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New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick speaking at the podium during Super Bowl XLIX media day, January 2015.

Win or Lose, the Patriots Are Still on Top

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer January 29, 2018

Just a few weeks after ESPN senior writer Seth Wickersham posted an article suggesting an internal power struggle between Tom Brady, head coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert...

Colin Kaepernick was announced as GQ’s Citizen of the Year.

Colin Kaepernick Named GQ’s Citizen of the Year

Helen Xie, Staff Writer December 4, 2017
Colin Kaepernick was awarded the title of GQ's man of the year.
Read It Out Loud: ‘I Agree With Eminem’

Read It Out Loud: ‘I Agree With Eminem’

Adryan Barlia, Deputy Opinion Editor October 16, 2017
Eminem has now been solidified in his status as an influencer in the political war that is always brewing in relevance to our President’s actions and remarks. What Eminem now says matters and the thought of that statement sounds like words that I'd have never thought I’d say when it came to Eminem and politics.
This week’s Good, Bad and Ugly include the start of the baseball season, Ezekiel Elliott's suspension, and Washington State University’s embarrassing game on national television.

Last Week’s Good, Bad and Ugly

Austin Day, Contributing Writer October 16, 2017
Austin Day gives his thoughts on this week in professional sports.
Vice President Mike Pence abruptly left the Colts and 49ers game on Oct. 8 in Indianapolis after several players knelt during the national anthem.

Commentary: Pence Should Have Stayed

Helen Xie, Contributing Writer October 16, 2017
As a leader, much like in ethics, we ought to take the path of the greatest good. Mike Pence leaving a football game after players protested was not demonstrating good leadership.

NFL Announcer Beth Mowins (right) faced sexist criticism after becoming the first female play-by-play announcer in 30 years to call an NFL regular season game.

Commentary: Female NFL Announcer Faces Scrutiny

Brianna Davis, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
Beth Mowins faces sexist remarks as the first woman to announce NFL Monday Night Football.

Carolina Panthers quarterback, Cam Newton, received a backlash of criticism after making several sexist comments towards a female reporter. Newton has recently released an apology statement towards the reporter.

Sponsors Drop Newton for Sexism

Nalani Ogawa, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
NFL player Cam Newton makes sexist remark to female reporter.
Kneeling: Stop Making It About the Military

Kneeling: Stop Making It About the Military

Brandon Weaver, Contributing Writer October 3, 2017
As a further effort to paint the NFL players as anti-American, opposers are interpreting the protest as an attack to the military. The protest, however, is not about the military. It never has been.
30 players from Kaepernick’s former team, the San Francisco 49ers, kneel during the national anthem before their game on Oct 1, 2017.

Trump Fights With Pros

Tori Bianco, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017
Trump's comments on NFL national anthem protests further demonstrate his political immaturity.

This week’s The Good, The Bad and The Ugly includes Tony Romo, Rick Pitino and money laundering from coaches.

Last Week’s Good, Bad and Ugly

Austin Day, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017
Austin Day gives his thoughts on this week in professional sports.
NFL Kneeling for Selfish Reasons

NFL Kneeling for Selfish Reasons

September 28, 2017
The timing of this NFL kneeling event demonstrates the selfishness of NFL players and owners. By kneeling after President Trump’s comments, they have made protesting the national anthem about them.
Last Week’s Good, Bad and Ugly

Last Week’s Good, Bad and Ugly

Austin Day, Contributing Writer September 28, 2017
Austin Day provides his outlook on this week in professional sports.