The ink has yet to dry on Mike Trout’s $430 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Angels, and yet people are already saying he is underpaid. It was surprising to see the Angels spend […]
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NFL player determined to grow education opportunities in hometown
Chris Long of the Philadelphia Eagles is donating the rest of his year’s salary in effort to increase educational equality.
Kickoff injuries not worth brief excitement
The tables can turn in a kickoff in such an abrupt way that they might even decide the fate of an entire game. But it comes at a high price.
BackTalk: NFL players kneeling creates noise
Silent protests from NFL players prove nothing // Kneeling football players have right to stand against injustice
Word on the Street
How do you feel about NFL football players kneeling during the National Anthem?
Bryant deserves both Laker jerseys retired
Kobe Bryant has given his best years to the NBA. Now, the NBA is deciding to celebrate the former Laker the best way possible.
Future of college basketball in need of reform
After the FBI released its findings in an investigation citing coaches, agents and high-level employees of Adidas for corruption and bribery, the overall image of college basketball has been tarnished.
Personal issue becomes reality TV for NFL running back
Eddie Lacy has continued to receive negative remarks for his weight issues that have become public throughout past seasons.
Low concession prices surprise fans at new Atlanta Stadium
In a world where concessions at sports events are over-priced, there is one place that isn’t like the rest.
NCAA ruining college football with unneeded rules
With the college football season in full swing, the NCAA continues to dictate the game with pointless rules and an outdated perspective.
NFL players get paid too much money
The NFL season has begun once again, and many people are excited to see how far their team will go this year.
Fining NBA coach for opinion hurts league image
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant Having the ability to speak out about problems within different sports should not be hindered by league offices with fines or other punishments to maintain their image. The NBA recently fined Grizzlies […]
MVP race heats up with Westbrook, Harden
by CHANISE RAY//Staff Writer Russell Westbrook is one of many obvious picks for the 2017 MVP award in the National Basketball Association. However, Westbrook, the star guard of the Oklahoma Thunder, has people thinking what will […]
Sports organizations have right to boycott N.C. bill
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor Sports can play an instrumental role in social change, and right previous social injustices. The state of North Carolina has made news lately for its unjust bathroom bill that has recently been […]
Rice speaking out about domestic violence experience
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant With domestic violence and sexual assault cases becoming common in sports across the globe, former Baltimore Raven Ray Rice is attempting to help prevent sexual assault by telling his story. In September […]
Relocation of Raiders could hurt city of Oakland
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor It seems that the National Football League cares more about making money than its fan. After moving the Rams out of St. Louis to Los Angeles, the league wants to continue to […]
Underrated career of Romo impacts Cowboys franchise
by SERGIO MADRID//Editorial Assistant Underdog. Undrafted. Underappreciated. Underrated. And maybe still underestimated. The Cowboys have yet to release former starting quarterback Tony Romo, probably holding out for the right deal to be made before the draft. […]
March madness conference bids hinder tourney talent
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor With the biggest tournament in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college basketball ongoing, each conference should send its best programs, not those that happen to win a conference’s post-season tournament. When […]
Calipari upset with practice of early season firings
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant With March Madness approaching for men’s basketball, Kentucky Head Coach John Calipari recently made his opinion clear about colleges firing coaches midway through the season. With a disappointing season for the […]
Trading Cousins may favor Pelicans
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor After a few season were big named players stayed on their teams, we finally see a star one move to another team, for next to nothing. The Sacramento Kings decided to […]
