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NBA Playoffs: Second Round Takeaways

NBA Playoffs: Second Round Takeaways

Andrew Odle May 23, 2024

With the second round nearly wrapped up, there is much to take away from these playoffs. New stars and upcoming young teams are headlining the most impressive parts of the 2nd round, while familiar faces are also coming up huge.  Anthony Edwards is...

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Anthony Edwards: Overrated or Legend?

Anthony Edwards: Overrated or Legend?

Nikos Stollenwerk May 17, 2024

Throughout this Minnesota playoff run, Anthony Edwards has been balling out with 30/6/6 (ppg/rpg/apg) shooting 53.5% from the field and 42.5% from three. Through his 10 playoff games, he is 7-3 including a sweep of the big three in Phoenix, and is...

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New NFL Kickoff Rework: What is it And Why is it So Confusing?

New NFL Kickoff Rework: What is it And Why is it So Confusing?

Nikos Stollenwerk May 9, 2024

With the new changes to the NFL kickoff, many fans are still concerned about adjusting the play's intricacies and effect on the game. Next season, kick returns will look very different. For many, the big question is, “Why?” The answer is simple...

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The Suns NBA Future After Being Swept by Minnesota

The Suns NBA Future After Being Swept by Minnesota

Nikos Stollenwerk May 9, 2024

After the team took the future NBA champion Denver Nuggets to 6 games in the Western Conference Semifinals, the team had a bright future with Booker, Durant, and an aging but effective Chris Paul. The team sought after All-Star Bradley Beal to form the...

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Five Things We Learned From Round One of The NBA Playoffs

Five Things We Learned From Round One of The NBA Playoffs

Andrew Odle May 9, 2024

With the first round of the NBA playoffs nearing a close, there are many things to take away from the matchups we saw. There were many game-winners and clutch-time moments in the first round, this is what to take away from the first round. The Suns...

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FC Cincinnati Snap Losing Streak, Beats Atlanta United 2-1

FC Cincinnati Snap Losing Streak, Beats Atlanta United 2-1

Ethan McDonald April 25, 2024

In a game riddled with multiple streaks, it was FC Cincinnati to got the edge over Atlanta United, winning 2-1. Heading into the game, Atlanta United was unbeaten at home in 2024 and had been unbeaten in their last nine games on turf fields. FCC, on...

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Lakota West Alumni, Oregon Transfer Chance Gray, Commits to Ohio State

Lakota West Alumni, Oregon Transfer Chance Gray, Commits to Ohio State

Ethan McDonald April 25, 2024

Chance Gray, 2022 Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year, who played high school basketball at Lakota West and Winton Woods, is transferring to Ohio State Buckeyes Gray announced her commitment to Ohio State Sunday on Twitter/X, after announcing her departure...

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A “Hole” History In One: Golf Over The Years

A “Hole” History In One: Golf Over The Years

Shahed Al Ali April 11, 2024

Golf originated from a game played on the eastern coast of Scotland, in an area close to the royal capital of Edinburgh. In those early days players would try to hit a pebble over sand dunes and around tracks using a bent stick or club. In 1502 the...

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Adrian Smith’s Explosive Start to the Season

Adrian Smith’s Explosive Start to the Season

Nick Johnson, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2024

Despite the slow start to the year for the Baseball Firebirds, Adrian Smith has started the year off with a literal bang. On March 25th, the Lakota West Baseball Firebirds were trailing the Hamilton Big Blue on the road in the top of the fifth inning....

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5 Most Memorable Events in LeBron James Career

5 Most Memorable Events in LeBron James’ Career

Nikos Stollenwerk April 11, 2024

With LeBron James’ recent words on his future, let’s take a look at the most shocking moments throughout his career. 5. “The Chosen One” Sports Illustrated Cover James’ career started with a bang, being featured on a Sports Illustrated...

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FC Cincinnati Acquire USMNT Defender Deandre Yedlin in Trade

FC Cincinnati Acquire USMNT Defender Deandre Yedlin in Trade

Ethan McDonald March 14, 2024

FC Cincinnati has acquired former USMNT right back Deandre Yedlin from Inter Miami, announced Monday. FCC has sent Inter Miami $172,799 in 2024 General Allocation Money (GAM). The move is very key for Inter Miami as it opens up significant salary-cap...

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Pickett’s Future with Pittsburgh Likely Over Amidst Wilsons Signing

Pickett’s Future with Pittsburgh Likely Over Amidst Wilson’s Signing

Nikos Stollenwerk March 14, 2024

With veteran QB Russell Wilson now signed to a one-year 1.21 million dollar deal, Kenny Picket will likely be on his way out. 2023 starter Kenny Pickett has had a rollercoaster of a career in his first two years with Pittsburgh. Despite leading his...

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