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Trouble in Minnesota Paradise: Jimmy Butler Wants Out

Monique Williams Staff Writer “You (expletive) need me, Scott. You can’t win without me.” This is what Jimmy Butler yelled to Minnesota Timberwolves general manager, Scott Layden, in his return to practice last week.   Emotions were high and toes were stepped on at that practice, and one thing remains clear: Jimmy wants out of Minnesota, but why?   The outburst is not something that … Continue reading Trouble in Minnesota Paradise: Jimmy Butler Wants Out

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What All Did We Learn from the NBA Preseason?

Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer Ostensibly, it seems that each and every reporter for ESPN gets paid every time the words “LeBron James” come out of their mouths. LeBron’s move to LA has not only drawn him more NBA attention, but Hollywood attention as well. James has spent plenty of time in the studio this offseason, but that’s what you can do when you’re the King. … Continue reading What All Did We Learn from the NBA Preseason?

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Tuck Em’ In and Kiss Em’ Goodnight: How to Sack the Quarterback in 2018

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer Fans of NFL teams with tenacious pass rushers have been holding their breaths on Sundays in the wake of the NFL’s new roughing-the-passer rules. The NFL rulebook defines roughing the passer as “any physical acts against a player who is in a passing posture which, in the referee’s judgment, are unwarranted by the circumstances of the play.” However, this is nothing … Continue reading Tuck Em’ In and Kiss Em’ Goodnight: How to Sack the Quarterback in 2018

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Venom: The Carolina Cobras’ Commanding Triumph at the Coliseum

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer Cobras vs. Sharks sounds like the name of an exciting nature documentary, in which two apex predators are pitted against one another . However, this was not the case on the field Tuesday night, as the Carolina Cobras easily dispatched the defending National Arena League (NAL) champions, the Jacksonville Sharks, by a score of 73-48. The Cobras’ resounding victory will allow … Continue reading Venom: The Carolina Cobras’ Commanding Triumph at the Coliseum

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Five Things I Learned in March

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor We are now marching out of the spring and into the month of April, marking the final month of the semester. With the arrival of April showers and pollen which will make breathing out of the nose for any person cursed with allergies a task so difficult, you would think it is only one of twelve labors you need to perform. … Continue reading Five Things I Learned in March

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Did You Know?

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor   When being recruited out of high school in 1983, future Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman was a highly touted recruit, drawing interest from teams around the country, including Jimmy Johnson and the University of Miami. Aikman liked head coach Barry Switzer and chose to attend the University of Oklahoma. During his freshman year, Aikman suffered a broken ankle against … Continue reading Did You Know?

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MLB Season Preview

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer The Major League Baseball season starts March 29, and very soon we’ll kick off six months of peanuts and cracker jacks. From trade moves, to scheduling and coaching changes, all of the teams are about ready to throw the first pitch of the season. Spring training has been fun to watch thus far, but all the excitement truly stems from Opening … Continue reading MLB Season Preview

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After Valspar and the Arnold Palmer Invitation, has the Roar Returned?

Tripp Hurd Staff Writer Tiger Woods may have finally found his golf game, and that is very big news for the entire golfing community. With Woods in contention, last week’s Valspar Championship had the most viewers of any golf broadcast, outside of the majors, in the past five years. Sunday’s round at the Valspar drew higher ratings than the final rounds of last years British … Continue reading After Valspar and the Arnold Palmer Invitation, has the Roar Returned?

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North Carolina Sports Beat

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor The Carolina Panthers continue to re-adjust their roster by signing former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle, Dontari Poe to a three year, $27 million deal. On the offensive side of the football, the Panthers added to their wide receiver core by signing former Minnesota Vikings Jarius Wright to join newcomer Torrey Smith as targets for Cam Newton. Cornerback … Continue reading North Carolina Sports Beat

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