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The 2006 Final Four. Final Four 2006 by Stepshep is licensed under the CC BY-SA 3.0 Deed.

Three takeaways from the early rounds of the NCAA Tournament

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor March 27, 2024

This past week, the annual Division I NCAA Tournament otherwise known as ‘March Madness’ began. Several games were played with some outcomes being more predictable than others. However, there were...

Cathy Freeman during the 400m race at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Cathy Freeman 2000 Olympics by Ian is licensed under the CC BY-SA 2.0 Deed.

Top seven women’s Olympic accomplishments

Lindsay Deyton, Digital Media Manager March 27, 2024

As a woman, I love hearing about the accomplishments of my fellow gals. We as women have come such a long way and have so much to show for it. With March being International Women’s Month, I saw it fitting...

An olympic boxing match taking place during the 2012 London Olympics. Olympic boxing, Excel Arena, 2012 by Nick is licensed under the CC By 2.0 Deed.

Business is booming for Keyshawn Davis

Jarrett Connolly, Staff Writer March 27, 2024

Norfolk, Virginia has exported great boxers before, such as welterweight Pernell Whittaker. Considered one of the greatest defensive boxers of all time, Whittaker was an Olympic gold medalist, and the...

Water Polo during the 2012 London Olympics.
Polo match - 2012 Olympics by Matt Brown is licensed under the CC By 2.0 Deed.

Water polo in the Olympics

Lindsay Deyton, Digital Media Manager March 20, 2024

Ever since 1900, the Olympics have hosted the classic Olympic sport known as Water Polo, with Women’s Water Polo being introduced in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Originating in England and Scotland,...

Clay Guida fighting
Marcus Aurelio at UFC
74. UFC 74 Respect
Bout by Lee Brimelow
is licensed under the
CC By 2.0 Deed.

Eight intriguing combat sports

Jarrett Connolly, Staff Writer March 20, 2024

It is clear that in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and most of the combat sports world, the dominant promotion is the UFC. This is largely because they have held the dominant reign as the top MMA and combat...

NBA referee Tre Maddox
officiating a basketball game.
Tre Maddox, NBA referee by
Keith Allison is licensed under the CC By SA 2.0 Deed.

Are NBA officials a problem?

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor March 20, 2024

Last Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors took the court in a game that looked to be one for the ages. Clutch plays were made and everyone was on the edge of their seats.   That...

The refugee Olympic team arriving to Rio for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Rio 2016 Refugees by Fernando Frazão is licensed under CC BY 3.0 BR DEED.

For the win!

Lindsay Deyton, Digital Media Manager February 27, 2024

The Olympic is no doubt one of the most incredible collections of sports in the world. Every country's top athletes come together to discover the best of the best in any given activity. However, it was...

The Chicago White Sox and New York Mets playing in a 2019 regular season game. Chicago White Sox- New York Mets by Zakarie Faibis is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED.

Chicago White Sox begin talks for new ballpark

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor February 27, 2024

Earlier this month, it was announced that the Chicago White Sox would begin developing a new ballpark. This happened after it was revealed that the lease of their current stadium, Guaranteed Rate Field,...

Caitlin Clark bringing the ball up in a Big Ten tournament game. Caitlin Clark Big Ten Tournament by John Mac is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED.

Iowa honors Caitlin Clark’s record

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor February 27, 2024

On Sunday, when the Iowa Hawkeyes were about to face the Illinois Fighting Illini, a logo was revealed. The logo included “CLARK” with her jersey number, 22, outlined in gold. It was placed where Clark...

The final of the girls’ rythmic gymnastics at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics in
Buenos Aires. 2018-10-16 Gymnastics at 2018 Summer Youth Olympics - Rythmic Gymnastics - Ribbon Final by Martin Rulsch is licensed
under CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED.

The history of Olympic gymnastics

Lindsay Deyton, Digital Media Manager February 21, 2024

In 1896 Athens, one of the most iconic sports in sports history was introduced into the set of Olympic sports: gymnastics. Artistic gymnastics was one of the original sports that helped kickstart the Olympics. The...

Kauffman Stadium before a 2017 regular season game. Kauffman 2017 by Chibears85 is licensed
under CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED.

Kansas City Royals announce new ballpark

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor February 21, 2024

Last week, Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman announced his location for the new ballpark: East Crossroads. This is also where the T-Mobile Arena is located and will cost $2 billion to build a stadium.   While...

The octagon from UFC 74 when Clay Guida fought against Marcus Aurelio. UFC 74 Respect Bout by Lee Brimelow is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED.

UFC 298 recap

Jarrett Connolly, Staff Writer February 21, 2024

Last Saturday, the UFC made its way back to Anaheim, California. The event drew over 18,186 fans and offered a tremendous plethora of fights for fans with shocking victories dominating the evening.   The...

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