Aug 3, 2021‘Our best game’: Rangers win third in a row in 4–1 defeat of AngelsARLINGTON — With a combination of aggressive baserunning and solid work from four different pitchers, the Texas Rangers were able to secure a 4–1 win and claim victory in their third straight outing, this time against the red-hot Los Angeles Angels. “I think that was probably our best game all…MLB2 min readMLB2 min read
Jul 27, 2021Perspective | Biles’ Olympic bow out, Osaka’s comments reinforce dangerous precedent for our generation’s athletesJul. 30, 11:57 p.m. — This story was updated to include Simone Biles’ comments after withdrawing from numerous gymnastics events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. “Physically, I feel good. I’m in shape.” This is what superstar American gymnast Simone Biles told Hoda Kotb on NBC’s TODAY show following her premature…Olympics5 min readOlympics5 min read
Jul 26, 2021The PAC-16? Here’s how all parties would benefit following Big 12 falloutWith Texas’ and Oklahoma’s departure for the SEC all but finalized, other Big 12 institutions have already proactively begun taking steps towards ensuring their safe landing in another ‘power five’ conference should the league indeed halt operations for good. Three of these schools — Texas Tech, Baylor, and TCU —…Pac 124 min readPac 124 min read
Jul 25, 2021Rangers swept by Astros in 3–1 defeat; lose 12th straight gameHOUSTON — All but one batter in the Houston Astros lineup on Sunday got on base in the team’s 3–1 series sweep-clinching victory over the Texas Rangers, which came to a conclusion with Texas manager Chris Woodward — who was ejected from the game in the 5th inning — not…Rangers2 min readRangers2 min read
Jul 22, 2021Examining the aftershock of a potential Texas and OU exodus to the SECOn Wednesday, The Houston Chronicle’s Brent Zwerneman broke the news that both the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma have contacted the SEC about potentially joining the conference. The story comes ten years to the day that Texas A&M departed from the Big 12, with then-President R. Bowen…NCAA4 min readNCAA4 min read
Jul 20, 2021Rams RB Cam Akers ruptures Achilles; will miss 2021 seasonLos Angeles Rams second-year running back Cam Akers ruptured his Achilles while training for the upcoming NFL season, per a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero on Tuesday morning. The 22 year-old was the leading rusher for head coach Sean McVay’s squad this past season, posting 625 yards in 13…NFL1 min readNFL1 min read
Jul 12, 2021The potential concerns and consequences of NIL legislationTwo weeks ago, the National Collegiate Athletic Association announced the passage of an interim Name, Image, and Likeness policy that will officially allow — for the first time ever — college student-athletes to be paid for promotional purposes. For most, it’s a long time coming. The issue truly left its…NCAA4 min readNCAA4 min read
Jul 11, 2021Humanizing failure: The fall of Dwayne Haskins in WashingtonAfter 14 total starts at Ohio State, redshirt sophomore quarterback Dwayne Haskins, Jr. believed he was ready for the next level. …11 min read11 min read
Jul 10, 20212021 CFBISD 5A high school football previews, predictions, and moreThis offseason has been one of change for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD’s football programs. With new head coaches at Creekview and Newman Smith as well as a second-year head coach with promise at R.L. …7 min read7 min read
Jul 10, 2021Let’s make it fair, NCAA. It’s time to expand the College Football Playoff.Prior to the 2014–15 season, the NCAA formally announced that the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) would utilize a playoff bracket at the conclusion of the regular season to determine a national champion. It was a welcome change in the world of college sports, as prior to this announcement national champions…3 min read3 min read
