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A man in an orange tracksuit lifts an arm in victory while staring at the sky.
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F1 2024: Drama, downfalls, and disqualifications

Peak Web January 17, 2025

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer No Formula One fan could have predicted what would happen after the first “lights out and away we go!” announcement at the Bahrain Grand Prix this past March. The 2024 season was one for the history books. The season, starting in Bahrain on March 2 and ending with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 8, was the longest in Formula One history, spanning 24 races across the world. There were seven multi-race winners — the most in the sport’s history for a single season. 2024 started off with complete domination by the Red Bulls’…

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A close-up of an orange basketball with the ‘SFU Red Leafs’ logo at the focal point, stamped in black.
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Returns and new beginnings

Peak Web January 9, 2025

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Basketball Both Red Leafs basketball teams played for just over a month before the winter break. Despite starting the season 4–8, the men’s team has rebounded from a 2023–24 campaign that saw them hold an…

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A group of girls wearing white uniforms with red lettering. The words “Simon Fraser” sit at the top of their shirts.
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A preview of SFU track & field

Peak Web December 9, 2024

By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer The Red Leafs track and field team has had a year packed with milestones. From soaring at different tournaments, to individual personal achievements, the team has proven to be one of the most memorable in…

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A wall of orange lights and helmets that form a snowflake-like shape. In the middle is a logo that reads “Grey Cup Festival Vancouver 2024.”
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“Where football belongs:” Grey Cup Festival illuminates BC football

Peak Web December 3, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Sports Editor and Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Although the BC Lions encountered an early exit in the CFL playoffs this year, Vancouver still got to enjoy the energy of playoff football. From November 10 to 17, Vancouver…

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A black jersey with pink writing reads “Messi 10” on the back. In the background, a soccer field can be seen.
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It’s Messi out here: the MLS’ costly conundrum

Peak Web November 27, 2024

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer “DON’T BE PLASTIC! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CLUB!” a banner read, draped over a supporter’s section in Yankee Stadium. It was September 21, 2024, and New York City FC was playing host to Inter Miami, the…

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A bunch of girls stand holding pink and purple signs reading praise for Caitlin Clark and women’s sports, including “little girls, big dreams” and “we love Caitlin.”
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Trickle down Clarkonomics: Translating WNBA success to women’s sports overall

Peak Web November 27, 2024

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer The 2024 WNBA season saw record-breaking numbers, both in viewership and attendance. This has been chalked up to what some have called the “Caitlin Clark effect” — regarding the impact the 22-year-old star has had…

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Two men wearing shirts with the Canucks orca logo pose with baseball caps decorated with the Whitecaps logo resembling mountains.
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BC’s major sports teams for beginners

Peak Web November 26, 2024

By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer Editor’s note: stats are taken from November 22, 2024.  Vancouver Canucks After a remarkable playoff run in the last season, the Vancouver Canucks got off to a shaky start by losing their first three games…

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A woman in a Canadian Olympic uniform waves to a crowd behind the camera as she holds a Canadian flag on her shoulders.
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Aurélie Rivard and her remarkable Canadian legacy

Peak Web November 21, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Aurélie Rivard has won the most medals of any woman in Canadian Paralympic swimming with a total of 14 Paralympic medals — six gold, four silver, and four bronze. She has won another 19 world…

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A man in a red basketball jersey jumps to swat a basketball away from a basketball hoop.
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Red Leaf women fly, men fall at 2024 Canadian Tip-Off Classic

Peak Web November 21, 2024

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer For the second consecutive year, 12 college basketball teams from across North America streamed through the doors of the Langley Events Centre. The 2024 Division II Conference Commissioners Association Canadian Tip-Off Classic took place from…

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Remembering Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau

Peak Web November 19, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Sports Editor with contributions from Kaja Antic, Sports Writer  Content warning: mentions of death by drunk driving.  On August 30, 2024, purple Gatorade nearly sold out in Calgary.  The drink isn’t an athlete’s typical choice, as most…

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