A lot of times, our professional sports leagues act as a lens through which we can observe the state of our nation. Jackie Robinson’s entrance and success in Major League Baseball was a good indicator of the coming breakdown in segregation. The efforts of players’ unions in creating new collective…
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The Human Need for Sports
Humans value sports for much more than victory and glory. To some, sports may have a very brutish reputation. Just a bunch of people running around acting like animals. And to what end? Maybe that’s not the right question to ask. It’s not really what we are trying to achieve…
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Fantasy Football Advice: Week 5
Start ‘Em Tom Brady, New England Patriots Yep. He’s back. I wouldn’t normally write in a quarterback in this column, but I have a feeling Tom Brady is going to make a statement this Sunday. After the long process of “Deflategate” and a questionable four game suspension, I’d imagine that Brady is…
Read MoreFantasy Football Advice: Week 4
Waiver Wire Targets Jordan Howard, Chicago Bears After Jeremy Langford suffered a high ankle sprain on Sunday, the Bears look prepared to depend on the rookie Howard in a larger capacity. Howard has played well when given the opportunity and boasts amazing potential, but his production will largely depend on how…
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Fantasy Football Advice: Week 3
Start ‘Em Melvin Gordon (@ Indianapolis) It’s happened. Melvin Gordon has arrived. The Chargers have been giving him the ball and he has been delivering. And now that Danny Woodhead is out for the season with a torn ACL, I expect Gordon to get the ball even more. O’Dell Beckham…
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Fantasy Football Advice: Week Two
It’s that time of year again. Fantasy football is back! Here’s some advice to help you to victory in week two. Start These Players! Eli Manning (vs. New Orleans): Manning played a solid game in Dallas on Sunday and will look to exploit another bad defense in week 2. Although…
Read MoreSporting Kansas City so far
After a red hot start, Sporting Kansas City has cooled off in recent weeks. At 4-4-1, they currently own the six seed in Major League Soccer Western Conference. Of course, there is still a lot of soccer to be played and Sporting will need to pick it back up if they…
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What should the Chiefs do about Jamaal Charles?
Jamaal Charles will turn 29 in December. He is coming off of his second ACL tear in five years. We are all witnesses to the fact that Charcandrick West and Spencer Ware have proven to be capable players who can help Kansas City win, even in the playoffs. So the question…
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An update on the budget of Jewell athletics department
William Jewell College is home to 471 athletes. That is 46.2 percent of the total student population. The coach of each individual program recruits at his or her discretion, choosing the athletes that they think can best contribute to their team. During the 2014-2015 school year, Jewell spent $67,650 on recruiting. The…
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