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Panoramic view of Ohio Stadium during a
game with Northwestern University in 2007.
Panoramic view of Ohio Stadium by Joebengo
is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License.

Playoffs influence newest AP Poll

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor December 5, 2024

With the regular season coming to a close, the final Associated Press (AP) Polls were released.   While the top ten mostly stayed the same, Ohio State was the only one that slid as they fell...

Matt Eberflus during a visit to the USS
Whitehat on Naval Station Great Lakes for a
meet and greet event to sign autographs and
take pictures with service-members, staff
and their families. Chicago Bears Meet and
Greet and NSGL by Joseph E. Montemarano
is licensed under public domain.

Chicago Bears fire Matt Eberflus

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor December 5, 2024

The Chicago Bears have fired former head coach Matt Eberflus.   The decision came one day after the Bears lost 23-20 to the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. With just over thirty seconds left...

Blake Snell warming up at the 2018 All-Star Game
Home Run Derby. Blake Snell 2018 All-Star Game by
Jeffrey Hyde is licensed under the CC By Attribution
2.0 Generic Deed.

Blake Snell signs with Dodgers

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor December 5, 2024

Blake Snell has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers.   Last week, left-handed pitcher Blake Snell signed a five year, $182 million contract with the team that includes no opt-outs and a $52...

View of section 324 of HSBC Arena, now known as KeyBank Center during the 2009-
2010 NHL season. HSBC Arena Sabres by
Freedomwalker is licensed under the CC BY-SA Attribution 3.0 Unported Deed.

NHL begins discussing new CBA

Garrett Goldberger, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

Over the last couple weeks, the National Hockey League (NHL) and the NHLPA (National Hockey League Players Association) have been meeting to discuss a new CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement). This is...

A basketball, photo from Unsplash

The missing star problem

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor November 21, 2024

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has a missing star problem on their hands.   Although the season only began one month ago, there have already been several star players sitting out...

Photo of defensive lineman Christian Lee disrupting
the TCNJ offensive line taken by Lindsay Deyton

Captains end with record- breaking win

Lindsay Deyton, Kevin Lee, and Alyssa Tillman November 21, 2024

On Friday, the Captains ended their season with a 70-31 victory on senior night against  in-conference opponents TCNJ (College of New Jersey). The game was played under the lights of TowneBank Stadium...

A 50 yard line view of Sanford Stadium, the
home of the Georgia Bulldogs. Sanford
Stadium- University of Georgia by Kehudgin is
licensed under the CC By Attribution 4.0
International Deed.

Georgia slides in newest AP polls

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor November 17, 2024

For the first time since the 2020 season, Georgia has moved outside of the top ten in the Associated Press top 25 poll.   After a streak of 52 wins against teams not named Alabama, the Bulldogs...

Marshon Lattimore lining up against Washington
Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin during
a 2021 regular season game. NFL 2021 - Week 5 -
Washington vs. Saints by All-Pro Reels is licensed
under the CC By Attribution 2.0 Generic Deed.

Commanders acquire Marshon Lattimore

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor November 17, 2024

The Washington Commanders acquired cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the New Orleans Saints.   In exchange for Lattimore, the Commanders gave up a third, fourth and sixth round pick in the 2025...

Joel Embiid dunks a basketball during a game against
the Washington Wizards on February 25, 2018. Joel
Embiid 2018 by Keith Allison is licensed under the CC
By Attribution 2.0 Generic Deed.

Joel Embiid suspended three games

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor November 17, 2024

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games after shoving a columnist.   Following the 76ers defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies on Nov. 2, Embiid was seen yelling at...

From left to right: photo of René Ramirez, Same Celestino, Elias
Rooker, Elias Carr, Norah Sheldon, Jaden Hughes, Janelle Pineda,
Piper Palmer, Lindsay Deyton, and Jessie Tabella taken by Alyssa Tillman

Team Razzmatazz

Alyssa Tillman, A&E Editor November 10, 2024

 Intramural sports have become increasingly popular at Christopher Newport University, giving students the opportunity to play competitively in a more relaxed environment. There are many intramural sports...

Image of three fruit punch flavored Gatorade bottles. Gatorade by SecretName101 is licensed under the CC
BY-SA Attribution 4.0 Deed.

Gatorade signs Cooper Flagg

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor November 10, 2024

17 year-old Duke freshman power forward Cooper Flagg has signed a deal with Gatorade.   While Flagg is already projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the national endorsements...

Photo of the Captains defensive line taken by Lindsay Deyton

Captains run past William Paterson

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor November 10, 2024

On a sunny autumn day, the Christopher Newport University Captains defeated William Paterson 45-7.   The game was played in front of a crowd of 2,418. The Captains running game led the way as...

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