On the Bench: Racing isn’t a real sport

Sports are one of America’s favorite forms of entertainment. The athleticism and display of talent within sports is what initially draws fans in and keeps them coming back for more. But within the seemingly simple world of sports, there will always be the age-old argument centered on what is and what isn’t a truly considered […]

On the Bench: World Records

Earning a world record is the pinnacle of achievement of athletics. No championship or gold medal could ever compare to the honor of holding a world record; however, some athletes may now have their names expunged from the history books and have their world records taken away. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation, United Kingdom […]

On the Bench: Players wanna play, so let ‘em

For the Jan. 7 Los Angeles Clippers-Portland Trail Blazers game, C.J. McCollum, Portland shooting guard and point guard, sat out due to a “clerical error,” according to ESPN. The Trail Blazers reportedly submitted a roster with McCollum listed as “inactive” in place of teammate Luis Montero, a rookie shooting guard who’s been mostly inactive since […]

On the Bench: College Bowl Games

Since their start in 1902, college bowl games have been a major source of entertainment for fans during the college football postseason. But now, college bowl games are incredibly overdone and have become nothing more than a way for college football programs to make a quick buck. Bowl games should be a chance for some of […]