The name that most people will recognize from their favorite football video game, John Madden, died on Dec. 28. The one-time face of football is a legend to the game, whether it was on or off the field. Madden coached the Oakland Raiders from 1969 to 1978 and held a career record of 103 wins, […]
Author: Blake Malick
Dolphins fire head coach Brian Flores
In one of the most surprising outcomes of Black Monday, the Miami Dolphins parted ways with head coach Brian Flores. In his time as head coach, he inherited a tanking team in 2019 and led it to five wins. In 2020, the Dolphins were here to contend for a playoff spot. Flores led the team […]
An update to 2022 World Cup Qualifying
Now that we have reached 2022, it’s finally a World Cup year. The international competition is being held in Qatar, the first Middle Eastern country to ever host the event. This will be the first World Cup that will be held in November and December, not the summer, due to Qatar’s intense summer heat. There […]
On the bench: Why are players so salty towards Tua?
One of the most highly talked about players in the NFL is Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Whether it was his ukulele playing, his game on the field or trade talks, people always seem to have Tua’s name in their mouth. In the 2020 NFL Draft, it was seen as a three-quarterback race, consisting of […]
Kicking off International Soccer in 2022: The AFCON
The first international soccer tournament of 2022, the African Cup of Nations, will take place in Cameroon, Central Africa, from Jan. 9 to Feb. 6. Originally scheduled for June and July of 2021, the tournament was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What better way to kick off a World Cup year and bring in […]
Previewing the 2021 NFL playoffs
Under the semi-new format, seven teams in each conference make the NFL playoffs, with the No. 1 seed in each conference receiving a bye week and avoiding Wild Card weekend. Who is set to play, and what should you know about the matchups? American Football Conference (AFC) Tennessee Titans (1) In one of the […]
How did NSU fare in fall sports?
After a year-long drought of no sports due to COVID-19, the 2021 season resumed sports here at NSU. As fall sport teams’ seasons end, how did each sport’s season go? Women’s volleyball The women’s volleyball program, led by coach Brian Rosen and his staff, dominated their season and finished with a 24-5 record. The […]
How is Bitcoin making its way into sports?
As the world advances in becoming more technological day by day, certain things are just about going with the times. A recent trend is that some professional athletes are taking their salary, or a portion of it, in cryptocurrency. More specifically, these athletes are taking their contracts in Bitcoin. A Bitcoin, or BTC, is a […]
NBA quarter point: Who are the award winners?
As the NBA reaches the quarter point through its 82-game season, looking at those who have come out of the gates strong is imperative. In this case, I will be selecting winners for the award as if the season ended today. Who are some of the best, and most surprising performers through a fourth of […]
NSU secures first SSC tournament win in history
For the first time in program history, Nova Southeastern University’s men’s soccer team has won the Sunshine State Conference Tournament. In the three most important games of their season, the Sharks showed resilience and dominance. The prolific team scored nine goals and conceded just three goals during the tournament. Let’s take a look at the three matches and what waits […]