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By Gauntlet Staff

Wrestler bronzed at Worlds U of C Dinos wrestler Breanne Graham added to her medal collection at last week’s World University Wrestling Championships in Poland. Graham trumped competitors from China, Japan and Taiwan but lost to the eventual gold medallist, American grappler Marcie Van Dusen, in regular competition in the 59 kg division. In her… Continue reading Eat My Sports: highlight reel substitute for the (barely) literate

By Andrea Bundon

As usual, Bizarro Sports is all made up. We do it in good fun, and we thank Mr. Wotherspoon in advance for playing along. – Gauntlet Sports Staff Jeremy Wotherspoon experienced difficulty performing under pressure at the Speed Skating World Cup last weekend. No he didn’t have problems with his 1000m race, nor with the… Continue reading Bizarro Sports: Speed skater lacks speedy bladder

By Kris Kotarski

We’re back with another edition of Bizarro Sports. Important note: this is all made up! So to the wrestlers, the Whites, and anyone else involved, thanks in advance for playing along. We love you, and we couldn’t have done it without you. – Gauntlet Sports Staff Students at the University of Calgary were flabbergasted Mon.… Continue reading Bizarro Sports: Wrestlers solve campus problems

By Lawrence Bailey

Deep from the Gauntlet’s disturbing archives is the first Bizzaro sports story. Please note, however, this is all made-up. The people in this story are real, but their actions and words are not. The purpose of this is humour so please take it as such. And to coach Vanhooren, his brother, Chris Harris and Whit… Continue reading Bizzaro Sports: Vanhoorens pull a fast one

By Gauntlet Sports Staff

The last stop of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport women’s volleyball season rests in Calgary for the second season in a row. This year, the Dinos are hoping to grab the top prize, improving upon the surprising bronze they received last year. Unfortunately, seven of the country’s top teams stand in their way. With the amount… Continue reading The road to a national title

By Gauntlet Sports Staff

It’s that time of year again when you start getting numbers back in your classes before your finals and you realize, ‘Hey, maybe I should’ve spent more time at class, and less time in the Den.’Now the only hope is to cram all those ideas from the textbook. But, don’t forget those notes you stole… Continue reading Dinos Report Cards 2006

By Andrew Ross

 Back with Bizzaro Sports again. As usual, this is all made-up. The people in this story are real, but their actions and words are not. And thank god for that. -Gauntlet Sports Staff Megan Kinsella can at last dry her tears. The beleaguered Dinos swimmer, whose team came in second at Guelph last month, has… Continue reading Fun with Yanni

By Gauntlet Sports Staff

The Dinos gave us a lot to write about this season. We get to pick athletes of the year too–just cause we feel like it. We deserve it. We’ve worked hard too. – Gauntlet Sports Staff Dean Fisher This year, the Dinos football team enjoyed its best season since 1995’s Vanier Cup victory. And while… Continue reading Male athletes of the year

By Gauntlet Sports Staff

Leighann Doan It’s one thing to be a legend at your school, and another to be a legend among your contemporaries. Leighann Doan is one of the greatest of all time. Twice named CIAU Player of the Year ( ’00 and ’01) she is a pillar of leadership. She is not only a dominant force… Continue reading Female athletes of the year

By Victoria Parent

Sexual assault is often associated with a redundant Hollywood movie scene — the one where the innocent female lead is stalked by the creepy middle-aged man with over-sized glasses in a sketchy van. This Hollywood scene is unrealistic, especially considering that one in four North American women are sexually assaulted in their lifetime, often by… Continue reading Just because I’m drunk doesn’t mean I want to fuck