[dropcap]B[/dropcap]efore the 21st century, the greatest soccer players of all time were Diego Maradona and Pele. They were named co-players of the 20th century. Pele scored 650 goals in 694 appearances just for clubs inContinue reading
Category: Sports
Let Girls Be Girls: Why aren’t women allowed to check in hockey?
“The greatest contribution you can make to womens’ rights is to be the absolute best… at what you do” -Oprah Whinfrey. In the 1990’s hitting in womens’ hockey was made illegal. Body checking is veryContinue reading
Why Aaron Rodgers Is the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time)
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t´s the first game of the Green Bay Packers’ 2018 season. They are playing the Chicago Bears at home in Lambeau Field. Green Bay is down 10-0 in the second quarter and marching downContinue reading
Microtransactions, a Gamers Frenemy
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the months leading up to the release of the Star Wars Battlefront 2 beta and the actual game, fans were so hyped and excited for the games launch. As the games release dateContinue reading
MJ and The King: Why Michael Jordan is the Better Overall Player
On October 26, 1984, a new level of competition was set by Michael Jordan in his first NBA game. He scored 16 points and had 6 rebounds and 7 assists. With this the world knewContinue reading
The Disrespect of ….Taking a Knee?
Is kneeling during the national anthem disrespectful towards the flag or a way a spreading awareness through our country? If you have been paying attention to the news within the last 2-3 years then youContinue reading
College Athletes Already Get What They Want And Don’t Deserve More
Feature Image By Tammy Anthony Baker [dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith college football in season, many people wonder how much money the colleges gain from the players, and the team’s’ success. Well, according to CNN The Crimson Tide’s footballContinue reading
Is Today The Day For The Who Dey?
The 2016 NFL, AFC Wild Card Playoff match between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals was one of the most painful games for Bengals fans. Two bitter rivals fighting to advance to the nextContinue reading
Minnesota’s DNR, For Us or Against Us?
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n one of the most memorable parts from the 2017 documentary movie “Sacred Cod,’’ an angry New England fisherman taunts of a federal fisheries chief at a public meeting by calling him a paidContinue reading
We’ve Got Sax Appeal, Weapons of Mass Percussion. Is Marching Band a Sport or an Art?
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hat is your stereotypical Marching Band Geek? Weak, thin, and clumsy, broken glasses and always seem to be holding their instrument? Well if you think that, then you are probably right. Many band kids seemContinue reading
In 1837, Mille Lacs Lake was Ruined: How the Walleye Ban is harming the lake
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n 1837 a treaty was signed for the Native Americans that allowed them to spear and net walleye on Mille Lacs Lake. During this time the food provided by the lake was a major foodContinue reading
Crazy Equestrians Risk Their Lives Daily
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]eople who live with spinal cord injury may feel like there is no hope for a cure, but The Big Idea is a treatment for those living with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). The treatment is EpiduralContinue reading
Esports, Big Business or Child’s Play? An overview of the past and future of Esports as an industry
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]ompetitive video games? That’s not a real sport, there’s no action, excitement, no physical competition, not much of anything, right? This is how almost everyone not exposed to the competitive nature of video games wouldContinue reading
Classical Ballet vs. American Football: How Dance is just Like Any Other Sport
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]creaming fans, bright lights, and the smell of sweaty football players is how many families spend their Friday nights. No matter if it is watching in the living room at home or live at theContinue reading
“Please Rise for the National Anthem.” Colin Kaepernick, “No.”
Featured image by Wikimedia Commons I always loved going to sports games when I was younger and I still do. I went down to Iowa to watch a Twins minor league team play as aContinue reading
The Gap in Gender Sports Pay, Is It Really Fair?
How much of a difference is there really? Well women are generally paid way less in professional sports while men are paid way more. Women’s sports are less noticed which leads to the companies notContinue reading
Is Joe Worthy of the Hall of Fame?
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]any Twins fans can remember the 87 and 91 series as great series for two Twins Hall of Famers, Kirby Puckett, and Jack Morris, two more were also in the series. What if I toldContinue reading
Killing for Life: The Unforeseen Benefits of Hunting for the Environment
A common misconception spread by companies like PETA through articles like “Why Sport Hunting is Cruel and Unnecessary” is that sport hunting today is “cruel and unnecessary” violence. The main argument of the article isContinue reading
Tips and Tricks to a Successful Sports Season
It was sections of track on May 31st, 2017. I was preparing for one of my last races of the day, if i didn’t win my heat it would also be my last race ofContinue reading
Has the school of hard knox changed for football?
Tyler Sash, Terry Long, and Mike Webster are all beloved names in the world of football. They are also a percentage of football players who died a few years too young due to a heart failureContinue reading
What it’s Like to Play Women’s Hockey in a Men’s World
One of the most known hockey players over the years has been Sidney Crosby. He plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins NHL hockey team. [pullquote]Crosby is a leader in the league for points, he has hadContinue reading
Should Rules be Stricter For Athletes Who Get Caught Using Steroids?
Alex Rodriquez had been getting a lot of attention for all the wrong reasons. The article from Biography tells us about Rodriquez’s suspensions due to the use of steroids. The Major League Baseball player hasContinue reading
A Simple Knee Erupts an Earthquake of Emotion and Controversy: and the military is caught in the crossfire.
The National Anthem Debate One of the biggest, most controversial topics in professional sports today: The National Anthem debate. In the NFL or “National Football League” , one player by the name of Colin Kaepernick,Continue reading
Athletes or Fans? Who is Really Driving the Multi-Million Dollar Express
Robin Ficker, a superfan for the Bullets professional basketball team, had season tickets for twelve years. His seats were located directly behind the visiting team’s bench. His mission was to get underneath the other team’sContinue reading
Working Out Working Out: What workout is right for you?
For softball we have morning workouts that start at 6:00am and go until 6:45am. One day we had a grueling morning workout with one of our coaches who is notorious for making exercises as hardContinue reading
The Golden Debate about the Golden Knights: How an NHL Team will Change the Rules of Sports Betting
Leicester City before the 2015/2016 season had a 5000/1 odds of winning the Champions league, which is the most prestigious soccer league that contains Europe’s top division soccer teams. Now to put those odds inContinue reading
The NFL’s Corrupt Kingpin
The NFL’s Corrupt Kingpin The NFL is one of the biggest corporations in the United States with a net worth at nearly 70 million dollars. That being said, many people don’t think the NFL’s commissionerContinue reading
Does KT Tape physically help athletes perform better?
Picture above credited to Craig Maccubbin Kinesiology tape is all the rage right now. Athletes are seen all over the world participating in this trend. Kerri Walsh Jennings (pictured above), is a professional beach volleyball player andContinue reading
Sports Should Count as Gym Credits
Post by Annie D. Featured image by Stefan_Schranz Hard work, sweat, and pain. All of those things are put into sports, at any level. As a student athlete in high school myself I know a socialContinue reading