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NFL Week Three Recap – The Eagles are Great, The Jaguars are Good, and The Raiders are Bad

Ethan Engellau Sports, Editor Fly Eagles Fly! The Philadelphia Eagles stand alone as the only undefeated team remaining. The Dolphins also left Week Three without a loss but fell to the Bengals in their Week Four matchup on Thursday Night Football. This leaves only the Eagles with three wins and zero losses. After a Week Two game against the Vikings that many expected to be … Continue reading NFL Week Three Recap – The Eagles are Great, The Jaguars are Good, and The Raiders are Bad

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How NBA Playoff Blowouts Affect the Game

Ethan Engellau Staff Writer A blowout is when one team is winning by such a drastic margin that it allows the other team little to no chance of coming out with a victory.  In the NBA, blowouts are often defined by a margin of twenty points or more, early in the game, or when a team is leading by a double-digit margin for much of … Continue reading How NBA Playoff Blowouts Affect the Game

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The Impact of Injuries on the NBA Playoffs

Ethan Engellau Staff Writer Injuries are just a part of the game of basketball.  As we enter the 2021-2022 NBA Playoffs, notable stars and key players will be unavailable or not able to play at full strength.  Future MVP Luka Doncic has been ruled out for Game 1 of the Mavericks’ first-round series against the Utah Jazz. Doncic suffered a left calf strain in the … Continue reading The Impact of Injuries on the NBA Playoffs

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Charlotte Hornets fire James Borrego

Brayden Stamps Editor, Sports The Charlotte Hornets have fired James Borrego after four seasons with the team, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Borrego had been the head man in Charlotte since the 2018-2019 season after taking over for Steve Clifford. Borrego coached the Hornets to a 39-43 record in his first season, Kemba Walker’s last with the team, which resulted in the team barely missing … Continue reading Charlotte Hornets fire James Borrego

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Dan Snyder Caught Cooking

Parker Truesdale Senior Staff Writer Washington Commanders owner, Dan Snyder, is in the hot seat once again, which may lead to Snyder’s timely exit from the National Football League.  The Washington football organization has been dealt an intricate hand this offseason, rebranding the team to the Commanders, welcoming a new franchise Quarterback, Carson Wentz, and now allegedly cooking the books.  Earlier this month, reports surfaced … Continue reading Dan Snyder Caught Cooking

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The Play-In Tournament is Just for Entertainment

Ethan Engellau Staff Writer  of April 5, the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from playoff contention, finalizing the teams participating in the 2021-2022 postseason. These last few days of the season, we will likely see teams resting their stars and starters in preparation as now, victories only help to decide seeding. The seven through ten seeds will play in the play-in tournament beginning April 12.  … Continue reading The Play-In Tournament is Just for Entertainment

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Masters 2022: The Tiger Effect 

Parker Truesdale Senior Staff Writer Sports fans are buzzing as rumors swirled that Tiger Woods was flying into Augusta, GA for an early practice round. Tiger’s return to golf’s biggest stage put the Tiger effect on full display as patrons were anxious to get their first look at the game’s greatest since his car accident in February 2021. Tiger’s return to Augusta National grounds amplifies … Continue reading Masters 2022: The Tiger Effect 

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The Rise of Jordan Poole

Ethan Engellau Staff Writer With the season coming to a close, many award races seem all but locked up with Nikola Jokic likely being crowned the MVP and Marcus Smart or Mikal Bridges taking home Defensive Player of the Year.  The award that seems most controversial is the Most Improved Player Award. Frontrunners for the award include Ja Morant, Dejounte Murray, and Miles Bridges. Ja … Continue reading The Rise of Jordan Poole

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Panthers Targeting X5 Pro Bowler Duane Brown in Free Agency

Brayden Stamps Editor, Sports The Carolina Panthers are targeting former Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Duane Brown in free agency according to ESPN’s David Newton. The Panthers continue to round out their roster following their failed pursuit of now Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Brown, who was drafted in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans, has had an excellent pro … Continue reading Panthers Targeting X5 Pro Bowler Duane Brown in Free Agency

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NBA Championship Contenders – What Teams are For Real?

Ethan Engellau Staff Writer With ten games remaining in the 2021-2022 NBA season, we are experiencing one of the most competitive leagues in history. As it stands in the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat hold a one and a half game lead over the Bucks, 76ers, and Celtics who are gridlocked in a three-way tie for second place. There is also the potential for teams … Continue reading NBA Championship Contenders – What Teams are For Real?

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