Tag: sports
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Before the Whistle
Inside the men’s basketball push for Ontario Collegiate Recreation (OCR) tournament Inside the Laurier Brantford YMCA double gym, the squeak of sneakers and the rhythm of bouncing basketball signal the start of…
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NSL: Northern Super League
How the Northern Super League built a home for Canadian women’s soccer When Diana Matheson scored to win bronze for Canada at the 2012 London Olympics, she cemented her name in sports…
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The Terry Fox run
Decades after Fox’s final mile, Brantford continues to keep his mission going. On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 20, residents gathered at Lion’s Park at 20 Edge St. in Brantford, Ont., for…
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Ready to wear the golden cape
Explore the campus facilities and prep for fall sports at Laurier Brantford As the fall term approaches, incoming and returning Golden Hawks are preparing to dive into campus athletics. Varsity team tryouts and registrations, tournament-based extramurals, and sport clubs usually open…
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Spain crowned world champions in FIFA World Cup final
Ferran Torres scores 106th-minute winner to defeat Argentina at MetLife Stadium The 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a thrilling conclusion on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where the defending…
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Two World Cup Finals Weekends, Two Very Different Vibes
England-France gave us entertainment. Argentina-Spain gave us a lecture on defense. By the time the 2026 World Cup wrapped up in New York and New Jersey, most of us had already seen our best game…
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Laurier Brantford men’s basketball
Growing from people with individual skills to a team The men’s basketball team is one of few extramural teams on Laurier Brantford’s campus. “You can connect with other people, it’s nice being able to play basketball. It is fun because, it’s something that…
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Wembanyama leads the Spurs into the championship conversation
The San Antonio Spurs have emerged as legitimate NBA title contenders with one of the league’s best records Please note that the following review of the San Antonio Spurs and Wembanyama’s season statistics cited in the…
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Alumni hockey game
Extramural team rallies for 3-2 win over alumni Saturday, March 7, our annual Alumni Hockey Game took place, right here in Brantford at the TD Civic Centre, home of the OHL’s Bulldogs. …
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Extramural Teams kick off winter term
Another term is well underway, Golden Hawks, and our extramural teams have been quite busy since the start the new year. Our extramural basketball, hockey and volleyball teams opened their new term…
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Laurier Brantford sports: winter term preview
With the fall term now wrapped up, our sports teams have had a chance to practice, get to know each other and, for many of our teams, had a chance to fully kick off their seasons. With the…
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Laurier sports: Flag football
A team of infinite inclusion and support A tight-knit team on the Brantford campus, the women’s flag football team is just that. A good sport with a great atmosphere for people to learn…
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Laurier Brantford extramural teams kickoff seasons
Another term has now come and gone and the Fall 2025 edition of Laurier Brantford sports was nothing short of eventful. Our extramural volleyball, hockey and basketball teams all opened their seasons…
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Varsity cross-country team wraps up 2025 season
It was a season to remember for Laurier Brantford’s varsity cross-country team, who officially wrapped up their season on Saturday, November 8th at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Cross-Country National Championships.…
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Laurier teams: men’s and women’s hockey
A Canadian sport for a Canadian university Wilfrid Laurier’s Brantford campus, while smaller than most, is still a Canadian university with two of its own hockey teams: one men’s and one women’s…
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Men’s hockey team is persevering
A small but mighty group focused on working hard to overcome the obstacles ahead of them as a united team Laurier Brantford Men’s extramural ice hockey team is small but mighty. Captain…
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The CFL season is fast-approaching
With the Canadian football league preseason beginning soon, here’s what to expect from the Canadian teams After a long six months, the 2025 Canadian Football League (CFL) season will commence on May…
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Laurier football excellence
The impressive season both men’s and women’s football teams have had so far this year This year was a huge year for Laurier Football, as both the Waterloo men’s team and Brantford…
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Celebrating Imane Khelif
Algeria’s first women’s boxing Olympic gold champion Imane Khelif has become an international sensation. Everyone from a United States of America presidential nominee to one of the bestselling children’s authors of all…
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The Game Plan: October Dates
Upcoming tryout dates and HOCO information The Athletics and Recreation Department is housed in the Laurier Brantford YMCA, just across from Harmony Square. Your membership to use the facility and its amenities…
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The Ballon d’Or 2024
Who will claim the ultimate prize? Ever since 1956, the Ballon d’Or has been hosted annually by French football magazine, France Football, as the season’s best footballer is chosen for the prestigious…
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Paris Olympics 2024 recapped
Laurier Alumni shine in Olympics Games The 2024 Paris Olympics began on July 26 and officially finished on Aug. 21. Although Canada faced some less-than-ideal circumstances, including a drone spying scandal involving…
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Student-athlete spotlight: Jackson Rice
Serena Anagbe / Photo EditorJackson Rice, fourth-year DMJ student and cross-country runner. Heading into his fourth year in digital media and journalism, Jackson Rice hopes to wrap up his cross-country career with…
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Laurier Brantford’s hockey teams prepare to hit the ice once again
Olga Steblyk / Sputnik Photography With the fall semester now underway, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford hockey players are preparing for the quickly approaching season, which is starting up after fall Reading Week. …
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Women’s fastpitch finishes 14-1, heads into championships
Wilfrid Laurier University’s women’s softball team is heading into the national championships, with a new hunger for a national title, following an incredible 14-1 season this year. The championships will be hosted…
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Laurier at risk of missing playoffs
A three-game losing streak has Laurier hanging onto a playoff spot in men’s basketball. In their first season under head coach Justin Serresse, hired to replace Peter Campbell who retired after 16…
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Gender inequality still exists in sports
Regardless of what you may think, gender inequality still exists. While women have come a long way, there’s still a long way to go, especially when it comes to the world of…
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Varsity soccer team ready for kick off
On Jan. 28 Laurier Brantford’s newest varsity team will begin their season with a tournament at Redeemer College. The team of eight will be lead by captains Levi Furber and Tyler Bothelho,…
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The Chinese Super League
It is no surprise that it has come down to this. The sport of football and all of its players are becoming more concerned about money, rather than the sport itself. Don’t…
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Management fails Blue Jays fans
The Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series window has prematurely closed after years of bad management, and spring training has not even started yet. The past two seasons, the Blue Jays made the…
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