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Scandals in the sporting world
February 18, 2012 • Jordan Hamburger, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
they win, the MVP titles they are awarded, or the statistics they produce. However, due to this common misconception, athlete’s flaws can be amplified. Sex scandals are one aspect that haunts the sports world, due to the fact that one discrete action can result in major public ramifications. Athletes... Read more »
Super Bowl 46: Déjà vu
February 2, 2012 • Carlos Suhr, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
As we approach Super Bowl 46 in Indianapolis, people are being reminded of the unbelievable defeat of the New England Patriots by the New York Giants in Super Bowl 42, 17-14. In Super Bowl 42, the two quarterbacks, Tom Brady and Eli Manning, fought against each other for their spot in the history books.... Read more »
Panthers lose Homecoming Game, but spirit remains intact
November 7, 2011
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
As the seconds ticked off, hope for the Panther’s fourth win dwindled. They lost 21-11, but that didn’t stop the yelling and chanting radiating from proud Palmetto students. “I feel like having school spirit makes them perform better than they would have without people in the stands,” senior... Read more »
Dolphins look for Luck
October 26, 2011 • Brett Levitt, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
After 11 years of discouragement and losing seasons, the Dolphins may have something to look forward to. With 10 games remaining in the 2011-2012 NFL season and the Dolphins playoff hopes closing week by week, fans have begun to transition their focus to next year’s 2012 draft. Number 1 draft prospect... Read more »
Downfalls mark end of MLB regular season
October 5, 2011 • Kyle Richardson, News Editor
Filed under Sports
On Thursday September 29, 2011, two teams awoke to a morning of mourning. But from the looks captured by the hundreds of cameras sounding off at Camden and Turner, the mourning had long before begun. Even with playoff hopes, player personas, and personal pride hanging in the balance, the tide would not... Read more »
Online leagues bring fantasy to reality
September 23, 2011 • Olivia Nash, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Fantasy Football has become a phenomenon for football fans all over America. It is a fantasy league that allows people to feel as though they have their own NFL Team. Players are able to choose professional American football players from any team and create a team of their own, all though the Internet.... Read more »
Dolphins’ head coaching situation leaves fans asking questions
September 23, 2011 • Brett Levitt, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
The clock is ticking. Miami Dolphins Head Coach Tony Sparano may be facing the biggest week of his coaching career. The Dolphins are off to a slow 0-2 start, losing two big games to both their division rivals, the Patriots and Texans. Many fans are disappointed for the slow start due to all the hype... Read more »
NBA lockout leaves 2011 season questionable
September 19, 2011 • Jordan Hamburger, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Electricity was felt running down every NBA fan’s spine during the 2010 NBA off-season. Lebron James and Chris Bosh brought their talents to South Beach and changed the image of the National Basketball Association. Amar’e Stoudmire started his own dynasty, switching from Phoenix to the Big Apple... Read more »
Sony Ericsson Open
April 26, 2011 • Kyle Richardson, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
On Sunday, April 3, men’s singles player Novak Djokovic defeated World No. 1 Rafael Nadal 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4) for his twenty-sixth consecutive victory. The tournament, held annually at Crandon Park on Key Biscayne, drew a tournament-record 316,267 fans, even with the scorching Miami sun. Fans poured... Read more »
NFL lockout lingers
April 13, 2011 • Daniel Schleien, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
National Football League (NFL) games draw more attention and viewers than the NBA, MLB, or NHL. The average Sunday Night Football regular season game on NBC drew more viewers than the average 2010 World Series game, but football games, tailgating, and body paint may be put on hold until the NFL settles... Read more »