Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Since joining the Seattle Seahawks back in March of 2013, defensive end Michael Bennett has become one of the top linemen in the game, a leader on the Super Bowl Seahawks and a player both respected by his fellow players and feared by coaches who have to gameplan around his talents. Off the field, Bennett has followed his former division rival … Continue reading African Americans, Athletes and America: The Michael Bennett Situation

Sports Staff Daniel : Not really a fond memory or memories, but in the span of a week, I had some of the most painful losses one could have in NBA 2K. First, going against my eldest brother as the Chicago Bulls, he won on a fade away three point buzzer beater as Chauncey Billups. Then, later in that week, against my other brother, we … Continue reading NBA 2K Memories

Tripp Hurd Staff Writer In the back corner of the cafeteria at Four Seasons Mall, there used to be an arcade. Back in the ‘90s, every Saturday at lunchtime it was packed with kids waiting to play Mortal Kombat.  The world is changing, and so is gaming. And today, we now have eSports, and it is very serious business. Electronic Sports have grown from local … Continue reading The Big Business of eSports

Andrew Salmon Staff Writer After a long and boring offseason, the 2017 NFL season finally begins this weekend. The first game of the year, between the Kansas City Chiefs and the defending Super Bowl champions New England Patriots, kicked off on Thursday night. UNCG students, clad in their favorite jerseys and gear, gathered in droves at their favorite bars and restaurants to see the two … Continue reading UNCG students embrace the start of the NFL season

Antre Stephenson Staff Writer The NFL (National Football League) is a professional American football league that consists of 32 teams divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL was founded Aug. 20, 1920. It consists of four preseason games, 17 regular season games and one bye week for every team (a team does not play one week). … Continue reading Fantasy Football for Spartans