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Black Athlete Spotlight: The legend of Willie O’Ree

Earnest Beeson, Writer February 25, 2020

Losing your right eye is a small price to pay to become a legend. Harry and Rosebud O’Ree gave birth to William Eldon “Willie” O’Ree, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada on Oct.15, 1935. While...

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Bulls fans chant ‘Fire GarPax’ on national television

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2020

Bulls fans chanted “Fire GarPax” on national television on the first day of the NBA All-Star weekend, a scathing rebuke against the efforts of Chicago Bulls’ Vice President of Basketball Operations...

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Bears reportedly interested in Carr

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2020

A Thursday morning tweet by Las Vegas Raiders Derek Carr set off a social media firestorm. The photo, which shows Carr embracing current Chicago Bears and former Raiders’ outside linebacker Khalil...

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NFL to revamp playoff format

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2020

According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the NFL is progressing toward finalizing a new collective bargaining agreement that would include major changes to the current playoff format.  Under the proposal,...

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Part Two: Greatest matches in Wrestlemania history No. 11-15

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2020

With WWE billing Elimination Chamber as the final stop before Wrestlemania, it’s time to reminisce on the iconic moments and legendary contests that helped morph Wrestlemania into the must-see spectacle...

Bulls rookie makes NBA history...again.

Bulls rookie makes NBA history…again.

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2020

Bulls' guard Coby White etched his name in the record books by becoming the first rookie in NBA history to score 30 or more points in three consecutive games while coming off the bench. White also became...

REPORT: NFL to make major change to playoff format

REPORT: NFL to make major change to playoff format

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2020

According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the NFL is progressing toward finalizing a new collective bargaining agreement that would include major changes to the current playoff format.  Under the proposal,...

REPORT: Bears quietly interested in disgruntled quarterback

REPORT: Bears quietly interested in disgruntled quarterback

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2020

A Thursday morning tweet by Las Vegas Raiders' quarterback Derek Carr set off a social media firestorm. The photo, which shows Carr embracing current Chicago Bears and former Raiders’ outside linebacker...

After Lillard no-call, NBA needs to revisit replay standards

After Lillard no-call, NBA needs to revisit replay standards

Austin Dykstra, Writer February 19, 2020

The use of replay in the NBA has been greatly expanded upon over the past few seasons. This season, more controversial plays are reviewable, as the NBA has afforded teams a coach’s challenge. However,...

Yoan Moncada vs. Javier Báez

Yoan Moncada vs. Javier Báez

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2020

Following an underwhelming 2018 campaign from Yoan Moncada, fans of Major League Baseball began floating the prospect of the former MLB Pipeline No. 1 overall prospect failing to realize his lofty potential. While...

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Zach Lavine highlights NBA All-Star snubs

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2020

With the announcement of the NBA All-Star Game reserves, it’s time to indulge in our annual tradition of highlighting deserving players who were left off the All-Star roster. Like most years, many worthy...

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Remembering the Miracle on Ice 40 years later

Michael Gross, Writer February 11, 2020

“Right now” - Herb Brooks, coach of USA Hockey, was screaming at his young players - “You are playing like the middle of next month!” Every day they got worse, he told the team -- a ragtag bunch...

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