Five Things I Learned in October

  Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Goodbye decorative witches, spider and bats and hello to decorative Santas, candy canes and trees. Yes, the beginning of the month of November marks the beginning of the two month Holiday season that will continue until 2018. And I’m sure you will find at least two or three turkeys and cornucopias sprinkled in there just as a reminder that Thanksgiving … Continue reading Five Things I Learned in October

Looking Back at Curses in Sports

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Curses pop up here and there in our society. One place they tend to make an appearance is in sports. Some of the most famous examples of sports curses are the curse of Rocky Colavito, the curse of Bobby Layne, the Madden curse, the curse of the Bambino and the Billy Goat curse. There are many famous curses within Major League … Continue reading Looking Back at Curses in Sports

Ghost and Ghouls in Sports Films: A Little Funny, A Little Disturbing

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor When the world of cinema combines with the world of high level competition, it can produce some of heartwarming, beautiful pieces of work that cross the barrier of art and athletics. An unknown street fighter from Philadelphia became so loved, it led to a cinematic universe that would make Marvel blush. Bill Murray on a golf course, because what else does … Continue reading Ghost and Ghouls in Sports Films: A Little Funny, A Little Disturbing

It’s a Month into Fantasy Football: How is Your Team Now?

Sports Staff Fantasy: Imagining ideas and situations that seem almost impossible, as well as the best song from Earth, Wind & Fire. Fantasy football has given their nearly 75 million users the dream of being a general manager and head coach of their very own football team. Decisions such as trades, signing and releasing players and determining that week’s starting lineup is now left in … Continue reading It’s a Month into Fantasy Football: How is Your Team Now?

The Best Snacks and Drinks for Watching Sports

Andrew Salmon Sports Writer It’s basically a requirement to either be eating or drinking something when watching sports. Personally, it can be something of a coping mechanism. I get way too invested into sports sometimes. When my eyes are glued to the TV watching the Panthers as they helplessly blow another fourth quarter lead, I need something to help with the inevitable anxiety. A slice … Continue reading The Best Snacks and Drinks for Watching Sports

No Option But Up: US Men’s Team Time to Rebuild

Hope Maske Staff Writer Over the past decade, soccer has grown tremendously in America. What was once a foreign oddity has become an ever expanding empire of interest. Club teams are popping up across the United States and attendance for matches has boomed. Recently, North Carolina FC was fully established in Raleigh/Cary, North Carolina. The clubs creation brought excitement for profession soccer right here in … Continue reading No Option But Up: US Men’s Team Time to Rebuild

Division in the Country Reflected in the NFL

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor It was not until week three of the 2016 preseason for the public to notice, then San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick was not standing for the National Anthem to protest police brutality towards people of color and injustice in the court system. At the time, Kap was not kneeling next to his teammates, but instead sitting on the bench. The … Continue reading Division in the Country Reflected in the NFL

An Abhorrent Ending for an Overwhelmed Coach

Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer Coach Rick Pitino will not be remembered as one of the best coaches in history. He won’t be remembered as one of the coaches who were able to ignite fire in players and recruit all the right athletes into the Louisville program. He won’t be remembered as the inspiration coach for a below .500 New York Knicks team, who by … Continue reading An Abhorrent Ending for an Overwhelmed Coach