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Wyndham: Snedeker Wins Despite Rally From C.T. Pan

Tripp Hurd Staff Writer The Wyndham Championship returned to Greensboro’s Sedgefield Country Club this past week for the PGA Tour’s last regular season event, and it was a barnburner coming down the stretch. With a $6 million purse at stake and over $1 million going to this year’s winner, the Wyndham Championship featured a tournament within a tournament. The Wyndham served as the final chance … Continue reading Wyndham: Snedeker Wins Despite Rally From C.T. Pan

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UNCG Student-Athletes and Mental Health: Part One

Andrew Salmon Sports Editor It’s already hard enough, being a college student. There’s pressure—so much pressure—and not enough time in the day. Pressure to study, pressure to bring good grades back home, pressure to lead an active social life and pressure to succeed. Throw in a sport, and you suddenly have a 40-hour-a-week commitment and ideal conditions for mental health problems. A student-athlete, who requested … Continue reading UNCG Student-Athletes and Mental Health: Part One

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WWE RAW Turns Greensboro into Suplex City

Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief On Monday, August 13, the air was thick with the smell of Axe body spray, Bud Lite and sweat. It was time for the tradition which has rocked the households of America for generations – Monday night wrestling. WWE’s RAW had slammed its way into the Greensboro Coliseum, and the crowd was packed to watch their favorites fight it out live. The … Continue reading WWE RAW Turns Greensboro into Suplex City

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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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NBA Free Agency Madness Part II: Leonard Traded, DeRozan No Longer a Raptor

Monique Williams Staff Writer In mid-July, LeBron shook the entire NBA world when he announced that he was going to be a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Some thought this was the biggest news of free agency, but things have just gotten a little more exciting. On July 18, the San Antonio Spurs officially announced that they would be trading Kawhi Leonard to the … Continue reading NBA Free Agency Madness Part II: Leonard Traded, DeRozan No Longer a Raptor

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Hot Take: The 2018 World Cup

Douglas Burns Staff Writer GREENSBORO, N.C. – The 2018 FIFA World Cup is in its second round of games now, and boy do I have some opinions about the venue, teams and matches played thus far. FIFA, or the Federation Internationale de Football Association, have been very well known in the past to be weak in regards to one thing; money. They have a history … Continue reading Hot Take: The 2018 World Cup

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Former UNCG Student Andrew Moritz Heads to the Big Leagues

Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer  In the sixth round of the Major League Baseball Draft, the Atlanta Braves have selected former UNCG outfielder Andrew Moritz. Being the 172nd pick in the draft, Moritz signed a contract with the Braves for $242,500. The Carolinian was able to speak with Moritz about his transition to the Major Leagues. “The main difference between college and the major leagues is … Continue reading Former UNCG Student Andrew Moritz Heads to the Big Leagues

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The Worst Championship Blunders in Sports History

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer A title, ring, cup, trophy, hardware. These are just a few of the many names for a championship, the ultimate goal of any athlete from the first time they play the sport. As one could imagine, athletes face an immense amount of pressure whenever they find themselves in a championship game. So, when an athlete rises to the occasion and thrives … Continue reading The Worst Championship Blunders in Sports History

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Recapping the NBA Playoffs

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer Much like a beloved film series which is being dreadfully dragged into a fourth movie, part four of the Golden State Warriors vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers meeting in the 2018 NBA Finals was by far the most disappointing part of the series. With the Warriors sweeping the Cavaliers into their third championship win in four seasons, it was the ending we … Continue reading Recapping the NBA Playoffs

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