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Category: National & Global

The newest wave of basketball talent from overseas might be the best

1 December 2017
Jake Marlay
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NBA talent from outside the U.S. is not new. Some of the league’s greatest players, like Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwan from Nigeria and Dirk Nowitzki…

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Sports Profile: The humble beginning of one of boxing’s greatest

1 December 2017
Madelyn Comeau
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Known as “pretty boy” and “money,” Floyd Mayweather is an Olympian and seen as one of the most talented boxers who has ever lived. He…

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Jewell Athletes at Oxford

17 November 2017
Catherine Dema
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Each year, several William Jewell College students travel to Oxford as part of the Oxbridge Honors Program. They attend various colleges within the university to…

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Sports Profile: The Domination of the Greek Freak

3 November 2017
Jake Marlay
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Giannis Antetokounmpo ended his 2016-2017 season on a high note, winning the NBA’s Most Improved Player award. He was also selected to the NBA All-Star…

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The Race for the Pennant is Here

20 October 2017
Catherine Dema
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As fall begins, the Major League Baseball season is drawing to a close. Ten major league teams advance to the postseason, five from the National…

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Women Are Defining Their Own Role in the World of Sports

20 October 2017
Kristen Agar
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Women in sports have historically been viewed less seriously than their male counterparts. Female athletes competing in the same sport as men generally receive less…

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Football and Trump: A Conversation Between Editors

6 October 2017
Jake Marlay
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Week three of the 2017 NFL season turned out to be a historic few days. Almost every team in some form or another decided to…

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Sports Profile: Michael Bennett’s impact is beginning to be felt on and off the field

29 September 2017
Jake Marlay
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 Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett is one of the most underrated defenders in the NFL. Bennett’s spotlight has been lost at times within a…

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Sports Profile: The Hunt Dynasty has kept the Chiefs in Kansas City

22 September 2017
Luke Lockhart
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Last Sunday, two football teams played in a big city. One was off of a huge win the previous week, drawing in crowds of thousands.…

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