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Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor

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Derek Carr with the Las Vegas Raiders during a game against the Washington Football Team at Allegiant Stadium on December 5, 2021. Derek Carr WFT at Raiders by All-Pro Reels is licensed under the CC By Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Deed.

Derek Carr injures shoulder

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
April 21, 2025
Photo of Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Philadelphia Eagles. Philadelphia Eagles by Jason Murphy is licensed under the CC By Attribution 2.0 Generic Deed.

NFL owners discuss new rules

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
April 14, 2025
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin during a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, December 19, 2018, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Alex Ovechkin by Michael Miller is licensed under the CC By Attribution- ShareAlike 4.0 International Deed.

Ovechkin becomes all-time goal-scorer

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
April 14, 2025
Photo of baseball bats. Baseball Bat by Spitzgogo_CHEN is licensed under the CC By Attribution 2.0 Generic Deed.

Introducing the torpedo bat

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
April 14, 2025

Remembering George Foreman

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
April 7, 2025
Sepp Blatter speaks to the press after meeting with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the Planalto Palace. Sepp Blatter by Agencia Brasil is licensed under the CC By Attribution 3.0 Brazil Deed.

Former FIFA executives cleared

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
April 7, 2025
BYU Cougars forward Egor Demin during a practice scrimmage. Egor Demin - BYU Blue vs White by Ken Lund is licensed under the CC By Attribution- ShareAlike 2.0 Generic Deed.

BYU advances to Sweet Sixteen

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
March 31, 2025
Photo of the 2016 NHL All-Star Game played at Bridgestone Arena, the home of the Nashville Predators. 2016 NHL All-Star Game by Brandon Zeman is licensed under the CC By Attribution- ShareAlike 2.0 Generic Deed.

The effectiveness of goaltender interference

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
March 31, 2025
2024 College Football Playoff National Championship venue NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas hosting the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies. College Football Playoff National Championship 2024 by 2C2K Photography is licensed under the CC By Attribution 2.0 Generic Deed.

College Football Playoff expands

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
March 21, 2025
The Xavier vs Virginia Sweet 16 matchup as part of the 2008 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament at the U.S. Airways Center on March 27, 2008. US Airways Center 2008 NCAA West Regional by Jeff Turner is licensed under the CC By Attribution 2.0 Generic Deed.

Selection Sunday recap:

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editors
March 21, 2025
Diego Maradona in December 2017. Diego Maradona 2017 is licensed under the CC By Attribution ShareAlike 3.0 Unported Deed.

Maradona medical staffers put on trial

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
March 21, 2025
Brad Marchand and Philipp Grubauer during a 2023-2024 regular season game between the Boston Bruins and Seattle Kraken. Grubauer Marchand by Jenn G is licensed under the CC By Attribution Sharealike 2.0 Generic Deed.

Panthers acquire Brad Marchand

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
March 16, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end, Maxx Crosby, in a game against the Washington Football Team in Allegiant Stadium on December 5, 2021. Maxx Crosby Las Vegas Raiders 2021 by All-Pro Reels is licensed under the CC By Attribution Share Alike 2.0 Generic Deed.

Raiders extend Maxx Crosby

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
March 16, 2025
DK Metcalf warming up before a 2020 regular season game against the Washington Football Team. DK Metcalf by All-Pro Reels is licensed under the CC By Attribution Sharealike 2.0 Generic Deed.

DK Metcalf traded to Steelers

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
March 16, 2025
Photo of Marcus Jordan from CNN

Marcus Jordan arrested

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
February 15, 2025
Jimmy Butler shoots a three-point shot during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. Jimmy Butler by Erik Drost is licensed under the CC By Attribution 2.0 Generic Deed.

Warriors acquire Jimmy Butler

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editors
February 15, 2025
Luka Doncic shoots a free throw during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Luka Doncic by Erik Drost is licensed under the CC By Attribution 2.0 Generic Deed.

Lakers acquire Luka Doncic

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
February 7, 2025
The University of Michigan stadium during a 2010 regular season game against the University of Connecticut. Michigan Stadium 2010 UConn by Andrew Horne is licensed under the CC By Attribution 3.0 Unported Deed.

Michigan responds to NCAA investigation

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
February 7, 2025
Ichiro Suzuki at bat for the Seattle Mariners during a game against the Oakland Athletics on Opening Day, April 12, 2010. Ichiro Suzuki 2010 by Dave Sizer is licensed under the CC By Attribution 2.0 Generic Deed.

Baseball hall of fame class announced

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
January 31, 2025
Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 10, 2024 between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx. 2024 WNBA Finals Game 1 NYL vs MIN by Kew Gardens 613 is licensed under the CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution- Sharealike International Deed.

Unrivaled league makes debut

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
January 31, 2025
Soldier Field during a game between the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers in the 2006 season. Soldier field 2006 by Joon Han is licensed under the CC BY-SA 3.0 Attribution-Sharealike 3.0 Unported.

Bears hire Ben Johnson

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
January 31, 2025
The NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. NCAA headquarters Indianapolis by Shane Lear is licensed under the CC BY-SA 3.0 Attributon-Sharealike Unported Deed.

NCAA announces compensation

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
January 24, 2025
Tanner Scott stands on the mound during a 2023 regular season game against the New York Mets. Tanner Scott stands on the mound by Daniel Benjamin Miller is licensed under the CC0 1.0 Universal Deed.

Dodgers acquire Tanner Scott

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editors
January 24, 2025
Jimmy Butler shoots a three-point shot during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. Jimmy Butler by Erik Drost is licensed under the CC By Attribution 2.0 Generic

Jimmy Butler requests trade

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
January 17, 2025
Wells Fargo Center prior to a Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers game during the 2011-2012 NBA season. Wells Fargo Center by Dphilmore is licensed under the CC BY-SA 3.0 Unported Deed.

76ers reverse new stadium plans

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
January 17, 2025
Mike Vrabel coaching the Tennessee Titans during a 2022 regular season game. Mike Vrabel Titans by All-Pro Reels is licensed under the CC BY-SA 2.0 Generic Deed.

Mike Vrabel hired by Patriots

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
January 17, 2025
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 6, 2024
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 6, 2024
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 6, 2024
A basketball, photo from Unsplash

The missing star problem

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
November 21, 2024
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
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
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
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
Photo of the Captains defensive line taken by Lindsay Deyton

Captains run past William Paterson

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
November 10, 2024

Rams rise back to playoff contention

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
November 1, 2024
Dwyane Wade during a game against the Washington Wizards on March 30, 2011. Dwyane Wade by Keith Allison is licensed under the CC By Attribution 2.0 Generic Deed.

Dwyane Wade statue unveiled

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
November 1, 2024
Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 10, 2024 between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx. 2024 WNBA Finals Game 1 NYL vs MIN 10.10.24 by Kew Gardens 613 is licensed under the CC By-SA 4.0 Attribution-Sharealike Deed.

WNBA set to lose $40 million

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
November 1, 2024
Autzen Stadium, home of the University of Oregon Ducks football, during a 2007 regular season game between the USC Trojans and the Duck; it was the first time two top-10 teams had played at Autzen in its 41-year history and broke the stadium attendance with 59,277. The Ducks, slightly favored, won the game: 24-17. Oregon Autzen UOentrance by Bobak Ha’Eri is licensed under the CC BY-SA Attribution 3.0 Deed

Oregon claims top spot

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
October 26, 2024
Image of the World Series trophy. World Series Trophy by Erik Drost is licensed under the CC By Attribution 2.0 Generic Deed.

Yankees and Dodgers reach World Series

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
October 26, 2024
Defensive Back Jackson Schnetzler intercepts a ball during warm-ups before the game, taken by Wyatt Miles

Captains defeat Rowan

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
October 26, 2024
Davante Adams as a Green Bay Packer during 2014 training camp. Davante Adams by Kyle Engman is licensed under the CC By Attribution 2.0 Generic Deed.

Davante Adams requests trade

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
October 13, 2024
Pete Rose at bat during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Pete Rose at bat by Jvh33 is licensed under the CC By Attribution 2.0 Generic Deed.

Pete Rose dies at 83

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
October 13, 2024
Terry Francona looks on before a game. Terry Francona by Erik Drost is licensed under the CC By Attribution 2.0 Generic Deed.

Reds hire Terry Francona

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
October 13, 2024
Karl-Anthony Towns before the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. Karl-Anthony Towns by Erik Drost is licensed under the CC By-SA 2.0 Deed.

Knicks acquire Karl-Anthony Towns

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
October 4, 2024
The Oakland Coliseum during a game in August 2021. Oakland Coliseum 2021 by Chris6d is licensed under the CC By-SA 4.0 International Deed.

Athletics bid farewell to Oakland

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
October 4, 2024
Guaranteed Rate Field hosting a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets. Guaranteed Rate Field White Sox vs NY Mets by Zakarie Faibis is licensed under the CC By-SA 4.0 International Deed.

Chicago White Sox set losing record

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
October 4, 2024
Draft Kings Fantasy Sports Zone, from Unsplash

MLB players union sues

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
September 28, 2024
Manchester City Pitch Invasion, from Unsplash

Manchester City Beginning Hearing of 115 Trials

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
September 28, 2024
David Bell and Jim Reynolds, from Unsplash

Cincinnati Reds fire David Bell

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
September 28, 2024
Miami Dolphins quaterback Tua Tagovialoa (1) calls for the ball from center Michael Deiter (63) against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of a 2021 regular season game at Caesars Superdome. Miami Dolphins at New Orleans Saints 2021 by Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports is licensed under the CC BY-SA 2.0 Deed

Tua Tagovailoa has no plans to retire

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
September 20, 2024
Mauricio Pochettino coaching Tottenham Hotspur FC during a game against PFC CSKA Moscow in 2016. Mauricio Pochettino 2016 by Dmitry Golubovich is licensed under the CC BY-SA 3.0 Deed.

USMNT hires Mauricio Pochettino

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
September 20, 2024
Photo of the Captains offense taken by Lindsay Deyton

Captains fall to Johns Hopkins

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
September 18, 2024
Photo from Wikimedia Commons

Ricky Pearsall Released from Hospital

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
September 6, 2024
Johnny Gaudreau Killed in Bike Crash

Johnny Gaudreau Killed in Bike Crash

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
September 6, 2024
CeeDee Lamb from Wikimedia Commons

CeeDee Lamb signs new contract

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
September 6, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
SoFi Stadium image from Unsplash

2026 FIFA World Cup announcement

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
February 6, 2024
Oakland Coliseum From Wikimedia Commons

Oakland Athletics stadium move uncertain

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
February 6, 2024
Football image from Unsplash

Jim Harbaugh becomes Chargers head coach

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
January 31, 2024
The main entrance of Outer Hall, photo by Evelyn Davidson

What is the best academic building on campus?

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
January 23, 2024
Jim Harbaugh image from Wikimedia Commons

Will Jim Harbaugh go to the NFL

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
January 23, 2024
Bill Belichick image from Wikimedia Commons

Bill Belichick leaves New England

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
January 16, 2024
Football from Unsplash

Kalen DeBoer hired as Alabama head coach

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
January 16, 2024
Draymond Green image from Wikimedia Commons

Draymond Green to return against Grizzlies

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
January 16, 2024
Football from Unsplash

Captains eliminated in NCAA

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
City of Las Vegas image from Unsplash

Baseball owners approve move to Las Vegas

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
Football stadium from Unsplash

Week 14 AP top 25 polls released

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
Michigan logo from Wikimedia Commons

Harbaugh suspended by Big Ten

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
November 14, 2023
NCAA logo from Wikimedia Commons

Captains to play Randolph-Macon

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
November 14, 2023
Bobby Knight photo from Flickr

Bobby Knight passes away at 83

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
November 7, 2023
Christopher Newport University logo from Wikimedia Commons

Captains defeated by Montclair State

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
November 7, 2023
CNU President Kelly talked with students at SGA’s listening session Monday, Nov. 6, photo by Alex Noth

President Kelly attends Student Government Association’s student listening session

Trey Greenwell and Alex Noth
November 7, 2023
2028 Los Angeles Olympics logo from Wikimedia Commons

2028 Olympics set to include new sports

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
October 24, 2023
Damian Willard image from Wikimedia Commons

Damian Lillard traded to Bucks

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
October 17, 2023
Football image from Unsplash

Week 7 AP polls released

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
October 17, 2023
Captains vs. Salisbury, photo by Wyatt Miles

Captains Sail to Victory over Salisbury

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
October 3, 2023
Gazprom logo from Flickr

Gazprom receives UEFA attention

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
September 26, 2023
NBA logo from Flickr

NBA games available on Max

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
September 26, 2023
Christopher Newport University logo from Wikimedia Commons

Captains defeat Gettysburg

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
September 20, 2023

Should CNU bring back dining dollars for off-campus eateries?

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
September 12, 2023
Photo of Ohtani used from Ron Jenkins/Getty images.

Shohei Ohtani suffers second UCL injury

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
September 5, 2023
NBA Logo from Andyedge

Trade Market Hardens for Harden

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
August 30, 2023
NFL Logo from Wikipedia

Trey Lance Traded to Dallas Cowboys

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
August 30, 2023

Captains Perfect Season Ends in Heartbreaking Fashion

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
April 6, 2023

Captains Teams Progress in Exciting Weekend

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
March 23, 2023
Photo Taken From Flickr.

Captains Teams Progress in Exciting Weekend

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
March 23, 2023

The Captains are Final Four Bound!

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
March 15, 2023
Christopher Newport University logo taken from Wikimedia Commons.

Women’s Basketball Team Ends Regular Season Undefeated

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
March 2, 2023
Photo Taken From Flickr.

Captain’s Overcome Shootin Woes, Best UC Santa Cruz

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
February 16, 2023
Eagles Rout 49ers, Advance to Super Bowl

Eagles Rout 49ers, Advance to Super Bowl

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
February 1, 2023

What is Wrong with the Wifi?

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Chiefs Defeat Jaguars 27-20

Chiefs Defeat Jaguars 27-20

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Frank Thomas Passes Away at 93

Frank Thomas Passes Away at 93

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Damar Hamlin Back at Bills Facility

Damar Hamlin Back at Bills Facility

Trey Greenwell, Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
3 Biggest Surprises from the Qatar World Cup Group Stage

3 Biggest Surprises from the Qatar World Cup Group Stage

Trey Greenwell, Staff Writer
December 1, 2022
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