SID (Sports Information Director) Appreciation Week was celebrated from November 6 to November 12 this year. Every college has a special individual who handles every sports’ information, as well as stream broadcasts and complete the statistics for the teams. Here at William Jewell College, our Sports Information Director is JaeLynn…
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Sports opinion: load management
2019 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard has recently come under fire for being under load management, which essentially means taking games off to prevent an injury or the further development of a lingering one. This says a lot about who Leonard is as a player. A lot of people see…
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Misconceptions about tennis
When it comes to major sports in America, the first few that pop into your mind are probably football, basketball or baseball, not tennis. Tennis is a unique sport that people seem to confuse with an activity or a minor sport that holds little to no importance. The misconceptions about…
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Sports Profile: Olivia Hoseth
Olivia Hoseth, senior nursing major, shares her experiences in the cheerleading program as she reflects on her time here at William Jewell College. Hoseth shared what inspired her to begin cheer. “I have been actively cheerleading for around nine years now,” Hoseth said. “I first started out doing competitive cheer…
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Sports should be political
When Trump was booed and a banner saying “Impeach Trump” was unfurled at Nationals Park during Game 5 of the World Series, many online decried the action and said we need to keep politics out of sports. Many Americans like to think of politics and sports as being neatly separated.…
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2019 World Series recap
Baseball season has been uneventful for Kansas City, but that doesn’t mean that it has been uneventful for America. The Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals faced off in the 2019 World Series, which was full of ups and downs, and big comebacks. The Astros beat the notorious New York…
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England takes the Rugby World Cup, a tournament with global support and potential for social impact
The Rugby World Cup concluded Saturday in a match between South Africa’s Springboks and England’s Lions. The Springboks dominated with a 32-12 victory over the English team. The tournament was held in Japan, the first time it was held in Asia and outside the traditional Tier 1 rugby nations. The…
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Everything you need to know about Patrick Mahomes’ injury
As you probably know by now, during the Chiefs week 7 victory over the Denver Broncos, Patrick Mahomes suffered an injury that took him out for the rest of the game. This was a scary moment for Chiefs fans, as homes and sports bars across the city fell silent as…
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Ways to stay warm during sporting events
As winter approaches and winter sports kick off it’s important for individuals to stay warm as they attend some of their favorite games. As temperatures begin to drop individuals are at an increased risk of hypothermia and even frostbite if they are not careful. Here is a list of some…
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