Lindsey Dancy Staff Writer Who wouldn’t want to date a professional football player? Making it in the major sports is the equivalent of winning the lottery these days, as of 2013, the average NFL player is paid $1.3 million…. Read More ›
Pro Sports
Storylines to watch for upcoming 2015-16 NBA Year
Daniel Johnson Staff Writer With the NBA regular season beginning next Tuesday, for those who do not remember, you may ask : Where did we leave off? Well in June, the Golden State Warriors, led by league MVP Stephen… Read More ›
Students talk fantasy sport websites
Daniel Johnson Staff Writer For over forty years, the National Football League (NFL) has been the most popular professional sports league in the U.S. It was a long process, really beginning with the 1958 NFL Championship Game between… Read More ›
Cam Newton deserves mention for early MVP talk
Roger Thomas Staff Writer The Carolina Panthers have gotten off to a fast start to begin the 2015 National Football League season. Before their week five contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina had three wins without a defeat…. Read More ›
A reflection on Yogi Berra
Daniel Johnson Staff Writer It’s difficult to write a tribute piece about anyone who has passed away. The writer can just give a cheap Wikipedia biography of the person’s life and accomplishments. However, with this type of memorial,… Read More ›
Arguing with the editor
Sorry (not sorry) Panthers fans, reaching postseason is unlikely Matthew Johnson Sports Editor The beginning of a new football season is always one of the most refreshing times for fans. Outside of the fervent faithful in Foxboro, every team… Read More ›
The Time when sports stood up
Matthew Johnson Sports Editor On Sept. 11, 2001, I was in Connecticut and was starting one of my first days of elementary school. Beginning the second grade, the memories at this point are distant and hazy. But I… Read More ›
UNCG NFL preview
Roger Thomas Staff Writer The 2015 NFL regular season is approaching fast with games kicking off tomorrow night. With a new season, there are many teams looking to continue their momentum from last season. The NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks… Read More ›
NFL Deflategate suspension of Tom Brady overturned
Kenny Mann Staff Writer All summer, the sports world has heard about the “Deflategate” scandal, and it looks like it is finally over for now. Judge Richard Berman ruled on Sept. 3 to overturn the four-game suspension the National Football… Read More ›
UNCG’s 2015 College Football
Kenny Mann Staff Writer College football season is finally just one day away. This year, there are several teams who could be serious contenders this season. Many headlines for this year are worth keeping a watchful eye on. The Southeastern… Read More ›