Andrew James Staff Writer All the way through, the 2016-17 NBA year was one of frustration for most of us. The regular season was a showcase for the extreme competitive disparity that has long plagued the league, now more-so than ever, and the playoffs once again were marred by key injuries. It seemed that the NBA Finals were a better time than any to bounce … Continue reading An Uninspiring Victory: NBA Finals Recap
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor It’s summer and you’re and bored. The answer to this problem is simple: turn on Netflix, or go on your laptop and binge watch a series to kill some time in the day. Sports has the ability to entertain use on the field for a few hours in a day. But there are a few shows and miniseries that can continue … Continue reading Binge Worthy Sports TV Shows/Miniseries
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Well it is summer time, meaning all the time that was once committed to study groups and deciding whether or not a twenty page packet is worth printing, can now be spent relaxing on a humid day in my room and plugging in Madden football. Find yourself a friend, plug in two controllers and see which one of you will be … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Playing Madden By Yourself
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor After a five hour rain delay and a comeback victory for the top seeded Clemson Tigers, the successful and championship 2017 season for the UNCG Spartans finally ended with a final record tally of 36-24. For the third time in the team’s history, the Spartans found themselves in the NCAA Regionals for the College World Series. To get to that point, … Continue reading Closing the Books on a Championship Baseball Season
Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer Odell Beckham Jr was offered one of the most impressive shoe deals in the sports market a few weeks ago. Beckham will make more than $29 million over the course of four years and up to $48 million over eight years. These shoe deals have gotten very common with big star athletes, as we have seen them come alive especially … Continue reading Shoe Deals and Their Incentives
Jaives Lundy Staff Writer Are you tired of the same talking heads discussing your sports topics? Is the 24 hour news cycle too much for you, as you just want insight on your specific sport? Are you too busy to sit through hours of material just to get to what you want to hear? Well sports podcasts may be the solution to your sports related … Continue reading Future of the Sports Industry: Sports Podcasts
Bryan Davis Staff Writer The UNCG Baseball team faced off against Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio this weekend, where they would defeat the Buckeyes in two out of three games. The Spartans now sit at 24-15 on the season. The first match kicked off Friday night, and the Spartans were able to defeat the Buckeyes 11-4. Bryce Hensley started at pitcher for UNCG … Continue reading Baseball Wins Series vs. Ohio State
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor The National Football League has become a master in staying in the sports spotlight even during the spring season, after the Super Bowl but before the summer training camps and preseason games. And at the peak of the NFL’s offseason schedule is the annual drafting of college prospect to pro teams. Unlike past years, a quarterback, or quarterbacks, aren’t … Continue reading 5 Things to Look For in the NFL Draft
Garrison Pulley Staff Writer The Spartan softball team saw action all last week, facing Elon on April 19 and a big conference matchup against Furman over the weekend. This weekend’s matchup is one of the last conference matchups of the season, increasing the importance and value in winning these game, with these two teams battling for the top spot in the conference before the … Continue reading Softball Weekend Series Recap
Isaiah Saint Hilaire Staff Writer We are on the precipice of summer vacation and many students are happy to have completed either their first year of education at the collegiate level, or yet another year. Many of the student athletes are now shifting focus on exams and preparing for summer break. The feeling of relaxation awaits these strong, committed athletes who have been working hard … Continue reading Players of the Year for UNCG
