March 16 – First official female boxing match held in NY On March 16,1876, Nelly Saunders and Rose Harland fought the first female boxing match in sports history. According to WNYC News, the prize for winning the match, which was held at New York Hills Theatre, was a silver butter dish. Considered the first official […]
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On the bench: Tua or Watson?
What is happening? Deshaun Watson, the Texans’ 25-year-old star quarterback, has grown unhappy with management and requested a trade to get out of Houston. Ownership and management reportedly told Watson that he would have a say in the hiring process of the team’s general manager. Watson recommended two candidates and the Texans failed to “consider […]
This Week in Sports History
March 9 – Legendary player hits career milestone In 2002, NHL hall of famer Joe Sakic played in his 1,000th match in the league. He has since played in a total of 1,378 games and has scored 1,641 points in his career. March 11 – Soccer game spark fan lead riot On this day, […]
In memory of Vincent Jackson: a honorable mention
Vincent Jackson was born Jan. 14, 1983 in Colorado Springs, CO. He attended Widefield High School, where he became an All-State Honorable Mention, first-team all-area pick, and first-team all-conference pick. On top of these outstanding achievements, he was also a straight-A student and was accepted to Columbia University, but decided on University of Northern Colorado […]
Finding Fitness: Time for a dance break
I know it sounds ridiculous, but it would be a lie if we said we didn’t try out dance moves in the mirror or let loose a bit when we blast our favorite songs. For some people, it’s an instinct, and for others, it’s just an occasional activity at weddings or other social gatherings. However, […]
Finding Fitness: Get a free gym membership with free weights
It’s no secret that college can be tough on your mind and body. Not to mention, all the stress that the COVID-19 pandemic has added to our daily life. Even with a busy schedule of Zoom calls and other prior commitments, being in a quarantine during the pandemic has made people more interested in working […]
No more arguments: Tom Brady is the GOAT
On Feb. 7, Tom Brady cemented himself as the greatest quarterback in NFL history by winning Super Bowl LV, his seventh Super Bowl win. Some of us were already predicting this. Now, I’m not saying Tom Brady is the most talented quarterback of all time, but he is one of the smartest football […]
On this day in Sports History 3/2-3/8
March 2 – Wilt Chamberlain the first NBA player to score 100 points in one game In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points during a game against the New York Knicks. This was the most points ever by an NBA player in a single game. The Warriors’ won 169-147. March 3 – The NAFL […]
On The Bench: MMA deserves more credit in the sports world, though it’s an art
Somewhere in the last few years, I have become a big MMA fan, watching UFC, Bellator MMA and even Titan FC fights. I’m not quite sure how it happened, but it did and it’s perhaps the sport I enjoy watching most. With that said, I’m glad to see it getting more coverage, especially with UFC […]
A swimmers perspective on the impact of COVID-19
Being a college athlete isn’t easy, and being a college athlete during a pandemic makes it even harder. During these times, it is very important for athletes to stay safe and stay COVID-19-free so that their teams can practice and workout as usual. With that said, there is pressure associated with athletes trying to […]