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In a fitting end to their collegiate careers with the Simon Fraser University Clan, a trio of track athletes went out with a bang, posting All-American results at Saturday’s NCAA Div. 2 outdoor track and field championships in Kingsville, Tx.

Brandon Bassi, a student-athlete at Simon Fraser University and former Vancouver Whitecaps youth program player, died on the weekend from injuries suffered in a traffic accident.

They’ve coined it the Thrilla at the Villa for a reason. Boxing returns to Burnaby this Friday with a card of hearty matches, including amateur and professional pugilists entering the ring.

Fire-breathing dragons aside, the Burnaby Lakers won’t be calling on a Game Of Thrones-style start to the Western Lacrosse Association’s 2019 regular season on Friday.

Former Burnaby resident among B.C. Sports Hall of Fame's class of 2019

For Kosta Adzic, Kaitlyn Hanger and Christina Heslop, three times was the charm at the Burnaby-New West district track and field championships, held earlier this month at Burnaby Central and Swangard Stadium.

With their backs to the wall and a hill to climb, the Wesburn Galaxy under-16 boys soccer team took it as a challenge.

A lot of water has passed under the bridge since Malcolm Lee wore three hats for the St. Thomas More Knights’ varsity football team.

While pursuit of excellence has always been the target, a big part of the focus for members of the Burnaby District Metro Select FC under-16 boys soccer team was and is the element of fun. It’s certainly fun when you win.

They get full marks for effort, but would love to add a few more points to their total. The Burnaby Lakers didn’t get the win but they did put up a good fight in Monday’s 7-2 loss to the undefeated Coquitlam Adanacs.