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UNCG Basketball Grabs Back-to-Back Wins 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG Men’s Basketball has roared back from a disappointing three-game losing streak last weekend to win two games on the bounce. The first match was at home against Western Carolina on Wednesday, February 4th, which UNCG won 81-78. The match highlighted the Spartans’ grit and determination, winning on a Justin Neely steal and WCU foul. The second match was a 67-64 road win against the Furman … Continue reading UNCG Basketball Grabs Back-to-Back Wins 

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Greensboro Basketball is Back! 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  This past weekend saw the much-anticipated return of two of Greensboro’s basketball teams in the Greensboro Swarm and the UNCG Spartans. The Greensboro Swarm opened its 10th season in the G-League with back-to-back wins over the Maine Celtics, including an overtime thriller on opening night. The UNCG Men’s Basketball team was up against Elon in the newly named Bodford Arena, formerly Fleming Gymnasium, in an overtime loss to the Phoenixes.  The … Continue reading Greensboro Basketball is Back! 

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The Carolinian’s Summer of Sports 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  The summer has been full of unforgettable sporting moments both here and around Greensboro, North Carolina. From the two perfect games thrown by the Greensboro Grasshoppers in MiLB, to Charlotte FC’s current nine-game winning streak in MLS, to Atlanta’s hosting of England’s renowned football league, the Premier League. The Carolinian has had the opportunity to cover it all and more as … Continue reading The Carolinian’s Summer of Sports 

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UNCG Women’s Basketball Wins Black History Month Game 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  UNCG Women’s Basketball took on Wofford in a game that celebrated Black History Month. The game saw UNCG defeat Wofford 68-60 while many in the crowd as well as all the UNCG Women’s Basketball staff wore shirts that bore the words, “Black History is American History.”  Leading up to the game, the UNCG Women’s Basketball Instagram page posted several of the … Continue reading UNCG Women’s Basketball Wins Black History Month Game 

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Philadelphia Eagles Dominate Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer   (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)  The Philadelphia Eagles, led by Jalen Hurts, were able to claim their second Super Bowl Championship on Sunday, Feb. 9, with a final score of 40 – 22 against the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a dominant performance from the Eagles, who scored 24 points by half-time with no response from Mahomes and company.   Jalen Hurts was … Continue reading Philadelphia Eagles Dominate Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 

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5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Be a Philadelphia Eagles Fan 

Megan Guzman, Opinions Editor   This past Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles won the 59th Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. Originally from Trenton, New Jersey, I hail from Eagles country, watching games with my grandfather on Sundays, sharing joys and defeats. I have fond memories of watching him curse at the TV, his mental health relying on the outcome of the game. In 2018, … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Be a Philadelphia Eagles Fan 

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Fleming Fortress! Women’s Basketball Adds Two More Home Wins! 

Sergio Guerra, Sports Editor/Photographer  Education Day Win!  Our UNCG Women’s Basketball team was in action two times this past week and was able to add two more wins to their preseason campaign. The team has made Fleming Gym into something of a fortress, not having lost a single game at home so far.  UNCG Women’s Basketball first faced UNC Asheville on Tuesday, Nov. 19 in … Continue reading Fleming Fortress! Women’s Basketball Adds Two More Home Wins! 

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Highlights of the NFL Opening Week 

Parker Truesdale Senior Staff Writer  Football Sundays are back and stadiums are packed at full capacity for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Entering arguably the most anticipated season in NFL history, sports analysts and pro football super fans were on the edge of their seats, excited for the long offseason break to finally come to an end.  Sept. 9 marked … Continue reading Highlights of the NFL Opening Week 

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Editorial: Referees Are Clowning the NFL

Chelsea McBayStaff Writer Last Sunday, the Lions played the Vikings in Detroit. If you were to look out at the crowd, you would see many striped shirts. Yes, striped shirts. Like referees. Where were the jerseys? Well, let’s just say that the fans were upset about what the refs had done to their team two weeks ago in a game against the Packers. Let’s review. … Continue reading Editorial: Referees Are Clowning the NFL

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In-State College Football Recap: Week Four

Brayden StampsStaff Writer North Carolina! Come on and raise up! This one’s for you! It is, in fact, time to break out Petey Pablo’s iconic anthem because football in the Tar Heel State is back. Not only that, it’s better than ever. 2018 was a dark time; almost every team fell short of expectations or just plain struggled while our neighbors to the south cemented … Continue reading In-State College Football Recap: Week Four

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