2014 World Cup Causing Illegal Gambling in Asia
While most people see the 2014 Soccer World Cup as a chance for nations to come together amidst troubling times and engage in one of the world’s most beloved sports, … Read More
Category: Recreation and Sports
President Obama Raises Concern Over Rising Number of Concussions in Sports
Bumps, bruises, and other injuries are a normal part of sports. But with the rise of concussions in the last decade, even President Barack Obama is concerned about the welfare of … Read More
Controversial Bill Backed by New Orleans Saints Heads Forward
Though it’s the off-season, the New Orleans Saints are still embroiled in a tough challenge. This time though, it’s not on the football field, but inside a courthouse. This week, … Read More
Donald Sterling Banned From NBA Thanks to Racist Commentary About Girlfriend’s Instagram
Donald Sterling has learned the hard way this week that it doesn’t just matter what you say on social media — it also matters what you say about it. The … Read More
Olympic Champion Mark Pavelich to Auction off His Gold Medal
It has become widely known that selling your gold is a great way to earn extra cash for possessions that would otherwise take up space and collect dust. But would … Read More
U.S. Sporting World Jolted Again as Track Stars Threaten to Strike
Discontent has been building for a while now over how the USA Track and Field applies rules and runs meets. As a result, U.S. track stars are considering going on … Read More
New Coach, New Uniforms, New April Fool’s Pranks at UW
Many athletes take a great sense of pride in pulling their uniform over their head before taking the field or court, and with the recent trend of college football jerseys … Read More
Seventh Annual Quidditch World Cup Is Less Than Two Weeks Away
Athletes all across the U.S. are lacing up their sneakers, stretching their legs, and… hopping on their broomsticks? The International Quidditch Association, a real life sports league based off of … Read More
New Surgical Procedures Offer Hope to Athletes with Spine and Neck Injuries
In 2012, it looked as though David Cooper was never going to walk again. The Cleveland Indians first baseman had just dove into a base during a game against the … Read More