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NBA Play-In Tournament: How does it work?

NBA Play-In Tournament: How does it work?

From April 11-14, many NBA fans worldwide will be tuning into the Play-In Tournament. But sports rookies might be wondering, what exactly is this and how does it affect the NBA Playoffs? Keep reading to find out.  History  On March 11th, 2020, the NBA paused...

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NAIT Ooks welcoming new players into the mix

NAIT Ooks welcoming new players into the mix

The Ooks have started announcing new players they’ve recruited for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Each player brings something different to the team, so here’s an overview of some of the recruits that have been announced.  Basketball  The women’s basketball team...

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2023 MLB Opening Day power rankings

2023 MLB Opening Day power rankings

The MLB is back and that means teams are packing up their bags and making trips to embark on the grueling journey from March to November to prove to be the best in the MLB. Here’s my top 10 picks.  10: Cleveland Guardians  After being eliminated by the New...

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Ooks weekend recap: March 24-27

Ooks weekend recap: March 24-27

The 2022-23 ACAC season finished this past weekend. Here's how the remaining NAIT teams faired. Men's Hockey The men's hockey team was defeated 2-1 on Friday, losing the finals to Red Deer 3-0. Dylan Stewart would open the scoring just over two minutes into the second...

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NAIT Ooks mixed curling team earns silver

NAIT Ooks mixed curling team earns silver

The NAIT Ooks men's and mixed curling teams headed off to Vermilion in early March to face the best teams in the ACAC. The women's teams, unfortunately, did not do well enough in regionals to earn a spot at provincials. Mixed team wins silver Lakeland College hosted...

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UFC 285: A night to remember

UFC 285: A night to remember

UFC 285 happened in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 4th, and it was an eventful main card. There was a lot of build-up leading up to the event, including the long-awaited return of Jon Jones. Actor Jake Gyllenhaal was also at the event filming scenes for his...

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The journey of a NAIT student athlete

The journey of a NAIT student athlete

As the Ooks men's basketball team is soaring down the final stretch of their regular season, it is incredible to see the talent the team has assembled this season. But when you watch student athletes participating in a sport, there is another side often forgotten...

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NAIT Coach named ACAC Badminton Coach of the Year

NAIT Coach named ACAC Badminton Coach of the Year

Alan Chow, Head Coach for the NAIT Ooks Badminton team has been named ACAC Badminton Coach of the year. This is his second year of coaching for the team. During his first, he coached multiple athletes into the CCAA Nationals “Last year was my first year and we had a...

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