Football is undoubtedly one of the biggest sports in the U.S. Season after season, fans spend millions of dollars on tickets, jerseys and other merchandise, and when it comes to the Super Bowl, money is no object. And the Feb. 7 match-up between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos will be no exception. Fans everywhere […]
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Guide to the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is the biggest game of the year in the National Football League (NFL). Every player in the NFL dreams of winning this game for their team; it is the game that every team works hard for year after year, as this game is played for the ultimate prize in the NFL. But, […]
Out of the Sharkzone for January 26, 2016
Buffalo Bills hire first ever full-time female coach For the first time in NFL history, a woman will be a full-time assistant coach. The Buffalo Bills announced that it will hire Kathryn Smith as a full-time female assistant coach. Smith will serve as special teams quality control coach after serving as administrative assistant to Rex […]
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 […]
Finding Fitness: Yogalates
What is it? Yogalates is a unique form of exercise that combines the breathing practices of traditional yoga with the core-stabilizing techniques of Pilates. Practicing Yogalates is meant to give you a workout for both the mind and body; the Pilates element focuses on muscle control and posture, while the yoga element focuses more on […]
Athlete of the Week: Emma Wahlstrom
Junior Emma Wahlstrom established an impressive swimming career in her home country of Sweden and has brought her talent to the U.S. to become one of NSU’s top swimmers. Wahlstrom moved from Sweden to Florida in 2013 so she could attend NSU and pursue a degree in business administration. She hopes to return to Sweden […]
Start strong: How to start your fitness goals on the right foot
It’s the start of a new year and the perfect time to start forming a new fitness routine, but deciding where to start can be overwhelming. It seems like everyone at the gym already knows every workout in the book, leaving beginners slightly terrified. However, starting to work out is a lot easier than it seems […]
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 […]
Out of the Shark Zone for January 19, 2016
Chip Kelly new head coach for 49ers After firing Jim Tomsula, the San Francisco 49ers hired Chip Kelly as the 11th head coach in the franchise’s history. San Francisco’s CEO Jed York and general manager Trent Baalke chose Kelly after he interviewed with the team. Baalke said in a statement that Kelly “possesses all the […]
Athlete of the Week: Darren Hendricks
Track and field was originally just a way for senior communication studies major Darren Hendricks to train for football, but he has now become one of the best discus and hammer throwers at NSU. Hendricks began running track in middle school, participating in events such as the 4×200 relay in order to gain speed for […]