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First collegiate athlete comes out gay: is it a big deal?

February 12, 2014 by Cameron Boon Leave a Comment

By Cameron Boon Flashback to 1947: Jackie Robinson becomes the first black player to play in Major League Baseball, breaking the game’s color barrier between its league, and the Negro League which was only for black players. Jackie made this jump to the Dodgers because he felt that it wasn’t fair for the blacks to be playing in a league that wasn’t level with the best … [Read more...] about First collegiate athlete comes out gay: is it a big deal?

Weightman brings focus to Geneva

May 11, 2013 by Taylor Nigrelli Leave a Comment

By Taylor Nigrelli  @Nigrelli93 Brian Weightman has never had any doubts about his athleticism. The 6’4 outfielder from Jeannette, Pa., and current junior at St. Bonaventure,  was a three-sport athlete at Jeanette High School where he played football with current Oakland Raiders quarterback, Terrelle Pryor. However, while for playing for the Geneva Red Wings in the New … [Read more...] about Weightman brings focus to Geneva

Fairfield advances with win over Rider

March 9, 2013 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

Courtesy of FairfieldStags.com SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – It's an advantage when you have your best free throw shooter on the line with seconds remaining, trying to preserve a lead. It's a bigger advantage when that student-athlete is a senior. That's the double bonus Head Coach Sydney Johnson had when Derek Needham stepped to free throw line with under a minute remaining. All … [Read more...] about Fairfield advances with win over Rider

One is the Loneliest Number: The Saga of King James Continues

January 17, 2013 by Nick Steblenko 16 Comments

By Nick Steblenko We are all motivated by a keen desire for praise, and the better a man is, the more he is inspired to glory. -Cicero Some may call it a gift. Others, a curse. Either way, LeBron James and his God-given talent have taken the NBA on a roller coaster ride for the last 10 years. Last night, he became the youngest player to ever reach 20,000 points in a career … [Read more...] about One is the Loneliest Number: The Saga of King James Continues

Joe Manganiello’s Trimester all-NBA selections: Third Team

December 22, 2012 by Joe Mags 3 Comments

  All-NBA third team G- Rajon Rondo I am not afraid of what Celtics fans will say about this. Much like Eminem’s closing freestyle in the 2000s film “8mile,” I simply know everything they have to say against me. I know all about the 12.3 assists Rondo is averaging per night, three full assists ahead of the next closest player. Rondo is also having his best … [Read more...] about Joe Manganiello’s Trimester all-NBA selections: Third Team

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