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 OCAA events. PHOTO VIA THE OCAA “Effective Oct. […]
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 a component of any sport that cannot be […]
PHOTO BY JEREMY VYN / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY After lifting lockdown in Brantford, the Laurier Brantford YMCA announced it would reopen as of Mar. 1. In response to revised provincial guidelines, extra safety precautions will be added to make […]
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 departments have been working on ensuring sports can […]
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. Much of the sports world has started […]
GRAPHIC BY SARA SHEIKH / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The realm of sports is slowly beginning to return to normal. Sports took a hard hit last year with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been just over a year since this […]
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 an exciting and well-respected sport gaining attention all […]
PHOTO BY MARKUS SPISKE / UNSPLASH There is no question about it; most sports, especially school sports, have been slow-going over the last eight months or so, and it’s impacted more than just the athletes who play the game. […]
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 success within their sport. While different sports can […]
PHOTO BY JEREMY VYN / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY What started as a thrilling return to minor league sports after an extended break has now reversed itself into another period of uncertainty. Postponed and cancelled events, and unhappy athletes […]
PHOTO BY JEREMY VYN, THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The next NHL season has an official start date after months of uncertainty surrounding the return of professional hockey amidst a continuing pandemic. On Dec. 20, 2020, the league made a […]
CONTRIBUTED IMAGE / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The holiday season is finally here. While the festive period is a time for relaxation from school and sports, healthy habits may slowly start to fade away. Particularly for athletes, balance is an […]
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 season would restart again this year, details and […]
PHOTO BY SARA SHEIKH / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY A common debate that surrounds the world of sports is the elements that allow a particular activity to become labelled as a sport, the most important one being physical exertion. […]
PHOTO BY SARA SHEIKH / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY As we approach another semester without the inclusion of school sports, it is important to take a look at a new wave of virtual athleticism in the form of eSports. […]
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 universities have had to make. But there is […]
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 the makeup of a successful team includes elements […]
CONTRIBUTED IMAGE / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Competitive sport is the pinnacle of entertainment across the globe and each sport carries its own set of values and ethics, but none may be more important or more powerful than the value […]
PHOTO BY SARA SHEIKH / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The Laurier Brantford YMCA reopened its doors for all members on Sept. 8th, 2020, after a few months of shutdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Six weeks later, the Laurier […]
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 the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, the organization said […]
PHOTO BY JEREMY VYN, THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) entered Stage 3B of their three-phase return to hockey plan, which includes a maximum of 25 people on the ice and bench, no travel, and strict on-ice […]
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 be the skill that elevates your well being […]
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 a common ideology between many Black people and […]
When Nathan Jackman woke up one morning, he didn’t know if his dream of making semi-pro basketball would be over. “Without [basketball], I felt lost and that there was nothing I could do in life,” he said. Kind. Emotional. Hard-working. […]
HYRRA CHUGHTAI / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Laurier Brantford’s women’s extramural hockey team played their third and final tournament on Feb. 7, here in Brantford at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, one week earlier than their original scheduled date. The […]
HYRRA CHUGHTAI / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Golden Hawks wrap up another remarkable dodgeball season with their last tournament on Feb. 6. Game one did not go so smoothly with Humber North in the lead at five and WLUB at zero. However, […]
PHOTOS BY NATASHA O’NEILL / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Laurier Brantford’s KAOS dance team shows off their dance moves for the annual showcase. The sport club holds the showcase every year for friends and family and to fund raise for their […]
BRENDAN MCWILLIAM / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY The Laurier Brantford men’s hockey team faced off against Laurier Alumni in a heated match, with the men’s team looking to reclaim the title and the Alumni team looking to shut them down. Both teams […]
BRENDAN MCWILLIAM / SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY Can and will Laurier Brantford’s athletics department continue to grow their varsity programs and introduce others? As the Laurier Brantford YMCA continues to draw the attention of future Laurier students and current students, many are […]
Laurier Brantford men’s and women’s soccer teams will start their 2020 season with a tournament at Centennial College. Held January 18, the teams will be travelling to Toronto to compete. “It’s always our goal to improve on the […]
