Compassion is a word no journalist takes lightly. The journalistic Code of Ethics often makes it seem like compassion cannot exist. We are supposed to be machine-like and only report the facts. What we see, hear, touch, taste, smell. What […]
Month: June 2011
Pitt, Penn State renew football rivalry
Staff Writer // Peter Gegick Patience. Pennsylvania has it. They’ve been waiting for a while now. But after 11 years, they are only five years away from rekindling an age-old rivalry. Pittsburgh versus Penn State. The battle for Pennsylvania has […]
NCAA’s FBS schools turn profits
Surprise news: The NCAA says more Football Bowl Subdivision athletic departments are turning profits. Okay, so it might not seem like news – especially with how much money the BCS makes and how popular college football has become. But the […]
NFL uniform infringement involves porn stars
The NFL doesn’t take kindly to the misuse of their uniforms – especially when it involves porn. An investigation is underway looking into possible trademark infringement involving five players who appeared in an advertisement for a party at a Miami […]
Ohio State-Michigan hockey to play at Progressive Field
Outdoor hockey is making a comeback. Ohio State and Michigan are finalizing plans to play an outdoor hockey game at Progressive Field. According to The Associated Press, the two schools are trying to move one of their January matchups to […]
Cal baseball overcomes budget issues to make College World Series
California baseball can only be described as storybook. The season started with the team facing elimination due to budget issues and might end hoisting the College World Series trophy. Before the season, former California baseball player Doug Nickle claimed his […]
Video: Boxing Hall of Fame inducts Mike Tyson, Sylvester Stallone
Special Contributor // Nick Gibson A unique angle at the induction ceremony in Canastota, NY .
Goodell, owners and NFLPA meeting again
A good sign for football fans. NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, is meeting with a handful of owners and NFL Players Association chief, DeMaurice Smith and a group of players for a second-consecutive day in Maryland. The Associated Press is reporting […]
Former Trail Blazer GM, Cho joins Bobcats
CHARLOTTE, NC – Former Portland Trail Blazers General Manager Rich Cho has made another deal with the Charlotte Bobcats by becoming the team’s new general manager on June 14. The first move was making the trade to send Gerald Wallace […]
Blake Griffin staying in L.A.
The Los Angeles Clippers decided to exercis their fourth-year contract option on Rookie of the Year, Blake Griffin, Tuesday. Griffin will remain with the Clippers through 2012-13. Griffin, who averaged 22.5 points and 12.1 rebounds per game, was the first […]