Tag: Sports Opinion
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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 trade their superstar center, DeMarcus Cousins, and forward Omri Casspi to the New Orleans Pelicans for guard Buddy Hield, guard…
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American pastime hits home for student
by SHELBY MORGAN//Staff Writer It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmas. I’m talking about baseball season. Spring training is in full swing in Arizona and Florida, and opening day is just weeks away. The weather is warmer, the grass is greener, the days are longer, and all is right in the…
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Current NFL Hall of Fame class causes confusion
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor The National Football League recently released this year’s Hall of Fame class, with one notable exclusion and one questionable inclusion. The 2017 class consists of: LaDainian Tomlinson, running back for the San Diego Chargers and New York Jets; Morten Andersen, a kicker who played most of his career for the New…
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James crosses line by calling out journalist
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant With midseason tensions brewing, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Lebron James recently made his feelings clear to journalist Frank Isola after a released article. After an impressive comeback victory against the Washington Wizards, James was asked about rumors of him wanting teammate Kevin Love to be traded for a better option and close…
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Coaches pulling scholarships causes chaos throughout NCAA
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Editorial Assistant Graduating high school athletes are preparing to make a long-term decision for college, but college coaches have developed a bad habit of pulling scholarships days before signing day. Most recently, head coach Randy Edsall of the University for Connecticut pulled a football scholarship from a high school senior two weeks before…
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Sitting out bowl games should become trend
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Sports Editor With all of the money that is on the line for star college athletes, it seems that the players should look out for themselves, since it seems that the university will not. During the college football bowl season, two college stars, Leonard Fournette of Louisiana State University, and Christian McCaffrey from…
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NFL needs to simplify officiating
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Staff Writer With half of the NFL season over, the officiating has not improved and rules have become unclear, just like previous seasons. Teams, fans and critics have continuously expressed their concern regarding the rules and officiating within the NFL. Throughout press conferences and social media, players have become vocal about these topics…
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College transfer rule needs changing
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Editoral Assistant The world of college athletics is changing fast, one lawsuit at a time.
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UFC comes to New York after ban removed
by DOMINICK PUENTE //Staff Writer Conor McGregor and Eddie Alvarez will go toe-to-toe in one of the biggest fighting events in UFC history in the Big Apple.
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Broken curse good for Cubs, city of Chicago
By BRITTANY STEGALL//Staff Writer Two teams, a Billy Goat curse, and a phenomenal year created a monumental World Series for the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians.
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First college playoff poll sparks controversy with questionable rankings
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Editorial Assistant The first College Football Playoff rankings were just released with a few surprises.
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NFL should eliminate controversial issues for improved ratings
by NICK ALVARADO//Sports Editor With the 2016 NFL season in full force, there have been some surprising moments so far. It also holds the most controversial topics in the nation. It seems like every year, a player is fined for wearing some type of popular brand of earphones, custom cleats, or other accessories.
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Cross country teams continue string of good performances
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Editorial Assistant The South Plains College men’s and women’s cross country teams continued their success with a strong showing in New Mexico. The teams competed in the University of the Southwest Cross Country Invitational in Hobbs, New Mexico on Oct 14.
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Prescott should stay as starter with Romo battling age, injury
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Editorial Assistant The time has come for the Dallas Cowboys to change the guard with their quarterbacks.
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Big 12 should consider expansion for more benefits
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Staff Writer With the people of the sports world calling for a meeting of the topic of expansion, the Big 12 committee finally meet over the topic and came to no agreement.
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Lousiana State University made right decision in firing Miles
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Editorial Assistant It seems that no coaching job is safe anymore, even with a championship.
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Baylor mishandled sexual assault accusations
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Staff Writer Baylor University has become a hot bed for intense scrutiny due to the number of mishandled sexual assault cases, along with a lack of justice, within the past few years. Sexual assault is a sensitive subject to handle, but Baylor has neglected to even hear the cries of injustice.
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Penn State memorial causes national uproar
by STEVEN GEHEGAN//Editorial Assistant It seems we live in a world where no matter what you do, as long as you are good at football, we will forgive you.
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Tebow deserves respect going after dream
by DOMINICK PUENTE//Staff Writer Former ESPN analyst Tim Tebow has not only talked about playing baseball as a professional, but he is following through with his word. Tebow recently made it into the sports news once more by inviting scouts from all Major League Baseball teams in the country to watch him hit, throw, and…