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“The need for expansion”

“The need for expansion”

By | December 5, 2011 at 12:01 am | No comments

Alex Veeneman, Asst. Opinions Editor Hockey is one of the most popular sports the United States and Canada have in common. The NHL’s interests shared across the border signify the importance of hockey to both nations. Fans from Vancouver, British Columbia, through the...

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ESPN’s ‘nightmare’ on Twitter St.

ESPN’s ‘nightmare’ on Twitter St.

By | December 5, 2011 at 12:01 am | No comments

Alex Veeneman, Asst. Opinons Editor ital score or line-up stat, it won’t be from ESPN on Twitter — that’s a fact. In this age of social media and new technology, many a person flocks to Twitter to vent rage and to examine the conversation ahead of that very important...

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NBA lockout comes to an end…finally

NBA lockout comes to an end…finally

By | December 5, 2011 at 12:01 am | No comments

Alex Gasick, Sports Editor hrase “basketball-related-income” in recent months, it practically caused me to throw up in my mouth. The term of course, referred to one of the main issues in the NBA’s labor dispute, which ended on Nov. 26 after lasting about five...

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Sports icons are never perfect

Sports icons are never perfect

By | November 21, 2011 at 12:01 am | No comments

Kevin Ryan, Asst. Sports Editor Pictured above: Tiger Woods is one of many sports icons that has fallen from grace. Over the past two weeks, we have learned about the disturbing sex scandal that took place on the campus of Penn State, and we watched the lives of many...

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Recovering from the match-fixing

Recovering from the match-fixing

By | November 21, 2011 at 12:01 am | No comments

Alex Veeneman, Asst. Opinons Editor Three Pakistani cricketers received jail sentences Nov. 3 in London for their roles in match fixing during the team’s fourth test match against England at Lord’s Cricket Ground last year. Former captain Salman Butt and bowlers...

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Is Urlacher Canton-bound?

Is Urlacher Canton-bound?

By | November 21, 2011 at 12:01 am | No comments

Brian Neal, Contributor The Chicago Bears have always been known for their defense.  In the 1940s, they were given the moniker “Monsters of the Midway” because of their dominant defense that helped them to win multiple NFL Championships.  The tradition continued when...

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