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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 online exclusive fifth sport here. Then stay to see some videos of all four awesome sleeper sports...

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 some impressive talent from their younger players - showing the franchise’s fans a possible...

How the NBA can improve the All-Star weekend

James Broach, Sports Editor
Feb 16, 2018

With the NBA dog days wearing on every team, All-Star weekend (Friday, February 16-Sunday, February 18) is a well-deserved break. While All-Star weekend is an opportunity to see some of the best players in the game, it is not without its flaws - some superstars don’t participate and some of the events...

NBA’s wild trade deadline

James Broach, Sports Editor
Feb 13, 2018

Teams were active at the February 8 NBA trade deadline, making impact moves. The most talked about trades occurred between the Chicago Bulls and the New Orleans Pelicans; the L.A. Clippers and the Detroit Pistons; the Cleveland Cavaliers with LA Lakers, and a three-way trade with Utah Jazz, Cavaliers,...

Breakdown of Super Bowl LII

Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor
Feb 3, 2018

After two very exciting conference championship games, the AFC New England Patriots will play the NFC Philadelphia Eagles in the 52nd Super Bowl on Feb. 4. With two 13-3 teams, picking this year's Super Bowl champ is difficult. Both teams are stacked with talent on either side of the ball, so let’s...

NFL Week Four Scores

Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor
Oct 4, 2017

NFL Week Three Scores

Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor
Sep 28, 2017

NFL week two scores

Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor
Sep 21, 2017

NFL week one scores

Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor
Sep 20, 2017

Look at the dynasty: Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a successful past decade, qualifying for 10 years straight, and winning three Stanley Cups. According to the stats, the defense is responsible for maintaining that impressive legacy.

Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor
May 25, 2017

Opinion: The evolution of Trash Tebow

Adam Reinhardt, Staff Reporter
Apr 21, 2017

Opinion: Romo plays in postseason – for CBS

Tyler Moore, Staff Reporter
Apr 21, 2017

Edge looks for redemption; Dunn for big things

Nick Schaber, Staff Reporter
Nov 2, 2016

The Bloomington Edge defense looks to improve on 8-6 record, expecting tailback Darrelynn Dunn to be a large contributor. Darrelynn Dunn, a staff member and coach at NCHS, rushed for 301 yards and 12 touchdowns last season, but the tailback believes he can do better predicting “next year I will...

2012 USA Olympic Gymnastics Team: What are they up to?

Kate Meulemans, Staff Reporter
Apr 7, 2016

Opening Day

Profiling the MLB's 2016 opening day and looking back at historical moments on opening days.

Corinne Monroe, Managing Editor
Apr 7, 2016

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