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An SFU softball player at bat.
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This week at SFU

Peak Web February 27, 2024

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Away Games Monday, February 26–Tuesday, February 27: women’s golf at the California State East Bay Tim Tierney Shootout  First meet of the spring season. SFU hasn’t competed since October, where they finished seventh at that competition Finished seventh at this shootout last year   Thursday, February 29: conference hockey team vs. Logan Lake Miners at 7:30 p.m.  Winner advances to the quarterfinals on Friday, March 1 at 3:00 p.m. to take on the Okangan Lakers SFU lost once to Logan Lake in a shootout in the five games they’ve played each other this season Saturday, March…

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American track runner Sha’Carri Richardson with her hand to her mouth, showcasing her acrylic nails.
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Let there be fashion in sports

Peak Web February 21, 2024

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer With her bright hair, long lashes, and stunning nails, Sha’Carri Richardson’s style is as flashy as she is. She told NBC during the 2021 US Olympic Track and Field trials she wanted the world to…

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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes kissing the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
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The Rundown

Peak Web February 21, 2024

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer February 1: Lewis Hamilton to leave Mercedes, joining Ferrari in 2025 Seven-time World Drivers’ Champion Lewis Hamilton will be joining the Scuderia Ferrari racing team in 2025. Hamilton will be taking over for Carlos Sainz,…

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This week at SFU

Peak Web February 19, 2024

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Games  Thursday, February 22: men’s basketball vs. Central Washington at West Gym at 7:00 p.m.  50% discount on admission  Recorded back-to-back wins, their longest win streak of the season, on February 1 and February…

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Two accounts from writers of the Botchford Project

Peak Web February 15, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer & Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor The Botchford Project is a media mentorship program that helps budding sports journalists in the Lower Mainland. This opportunity was created in honour of Jason Botchford, a member of Vancouver’s…

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front cover of Kobe Bryant’s autobiography
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Black excellence in sports as told through media

Peak Web February 15, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Content warning: anti-Black racism and enslavement. Films and Documentaries Remember the Titans (2000) Where to watch: Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ Based on a true story in Alexandria, Virginia in 1971, Black football coach…

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an illustrated book cover of two women soccer players staring at one another on the soccer field
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Cleat Cute is the 2SLGBTQIA+ offering to the growing sports romance genre

Peak Web February 14, 2024

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Want a new sports-related book to read this Valentine’s season? Look no further than Meryl Wilsner’s 2023 novel Cleat Cute. Marketed as “Ted Lasso meets A League of Their Own,” this sapphic rivals-to-lovers romcom embraces…

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women’s basketball team celebrating in a team huddle
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This week at SFU

Peak Web February 12, 2024

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Games  Thursday, February 8: men’s basketball vs. Montana State Billings at West Gym at 7:00 p.m. Lost earlier in the season 73–61 against Montana State Friday, February 9: conference hockey team vs. UVIC at…

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Illustration of two teams lining up for a ball snap
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Super Bowl LVIII predictions

Peak Web February 12, 2024

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer For the fourth time in five seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs are headed to the Super Bowl — and the San Francisco 49ers are there too. The Chiefs and 49ers previously met four years ago…

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two people grappling on the floor
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Trial Week review: Judo

Peak Web February 12, 2024

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer The spring 2024 trial week had several appealing options — from dance to yoga, and various martial arts. It was a difficult choice to make personally, but I ended up going with judo. Judo was…

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