Local Sports

When it comes to the dual disciplines of athletics and academics, the Simon Fraser University sports department can stand with anyone.

Three members of the Burnaby Lakers were among the 23-man roster announced Monday for the Canadian men’s indoor lacrosse team, which will be looking to defend the gold medal at the 2019 World Indoor Lacrosse championship in Langley.

Restocking the shelf with an eye of competing again for a PacWest playoff berth, the Douglas College Royals announced its newest recruits for the women’s basketball program.

With just three games left on the table, the Burnaby Lakers can see the playoffs from here.

Four days down, three podium spots. Californian cyclist Kendall Ryan has made the most of her short time in the Lower Mainland.

Some teams are known for turning it on late. Others are all about a good start. Like the power of a good breakfast, the South Burnaby Metro under-14 boys Thunderbirds are all about being prepared early.

Simon Fraser University track and field head coach Brit Townsend has announced the signing of eleven men and six women to the program for the 2019-20 season.

A talented quartet represented the Burnaby Striders track club well at last week’s B.C. Athletics Championship Jamboree in Kamloops. With Brandon Hsu knocking off personal bests in four events, the bar was set for high expectations.

With all the marbles on the line, the Burnaby District Metro Selects came ready. The under-16 boys team put it all on the pitch, edging Lakehill-Gorge 2-1 to capture the Provincial A Cup last Sunday in Surrey.

Simon Fraser University’s wrestling team will have 19 new faces for the 2019-20 season. After a season in which SFU had nine All-Americans at the Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Association (WCWA) championships and an NCAA Div.