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Greg Hardy still has not learned lesson from suspension

Roger Thomas    Staff Writer Last Sunday, in just his second game after returning from a 4-game suspension from violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy again presented another reason why he has become one of the most despised athletes in 2015. Against the New York Giants on October 25, video surfaced on the sideline where Hardy was involved in … Continue reading Greg Hardy still has not learned lesson from suspension

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Students share thoughts of NFL’s policy on Twitter

Kenny Mann  Staff Writer Sport fans uploading videos of highlights to social media sites has become a popular trend, and the National Football League (NFL) does not like it. Two weeks ago, Twitter temporarily deactivated the Twitter accounts for Deadspin and SB Nation after complaints from the NFL, which does not like to see outside influences uploading its content without league authorization. With social media … Continue reading Students share thoughts of NFL’s policy on Twitter

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Five Lessons I learned in October

Matthew Johnson     Sports Editor As a simple man, there are a few things in October I absolutely adore. I love watching New York baseball as the air begins to get a little colder. I love taking walks in the autumnal bluster and watching the falling scarlet and gold leaves surround me. And of course, with Halloween this weekend, I can’t wait to watch … Continue reading Five Lessons I learned in October

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NFL still has issue with domestic violence

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. On the outside looking in this world of glamour and fame, it might seem appealing to the masses, however; popularity and wealth cannot save someone … Continue reading NFL still has issue with domestic violence

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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 Curry and rookie head coach Steve Kerr, defeated a depleted and injury-plagued Cleveland Cavalier team, which had won the Eastern Conference. They had been led … Continue reading Storylines to watch for upcoming 2015-16 NBA Year

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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 the New York Giants and Baltimore Colts, which saw about 45 million viewers watch the game, a staggering viewership at the time for the NFL. … Continue reading Students talk fantasy sport websites

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MLB Playoffs Preview: a time for dreams

Daniel Johnson     Staff Writer The best marker to see the change of seasons is the weather outside. The once toasty air of summer metamorphoses into the cool breeze of autumn. That will eventually turn into the frozen air of winter, than the warm comfort of a spring breeze. However, the season has yet to changed to autumn. Even as it has gotten cooler, … Continue reading MLB Playoffs Preview: a time for dreams

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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. Due to the fast start and leadership of their quarterback, Cam Newton is already being thrown into the conversation for the league’s most valuable player … Continue reading Cam Newton deserves mention for early MVP talk

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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, the reader does not really get to learn about the person — just what made him great. This tribute, in particular, is really difficult because … Continue reading A reflection on Yogi Berra

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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 in the National Football League has nowhere to go but up, and this includes the regional franchise, the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers last year became … Continue reading Arguing with the editor

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