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Category: Sports

Remembering Arnold Palmer, the businessman

2 December 2016
Taylor Tummons
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When Arnold Palmer died in September, the major media outlets lit up with coverage commemorating the golf legend. ESPN reminded us all of the major…

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Women’s basketball has high hopes for the 2016-17 season

2 December 2016
Hania Osman
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Basketball season is here again and the William Jewell College Cardinals are ready to take over the court. The women’s basketball team ended last season…

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Does defense actually win championships?

2 December 2016
Jake Marlay
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We take a look at the numbers to determine the validity of this long-held claim. Defense Wins Championships. If you’re a sports fan, I’m sure…

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Protect our athletes’ right to protest

18 November 2016
Brett Stone
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If you haven’t heard of her by now, Tomi Lahren is a television commentator known to vehemently advocate for controversial, i.e. racist, conservative values and…

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Men’s basketball has high hopes coming into the 2016 season

18 November 2016
Jake Marlay
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The William Jewell College men’s basketball team went 9-17 in the 2015-2016 season and finished last in the GLVC West conference with a conference record…

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Jewell Football gains some momentum going into next season

11 November 2016
Taylor Tummons
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The William Jewell College football team recently ended their 2016 season, finishing 1-9. Although the team did not find much success throughout the season, the…

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CUBS WIN!

11 November 2016
Drew Novak
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In a stunning game seven finish, and 108 years after they had won their previous World Series, the Chicago Cubs broke their curse and added…

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Maria Sharapova’s Ban

11 November 2016
Madelyn Comeau
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The tennis world has been upturned by the recent ban and scandal of Maria Sharapova. The five time grand slam champion failed a drug test…

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Cross Country perseveres through injuries and gains valuable experience

4 November 2016
Taylor Tummons
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The William Jewell College women’s and men’s cross country teams recently wrapped up their season. The team experienced some challenges, as well as some triumphs.…

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