How do they select the NCAA Tournament field?
There are 68 teams in the NCAA Tournament, but how do those 68 teams get selected to be part of the field for March Madness? Here is an explainer for the biggest event on the…
Where are the Olympics in 2024 and beyond?
Starting in 1994 the Olympic Games have been staged every two years, alternating between the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics. The most recent games – a Winter Olympics – were held in Beijing, China…
Larmer, Ludzik, Reichel, Ciger, and Mr. Hockey?
What do Steve Larmer, Steve Ludzik, Robert Reichel, Zdeno Ciger, and Gordie Howe have in common? Obviously all five of them played in the National Hockey League at some point, albeit across several eras of…
Phil Kessel and the 1,000-point quest
Observers of National Hockey League milestones took great interest when the Vancouver Canucks brought in veteran forward Phil Kessel for a workout last week. That's because along with his three Stanley Cup victories Kessel is…
Hull rookie card takes rough, six-decade journey
It is not surprising that the Bobby Hull rookie in my hockey card collection is in rough shape. What is surprising is the fact that it still exists at all, considering how it began its…
Hardball, hardwood on March sports calendar
The month of March is when we put aside our collective obsession with all things pigskin and turn our attention to other athletic endeavours. Here's a look at 10 highlights on the March sports calendar.…
A super-definitive ranking of yearly NHL events
The NHL trade deadline for the 2023/24 season is coming up on Friday, March 8, but how does that stack up for fans against the league’s other annual events? Let’s take a look with our…
Try something a bit different for March Madness
Want to try something different when March Madness rolls around this spring instead of just filling in a bracket like you have done for years? How about doing an NCAA Tournament ‘team draft’ instead? This…
Want to showcase your sports writing at Attiq?
At Attiq we are just getting started – think of us as an upstart, small-market team with dreams of one day competing with the big boys. The Winnipeg Jets or the Milwaukee Brewers of sports…
Unveiling Attiq: Come rummage at new sports site
Go beyond today's headlines and rummage through the Attiq, where you'll discover anecdotes, analysis, and fresh perspectives on all of the sports you love. Attiq is not a conventional sports blog. Here we put aside…