Author: Michael Okunola

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The Laurier Brantford YMCA (LBYMCA) has become a crucial landmark for the Golden Hawks and the people of Brantford. Opened on September 14, 2018,…

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY JEREMY VYN / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The Laurier Brantford Women’s Soccer team has made provincials for the first time in their history.   On March 8, the team competed in…

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Accomplishing the goals one sets out delivers the feelings of fulfillment and happiness. Knowing what you want to achieve and the steps you need…

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY KAREN SAVOY / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Starting a fitness journey can be a difficult routine to get into.    In the beginning, things may seem overwhelming and evaluating why you…

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUNTIK PHOTOGRAPHY The Ontario government has announced public fitness centres are allowed to reopen as of Jan. 31, 2022.   As there have been ongoing reopening/closures…

Off a 2019 Championship run, The Toronto Raptors have grown into a respectable and loved franchise in the NBA.   While the progress of the team has been steady and impactful almost…

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) has made some announcements regarding the upcoming 2022 Winter Season. With the safety of athletes and staff being…

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY JEREMY VYN / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY As social media has evolved and the focus on sports is at an all-time high, greater attention has been placed on athletes regarding their…

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY LAURIER BRANTFORD / INSTAGRAM On Nov. 13, 2021, the Laurier Brantford cross country (XC) team competed at the CCAA National Championships at St. Mary’s University in Calgary, Alberta.   …

As announced on Oct. 25, 2021, Ontario lifted COVID-19 restrictions placed on gyms provided customers show proof of full immunization. After a year of having no access to gyms and fitness centres,…

On Oct. 2, 2021, The Laurier Brantford varsity cross country team participated in their first race of the year initiating a new season for Laurier Brantford athletics. After a year without in-person…

After a full school year of no sports and competition, athletes are finally allowed to compete in the sports they love to play. Many words can be used to describe how students…

PHOTO BY SARA SHEIKH / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Announced on September 7, the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) issued a statement requiring all participants to be fully vaccinated in order to play in…

PHOTO BY SARA SHEIKH/ THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY   Injuries are an unfortunate part of sports that all athletes understand is a part of the game. While injuries can come unexpectedly, they are…

CONTRIBUTED IMAGE   The Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is planning on having all sports programs run for the 2021–22 academic year. While many details are still in the working process, the athletic…

PHOTO BY JEREMY VYN / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY   With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to affect the world one way or another, the COVID-19 protocols have had an everlasting impact on sports. …

PHOTO BY PATRICK ANADA   With the sports world growing every year, new sports are up and coming continuing to gain popularity.   The sport of wrestling, in particular, has gradually become…

CONTRIBUTED IMAGE / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY   Whether you are playing on a team or competing in a solo sport, the work ethic of an athlete is crucial for any sort of…

PHOTO BY REUBEN JAMES SORIANO / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY   The NBA has announced the 2020/2021 season will start on December 22, 2020.   After confusion and mayhem surrounding when the NBA…

PHOTOS BY NATASHA O’NEILL / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Disclaimer: All photos in this article were taken prior to COVID-19.   Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there have been adjustments that dance teams across…

CONTRIBUTED IMAGE / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY   Knowing your role for a team and coming together with others to compete for a common goal is the basis of all team sports.  While…

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY VANESSA BROWN   The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) announced the cancellation of the winter season for 2021, leaving many athletes and coaches shocked across the province.  Due to…

IMAGE CONTRIBUTED BY AHAD NAIM   The value of preparation is part of the tools of success to be the best version of you. In whichever field you are in, preparation can…

CONTRIBUTED IMAGE   “When you’re Black, it’s not a movement, it’s a lifestyle,” Los Angeles Lakers Lebron James said to a New York Post reporter.  The statement above can be seen as…