St. Robert CHS Student News
Just like that, the NHL is back in action.
The National Hockey League announced that Tuesday, October 12 will be the start of the 2021-2022 season. Players will be competing against the 31 teams over the course of the next seven months. Unlike the last two seasons that were cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this season is a full 82-game regular season.
Julian Farrugia (11) | STAFF REPORTER
It feels like every week that Tom Brady is shattering records and setting new ones. On the 24th of October, Brady became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw 600 touchdowns. Brady’s 600th touchdown came weeks after surpassing Drew Brees on the all-time passing yards list.
Sean Liu (11) | STAFF REPORTER
The last time the Canadian men’s soccer team qualified for the FIFA World Cup was in 1986. This year, the Canadian men’s soccer team has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to qualify for the World Cup.
Adrian Li (12) | STAFF REPORTER
In a brief impromptu interview with TMZ, former Olympic champion and reality TV personality Caitlyn Jenner outlined her views on trans athletes in school sports, saying that she does not support trans girls playing on girls’ teams.
Adrian Li (12) | STAFF REPORTER
On Sunday, April 18, twelve of Europe’s most famous football clubs announced plans to break away from the current established league in order to form a new competition called the Super League. After facing major backlash from football fans around the world, all six English clubs belonging to the Premier League withdrew from the breakaway group two days later, followed by more clubs on Wednesday.
Adrian Li (12) | STAFF REPORTER
Several tweets posted in the days leading up to the start of the NCAA March Madness reveal wide disparities between women’s and men’s basketball tournaments, in the services and facilities provided, prompting the NCAA to deliver equitable upgrades amid the backlash.
Elizabeth Chen (10)|STAFF REPORTER
A two-time Olympic medalist, 7-time nominee for FIFA World Player of the Year, and 14-time winner of the Canada Soccer Player of the Year, Sinclair’s impact is felt all over the world of sports. As a highly accomplished athlete, Sinclair is the captain of the Canadian Women National Soccer team and the Portland Thorns FC in the National Women’s Soccer League.
Adrian Li (12) | STAFF REPORTER
The 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games will be staged as scheduled without overseas spectators due to public health concerns, as reported by several sources.
Adrian Li (12) | STAFF REPORTER
The 2021 Australian Open took place at Melbourne Park on February 8, 2021, serving as the 109th edition of the Australian Open and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.
Elizabeth Chen (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Introduction
The Summer Olympic Games are a major international multi-sport event held once every four years. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the event was postponed for the first time in history to 2021. With the pandemic having killed over two million individuals worldwide, many people are skeptical whether the Olympics will be held.