I find it sad that English-Canadian networks still rely on foreign audio feeds. TSN’s use of the international (British) feed takes away from the WC experience, especially with Canada hosting and TSN having the staff to do its own coverage. If RDS can do it, TSN has no excuse.

Today, Cape Verde plays its first World Cup match. "For us, simply being at the World Cup is already a victory." A reflection on football, hope, and why fans dare to dream. sportemotions.co/blog/f/canad... #WorldCup #CaboVerde #TubarõesAzuis #FIFA

Can the Argos reconnect with Toronto? I explored that question through a conversation with a committed Argos fan about attendance, fan culture, and the future of the CFL. sportemotions.co/f/cfl-nostal... #Argos #CFL

2 lessons from Canada’s match! 1) CANMNT will not win the World Cup! 2) Canada can get out of the group. Which would be great!

First point in its 3rd World Cup appearance for Canada. I gladly take that point! #CANMNT

Canada takes the field today. Not long ago, simply qualifying for the World Cup felt like a distant dream. Now, expectations have changed. A reflection on hope, belief, and why fans dare to dream. sportemotions.co/blog/f/canad... #WorldCup #FIFA #CanMNT #CaboVerde

"For us, simply being at the World Cup is already a victory. Anything that comes after that is a bonus." What World Cup qualification means in Cape Verde—and what it says about sports fandom everywhere. sportemotions.co/blog/f/canad... #WorldCup #FIFA #CanMNT #CaboVerde

The World Cup begins today. For fans of giants and minnows alike, this tournament is built on a simple act of faith: believing that something extraordinary might happen. On Canada, Cape Verde, and the beautiful absurdity of hope. sportemotions.co/blog/f/canad... #WorldCup #FIFA #CanMNT #CaboVerde

Alléluia! 🙏 www.fm93.com/audio/781102... #CFL #LCF #Québec

When I asked a passionate Argos fan about the future of the CFL, his answer was immediate: "I'm actually very excited." Despite the challenges, many dedicated fans remain optimistic. Are you? sportemotions.co/f/cfl-nostal... #CFL #Argos #GreyCup

One point that stood out from my conversation with a longtime Argos fan: "The younger kids are the ones that we really need to target." Is attracting younger fans the CFL's biggest challenge? Read: sportemotions.co/f/cfl-nostal... #CFL #CanadianFootball #Argos

The Toronto Argonauts may be the CFL's biggest paradox. Canada's largest market. Wealthy ownership. Recent championships. Yet some of the league's smallest crowds. Why? That's the question at the heart of my latest article: sportemotions.co/f/cfl-nostal... #CFL #Argos

The CFL season begins tonight! As a kid, I remember Doug Flutie, packed stadiums, and a CFL that felt genuinely cool. Today, that excitement feels more fragile. Can the CFL reconnect with fans? sportemotions.co/f/cfl-nostal... #CFL #Argos

"Superstition, in many ways, becomes a symptom of caring deeply." In my latest blog post, I explore sports fans and their superstitions. Read here: sportemotions.co/f/superstiti... #SportsFandom #SportsPsychology #FanCulture

What’s the weirdest sports superstition you’ve ever had? Lucky jersey? Sitting in the exact same spot? Research suggests fans do this because sports create uncertainty and emotional stress. Read more about here: sportemotions.co/f/superstiti... #SportsFandom #SportsPsychology

We need to add #ClearThePuck to #ShootThePuck 🤦🏻‍♂️ #GoHabsGo

Watching sports rationally: “My behaviour has zero impact on the game.” Watching sports emotionally: “If I move this drink, we’re giving up a goal.” New post on sports superstitions: sportemotions.co/f/superstiti... #GoHabsGo #LetsGoCanes #SportsPsychology

Sports can create a strange emotional environment where grown adults genuinely believe sitting in the wrong chair might cost their team a game. Curious about why sports fans become superstitious during games? Read here: sportemotions.co/f/superstiti... #SportsFandom #SportsPsychology

I sometimes wish the Habs had a crazy owner that would come down and tell the coach “They better start shooting or you’re fired!” #GoHabsGo

2 straight games with ZERO SOGs in OT! 2 straight games with only 12 SOGs. Inexcusable! #GoHabsGo

2 SOGs in the 3rd, total of 13; after a game in which they had a total of 12 including OT. The Habs can’t keep playing this way. This is truly mind boggling! #GoHabsGo

That was a super fun period! #GoHabsGo #Letsgocanes

The Canes goal seems to have knocked sense into the Habs. They are shooting from far in a tempo not seen in this playoffs. They had good chances, and finally a goal! Keep shooting! #GoHabsGo

Any Habs fans been having health issues due to the stress of the games? #GoHabsGo lp.ca/3zONgp?shari...

The Canes have done a great job of frustrating the Habs. But 6 SOGs with 13 minutes to go is on the Habs. Not shooting, not getting SOGs is a massive problem. They have gotten very lucky so far, but don’t seem to understand and aren’t changing things. #GoHabsGo

The Habs need to find a way of getting SOGs. No matter how good an opponent is, so few shots is not acceptable. Especially not in the playoffs. #GoHabsGo

The Habs didn’t get a SOG on their 1st PP, but it was because of a great Canes PK But that 2nd PP was pure garbage by the Habs! #GoHabsGo

The Habs have gone straight to their 2nd period game!! #GoHabsGo

The Canes decided to no longer use the bilingual singer for O Canada! #Cheap #GoHabsGo

“The increased presence of women in sports might … allow for more inclusive sporting environments.” My latest post on gender, fandom, and how women’s sports may be reshaping sports culture. Read here: sportemotions.co/f/does-gende... #FanCulture #SportsCulture #WomenInSports

This game was quite the performance for the Habs! But that 3rd period defensively performance was amazing! #GoHabsGo

The Habs have more goals in the 3rd than the Canes have shots on goal! What a performance! #GoHabsGo

Slaf.’s nicest NHL goal?? #GoHabsGo

That was a bad 2nd period for the Habs, but not a terrible one. If you’re a Habs fan, that is quite positive and beyond the expectations of many!!! #GoHabsGo

It's the play off roller coaster The lows make the highs that much higher

Besides the first 33 seconds, which were terrible, that was an amazing period for the Habs! #GoHabsGo

Wow!

Can the Habs hold a 2-goal lead??? #GoHabsGo

L’hymne canadien en version bilingue en CAROLINE! 👏 👏 🎩 #GoHabsGo

“many men’s sports spaces operate as ‘a come as you should be environment,’ while women’s sports fandom often feels more like ‘a come as you are environment.’” Read more about gender and sports fandom: sportemotions.co/f/does-gende... #SportsFandom #WomenInSports #SportsCulture

Do men and women experience sports fandom differently? Inspired by a conversation with @kaseysymons.bsky.social, I explore whether women’s sports are reshaping fan culture. Read here: sportemotions.co/f/does-gende... #SportsFandom #WomenInSports #SportsCulture

The Montreal Victoire will be the second winner of the PWHL Walter Cup and first Canadian team to win the championship!

The Habs survived the 3rd period! Played well in OT and win it! #WOW #GoHabsGo

The Habs were exhausted! They have fun energy for this overtime! Wow! #GoHabsGo

Une équipe essaie de gagner, l’autre essaye de survivre! Mais c’est 2-2! #GoHabsGo

Seigneur! 😓 #GoHabsGo

Habs fans have been behind their team all season. Not giving too much credence to a bad performance or a bad stretch. Great encouraging fan base! I’m generally more negative. But the fan base is generally crazy positive. But after Game 6, how we feeling??? #GoHabsGo

At some point there needs to be a conversation about the difficulties of this team at home. If the stage at the Bell Centre is too big for some players, decisions need to be made. #GoHabsGo

Are sports becoming more inclusive — or just changing who feels comfortable participating? @kaseysymons.bsky.social explains how women’s sports are creating new kinds of fan spaces and challenging traditional sports culture. Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP_d... #WomenInSport #AFLW #WNBA #PWHL

“Men’s sport fandom is often a ‘come as you should be’ environment, while women’s sport fandom can feel more like ‘come as you are.’” Great insight from @kaseysymons.bsky.social on the latest SportEmotions podcast episode. Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP_d... #WomenInSports #SportsFans #AFLW