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US Open finals recap

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 11, 2019September 11, 2019

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesDANTE LASTING Assistant Sports Editor The US Open has ended, two people have been crowned champions and history has been made. The women’s final concluded on Saturday with underdog Bianca Andreescu beating Serena Williams. The 19-year-old won her first Grand Slam title and is the first Canadian to win a......

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Fredonia sports update

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 11, 2019September 17, 2019

September 11, 2019September 17, 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutesANTHONY GETTINO Special to The Leader This past week saw quite a bit of action from our teams here at Fredonia. The men’s and women’s cross country teams each had their first meet Aug. 31. Other teams that competed were the men’s and women’s soccer teams, as well as the......

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NFL week one takeaways

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 11, 2019September 11, 2019

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesDANTE LASTING Assistant Sports Editor Football is back! With 14 games in the books, there is a lot to talk about. This week, some things were good, some things were bad and some things were just plain ugly. Note: Analysis does not include Monday night games. The GOOD The Kansas......

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What did you miss this summer? A briefing on the biggest headlines in sports

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 4, 2019September 4, 2019

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesDANTE LASTING Assistant Sports Editor While everyone was away enjoying the dog days of summer, multiple sporting events took place and wrapped up that may or may not have caught your attention. Championships were won, history was made, players got injured and retirements were announced. The St. Louis Blues won......

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Preseason NFL Update

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 4, 2019September 4, 2019

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesDANTE LASTING Assistant Sports Editor With the NFL’s 100th season kicking off tomorrow, fans everywhere are getting ready to have football back in their lives. Teams are finalizing their rosters and making sure that they have the best men out there come game time. Below is an update on all......

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Here’s why Tiger Woods’ recent Masters win matters

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 11, 2019

April 24, 2019August 11, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesAIDAN POLLARD Sports Editor Tiger Woods won the Masters Tournament last Sunday. That probably isn’t much of a bombshell statement for people who don’t really follow golf. Woods is probably the first player most people think of when they hear anything about golf. But Tiger Woods’ name has been......

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Predictions for the first round of the NFL Draft

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 13, 2019

April 24, 2019August 13, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe NFL offseason is flying by, and we are only one day away from the draft. This is the midpoint of the offseason where optimism is at an all time high for every fan base. All the hard work of the scouts and general managers will hopefully pay off. All......

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Stephanie Wojnowski: What it takes to do it all

Contributor to The LeaderApril 23, 2019August 25, 2019

April 23, 2019August 25, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesSANDRENE HAMILTON Special to The Leader Stephanie Wojnowski, one of the captains of Women’s Cross Country at SUNY Fredonia, won the chancellor’s award for excellence. Wojnowski said that receiving the award was a great way for her to end her academic career at Fredonia. Wojnowski is a senior with......

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One Last Dance: A commentary on Dwyane Wade’s retirement as the Heat’s season comes to a close

Contributor to The LeaderApril 10, 2019August 31, 2019

April 10, 2019August 31, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesJORDAN-CHRISTOPHER PURVIS Staff Writer British mathematics tutor Geoffrey Parfitt once said, “People say that age is just a state of mind. I say it’s more about the state of your body.” This year we are witnessing several of the best athletes to ever play the game of basketball step......

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Fredonia Sports Update

Contributor to The LeaderApril 10, 2019August 31, 2019

April 10, 2019August 31, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesDante Lasting Special to The Leader The first full week of April is in the books, and it’s starting to feel a little more like spring. Teams are catching up with games that were postponed and field conditions are slowly getting better. Ludwig Field is about halfway there with......

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Club spotlight: Black Student Union

Students, residents protest ICE in downtown Fredonia

Trump delivers State of the Union address; 50 Democrats boycott

5th Quarter Column: McDermott fired after latest playoff heartbreak

5th Quarter Column: Rocky road leads Bills to Denver

5th Quarter Column: California Dreamin’

Printing points introduced for students, staff

5th Quarter Column: Allen regains MVP form with six scores

US Open finals recap

Fredonia sports update

NFL week one takeaways

What did you miss this summer? A briefing on the biggest headlines in sports

Preseason NFL Update

Here’s why Tiger Woods’ recent Masters win matters

Predictions for the first round of the NFL Draft

Stephanie Wojnowski: What it takes to do it all

One Last Dance: A commentary on Dwyane Wade’s retirement as the Heat’s season comes to a close

Fredonia Sports Update