Category: Sports
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Hawks blowout Gryphons in 5-1 victory
The Laurier Golden Hawks got a big win last Friday, after dominating the Guelph Gryphons in a 5-1 win. The Hawks beat the Gryphons on Friday, Oct. 14, and are 2-0 at…
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Markell continues to lead the Golden Hawks
Laurier Brantford competed as a team for the first time, with Mahayla Markell getting the top result for the Golden hawks. Markell once again was the star for Laurier with a 38th…
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The destroyed career of Josh Gordon
There is no denying that when the Cleveland Browns’ wide receiver Josh Gordon is on an NFL field he is a tremendous player. The problem is Gordon has not played in an…
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Time to hit the gym
Working out is no doubt a healthy pastime that everyone should have in their daily routine. Exercise is such a great thing that the only vice associated with it is not exercising…
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Watching too much football? Impossible
When I tell people how much football I watch on a regular weekend they always seem a little shocked. In Response I decided to keep track of how much football I watch…
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Canadian Paralympians find success in Rio
University is a great place, but the issue with it is that some students don’t have a TV. And the ones who do have a TV usually have no cable. This is…
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Change of QB helps Laurier continue strong start
A late field goal gave Laurier their first lead of the day, but it was the only one they needed as they held on to beat Carleton 17-16. Their win over the…
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Laurier Lead by Women’s Duo in First Ever Varsity Competition
A major goal has been achieved for the athletic department in Brantford after the cross country team opened their season at Fanshawe. With only a week worth of practice, the team only…
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The career of RG3 was always a show
It was supposed to be “the era of unbridled optimism.” Or at least that’s how long-time Washington Post writer, radio host and “Pardon the Interruption” star Tony Kornheiser described Robert Griffin III,…
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New season means cycle of new quarterbacks continues
In the NFL, the quarterback is the most important position. Have one of the best in the league and you are in contention to win a Super Bowl. If your team isn’t…
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Laurier Kickoff weekend ends in mixed results
A year after making a surprising run to the second round of the playoffs, the Golden Hawks football team will need to rely on a stiff defence to make the playoffs again.…
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Laurier Brantford extramural sports grows
For the new school year, Laurier recently announced the addition of two new teams that will compete in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA). Beginning in September, a men’s and women’s cross…
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Warriors best team ever?
Editors note: this article was finished prior to game 7, where Lebron James and the Cav’s devastated any hope the Warriors had left for a perfect season. Is this year’s Golden State…
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New faces to replace Laurier legends
Every new school year involves a new group of students who take the place of the graduating students both in class and athletics. One player who will be almost impossible to replace…
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Canadian Olympic medal hopefuls
In only six weeks, the Olympics will begin, with Rio de Janerio hosting the world’s greatest collection of athletes. Canada has finished in the top 15 in the last two Olympics in…
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The journey towards equal representation in sports
The rise of women’s equality and equity has been one of the largest and most progressive journeys Canada has seen in the 20th and 21st centuries, but a part of that…
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The journeys of March Madness: Part two
March Madness is one of the truly great times of the year because of the emotion involved in a single elimination tournament that can end a long journey. This season…
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The journeys of March Madness: Part One
Due to Laurier’s lack of consideration and planning, I won’t be attending my own convocation. This unsettling notion has given the last month of my degree an inescapable melancholy undertone. As…
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Leafs future remains bright despite tough season
A down year. An absolute write off. This looks to be the first last place finish for the Toronto Maple Leafs since the 1984-85 season. What “good” could have possibly…
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Laurier preparing to host Challenge Cup
Laurier Brantford’s women’s extramural hockey team will be hosting the OCCCR Challenge Cup this season has a showcase event including the province’s top teams. The tournament will be held on March 10…
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Golden Hawks’ season ends in playoff defeat
The season has come to an end for Laurier’s varsity sports team, with the last teams still playing eliminated in the playoffs. After reaching the second round of the playoffs, Laurier’s women’s…
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Watching sports is a year-round experience
Being a sports fan can be a lot of work. Especially for those who enjoy a variety of sports, finding the time to watch them all. All of a sudden doing that…
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Laurier announces introduction of men’s soccer team for Brantfor
Laurier Brantford is hitting a big milestone this fall as it starts up its first ever varsity team. The team will be a men’s indoor soccer team and will participate in…
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Laurier men’s hockey team ends season on home ice
Laurier Brantford men’s extramural hockey team finished their season with their best finish of the year while playing on home ice. The team struggled in their semi-final game losing to Redeemer…
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The myth of sex and the game
Sex before the big game: it’s a question, a myth that is constantly recurring in the sports world. The question continues to live, as superstitious athletes, coaches and media members refuse…
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Go have sex, you’ll play better
As an athlete, you might have heard or been told somewhere along your athletic journey that having sex before a game will negatively affect your playing ability. I have one word…
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Laurier finishes sixth after up and down day
Laurier’s women’s extramural team was able to find some success on home ice but looked tired as they struggled in the fifth place game. Playing in their second consecutive game, and…
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Men’s hockey team preparing for final tournament
Laurier’s men’s hockey team will be hosting an Ontario College Athletics Association tournament on Friday at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. This will be the fourth and final tournament of the…
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Time for Peyton to ride off into the sunset
Before I even try to convince you that the Broncos will win, I want to make one thing clear. The team that got crushed by the Seahawks two years ago in…
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Newton gets recognition
Newton gets recognition but Panthers defense will win them the game By: Adam Stocker The Carolina Panthers have been the NFL’s best team this season. Despite the Panthers winning 14 straight games…
