Sports

Basketball player commits to Laurentian University

Since starting in basketball at the age of four, Liam Ryan’s love for the game has grown through the years, punctuated by stellar performances across various basketball programs, capturing...

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Brantford Red Sox fall to Jackfish in season opener

Brantford Red Sox opened their 2026 season on a losing note, dropping a 13-1...

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Long distance runner forging his own path of inspiration

For Kristian Jamieson, long-distance running has become an important part of his life and...

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Stanley Cup champion reflects on hockey career

Since lacing up the skates at an early age in Brantford to having a...

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Team Outburst wins silver at national championships

Team Outburst, representing the Brant Youth Volleyball Club (BYVC), captured the silver medal in...

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Hockey talent one step closer to playing in the NHL

After developing as a strong player across various levels of hockey, Ellis Rickwood made it one step closer to realizing his dream of playing...

Brant Council greenlights Burford batting cage project

County of Brant Council approved the construction of a batting cage for Burford Optimist and Lions Park during its regular Council meeting on Tuesday,...

Indigenous-led rugby club hosts West Brant match

Twenty-four members of the Iroquois Roots Rugby team helped bring women’s rugby to West Brant for an inter-squad match at Walter Gretzky Park on...

Dogs eliminated from OHL playoffs after third straight loss

Brantford Bulldogs season came to an end after a 5-0 defeat at the hands of the Barrie Colts in game seven of their Eastern...

Sports Hall of Recognition announces 2026 inductees

Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition, in partnership with the Sports Hall Selection Committee and Alliance Board, announced this year’s Class of 2026...

Former NHLer reflects on successful pro hockey career

Across a ten-year period, Ron Hoover established himself as a solid professional hockey player, competing in multiple leagues, including the NHL, where he suited...

Brantford Sports Council hosts annual awards ceremony

Brantford Sports Council hosted its 20th annual Sports Awards and Recognition ceremony at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Research and Academic Centre West on Saturday, April...

Softball standout ready for next step at Ursuline College

Like many youth throughout the community, Sydney Kipp enjoyed playing many sports, eventually sticking with and excelling at softball, and ultimately earning an opportunity...

Bulldogs advance to second round of OHL playoffs

Brantford Bulldogs advanced to the second round of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) playoffs after defeating the Sudbury Wolves 2-1 in game four of...

Local academy trains with Spanish soccer program

The Evolution (EVO) Soccer Academy had the opportunity to travel to Spain and train with the Club Atlético Osasuna’s youth academy from March 15...

Brantford Sports Council announces 2026 award finalists

Brantford Sports Council announced the finalists for the 2026 Sports Awards on Friday, March 27, 2026. The Sports Awards will be presented at the 20th...

Quarterback looking to start next chapter of career

As Griffin DeDominicis finishes out his final year at St. John’s College, the football standout can look back to a time with many highlights...

Coach celebrates over four decades in artistic swimming

Since her earliest days around the pool, Julia Wheeler has fulfilled many roles at the Brant Artistic Swim Club (BASC), including youth member, mentor...

Rising baseball talent driven by a team-first attitude

In just a short four years, Peyton Andree has established herself as a rising star on the baseball diamond. Andree, who was born in Cambridge...

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Brant skaters shine at 73rd annual Flashing Blades

National pairs champion fulfills goal of being an Olympian

Accomplished journalist looks back at multi-decade career