Night

Elias Grigoriadis — Published December 8, 2019 | Comments

Don Cherry was just the start. Hockey’s boys’ club ideology has been prevalent since the first puck drop and is still so ingrained in every aspect of the sport that changing it won’t be an overnight task.
California Ruling Makes Way for Student-Athletes to Get Paid

Students to be Paid for Use of Their Names and Images as of 2023

Autumn Darey — Published December 4, 2019 | Comments

In late September, the State of California ruled that student-athletes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association should be paid for the use of their names, images, and likeness.
Concordia 69, UQAM 56: Team Defence Gives Women’s Basketball Edge Over UQAM

Stingers Move to Third Place in RSEQ Standings After Consecutive Wins Against UQAM

Oseremen Irete — Published December 4, 2019 | Comments

Concordia’s womens’ basketball team picked up their second win of the season against UQAM at the Centre Sportif on Saturday thanks to a strong defensive effort and execution.
Stingers Wide Receiver James Tyrrell Heads to the Canadian Football League

Tyrrell Caps Off Stinger Career With Pro Deal

Maxime Cadotte — Published December 4, 2019 | Comments

James Tyrrell has signed an official CFL contract with the Ottawa Redblacks. He was part of a 13-player list from Canada and the United States that signed with Ottawa on Tuesday.
Concordia 73, UQAM 61: Stingers’ Offensive Clinic Downs Citadins in Away Basketball Game

Stingers Connect on All Cylinders With Four Starters in Double Figures

John Ngala — Published December 1, 2019 | Comments

“Last year we didn’t get one in this building, […] so when we come against UQAM, there’s no love lost—like, it’s time to grind,” said guard Adrian Armstrong.
Stingers Football Team Looking to Regroup After Difficult End to Season

After His Second Year At the Helm, Head Coach Brad Collinson Is Focusing on Next Year

Maxime Cadotte — Published November 28, 2019 | Comments

The Concordia Stingers football team’s season came to an abrupt and disappointing end against Université Laval Rouge et Or in the RSEQ semi-finals. Now, the program is focusing on building on its depth.
McGill 58, Concordia 55: Women’s Basketball Falls Short Against Martlets

Stingers Move to Last Place in RSEQ After Another Narrow Loss.

Oseremen Irete — Published November 26, 2019 | Comments

Both teams came into the John Dore gymnasium at the bottom of the standings and in need of a win on Saturday, but it was the Martlets who escaped with their first victory of the season at the Stingers’ expense.
Carleton 3, Concordia 2: Stingers Suffer First Loss of the Season In Heartbreaking Fashion

Rookie Goaltender Marie-Ève Côté and Ravens Upset Number One Team in Canada

Louis Pringle — Published November 23, 2019 | Comments

The Concordia Stingers women’s hockey team had all the reasons to come into Friday’s game with a lot of confidence.
UBC 22, Concordia 18: Stingers Men’s Rugby Falls to UBC in CUMRC Semi-Final

Despite Strong Defensive Performance by Stingers, UBC’s Size Helps Them Overcome

Ireland Compton — Published November 23, 2019 | Comments

On a brisk Friday afternoon, the Stingers men’s rugby team fought long and hard against a stacked UBC Thunderbirds’ squad in the Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship semi-final.