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

A Worthy Adversary: UNCG and ETSU Battle to the Bitter End

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer It was a bittersweet homecoming night at UNCG Soccer Stadium as the Spartans and well-documented rival Buccaneers of ETSU played one another to a 1-1 stalemate. In the aftermath of the match, ETSU sits a 7-5-1 on the season and UNCG sits at 4-7-2. The summer heat which had been terrorizing the citizens of Greensboro seemingly departed alongside Hurricane Michael as … Continue reading A Worthy Adversary: UNCG and ETSU Battle to the Bitter End

UNCG Club Football Dominates Wright State on Homecoming

Andrew Salmon Sports Editor Saturday’s Homecoming game was an exciting one. UNCG Club Football forced a shutout, running back Justice McLaurin tore up the defense all afternoon and the Spartans walked away with a 19-0 victory over Wright State. It was a big win for an up-and-coming team looking to establish itself as UNCG’s legitimate football program. In front of a lively crowd, they got … Continue reading UNCG Club Football Dominates Wright State on Homecoming

In-State College Football Recap: Week Seven

Tripp Hurd Staff Writer There was certainly a little more enthusiasm surrounding the football programs from the state of North Carolina a few weeks ago, but as we enter Week Seven, there are just a few teams with something left to play for. N.C. State began the season as the team with the most promise from our state, and have lived up to the billing. … Continue reading In-State College Football Recap: Week Seven

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?

McGregor vs Nurmagomedov Recap

Chelsea McBay Staff Writer Two weekends ago, things were chaotic in the world of UFC. The ever-controversial Conor McGregor faced off against his Russian opponent, Khabib Nurmagomedov. This particular fight arc was a whirlwind, from all the events leading up to it- from the actual fight to the skirmish that commenced soon after the actual fight had ended. One of the main comments that started … Continue reading McGregor vs Nurmagomedov Recap

In-State College Football Recap: Week Six

Andrew Salmon Sports Editor It was a slow weekend in the world of North Carolina college football, with UNC, Duke and Appalachian State all taking their bye weeks in week six. However, a number of North Carolina schools were still in action, including Wake Forest, though it was a game that every Demon Deacon fan will surely want to forget. Hopes were high going into … Continue reading In-State College Football Recap: Week Six

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

In-State College Football Recap: Week Five

Andrew Salmon Sports Editor The North Carolina Tar Heels kicked off last week’s action with a trip down to southern Florida to take on the 16th ranked Miami Hurricanes. Things started off somewhat promisingly for the struggling Tar Heels, with North Carolina only being down by four points at the end of the first quarter. However, quarterback Chazz Surratt, who showed some explosiveness on the … Continue reading In-State College Football Recap: Week Five

UNCG Men’s Soccer Surpasses the Campbell Camels

Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer UNCG has been known for coming up with upset wins, and on last Tuesday night, the Spartans notched another one. The Spartans cracked Campbell’s five-game winning streak with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory. The opening frame of the match consisted of tough defense, as the game remained scoreless at halftime. Faisal Almubaslat and Leeroy Maguraushe both had good looks at the … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Soccer Surpasses the Campbell Camels