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Is Lebron Overstaying his Welcome?ย
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LeBronโs grip on the league is loosening; one of the most celebrated careers is nearing its end. LeBron James is undeniably one of the greatest players in NBA history, but at 40 years old, many are starting to wonder if heโs overstaying his welcome in the league. Even in his 23rd season, LeBron continues to…
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Luka Donฤiฤ blockbuster trade and the Vegas relocation conspiracyย
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On Feb. 1, the sports world was stunned by the blockbuster trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers sent Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first-round pick to Dallas in exchange for Luka Donฤiฤ, a 25-year-old global talent who led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals just last year. The…
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The rise and demise of the Splash Bros
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The infamous Golden State Warriorsโ โSplash Brosโ duo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are known for their unparalleled shooting mastery that changed the way basketball is played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Each year, the top eight teams from the Eastern and Western Conferences, based on 82-game records, compete in the NBA playoffs,…
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Tom Rand speaks to Laurier about the climate change crisis
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Tom Rand, Canadian climate change expert, venture capitalist and entrepreneur, delivered a powerful talk at Wilfrid Laurier Universityโs Waterloo campus last Wednesday, March 28. Students gathered at Laurierโs Lazaridis Hall to listen to Rand address what is explored in his book, Waking the Frog: Solutions for our Climate Change Paralysis; the understanding that society has…
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The global influence of sports
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Sports are a way for the toughest, most talented, fastest members of our society to claim superiority in various athletic competitions. Over the years though, sports have come to gain large popularity and have ultimately started affecting countriesโ policy decisions. Looking back through history, sports have been a methodย for countries to try to express…
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