Category: Sports

VOLLEYBALL Calories burned/hour: ~260–500 Main muscles: shoulders, quadriceps, glutes, calves, core Benefits: coordination, reaction time, teamwork, explosive power BASKETBALL Calories burned/hour: ~440–650 Main muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, shoulders, core Benefits: strength, endurance, teamwork, tactical thinking AMERICAN FOOTBALL Calories burned/hour: ~500–700 (varies by position) Main muscles: chest, shoulders, legs, core Benefits: power, strength, sprint speed, tactical awareness SOCCER Calories burned/hour: ~500-800 Main muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, glutes, core Benefits: endurance, coordination, agility, teamwork RUGBY Calories burned/hour: ~600–900 Main muscles: legs, glutes, core, shoulders, chest Benefits: strength, endurance, teamwork, tactical thinking ROCK…

An Olympic Congrats Call That Took an Unexpected Turn As many of you are aware, the XXV Olympic Winter Games took place throughout February, from the 6th to the 22nd. They were held in northern Italy, specifically Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. These games marked many achievements for individual athletes and entire countries alike. However, an event that has gained more attention than others, for all the wrong reasons. The very last day of competition saw the Men’s Gold Medal Game in Ice Hockey. The teams were Canada and the USA,…

This Olympic, World, and national champion is changing the narrative for athletes and artists alike. Her raw skill on the ice is undeniable, but one could argue that it is her pure passion for her craft that touched the hearts of many across the globe. Her unwavering commitment to being herself is actively pushing the boundaries of figure skating and of “grind” culture as a whole. However, to understand her influence, it is important to look at her past. Retirement By the time she turned 13, Liu became the youngest-ever…

Imagine this, since you were little you built your confidence through countless hours of a sport. As you got older, you only got better, which meant more hours and more sacrifices. Opting for rest over relationships, consistency over extra curriculars, and practice over parties; you missed out on activities every other high school kid experiences. Going to extreme lengths in order to be the best, while simultaneously curating a vision of success for yourself in your sport and watching it unfold. Finally, you’re recognized and you’re chosen to play for…

They’re lively, energetic, good-looking, and… sturdy? Rugby, a sport of grit, guts, and glorious bruises, first came to life in England in1823. A student named William Webb Ellis decided that kicking a ball wasn’t thrilling enough, so he picked it up and decided to run with it. You might be thinking about American football, but no! That is how rugby came to be. It took a boy who refused to follow the rules to birth an entire sport. The rules? Simple enough to understand but nearly impossible to survive: Two…

American football is a sport known for its intense physical contact and thrilling plays. The Vanier footballers have all that and more. With the season in full-swing, The Insider was able to interview defensive linemen Jordan Williams and Maxime Lefebvre, and defensive-back Saule Philanthrope to get the inside scoop. To kick things off, Jordan shares that the team’s goal for this season is “To be champions” (Williams, 2025). Teammate and defensive lineman Saule Lefebvre also agrees. According to him, the talented players and strong bond that the men have with…

The men of the D1 Basketball team are giants on and off the court. Their unmatched energy is truly impressive and you better believe they’re gonna bring the heat this season. Amongst the team are players Randy Kabalu Tshizanga andd Cameron Woods. Returning player, Randy, shares how the team is “locked in” and more than ready to “get the gold medal and win nationals” (Kabalu Tshizanga, 2025). The players, or “dawgs” as Randy puts it, all have chemistry which unifies their playing ability on-court (Kabalu, Tshizanga). New to the team,…

Basketball is no sport for the weak. Luckily, the Vanier College Women’s Basketball team put the ‘’T’’ in ‘’Tough’’ when playing on the court. With the start of the season rapidly approaching, student-athlete Asia Thorne shares that the team’s “main goal is to win a championship while continuing to grow as a unit’’ (2025). At times, Asia admits, ‘’it takes [the team] a quarter to find [their] rhythm”. But the girls’ “energy” and “deep roster of players who can all match each other’s intensity” (Thorne, 2025) ends up being the…