Yao Ming to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame According to Yahoo! Sports, the newly created Direct Elect International Committee selected former center Yao Ming, 35, for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in the Class of 2016. Ming, who stands at 7 feet 6 inches, played with the Houston Rockets […]
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On the Bench: Sharapova’s doping disappointment
Maria Sharapova, one of the world’s most renowned female athletes, has marred her nearly perfect tennis career after testing positive for the drug meldonium. The tennis superstar failed a drug test at the 2016 Australian Open and could possibly face a four-year suspension. The World Anti-Doping Agency placed meldonium on its ever-growing list of banned […]
Finding Fitness: Hot yoga
Finding Fitness is more than just about scoping out the latest fitness trends; it’s about finding exciting new ways to focus on the most important subject of any story: you. From extreme sports to strange and, sometimes, uncomfortable classes, this feature is all about finding the best fitness to maximize your health. Stay tuned to […]
Athlete of the Week: Harrison Goodrick
Harrison Goodrick, junior marketing major, grew up playing rugby in his home country of Australia but later found a passion for basketball. Goodrick gave up rugby to pursue his love of basketball and is now one of the top players at NSU. He spent his first collegiate season in Colorado, playing with Division II school […]
Athlete of the Week: Anabel Knoll
Anabel Knoll, freshman biology major, is new to the world of cross country, but that hasn’t stopped her from being wildly successful in her first year at NSU. Before coming to NSU, Knoll had almost no experience in either cross country or track and field. However, she was a very accomplished triathlete. Knoll took first […]
On the Bench: The NFL should play it safe
New stadiums, relocations, rule changes and, of course, money are currently the big issues taking the National Football League by storm. However, there is a more pressing issue that the NFL should consider first: player safety. The NFL has avoided the issue of player safety for years, only taking small, mostly ineffective steps to solve […]
Shark’s Swimming and Diving claim three national titles at NCAA Championships
The men’s and women’s swimming and diving team took home three gold medals at the 2016 NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships. The women’s team earned an 11th place finish, while the men’s team improved by three spots to finish fourth overall. Anton Lobanov and Thiago Sickert both earned individual national titles at the […]
Out of the Shark Zone for March 22, 2016
Denver Broncos sign Okung to 5-year deal The Denver Broncos have agreed to a 5-year deal with former Seattle Seahawks left tackle Russell Okung. According to FOX Sports, the multi-year deal is worth approximately $60 million. The 28-year-old was the sixth overall pick in the 2010 NFL Entry Level Draft and was selected to compete […]
Athlete of the Week: Nastassia Rubel
Nastassia Rubel is a long way from home, but that hasn’t stopped her from succeeding in tennis. Originally from Minsk, Belarus, Rubel moved to the U.S. to play tennis for the University of Arkansas. However, the transition was far from easy. She said, “When I got to Arkansas, I was a little depressed. I had […]
Finding Fitness: Water aerobics
Finding Fitness is more than just about scoping out the latest fitness trends; it’s about finding exciting new ways to focus on the most important subject of any story: you. From extreme sports to strange and, sometimes, uncomfortable classes, this feature is all about finding the best fitness to maximize your health. Stay tuned to […]