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Armchair Creative: Reviving Braun Strowman

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2019

This time last year, Braun Strowman seemed to be teetering on the precipice of greatness. Once the fourth member of an expiring Wyatt Family faction, Braun rebranded himself as a destructive force seldom...

Three Quarterbacks on the hot seat

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2019

Mitchell Trubisky When the Chicago Bears traded the third overall pick, a third round pick (no. 67) and a fourth round pick (No. 111) to move up one position in the 2017 NFL draft, they were expecting...

Examining Jonathan Toews' legacy

Examining Jonathan Toews’ legacy

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2019

Let’s flashback to 2010. The Chicago Blackhawks, captained by 22-year-old Jonathan Toews, just won their first Stanley Cup Championship since the 1960-1961 season. A dormant fan base is reinvigorated...

Harper, Machado and Trout all failed to reach the playoffs | Photo by: Getty Images

Harper, Trout and Machado: Were they worth it?

Michael Gross, Writer October 8, 2019

These days, professional sports are a star-driven business and Major League Baseball is no exception. In order to win, it helps to have a star or two on your team who excel at their craft. However, overpaying...

Professional sports, unprofessional conduct

Professional sports, unprofessional conduct

Rachel Willard, Arts & Life Editor October 8, 2019

America has a history of valuing social status, physical appearance and talent over morality. High-profile athletes are shielded from the ramifications of their actions, a courtesy that is seldom provided...

White Sox of the future: Second base

White Sox of the future: Second base

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2019

Yolmer Sanchez Yolmer Sanchez is a utilityman masquerading as an everyday starter. If we look beyond his inability to hit for power, Sanchez is not particularly bad in any one area. Unfortunately, aside...

Bray Wyatt challenges Seth Rollins for the Universal Championship| Photo by: ewrestlingnews

Hell in a Cell Grades and Analysis

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2019

WWE returns with its annual “Hell in a Cell” pay-per-view at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Ca. On a card with only four advertised matches, WWE will heavily rely on the vaunted gimmick to carry...

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WWE Clash of Champions: Final Verdict

Will Jones and Matthew Rago September 24, 2019

WWE’s Clash of Champions took place at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C There were a total of 11 matches on the card, with two matches taking place on the pre-show. As with every Clash of Champions...

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It isn’t the Olympics

Jose Moreno, Writer September 24, 2019

The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in China proved to be a disappointment for Team USA, as the team bowed out in the quarterfinals after a shocking 89-79 defeat at the hands of France at the Dongguan Basketball...

White Sox of the future: first base

White Sox of the future: first base

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2019

The White Sox have an abundance of talent at first base. This season, José Abreu made history at the Major League Level. Andrew Vaughn was a top-three pick in the 2019 MLB Draft. Gavin Sheets just concluded...

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Wednesday night wars

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2019

In May of 2016, Cody Rhodes was stuck painting his face and donning a full-body spandex suit.  Saddled with a gimmick that mirrored that of his older brother Dustin, Rhodes was relegated to WWE’s C-level...

Blackhawks offseason review

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2019

The Chicago Blackhawks grossly underachieved during the 2018-2019 season.  Despite featuring both Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews in their respective primes, the Blackhawks finished sixth in their division...

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