Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer was arrested and charged with assault after breaking his wife’s nose and throwing a shoe at their 18-month-old child. Carolina Panther Greg Hardy was recently found guilty of assaulting his former girlfriend and threatening to kill her. And the streak of bad news continues in the NFL, as Vikings […]
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On the Bench: A tribute to Derek Jeter
The journey has ended and the time has come for America’s beloved captain to end his voyage. The New York Yankees said farewell to their MVP shortstop and model of greatness, Derek Jeter. During his celebrated 20-year career, Jeter has always poured his heart onto the field, prepared meticulously and worked relentlessly. His famous jersey […]
Too fit to quit: Guide to group fitness classes
The RecPlex doesn’t just have treadmills and elliptical trainers. It offers more than 20 group fitness classes to satisfy students’ needs and schedules so they can work out using the newest and trendiest ways out there. Plus, joining these group exercises is free for all NSU students. Marcela Sandigo, associate director of programs at the […]
Athlete of the week: Katie Pyles
For sophomore Katie Pyles, volleyball was just a hobby when she began playing in middle school. But that changed her freshman year of high school. “I really got into it and loved it. I was in the gym and played everyday, and my coach said that I had the potential, so why not?” she said. […]
On the Bench: Blood doping
Perhaps it’s human nature to strive to be better in everything. I suppose that’s why athletes come up with elaborate ways to cheat in sports. One of these ways is blood doping. Blood doping is the illicit practice of improving athletic performance by boosting the blood’s ability to carry more oxygen to the muscles. It […]
Coach’s Corner: Justin Ramsey
For assistant baseball coach Justin Ramsey, baseball isn’t just a career, it’s a life-long passion. “I knew that’s what I wanted to do growing up as a kid,” Ramsey said. Originally from California, Ramsey graduated from high school in 1999 and went on to attend and play at Sacramento City College. He then transferred to […]
Athlete of the week: Ben Manuel
Moving from Curaçao in the Caribbean to the U.S. was once a big dream for Ben Manuel. “My dream was to come to the states and get a scholarship for running track or cross country,” said Manuel. When he started playing soccer at 4, Manuel had no clue that he would become a cross-country runner […]
Athlete of the Week: Kaitlyn Baran
Unlike other fans who are content with cheering their team from a couch or stadium seat, cheerleader Kaitlyn Baran has always wanted to be in the action. “I’ve never been a fan in the stands,” she said. “I love being down in the action and really motivating the players and just being a big family.” […]
On the Bench: Female athletes deserve respect
You run like a girl. You throw like a girl. You kick like a girl. Regardless of gender, everyone who has ever stepped foot on a court, field or playground understands that having your athletic ability compared to anything remotely feminine is not a good thing. One would think that equating femininity to a lack […]
On the Bench: The NFL domestic violence problem
Recently, the NFL has been having problems with their players being involved in domestic violence altercations. Baltimore Ravens running back, Ray Rice made national headlines when he was videotaped dragging his unconscious then fiancée out of an elevator. This particular incident has sparked major controversy not only because of the severity of the domestic violence […]