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Bracket busters: March Madness underdogs to watch

Bracket busters: March Madness underdogs to watch

Eli Schneider, Senior Staff Reporter Mar 19, 2021

Buzzer beaters. Underdogs and upsets. Cinderella stories. It's that time of the year again -- brackets are back as the NCAA March Madness tournament tipped off with Thursday's play-in games.  68 college...

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Isabelle McCormick, who hopes to continue playing volleyball in college, passes during a 2019 match against Bloomington.

College recruitment made more difficult by COVID-19 pandemic

Emma Conover, Staff Writer Dec 16, 2020

High school athletes often dream of competing at the college level --but the odds are not in their favor. The reality is less than 17% of the 8 million high school athletes go on to play in college. Without...

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With the NHLs longest season in history ending with the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup, here is a look at some of the stars of the improbable post-season.

NHL Abnormal Accolades

5 key players throughout challenging playoffs
Eli Schneider, Senior Staff Reporter Nov 2, 2020

The longest season in NHL history ended with the Tampa Bay Lightning hoisting the Stanley Cup on September 28, after defeating the Dallas Stars 2-0. After COVID-19 forced the NHL to suspend the 2019-2020...

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Dwayne The Rock Johnson raises XFL from rock bottom; Why it can succeed against the NFL

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson raises XFL from rock bottom; Why it can succeed against the NFL

Eli Schneider and Inkspot Staff Aug 4, 2020

Before COVID-19 indefinitely shut down professional and amateur sports alike, a bright spot emerged in the ordinarily dark time after the Super Bowl. The NFL season concluded on February 2 with the...

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When sports return, rule changes set the XFL up for success

When sports return, rule changes set the XFL up for success

Eli Schneider, Senior Staff Reporter Mar 21, 2020

Before COVID-19 indefinitely shut down professional and amateur sports alike, a bright spot emerged in the ordinarily dark time after the Super Bowl. The NFL season concluded on February 2 with the...

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All Fantasy fantasy team

All Fantasy fantasy team

Jimmy Gillispie Feb 10, 2020

The dust has settled after a fierce fantasy football season. League champions have been crowned, bets have been lost, and pride has been squashed. The Chiefs 31-20 Super Bowl victory serves as a reminder...

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The NHL has a viewership problem - here are some solutions to improve the leagues suffering All-Star game.

On Thin Ice

How the NHL can face the problems of the All-Star Game
Eli Schneider, Senior Staff Reporter Feb 10, 2020

As the NHL All-Star game was played in St. Louis on January 25, hockey fans saw some of the most exciting storylines of the season. Or they could have - if anyone was watching. New York Islanders' young...

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Baseball is slow, not boring

Baseball is slow, not boring

Will Dowell, Multimedia Editor May 29, 2019

Major League Baseball has been looking for ways to speed up games and make the already time-consuming sport shorter in game length to boost fan interest and attendance. The past seven MLB seasons' games...

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Students predict NFL team draft needs

Students predict NFL team draft needs

With the NFL draft starting on April 25 in Nashville, teams are looking to add talent and depth. Students shared the reasons behind why they support their team and what those teams should address in the draft.
James Broach , Sports Editor Apr 25, 2019

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Chad Hinshaws baseball career timeline

NCHS alum retires from pro baseball

Will Dowell, Multimedia Editor Feb 1, 2019

Chad Hinshaw, NCHS alum, has decided to retire from his professional baseball career after six seasons of playing all three outfield positions at every level of Minor League-affiliated baseball. As...

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Khalil Mack signing his new deal, making him the highest paid defensive player in NFL history.

Bears find their Monster of the Midway

James Broach , Sports Editor Sep 6, 2018

The Chicago Bears and the Oakland Raiders agreed to a blockbuster trade that would send all-pro LB/DE Khalil Mack to Chicago on Saturday morning. The deal would send Khalil Mack, 2020 second-round pick,...

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Keys to watch for in this year’s World Cup

Keys to watch for in this year’s World Cup

James Broach, Sports Editor May 1, 2018

With football season ending in February (America's most popular sport according to a poll done by Gallup), and with basketball ending in June, hockey ending in May, and the MLB will be in the middle of...

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Bad News Blackhawks: Breaking down the comeback that wasnt

Bad News Blackhawks: Breaking down the comeback that wasn’t

Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor Apr 25, 2018

After nine consecutive playoff trips, the 2012-2013 Presidents’ Trophy, and three Stanley Cups, for the first time in a decade the Chicago Blackhawks have traded in their sticks for clubs and will spend...

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Print Edition Extra Feature: A (closer) look at non-traditional sports

Print Edition Extra Feature: A (closer) look at non-traditional sports

Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor Mar 21, 2018

The special 70th anniversary print edition of the Inkspot includes a story about "5" non-traditional sports. A close reader may have noticed that it only included four of those sports. Take a look at the...

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Chicago Bears young talent: coming out of hibernation

Chicago Bears young talent: coming out of hibernation

James Broach Will Dowell , Senior Reporter Mar 21, 2018

As the NFL draft approaches, Bears fans are beginning to wonder what the future holds for the team, who finished 2017 with yet another losing season. Despite a disappointing 5-11 record, the Bears showcased...

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