In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed tobacco’s impact on sporting performance, staying safe in the heat, the chronology of Olympic sports, sponsorships and gender issues at the Games, life after sports, Canada’s bright fencing future and Google’s online search monopoly. Also highlighted in the media was a gift to Brock’s Indigenous Plus program and the University’s upcoming Skyline Celebration.

Does snus enhance sporting performance? Professor of Kinesiology and Canada Research Chair in Extreme Human Environments Toby Mündel spoke to BBC Radio 4 Inside Health about smokeless tobacco’s impact on athletic performance.

How to stay safe when exercising in the heat: Professor of Kinesiology Stephen Cheung spoke to The Globe and Mail about how the body cools down in hot environments.

Break dancing makes its debut at the Paris Olympics. A timeline of when every Olympic sport was introduced: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee spoke to CNN about the evolution of Olympic sport.

Olympics ads are worth the money — and the criticism — for companies, experts say: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine was featured in a Canadian Press article about Olympic sponsorships that was shared by Canadian publications such as The Toronto Star.

It’s the ‘gender equal’ Olympics, but that’s not stopping the sexist remarks: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michele Donnelly spoke to CBC News about an Olympic athlete incorrectly being identified as transgender and to CBC Sports about an Olympic commentator’s remarks toward a tennis player.

How the Olympics set athletes up for success beyond the podium: Goodman School of Business Dean Barry Wright spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about post-athletic life for Olympians. Professor of Kinesiology Philip Sullivan and Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine were also featured on Giant FM (CIXL) and PelhamToday.ca  discussing the topic.

Canada’s future in fencing: Brock fencing head coach Tim Stang spoke to CHCH News about Canada’s first-ever Olympic fencing medal and the future of the sport.

Brock University’s Indigenous Plus program gets $500,000 from Scotiabank: Indigenous Plus Consultant Evelyn Dilworth (BA ’24, BEd ’24) spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about a donation from Scotiabank to Brock University’s Indigenous Plus program. Manager, Co-curricular Experiential Learning and Programs Katrina D’Intino was featured in an article on the Newstalk 610 CKTB website about the donation, and coverage was also featured on Giant FM (CIXL) and Academica.

The history of Brock University to shine at Skyline Celebration: Brock President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg was featured in an article on the Newstalk 610 CKTB website about the University’s upcoming Skyline Celebration and kickoff to the 60th anniversary celebrations. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Local, Thoroldtoday.ca, Niagara at Large and Giant FM (CIXL) also featured coverage about the upcoming event.

How Google’s Monopoly impacts Canadian tech market: Associate Professor of Political Science Blayne Haggart spoke to Newstalk 770 CHQR about the impact Google’s monopoly has on efforts to regulate online platforms.