In the recently expanded NBA playoffs, 16 teams entered the tournament and 8 currently remain. Many analysts and fans alike have celebrated the parity of this year’s tournament as only the Phoenix Suns have truly separated themselves from every other team both in the regular season and in the playoffs…
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The Masters Recap
Zephyr Melton from Golf.com states that the significance of The Masters itself is that “The Masters is important because, as stated above, it is one of four majors in men’s professional golf. Beyond being a major, The Masters holds additional prestige as the winner each year has a standing invitation…
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The Significance of the MLB Lockout
Ahead of the 2017 MLB season, the MLB and the MLBPA (Major League Baseball Players Association) officially passed the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that would last for the next 5 years. This guarantees some form of representation on behalf of the players in terms of their desires for changes within…
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Opinion: The Chiefs are a different team than we’ve known
After signing the now-infamous $500 million contract ensuring that Patrick Mahomes would keep throwing touchdowns for the Kansas City Chiefs, they have found themselves in unprecedented times under his leadership. The Chiefs are currently in third place in the AFC West with a 4-4 record, a division they have won…
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Potential NBA Expansion into KC
As the 75th anniversary of the NBA kicks off and the leaves begin to change colors, fans across the nation dive into their passion for the game and the history of their teams. For Kansas City sports fans, many remember the time when the Sacramento Kings were actually the Kansas…
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Outdoor activities for the new season
Fall has officially begun with its beautiful colors and perfect temperatures. What better way to enjoy the outdoors than fun, friendly and competitive sports? There are a lot of great opportunities on the William Jewell College campus and in the surrounding community for people to watch and play games. Football,…
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Chiefs expectations fall after second week
It wasn’t long ago when Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, took to social media confidently predicting an undefeated season in 2021. This goal did not seem so lofty considering that Mahomes had achieved an equally successful offseason. As the world’s infatuation with Mahomes continued, it was only…
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Senior Athlete Feature: Connor Morehouse
Connor Morehouse, senior data science and math major, began his career at William Jewell College as a physics and math major. He began as a pitcher on the Jewell baseball team but quickly changed to catcher – a position he did before he came to college. Morehouse has been playing…
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Hideki Matsuyama makes history at Masters
Whether it’s the morning dew on the freshly cut fairways or the crisp aroma of the magnolias, something about Masters week makes life better for golf fans. The long-awaited return to Augusta National in April finally arrived – and it delivered. The highly coveted green jacket had another level of…
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