football
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Seahawks Dominate Patriots 29–13to Claim Super Bowl LX
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From kickoff, the air around Super Bowl LX was charged as the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots played each other for football’s biggest prize in sunny Santa Clara, California. The Seattle Seahawks did not stumble into a 29–13 win over the New England Patriots. The victory was not only a result of timely turnovers but also of the defensive identity they had built up all season. From the first play,…
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Liverpool Lose Momentum as Pressure Mounts on Arne Slot
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Liverpool FC’s current season has been full of ups and downs. The 24/25 premier league champions entered this season with high expectations but unfortunately have struggled to find consistent momentum, leading to increasing scrutiny on both performances on the pitch and direction of manager Arne Slot’s project. From a results standpoint, Liverpool’s form has been uneven. While there have been some displays of encouraging football…
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Hawks bring the heat for Homecoming in 59-21
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A convincing win all around, see how Laurier maintained their unbeaten record in the season. On Saturday, September 27th, the Laurier Golden Hawks Men’s Football team suited up to play the University of Toronto Varsity Blues in front of a packed Homecoming crowd. The Golden Hawks aimed to stay at the top of the table…
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Shinerama fundraiser at Laurier turns 60 years old
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This year, Shinerama, Canada’s largest post-secondary fundraiser for cystic fibrosis turns 60 years old. Over 36 colleges and universities across Canada take part in the fundraiser, alongside over 20,000 student volunteers. Similar fundraisers, Lawn Summer Nights, Ride for the Breath of Life Canada and Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History also encourage community organizations to…
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The gridiron glory of offensive lineman Isaiah Adams
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Former Golden Hawk offensive lineman Isaiah Adams was drafted into the NFL in the third round, seventh overall, on April 26 by the Arizona Cardinals. The Ajax, Ontario native and Political Science major played for the Golden Hawks during the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Adams played only one game in his first year, having been…
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Golden Hawk signed toWinnipeg Blue Bombers
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On Jan. 17, it was announced that former Golden Hawk defensive back Nico McCarthy had signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. After playing in 38 games total with the Golden Hawks, McCarthy was named an “OUA Second Team All-Star at safety in both 2022 and 2023” according to an article on the Blue Bombers’ website…
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Golden Hawks book ticket to Yates Cup
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“We learned that there’s different ways to win … We have a tough, resilient team.” Head coach Michael Faulds said after the Hawks’ gritty win over the Windsor Lancers. Coming off a blowout quarter final against the Waterloo Warriors, the Hawks were looking to keep the momentum going in the OUA semifinals against a Windsor…
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Golden Hawks Dominate OUA Quarterfinal Game
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The Golden Hawks kept the pedal to the metal in the OUA quarterfinals with a 69-0 victory against the Waterloo Warriors. The tone was set early on as the Warriors’ Johari Hastings completed one of his two interceptions. Taylor Elgersma and company went to work, sending Ethan Jordan into the endzone. Waterloo found themselves in…
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Hawks defeat Lancers in Golden Senior Day victory
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The Laurier football team hosted the Windsor Lancers on Senior day and the last home game of the regular season. With both sides sitting atop the OUA standings, a hard-fought battle was sure to ensue. A regular storyline for the Hawks was the defense, and Saturday’s game was no different as one of the top…
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Laurier stays golden in homecoming win
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Over 4,000 fans turned University Stadium into a sea of purple and gold as the Laurier football team hosted the McMaster Marauders in the annual Homecoming football game. Expectations were high for the Hawks as they looked to maintain their perfect record against the struggling Marauders. “I told the guys all week, ‘Don’t look at…
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