After one of the more disappointing seasons in recent history, the Miami Heat have come out of the gates strong, sitting with a 9-5 record after 14 games. The Heat are the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference and have taken down some of the best teams in the NBA thus far. Their stars […]
Author: Blake Malick
A guide to blending Christmas and sports
What better way to spend your Christmas than sitting around the fire and watching sports? The holiday season brings us not only joy, but a full slate of sports games. There are games all day long for football and basketball fans to enjoy while they take in the Christmas spirit. The NFL has two games on Christmas day. The Cleveland Browns visit the Green Bay Packers at 4:30 […]
Gill Out: MrBeast Burger
If you’re like me, you watch a lot of YouTube videos in your free time. When one of my favorite YouTube creators, MrBeast, announced that he was creating a burger restaurant, my interest was piqued. I knew I had to try it. For those who don’t know, MrBeast is one of the biggest YouTubers out there, amassing 75.1 million subscribers […]
Out of the shark zone 11/9 – 11/15
Odell Beckham Jr. signs with Rams After being officially released last Monday, star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Rams. Beckham, 29, had 17 catches for 232 yards in six games prior to his release. A free agent for the first time in his career, Beckham took the time to weigh his options, coming to the decision that he wanted to be […]
NSU students publish anthology series
At Nova Southeastern University, it’s important to highlight when our alumni and students are pursuing their dreams. One alumnus and two current students are doing just that. On Oct. 15, those three, along with seven others, published an anthology series called “Stories From The Forest: 10 Stories of Nature, Love, Loss and Life.” NSU alumni Flor Mireles and current students Janelle Giannetta and KaliVictoria Wilson each wrote a story in the anthology series. Mireles was not only an author, but also edited the book. She is also responsible […]
The inconsistencies in the AP Poll
As an avid college football fan, I tune in to a plethora of games on Saturdays. While watching these games, it’s very easy to see which teams are good and which aren’t. My issue with college football comes from the AP Top 25 Poll, the college football ranking system. The teams are ranked in order of strength and […]
Inter Miami misses playoffs
After a mid-season playoff push, a late slump knocked Inter Miami out of contention for the MLS Playoffs. Inter Miami is the highest spending team in the entire MLS, with the team spending $17.8 million on their roster. Despite this, Inter Miami finished the season in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with just 38 points in 33 matches. From April 18 to July 21, […]
Dolphins sit 1-7 after eight games
After eight weeks in the NFL season, the Miami Dolphins sit 1-7. After a 10-6 season where new players showed promise, this rough start is surprising to say the least. After starting multiple rookies last season, those rookies were expected to take leaps forward and it just hasn’t happened yet. Disappointing performances from their free agent signings are to blame, as well. […]
International tidings – 11/9
Abducted Australian girl found safe After 18 days missing, four-year-old Cleo Smith was found safe and sound in Carnarvon, Australia. Smith was abducted from a campsite, within a reasonable distance from where she was found, on Oct. 16. The search lasted nearly three weeks, with police receiving a tip that led them to Carnarvon. The Police Commissioner of Western Australia, Chris […]
Out of the shark zone – 11/2
Ingram II traded to Saints The Houston Texans traded running back Mark Ingram II to the New Orleans Saints for a late round pick. It’s a homecoming for Ingram as he spent the first eight years of his career with the Saints before departing in free agency in 2019. Through seven games in 2021, Ingram has rushed for 294 yards and a […]