Douglas Burns Staff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. – The 2018 FIFA World Cup is in its second round of games now, and boy do I have some opinions about the venue, teams and matches played thus far. FIFA, or the Federation Internationale de Football Association, have been very well known in the past to be weak in regards to one thing; money. They have a history … Continue reading Hot Take: The 2018 World Cup
Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer In the sixth round of the Major League Baseball Draft, the Atlanta Braves have selected former UNCG outfielder Andrew Moritz. Being the 172nd pick in the draft, Moritz signed a contract with the Braves for $242,500. The Carolinian was able to speak with Moritz about his transition to the Major Leagues. “The main difference between college and the major leagues is … Continue reading Former UNCG Student Andrew Moritz Heads to the Big Leagues
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer A title, ring, cup, trophy, hardware. These are just a few of the many names for a championship, the ultimate goal of any athlete from the first time they play the sport. As one could imagine, athletes face an immense amount of pressure whenever they find themselves in a championship game. So, when an athlete rises to the occasion and thrives … Continue reading The Worst Championship Blunders in Sports History
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer Much like a beloved film series which is being dreadfully dragged into a fourth movie, part four of the Golden State Warriors vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers meeting in the 2018 NBA Finals was by far the most disappointing part of the series. With the Warriors sweeping the Cavaliers into their third championship win in four seasons, it was the ending we … Continue reading Recapping the NBA Playoffs
Andrew Salmon Sports Editor The Phoenix Suns now have their man. Teaming up with superstar-in-the-making Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton who is a freshman from the University of Arizona was selected first overall by the Suns in the 2018 NBA Draft last Wednesday. Ayton, who averaged 20.1 points per game and 11.6 rebounds per game for the Wildcats last season, comes into the league with a … Continue reading Deandre Ayton Goes First in NBA Draft, Hornets Acquire Miles Bridges
Andrew Salmon Sports Editor IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY- War! The home favorite Greensboro All-Stars of Greensboro Roller Derby (GRD) took on the invading Charlotte All-Stars of the Charlotte Roller Girls (CRG) in their Roller Derby Wars bout in the Coliseum. A battle not to the death but to the end of two 30-minute halves, the bout was decided early, with GRD opening up … Continue reading Roller Derby Wars: Greensboro Roller Derby Kicks Some Tail on Star Wars Night
Dillon Overby Staff Writer The summer months are not known for their exciting sports; we are more than two months away from college basketball and football, and the NBA and NHL playoffs just ended. During this time all we have to look forward to is baseball and soccer highlights, right? Wrong, well, at least if you live near Greensboro, as the Greensboro Cobras have a … Continue reading Carolina Cobras Enjoy Home-field Advantage
Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer UNCG Softball finished the 2018 campaign with a 46-13 overall record, and 13-3 record in SoCon play. The Spartans, reigning 2017 SoCon Regular Season Champions, repeated that title on their way to capturing the SoCon Tournament crown for the first time in program history. UNCG hosted the tournament, and it proved to be beneficial. Despite multiple weather delays, nothing was able … Continue reading UNCG Softball Caps Historic Season With SoCon Championship
Brayden Stamps Staff Writer Relevance, recognition, acknowledgment and praise are things that universities crave for their athletic teams, and for good reason. The pressure to win and produce is felt at almost any school in the country for a number of reasons, such as the significant amount of money invested into the program by the school, as well as the hard work and dedication given … Continue reading The Rise of the Spartans of UNCG
Chelsea McBay Staff Writer The Spartan softball team has been on fire this season. With a general record of 38-9 and 11-2 in conference, the Spartans have been playing well. This streak of winning continued into the weekend as the Blue and Gold beat the Chattanooga Mocs two games to one in a three-game series. The first game, part of Saturday’s doubleheader, was a 5-4 … Continue reading UNCG Softball: Recapping the Weekend
