Carson Wentz Returns to Philadelphia Eagles Starting Lineup On Sunday Sept. 23, the Philadelphia Eagles went up against the Indianapolis Colts, ending in a hard fought victory. Starting quarterback, Carson Wentz, made his long awaited return to the Eagles starting lineup, getting a standing ovation from the crowd as he ran onto the field. The […]
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Nike Is Clearly Winning The War
Colin Kaepernick, EX-NFL player, who was banned for being the first to kneel during the National Anthem, has caused a political firestorm by signing recently with Nike. A stance that ignited political protesting amongst the league to protest police brutality and racial inequality. His stance in 2016 caused a political upheaval that prevailed a strong […]
On the Bench: Vague NFL helmet rule sacks America’s pastime
The NFL has taken greater measures to insure player safety. The 2018 season features the debut of the new helmet rule. According to the National Football League’s 2018 rulebook, yellow flags will be thrown if a player lowers his head to initiate and makes contact with another player’s head, neck, torso, hips and lower body. […]
Out of the Shark Zone, Sept. 18, 2018
American golfer comes out as gay in Instagram post In an Instagram post for World Suicide Prevention Day, Tadd Fujikawa announced that he is gay. Fujikawa stated that he hopes to become an “inspiration” for the LGBTQ community and help make a “difference in someone’s life.” In the Instagram post, Fujikawa starts off by saying, […]
Out of the Shark Zone, Sept. 11, 2018
Eagles’ Carson Wentz not to play until “he is 100 percent healthy” After suffering a major knee injury last season, the Eagles do not plan on putting Carson Wentz on the field unless he is 100 percent healed. Wentz tore both his ACL and left LCL in December and recently had knee surgery. Although the […]
On the Bench: Instant Replay v. The Game
Anytime you watch a professional or major league sports game, televised or in person, you will always stumble across instant replays. This frequently used tool in the sports industry is used to replay big plays for entertainment; it shows a play from different angles and most importantly, helps referees check officiated calls or rulings made […]
Out of the Sharkzone, Nov. 28, 2017
UCLA shoplifting case resolved According to ESPN, UCLA’s men’s basketball freshman players LiAngelo Ball, Cody Riley and Jalen Hill were accused of shoplifting sunglasses from a Louis Vuitton store in Hangzhou, China on Nov. 7. During President Trump’s two-day visit to Beijing, he asked Xi Jinping, president of China, to look into the case. After […]
Out of the Sharkzone, Nov. 7, 2017
BBC to increase live sports coverage by 1,000 hours According to The Guardian, BBC has promised to increase live sport coverage by 1,000 hours per year. The increase will be reflected on the BBC sport website as well as through the corporation’s internet streaming service, BBC iPlayer. Tony Hall, the director general, said that this […]
On the bench: Dear politicians, stay out of sports
Since Trump declared war on NFL players who kneel during the national anthem, the sports world is becoming more and more political in every way. Owners, leagues, players and sports media all seem to be involved in some political controversy. From the most controversial news involving Colin Kaepernick’s actions and the president’s criticism toward Jemele […]
On The Bench
In the last decade or so, America’s favorite pastime has seemed to take on new meaning. It used to be that baseball was the most popular sport in America, but instead, it seems like it has become a sport of the past. Major League Baseball has slipped from the number one sport, largely because the […]