In the Feb. 18th issue of “The Current,” I discussed the role black athletes have had in the history of sports. The Black History Month celebration continues now with a look at some of the most famous black female athletes in sports history. These women have proudly represented not only their race but their gender, […]
Category: Sports
On the bench: Michael Sam
We’ve all now had some time to decide what to make of Michael Sam’s mid-February announcement that he is gay. The media and fans have brought up many questions about this: Was it the right time to make the announcement? Can an NFL locker room handle a gay player? How would this affect his draft […]
Paralympians aiming for gold
The Olympics may seem over. Charlie White and Meryl Davis have captured gold medals, Bob Costas’s eye has healed and maybe a few viewers now even understand what curling is. But for 692 fierce Paralympians around the world, including around 77 Americans, the Sochi-based competition has yet to begin. They each have physical disabilities — […]
Assistant Coach’s Corner: Brooklyn Kohlheim
Everyone has heard the saying “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” The same can be said of NSU women’s basketball assistant coach Brooklyn Kohlheim. She is an eccentric personality, who is total non-stop action, but she enjoys nothing more than to sit back and read anything she can get her hands on. Kohlheim […]
Athlete of the week: Casey Carroll
When you grow up with a basketball coach in the family, it may be a little difficult not to get involved in the sport. Casey Sophomore Casey Carroll, a sports management major and member of the NSU basketball team credits his father as his role model and the inspiration for getting involved in basketball. “My […]
On the Bench: MLS takes its talent to South Beach
After more than a year of rumors and speculation, Major League Soccer confirmed earlier this month that international soccer icon David Beckham intends to create a professional team in the Miami area. Slated to become the 22nd team in the U.S.’s top professional division, the as-yet-unnamed team joins Manchester City-owned New York City FC and […]
Assistant Coach’s Corner: Pete Woodworth
People don’t usually expect to get a call about their dream as they are on their way across the country to start another job, but that is exactly what happened to NSU pitching coach Pete Woodworth. Originally from St. Petersburg, near the Tampa Bay area, Woodworth grew up a Tampa Bay Rays fan. So when […]
Athlete of the week: Alvin Swoope
Baseball slides, dives and runs through the veins of NSU baseball shortstop Alvin Swoope, a redshirt freshman majoring in sports and recreation management. The sport has been passed down from generation to generation by the male members of his family, creating a special bond. “My whole family on my mom’s side plays baseball. My uncle, […]
Black athletes who made history
February is Black History Month, encouraging everyone to look back and celebrate those who broke new ground and stood up for their beliefs. This holds especially true in the world of sports, where great athletes became iconic for what they were able to accomplish even through adversity. These are Black athletes, who may not get […]
Running around South Florida
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