Much has been made about New York Yankee shortstop Anthony Volpe’s struggles on offence to begin his MLB career. Since entering the league in 2023, the former top 10 prospect has been a below average 84 weight runs created plus hitter (wRC+). This metric estimates a player’s total contribution on offence to a lineup and includes factors like a hitter’s ability to get on base and hit for extra bases, … Continued
Photo obtained via Wilfrid Laurier University/Facebook Following a historic undefeated run to the 59th Vanier Cup held in Kingston, Ont., at Richardson Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23, the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks fell short at the finish line, losing 22-17 to Laval University’s Rouge et Or. Despite the loss, the Golden Hawks are looking back on the football season as a success. Golden Hawks starting quarterback (QB) Taylor Elgersma … Continued
The Conestoga Condors Women’s Volleyball team faced off against the Boreal Vipers last Friday. The team went into the match boasting a three-game win streak extended to four after besting the Vipers 3 – 0 in their seventh game of the season.
The Conestoga Condors men’s basketball team has redeemed themselves with their first win of the season against the Redeemer Royals on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the Doon campus Recreation Centre. Effectively ending the team’s three-game loss streak with a final score of 87 – 63.
Under the tutelage of coach Gail King, kickboxer Nick Zarzycki sought to keep his one fight win streak alive and move to a 3-1 record. However, an unfortunate head clash ended the fight early.
The Conestoga Condors Women’s Softball Team lost both games of a double header versus Humber College on Sunday, Sep. 25, 2022 at Budd Park in Kitchener. While the team wasn’t able to get the result they wanted out there today, there is a lot for them to be happy about.
Golfers in Waterloo Region, dust off your clubs, because the season is just around the corner. As the weather gets warmer, golfers are closer than ever to getting their first COVID restriction-free season. Many golfers are excited to have a sense of normalcy in the sport, even though they were able to play through the pandemic. Local courses are preparing frantically as the tentative date for opening is April 8.
The Canadian Hockey League’s (CHL) brightest young stars are set to take the ice at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on March 23 at 7 p.m. The game will feature Shane Wright, the projected first overall pick in the National Hockey League (NHL) draft. This is a great opportunity to see the next generation of NHL stars. Tickets are available here.
The City of Cambridge is in the design stage of a new soccer development that will be located at 880 Linden Dr. Conestoga College will work in partnership with the city to bring this development to life and give the college a state-of-the-art field for sports matches. “It’s exciting because we’re in a position now to offer really enhanced facilities for our outdoor programs, that being varsity and recreational,” said … Continued
Abbie Galloway As the 2021 U.S. Open boiled down to its close, one Canadian underdog provided an inspiring success story placing second in the prestigious grand slam tournament. Leylah Annie Fernandez, 19, said encouraging herself and believing in her skills was a major part of her success in the tournament. “Today in this match,” she said in a press conference after her quarterfinal win against Elina Svitolina, “I was only … Continued
Matt Mills, the owner and GM of the Ontario Royals Organization in Oakville, Ont., admits COVID-19 has been a bigger obstacle than expected.
Grand River Rocks have reopened their doors to climbers and with the abundance of precautions and new research emerging, it’s safe to say rock climbing is one of the safest sports to participate in during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Ontario Hockey League announced that players will be starting training camps in early November and begin their season not long after. With new rules in place, fans will get the chance to support their local teams after eight months.
Hockey officials have cracked down on body checks, specifically those that drive other players into the boards. However, are they doing enough?
